Experience

The JGA Group

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learner Progress Advisor

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Loudwater Village Pre-School

• Early Childhood Practitioner

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2021



FOLS - Friends of Loudwater School

• Chairperson for School Charity

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2015

  FOLS Charity (Friends of Loudwater School) September 2009 – September 2015Chairperson • Managed a delicate balance of personalities and priorities within the Committee, Head Teacher and Governors.• Planned and implemented every aspect of fundraising events, including co-ordinating up to 50 volunteers and sourcing and pricing items.• Presented to School parents to engage and encourage new volunteers.• Chaired and minuted Committee meetings.• Analysed profits with the Treasurer and Committee to ensure optimum funds were raised for the best outcomes.• Liaised with local organisations to promote the charity and raise donations.• Produced newsletters, mailers and other marketing materials. Achievements:• Raised over £40,000 during this period, from a school of 200 pupils – with £16,000 remaining when I took up my next role.• Purchased Outdoor Classroom, Projector system, School Radio, Nature Garden and other lower cost items including experience days, Santa gifts, pantomime visits and discos, enabling children to gain experiences they would never have otherwise had.



Adecco

• Switzerland
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Coordinator

  • Apr 2005 - Oct 2009

  Account Co-Ordinator for Johnson & Johnson, Kelly Services then Adecco 2005 – 2009 (TUPE transfer)• Recruited and managed a team of approximately 50 temporary and contract workers. • Liaised with Line Managers on site, establishing needs and nurturing relationships with additional department heads to expand sales.• Organised contracts and payroll for the temporary and contract workers. Achievements:• Increased profitability and enhanced the reputation of the site for my employer/s.• Developed a successful Student Placement Programme, (not part of the main J&J contract) which recruited up to 50 students in a year’s work placement at Johnson & Johnson, generating an additional profit of over £62,500 each year.



Kelly

• South Africa
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • 2002 - 2005

  Branch Manager, Kelly Services High Wycombe 2002 - 2005• Recruited and managed a branch of 6 staff, implementing ongoing reviews, training and development.• Drove increased branch profitability results, with analysis of sales performance and expenditure.• Enhanced the profile of the branch with sales & marketing campaigns aimed at local businesses and potential candidates.• Expanded the temporary workforce within local businesses and Corporate Accounts.Achievements:• Increased branch profits by 130% by enhancing existing client relationships and sales to new clients. • Awarded Regional Branch Manager of the Month on three occasions.• Increased the value of the smaller existing Student Placement Programme within the local site of a Corporate Account, resulting in a doubling of its financial value to the organisation.

• Branch Executive

  • Jul 1995 - 2002

  Branch ExecutiveKelly Services 1995 – 2002* Commenced duties as a Temporaries Consultant, then Permanent Recruiter.• Audited Regional branch performances, and analysed Key Performance Indicators.• Designed and delivered tailored solutions to improve profitability and staff turnover. • Coached and mentored recruitment consultants to enhance performance.• Ran recruitment projects for Corporate Accounts, including L&G in Bristol and the International Baccalaureate in Cardiff.