Experience

University of Plymouth

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employer Engagement Co-ordinator (Internships, Events, Liaison)

  • Mar 2021 - Present

• Campus Programme Coordinator (Events and Project Management)

  • Jul 2008 - Mar 2021

  On a day to day basis I manage multiple projects including careers fairs, business competitions, employer sessions, practice interviews, workshops, conferences, panels and much more. I am responsible for coordinating all aspects of the projects including; *leading on initial employer enquiries, identifying targeted engagement plans for each employer and building lasting relationships*developing a detailed project plan and timescale *communication with key stakeholders (local and national employers, students, academics, service providers and colleagues)*thinking creatively to meet project requirements and respond to challenges along the way *project administration, planning, logistics and monitoring *marketing and communication. This includes writing design briefs and content for documents, brochures, marketing materials, newsletters, videos and the website*setting and monitoring budgets*staffing *on the day event/project delivery*evaluation and reporting - analysing projects to confidently inform future decisions, determine key priorities for the year ahead and develop employer and student engagement and relationships. Show less

• FLUX Mentor - FLUX Nationals 2015

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2015

  Every year I deliver the FLUX business competition - enabling students to take part in a fast paced business simulation game where they develop a business to a challenge set by a local employer. In 2015 I was a mentor for the Plymouth University Champions and accompanied the team of 6 to the FLUX Nationals, where they won! Along with 2 colleagues, I provided support and training prior to the competition and acted as a mentor during the competition, supporting the students and enabling them to deliver their best. https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/students-reign-supreme-at-national-flux-contest Show less

• Employability Mentoring Coordinator

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2014

  I delivered a mentoring programme for students with disabilities, linking them with a local employer to help students gain confidence and explore career options. This involved marketing the programme to students, sourcing employers, delivering training for students and mentors, monitoring the mentoring process across the programme, dealing with any issues or questions and delivering a celebration event to close the programme and help students and mentors reflect on their journey.



Tesco

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Petrol Filling Station Customer Assistant

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2008

  Part of a small team, working independently from the main store. Trained and highly skilled in all areas of the Petrol Filling Station including customer service, stock control, staffing and rotas, forecourt safety procedures and reporting. Confident to make decisions in a fast paced environment, such as evacuating and closing the forecourt when serious incidents occurred; leading the team and delegating key tasks, liaising with emergency services, managers and customers in a calm and clear manner and accurately completing all incident paperwork. Multi-skilled in various departments so I could be a flexible worker and respond to business needs. Show less