Alexia Vogdopoulou

• Learning and Development expertise: research, design, and delivery of training programs to police officers facilitating learning at all levels. Close collaboration with the Training Management at Headquarters. Collated information and designed a system to inform and organise eligible attendants- investigators onto registration with the College of Policing newly launched interim program.
• Collaboration with peer forces and academics to monitor and compare progress.
  Leading multiple projects within the Criminal Investigations Department and the Op Soteria academics, such as ‘’Mapping skills gap analysis’’, New Rasso investigative National program design, delivery, evaluation and suggestions for improvement.
• Autonomously of working and collaborative tasks when necessary.
  Gathering, communicating and analysing information to encourage proactive policies for the future and funding usage, performance management meetings. Assurance products creation, design and implementation to a department of 500 members of staff.
  Contributing to strategic design of implementation to various vulnerability areas of interest and design of the new Learning- training needs for the whole Bluestone team (150 staff).
  Organising analysis, engagement with leaders at all ranks, stakeholders, external partners and officers on a daily basis. Collating information, communicating with staff directly, explaining changes and implementing within the team.
• Acting as a role model to support diversity, inclusion and belonging objectives. Ensuring that the physical and virtual environments are suitable for all colleagues and that safeguarding both physical and psychological wellbeing is observed at all times; Staff neurodiversity advocate and project of learning initiator towards staff, victims and suspect inclusion around all areas of policing and public protection.
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Project Manager. Person responsible for service improvement and delivery of the healthy living programs, catering events, festivals and webinars .
• Accountable for the planning of multi-faceted projects, budgeting, day to day management, ongoing monitoring of the goals, communication with a range of partners and stakeholders, post project assessment and evaluation of the project outcomes.
• Marketing Manager and Communications Lead: Designed and developed a successful business model, presented and negotiated information to collaborators/ stakeholders and proceeded in improvements as needed. Responsible for all communications around digital platforms.
• Information and Improvement Specialist: Improved the business digital information, modernised resources, designed and created innovative visuals and infographics for better communication and evidence based outcomes.
• Supervised/supported/managed staff and volunteers for each different project/program. Strong negotiations with suppliers based on communication and clear business goals.

Business Manager:

• Reduced financial discrepancies by improving documentation and reporting accuracy for budget and operational controls.
• Enhanced operations and implemented technological innovations in collaboration.
• Prepared short- and long-term forecasting functions to inform company objectives and financial decision-making.
• Reviewed sales and expense records to make proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
• Sourced and corrected strategic and tactical problems impacting business and sales management.
• Identified market demands and consumer trends to increase customer base and retention rates.
• Reduced excess spending through budget analysis and cost reduction strategies.
• Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
• Independently managed recruitment, employee motivation and training.

Trainer- Coach:

• Taught- mentored youngsters and adults life skills and time management. Engage, elevate and empower young people and disadvantaged families to make the best of their skills and acquire new ones in a fun and insightful learning environment.

• Led communication projects, worked closely to the Health Protection Team to support the local educational settings.
• Acute response related to COVID-19: liaised with Consultant of Public Health, organised meetings with stakeholders, conducted risk assessments, applied risk management, led projects of support for implementing measures to reduce the transmission of the virus in schools and care settings.
• Responsibility and accountability for providing COVID-19 specific Infection Prevention and Control advice, support and training to care homes to ensure public protection and a safe environment for residents, clients, staff and visitors in line with national infection prevention and control guidance. liaised with the senior team to consult them what may be the best action plan to increase efficiency and minimise risks.
• Delivery of the actions required to implement the Council's long term strategy for dealing with local outbreaks in care homes, schools and the wider community.
• Worked closely with the Integrated Adult Commissioning Team and Director of Public Health to assist the effective and efficient implementation of the COVID Care Home Outbreak Management Plan.
• Worked daily and dealt with a range of complex and potentially sensitive or controversial information, escalating to senior Leaders when appropriate.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
• Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
• Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

2017-2016: Embryologist, BMI Healthcare, Birmingham & SouthTees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK.

• Ensured the highest standard of client/patient care at all times. Subject Matter Expert in embryological procedures, advice, changes of plans and patient support and management.
• Maintained accurate records of all clinical activities performed, maintained and kept in confidence.
• Organisation of embryology data collection and interpretation- decision making .
• Attended regular team’s clinical and embryology meetings.
• Responsible for the cryopreservation auditing rota and separate audits.
• Complied with laboratory quality control procedures and policies.
  Ensured adherence to SOPs and policies, COSHH and the HFEA Code of Practice

• Project managed i.e implementation of new equipment that can lead to increased success rates - patient satisfaction was measured at all times whilst budgets had to be kept under control. Review of contracts and assurance work.
• Organised, designed and supported Patient Information evenings and consulted patients regarding the clinic’s services frameworks, policies and the individual outcomes.
• Inspected and audited procedures within the clinic.
• Decision making at a routine level, related to the plans per patient.
• Decisions were based on legislation knowledge, and on robust evidence-based recommendations and individual development of each couple's case.
• Informed the patients on a day to day basis about the development of their treatment. Made decisions, advised patients, answered questions, provided support at all stages, signed routinely HFEA legal consents.
• Ensured adherence to SOPs and policies at all times.
  Adhere to ethical rules and regulations for taking decisions with significant implications to the patients.
• Calculate the monthly lab (KPI’s) and present them in meetings. Strong participation in the quality assurance and quality management work .
• All scientific lab procedures.
• Reported results to medical practitioners and other health professionals.
• Recorded analysis data from tests and clinical results for reliable recordkeeping.
• Calibrated laboratory equipment for accurate analysis and results.
• Checked the accuracy of results through detailed analysis of findings.
• Applied safety procedures and wore protective gear in laboratory.
• Communicated with patients, families and health care professionals with professionalism.
• Set up and maintained laboratory equipment to prevent damage and proper functioning.
• Followed procedures for safe storing, using and disposing of chemical products.

• Managed the lab, team leader of the lab staff and all the relevant operations. Co-worked with the Laboratory director at all times.
• Organised Patient Information evenings and individual meetings when required.
• Project managed: European School Project, responsible for the design and delivery of clinicians and scientists training in ART, according to the clinic’s strategy and relevant legislation. Risk mitigations, evaluation, sustainability and improvement process included.
• Managed the process of maintaining high standards within our European school qualification, ensuring the content is appropriate, fit for purpose, up to date and meets all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Developed new qualification proposals and monitored performance and reviewed- suggested different approaches depending on the results.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
• Supported service improvement and delivery, with the ability to adapt and liaise when it was needed. Change management included.
• Presented the lab data to clinicians, staff, patients, the public and stakeholders, discussed and implemented improvements and strategies.
• Line manager: Trained, supervised, managed and taught junior embryologists- scientists within the expectations and job requirements.
• Managed a variety of roles related to the clinic’s Quality Management System, reviewed procedures and policies, implemented new tests to increase performance and success rates.
  Ensured adherence to SOPs, COSHH and updated mandatory training.
• Directed gathering of all required documentation and files for account audits and completed reviews.
• Meticulously reviewed work of lab team of 20 SOP's to maintain consistent Quality Assurance standards.
• Assisted trainees with career progression by developing skills such as operational skill in the lab, influencing skills, interpersonal skills etc
• Designed training programmes tailored to company needs.
• Proactively identified and solved complex problems related to employee training, management and business direction.
• Moderated, improved and updated in-person and online training materials.
• Identified skills and knowledge gaps, tailoring workshops appropriately.
• Planned training schedules, prepared materials and booked necessary rooms and facilities.
• Analysed training requirements at individual, team and organisational level.
• Developed soft skills by providing training in time-management, problem-solving, and effective communication.

• Trainee Embryologist: 3 years of training. Acquired the certificate for full work competence (STP) in all lab procedures for IVF.
• Liaised with suppliers and contractors collaborating on project deliverables within the lab remit.
• Organised and participated in workshops to advance skills.

• Multidisciplinary team collaboration within 3 Greek Universities. Excelled in learning new lab procedures, immunocyto-chemistry, electron microscopy, data analysis and writing academic literature.
• Collected qualitative and quantitative data with rigorous methodology.
• Reviewed reports, data and articles published by peers.
• Created spreadsheets to track project progress and data.
• Filtered high volume of articles, distilling key information critical to project work.
• Performed literary searches to generate high-quality literary reviews in support of research projects.
• Responded to internal and external research queries.
• Identified trends with strong analysis and data visualisation skills.
• Coordinated research participants with excellent planning and clear communication.
• Presented research findings at conferences with confident public speaking style.
• Taught classes to large groups
• Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.