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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Personal Information
Certification
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References
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Andrew McGinlay

Andrew McGinlay

Glasgow,UK

Summary

Highly effective Chief Operating Officer with 3+ years of experience directing operations and facilities management. Focused on employee engagement, quality and service excellence to achieve growth objectives.

Hardworking and reliable educator with 12+ years of diverse international experience in schools and universities. Strong ability in delivering effective, energetic, student-centered lessons. Highly organised, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Holiday Swap Group Ltd
01.2021
  • Overseeing the organisation’s daily business operations and administration
  • Implementing strategies and optimising the organisation’s operational capabilities
  • Resource management, cross-functional collaboration to gel international tech and marketing teams.
  • Managing HR, sales, customer service and quality assurance for the entire organisation.
  • Analyzed financial data and identified areas of improvement for cost savings.
  • Monitored performance metrics to ensure quality standards are met.

IELTS / English Instructor

University of Lancaster (UCLAN)
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Conducted IELTS preparation courses for international students
  • Designed and implemented effective lesson plans
  • Assisted students in improving their English language skills for academic purposes.

English Language Instructor

Ministry of Education
Dubai
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Taught English as a second language to middle and high school students
  • Developed curricula and teaching materials
  • Organized and participated in extracurricular activities to promote English usage.

IELTS / English Instructor

NITI
Al Hasa
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Prepared students for the IELTS exam
  • Conducted classes focused on English proficiency and exam techniques
  • Provided feedback and support to students to enhance their learning experience.

TOEIC English Instructor

KMITL University
Bangkok
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Taught TOEIC preparation courses to university students
  • Created lesson plans and materials tailored to students' needs
  • Monitored and assessed students' progress.

ESL English Teacher

Debsirin Romklao School
Thailand
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Taught English as a second language to primary and secondary students
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans
  • Organized language activities and cultural exchange programs.

Business English Instructor

Unilever Company
Thailand
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided Business English training to corporate employees
  • Customized lessons to fit business communication needs
  • Conducted workshops and seminars on business English.

ESL Teacher

Bodindecha Singhaseni School
Thailand
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Taught English to high school students
  • Assisted in developing the English curriculum
  • Participated in school events and activities to promote English learning.

Education

TEFL Certificate -

Island TEFL
01.2009

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Computing Science -

University of Glasgow
01.2003

Sixth Year Studies (SYS) -

Hutchesons’ Grammar School
01.1999

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • Adaptable and culturally aware
  • Operations Oversight
  • Operations administration and management
  • Planning and execution
  • Compliance Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork

Affiliations

  • Travelled to 162 countries, with 31 left to go before achieving my personal goal of every country on earth.
  • Video creator on Youtube with 12m+ views.
  • Sponsor and manager of a Thai football team in Bangkok

Accomplishments

  • Published author of "Halfway to Everywhere" (2016).
  • Published and paid travel-writer for Travelmag and Gapyear.com.
  • Featured columnist for the "Evening Times" newspaper in Scotland.
  • Editor and publisher of "The Hutchie Herald" during school.

Languages

English
First Language
Thai
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
French
Beginner
A1

Personal Information

  • Nationality: British
  • Marital Status: Single

Certification

  • Holder of a full, clean British / International driver's license.
  • No criminal records.
  • Single.

Whatsapp

+447779025052

References

Available on request

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Holiday Swap Group Ltd
01.2021

IELTS / English Instructor

University of Lancaster (UCLAN)
01.2018 - 01.2021

English Language Instructor

Ministry of Education
01.2016 - 01.2018

IELTS / English Instructor

NITI
01.2015 - 01.2016

TOEIC English Instructor

KMITL University
01.2014 - 01.2015

Business English Instructor

Unilever Company
01.2013 - 01.2014

ESL English Teacher

Debsirin Romklao School
01.2010 - 01.2015

ESL Teacher

Bodindecha Singhaseni School
01.2009 - 01.2010

TEFL Certificate -

Island TEFL

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Computing Science -

University of Glasgow

Sixth Year Studies (SYS) -

Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Andrew McGinlay