Annette Oliver
Selby,N Yorkshire
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in influential negotiation, compliance enforcement, and organisational agility. Demonstrates a proven ability to drive performance improvement through effective staff management, leadership development, and mentoring. Adept at fostering high-performing teams and ensuring operational excellence while aligning with organisational goals. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance workplace efficiency and support long-term growth.
Driven professional with strategic mindset and leadership acumen, possessing strong project management and team coordination skills. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities coupled with effective communication.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work history
OC CCF RAF Section, Head of Sixth Head of Classics
Read School
Drax, North Yorkshire
09.2022 - Current
- Upheld company standards whilst overseeing daily operations.
- Improved team productivity by implementing effective organisational strategies.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Teacher, Head of Careers, Asst Director 6th Form
Wakefield Girls' High School
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
09.2014 - 08.2022
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Organised school events: Foundation Careers Fair, Year 10 Step Up days, overseas and UK trips
- Significantly increased success rate of Oxbridge applications for Classics students.
- Worked very closely with other members of the department to create innovative lessons and activities
- Developed and ran year long enrichment programme for Yr 7 pupils as part of curriculum development.
Head of Classics, Examinations Officer
Read School
Drax, North Yorkshire
09.2007 - 08.2014
- Maintained confidentiality of examination materials, upholding integrity at all times and implemented exam schedules and timetables.
- Introduced more pastoral approach to the Examinations Officer role
- Responded promptly to enquiries from students and faculty, providing accurate information regarding exams.
- Oxbridge Coordinator.
- Sole Classics teacher teaching all KS3, 4 and 5 Latin and KS5 Classical Civilisation.
- Taught French and some KS3 English
- Member of curriculum leadership group (CLG) for 4 years.
Annvil Marketing
Self Employed
Selby, North Yorkshire
02.1994 - 09.2007
- Market sector development in different sectors for brands Silentnight Beds and Burgess Supafeeds
- PR and creative writing,
- Brand building and awareness,
- New Product Development,
- Actionable idea generation through planning and leading ‘Brainstorming’ sessions.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours, covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
- Ran successful PR campaigns for York Festival of Food and Drink, creating extensive media coverage
Marketing Manager
MSC
Morley, West Yorkshire
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Developed and implement innovative and creative promotion campaigns for national and regional brands.
- Managed small account team.
- Worked on brands for Northern Foods
Senior Account Manager
Graham Poulter Advertising
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.1986 - 12.1992
- Senior Account Manager for Fox's Biscuits and McCain Foods account
- Led teams on NPD, from initial branding through the whole process to TV commercial production airing
- Very hands on position
- Oversaw strategic client relationships, strengthening company reputation.
- Forged strong relationships with clients to increase trust and loyalty.
- Delivered high-quality presentations to clients, showcasing company offerings effectively.
- Managed account budgets to control costs and maximise profitability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of market trends with close links to research and analysis Department
Accountant
Waddington Games
Rothwell, West Yorkshire
01.1985 - 04.1986
- New Product Development Department
- Organised product testing phases with focus groups, ensuring customer satisfaction and acceptance before launch.
- Implemented changes based on customer feedback, improving product functionality.
- Collaborated with sales team to understand customer needs and preferences.
- Liaised regularly with senior management, keeping them informed about progress and any potential setbacks in the product development process.
- Monitored industry trends and advancements, incorporating relevant features into new product designs.
- Handled budgetary responsibilities ensuring cost-effective operations whilst maintaining high standards in all aspects of new product development processes.
- Addressed potential design issues, ensuring high-quality final products.
- Oversaw all stages of product development from conception to launch.
- Close liaison with celebrities who endorsed products
Graduate Trainee
E J Arnold and Son
Leeds, West Midlands
09.1983 - 12.1984
- Placements in buying and marketing departments
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Highlighted potential major issue with warehousing and prevented a major problem arising
- Worked on data for catalogue production requiring precise attention to detail
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours
Education
MSt - Literature and arts
University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire 10.2020 - 08/2022
Bachelor of Arts - Latin
Univerity of Leeds
Leeds 09.1981 - 07/1983
A-Levels - Latin, French, German
Orme Girls' School
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire 09.1977 - 07/1979
GCSEs - 10 O Levels
Orme Girls' School
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire 09.1972 - 08/1977
Skills
- Influential negotiation
- Compliance enforcement
- Organisational agility
- Staff management
- Leadership development
- Performance improvement
- Staff mentoring
Affiliations
- Volunteering, reading, swimming
Accomplishments
Service to CCF - one of 4 Sept 25
YorkMix Hero Award 2026
Languages
French
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OC CCF RAF Section, Head of Sixth Head of Classics
Read School
09.2022 - Current
MSt - Literature and arts
University of Oxford
10.2020 - 08/2022
Teacher, Head of Careers, Asst Director 6th Form
Wakefield Girls' High School
09.2014 - 08.2022
Head of Classics, Examinations Officer
Read School
09.2007 - 08.2014
Annvil Marketing
Self Employed
02.1994 - 09.2007
Marketing Manager
MSC
01.1993 - 01.1994
Senior Account Manager
Graham Poulter Advertising
01.1986 - 12.1992
Accountant
Waddington Games
01.1985 - 04.1986
Graduate Trainee
E J Arnold and Son
09.1983 - 12.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Latin
Univerity of Leeds
09.1981 - 07/1983
A-Levels - Latin, French, German
Orme Girls' School
09.1977 - 07/1979
GCSEs - 10 O Levels
Orme Girls' School
09.1972 - 08/1977