Annie BRINSLEY
Clothall,United Kingdom
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with experience of working with young people, transitioning into the education arena. Transferable skills of leading people, optimising processes with expertise in Lean Six Sigma, delivering successful outcomes through strategic planning and effective communication.
NGB and outdoor education qualifications and experiences relevant to a school environment focus on broadening the cadet experience.
Developed strong leadership and teamwork foundations while fostering motivation and resilience in challenging situations. Committed to continuous learning and enhancing problem-solving and organisational skills in dynamic environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Cadet Instructor - Army Cadet Force
Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire ACF
North Hertfordshire
02.2012 - Current
- Company Commander - Leadership of 200 cadets & 50 Adults
- Planning and organisation of events to ensure the cadet experience, including risk assessments and governance.
- Coordinated weekends and events for 100+ participants, enhancing cadet engagement and teamwork
- Managed Duke of Edinburgh events - Leader, supervisor and assessor
- Led Navigation training events- NNAS - Hill & Moorland Leader, NNAS Tutor, Camping Leader
- Shooting - Skill at arms instructor, Range conducting officer - L98 and air rifle
- Mountain Biking - MIAS Level 1 leader
- Paddling - British Canoeing PSI - Kayak and SUP
IT Project Manager
easyJet
06.2019 - 10.2025
- Delivered key data, cyber and IT projects including Data Catalogue and New SOC.
- Developed detailed project plans and managed timely completion of tasks
- Monitored risk management processes to mitigate potential issues effectively.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by delivering projects within budgetary constraints and timelines.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure cost-effective services and products.
IT Project and Delivery Manager
Xerox Ltd
06.1995 - 09.2018
- Managed logistics for timely delivery of goods and services for Xerox Leasing business, product launch, and product development.
- Improved on-time deliveries by streamlining internal processes and workflows using Lean Six Sigma practices.
- Created a positive work environment that enhanced employee morale and engagement.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to strengthen communication and coordination among staff.
- Data mining and analytics, mathematical systems modelling & Technical reporting
- Statistical analysis/Monte Carlo modelling
- Critical Parameter Management, performance optimisation
Education
PMP Certification -
Project Management Institute
Master of Science - Electronics
University of Hertfordshire
01.2000 -
A Levels:
Skills
- Organising and leading weekend and training events for 100 young people
- Duke of Edinburgh - Leader, supervisor and assessor
- Navigation: NNAS - Hill & Moorland Leader, NNAS Tutor, Camping Leader
- Shooting - Skill at arms instructor, Range conducting officer - L98 and air rifle
- Mountain Biking - MIAS Level 1 leader
- Paddling - British Canoeing PSI - Kayak and SUP
- Minibus Driver
Affiliations
- Fitness - running, cycling, paddling and cycling
Timeline
IT Project Manager
easyJet
06.2019 - 10.2025
Cadet Instructor - Army Cadet Force
Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire ACF
02.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Electronics
University of Hertfordshire
01.2000 -
IT Project and Delivery Manager
Xerox Ltd
06.1995 - 09.2018
PMP Certification -
Project Management Institute
A Levels: