Bronagh Gallagher
Glasgow,United Kingdom
Summary
A highly skilled professional with a strong focus on communication excellence and training programme development. Offering strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with knack for problem-solving and teamwork. Knowledgeable about project coordination, client engagement, and time management through volunteer work and academic projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Project Worker
Enough! Scotland
Glasgow, Glasgow City
05.2019 - 03.2025
- Organising and delivering events, workshops and training for community groups on climate and economy, requiring customer service skills.
- Developed training programmes based on the needs of organisations requiring relationship building.
- Undertaking research
- Assisted in budgeting process
- Balanced multiple projects simultaneously whilst adhering to set deadlines.
- Managed documentation process meticulously, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Learning and Evaluation Coordinator
The Outside
Glasgow
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Designed evaluation frameworks.
- Undertook interviews and focus groups with participants, requiring relationship building.
- Conducted detailed analysis of data to identify trends and patterns.
- Facilitated workshops for better understanding of evaluation objectives and methodologies.
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder meetings with diverse groups and participants.
- Drafted new policy documentation and briefing papers.
- Outlined recommendations in detailed reports.
Freelance Trainer and Project Coordinator
Connecting Scotland
01.2014 - 10.2020
- Prepared detailed training materials, ensured ease of understanding for all participants.
- Facilitated open discussions during sessions, encouraged active participation from attendees.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when conveying complex concepts in simple terms.
- Delivered instruction across various topics, integrating audio-visual presentations and training materials.
- Fostered an environment conducive to learning through engaging and supportive coaching methods.
- Devised and coordinated learning and development activity, aligned with key priorities and objectives.
- Implemented research findings and client feedback to improve programme material and delivery.
- Planned training schedules, prepared materials, and booked necessary rooms and facilities.
Network Development Officer
West and Central Voluntary Sector Network
Glasgow, Glasgow City
11.2007 - 01.2016
- Facilitated community engagement events, promoting awareness of organisational mission and programs.
- Write grant applications to secure funding from various organisations.
- Monitored project expenditure against budgets to maintain fiscal responsibility whilst maximising resources available for developmental work.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders through regular meetings and updates on project progress.
- Established and nurtured positive relationships with network members to build strong collaborations and maintain rapport.
- Oversaw development of newsletter to enhance communication, nurture existing member relationships.
- Strengthened relationships with stakeholders by managing and enhancing regular communications and benefits.
Project Support Officer
Volunteer Glasgow
Glasgow, Glasgow City
03.2005 - 11.2007
- Supporting community groups to build their capacity and access funding
- Community engagement and development
- Managed stakeholder communication for improved project relationships.
- Maintained updated project documentation to ensure traceability and accountability.
- Supported project leads for successful completion of projects within deadlines.
- Drafted correspondence letters, improving communication between stakeholders and the team.
- Prepared comprehensive reports with detailed analysis of project progress.
- Defined project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
- Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, keeping project teams on track.
Education
MA - Public Policy Analysis
University of Strathclyde
09.2010 - 06.2012
Postgraduate Certificate - Human Rights Law
University of Strathcylde
09.2003 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Glasgow
09.1997 - 06.2000
Skills
- Communication excellence
- Training report delivery
- Confident communicator
- Training and Development
- Customer relationship building
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Training programme development
- Detail-Oriented planning
Certification
- 2012, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, SACRO, Basic mediation skills
- 2012, Facilitation Skills training, Kinharvie Institute, Facilitation skills training
References
References available upon request.
Custom
- Dr. Gabrielle Donnelly, Associate Professor Community Development, Acadia University, Learning and Evaluation Strategic Lead, The Outside, gabrielle@findtheoutside.com, +1 902 585 1920
- Gehan MacLeod, Project Coordinator, Gal Gael, gehan@galgael.org, 0141 427 3070
Timeline
Freelance Project Worker
Enough! Scotland
05.2019 - 03.2025
Learning and Evaluation Coordinator
The Outside
01.2019 - 05.2023
Freelance Trainer and Project Coordinator
Connecting Scotland
01.2014 - 10.2020
MA - Public Policy Analysis
University of Strathclyde
09.2010 - 06.2012
Network Development Officer
West and Central Voluntary Sector Network
11.2007 - 01.2016
Project Support Officer
Volunteer Glasgow
03.2005 - 11.2007
Postgraduate Certificate - Human Rights Law
University of Strathcylde
09.2003 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Social Sciences
University of Glasgow
09.1997 - 06.2000
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