Caroline Stalker
Derby,Derbyshire
Summary
Driven, inspiring and experienced business leader with talent for fostering a positive and supportive environment, empowering teams and individuals to achieve their best, driving performance to deliver growth and achieve goals.
Seasoned professional who demonstrates exceptional teamwork, leadership experience, problem-solving, and organisational skills, leading high-performing cross functional teams. A proven communicator with a strong customer focus, flexible and adaptive to changing environments.
Quick to learn, and ready to apply coaching and mentoring skills in a range of environments. Adaptability demonstrated through success in corporate environments to an entrepreneur offering baby signing classes and building a wellbeing coaching business, to scouting and school events, with a passion to develop others through each of these environments.
Now seeking a next new challenge and opportunity to help others while delivering results, balanced with parenthood.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health and Wellbeing Business Owner / Coach
Arbonne Independent Consultant
Derby/ Global
11.2016 - 09.2025
- Established and successfully managed profitable online and face-to-face sales business providing wellbeing services and ethical personal care products to a global audience demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
- Developed strategic business plans for long-term growth.
- Achieved annual sales turnover of up to US$ ¾ million pa.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars focused on holistic wellness and personal development.
- Implemented strategic marketing campaigns to promote health and wellbeing services effectively.
- Utilised social media platforms for effective brand promotion and customer engagement.
- Facilitated team-building and morale-boosting activities to support team satisfaction.
- Developed tailored health and wellbeing programmes to meet diverse client needs and coached clients personally to enhance their wellbeing journey.
- Mentored and trained a team of up to around 50 in developing client bases and advancing their skills
Franchise Business Owner / Teacher
TinyTalk Baby Signing
Derby
09.2009 - 09.2018
- Built highly successful franchise business delivering signing and singing classes to 1000 families over 9 years.
- Achieved sales growth year on year, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen
- Trained 20 nurseries in use of Baby Sign language.
- Mentored and coached team member in best practices for customer engagement and retention to enhance overall experience.
- Developed strategic business plans for long-term growth.
- Built strong client relationships, led to repeat business and referrals.
- Adapted swiftly to changing market conditions, maintained competitiveness in challenging situations.
- Identified new business opportunities to increase revenue.
Registered Childminder
Self Employed
Derby
03.2010 - 07.2013
- Developed nurturing environment for children to promote social interaction and emotional growth.
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate activities to stimulate learning and creativity.
- Maintained detailed records of children's progress and communicated regularly with parents.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations to create a secure setting for children.
- Completed extensive training through Derbyshire County Council including Safeguarding and First Aid
Head of Strategy & Planning, Barclaycard Business
Barclays Bank PLC
Northampton
09.2007 - 03.2010
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align business strategies with operational objectives and enhance overall performance.
- Developed comprehensive strategic plans to drive long-term growth initiatives across business units.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Facilitated workshops to identify key performance indicators and ensure alignment across departments.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to drive organisational change and improve overall efficiency.
Programme Manager, Barclaycard Business
Barclays Bank PLC
Northampton, Northamptonshire
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency including implementation of Contactless Payments.
- Collaborated with senior leadership, aligning project goals with corporate strategy.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined objectives, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement activities to ensure alignment with organisational goals and priorities.
- Managed risk assessment processes to identify potential challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
Project Manager
Barclays Bank PLC
London
08.1998 - 08.2005
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget including leading project to create Joint Venture Company between Barclays, HSBC and Securitas, outsourcing $1bn cash stocks and TUPE transfer of 500 staff.
- Led project for Barclays Insurance to assess PPI claims exposure and recommend approach to key stakeholders.
- Improved performance of failing outsourced Mortgages supplier as Supplier Manager, focusing on KPIs.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that aligned with organisational objectives and strategies.
- Facilitated regular communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment and address concerns.
- Coordinated resource allocation and scheduling to optimise project execution and efficiency.
- Evaluated project outcomes to identify lessons learned and promote continuous improvement.
Graduate Trainee
Barclays Bank PLC
London
09.1995 - 09.1998
- Assisted in all aspects of the smooth running of Barclays Retail Bank, Kensington and Chelsea branch.
- Supported Corporate Managers in Barclays Corporate Bank, Pall Mall and Piccadilly branch.
- Supported Head of Retail Operations Programme Office in running a number of change projects.
- Conducted research to support strategic initiatives and enhance project outcomes.
- Participated in regular meetings to discuss project progress and address challenges.
- Analysed data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Temporary Secretary/PA
Manpower PLC
London
07.1994 - 09.1995
- Various assignments including within NatWest branches providing support to Bank Managers.
- 4 months as PA to senior managers at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- 6 months brought in house to Manpower Head Office as PA to Head of HR
- Managed complex schedules and appointments for senior executives ensuring efficient time management.
- Coordinated business travel arrangements including transportation and accommodation for business trips including to Uzbekistan and Kazakstan.
Education
Foundation degree - Financial Services
University of Manchester
Manchester, Greater Manchester 09.1995 - 5 1998
Foundation degree - BSc Geography
University College London
London 09/1991 - 06/1994
A-Levels - Geography, Chemistry, Physics, French
York Sixth Form College
York 09/1989 - 06/1991
Skills
- Leadership and mentorship skills
- Problem solving and organisational abilities
- Proven communication skills and strong customer focus
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Driven, resourceful and reliable
- Goal setting and strategic planning
- Administrative experience
- Training and Development
- Positive and encouraging
- Flexible and adaptive
Certification
- Driving Licence
- September 2025 to October 2035
- Clean driving licence
- Enhanced DBS
- September 2025 to September 2028
- Enhanced DBS registered on the update service
Affiliations
- Gardening, home rennovation, travel and my two labradors.
- Supporting my children in horse ownership and showjumping competitions.
Additional information
Led 1st Duffield Scout Troop for the last 3 years, a group of 10-14 year olds, some with SEN, running designing the programme and runningweekly meetings and camps. Completed extensive training including Safeguarding and First Aid.
Member of preschool, primary and secondary school PTFA, agreeing funding requests, running events and activities.
Timeline
Health and Wellbeing Business Owner / Coach
Arbonne Independent Consultant
11.2016 - 09.2025
Registered Childminder
Self Employed
03.2010 - 07.2013
Franchise Business Owner / Teacher
TinyTalk Baby Signing
09.2009 - 09.2018
Head of Strategy & Planning, Barclaycard Business
Barclays Bank PLC
09.2007 - 03.2010
Programme Manager, Barclaycard Business
Barclays Bank PLC
08.2005 - 09.2007
Project Manager
Barclays Bank PLC
08.1998 - 08.2005
Graduate Trainee
Barclays Bank PLC
09.1995 - 09.1998
Foundation degree - Financial Services
University of Manchester
09.1995 - 5 1998
Temporary Secretary/PA
Manpower PLC
07.1994 - 09.1995
Foundation degree - BSc Geography
University College London
09/1991 - 06/1994
A-Levels - Geography, Chemistry, Physics, French
York Sixth Form College
09/1989 - 06/1991
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