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Accomplishments
Certification
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Catriona Bateman

Catriona Bateman

London,UK

Summary

Compassionate individual with extensive experience of entertaining children in early years sessions. Develops and maintains strong partnerships with parents and carers to provide a safe space for all to feel real connection and support and a sense of community. Committed to making positive impact on young children's lives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Owner/Founder little folk nursery rhymes Ltd

Self-employed
London, Lewisham
10.2011 - Current

Established this successful Children's Activity Provider business in 2011 - being the CEO I have done every single job that needs to be done in a small business - & specifically for my business:

  • Performing daily sing-song sessions with my guitar to little ones 0-4yrs.
  • Excellent communication and nurturing skills with all my little customers.
  • Customer Service - & liaising with parents daily.
  • Marketing.
  • Advertising.
  • All Social Media - planning & writing all content.
  • Planning growth trajectory of my business.
  • Running nursery-rhymes sessions in nurseries & schools.
  • Event Organising.
  • Sourcing all services required: Printers/Website Designers/Artwork Designers/Venue Hire/Film Production Companies/CD Production/Product Designers.
  • Networking.
  • Delegating to PA




Television Production Co-ordinator

1515 Productions Ltd
London, Hammersmith & Fulham
02.1998 - 02.2007
  • Coordinated production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
  • Managed communication between departments for efficient workflow.
  • Streamlined project workflows, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Supervised team members to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • PA to two Directors
  • Script Editing
  • Budget Management
  • Event Organising
  • Client & Artist Liason
  • Facilitated daily production meetings, improving team coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Civilisation

University of Nottingham
Nottingham
09.1991 - 07.1994

A-Levels - English Literature, French, Business Studies

Richmond upon Thames College
Twickenham
09.1985 - 07.1987

GCE O'Levels - Maths, English Literature, English Language, French, Latin, History, Geography, Biology

Waldegrave School
Twickenham
09.1980 - 07.1985

Skills

  • Childcare expertise
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • First aid certified
  • EYFS understanding
  • DBS certified

Affiliations

  • Singing
  • Performing
  • Songwriting
  • Ballet
  • Yoga
  • Running

Accomplishments


  • Nominated for the SMALL AWARDS 2020
  • Best Businesswomen Awards 2023 Silver Winner
  • Placed in the F:entrepreneur #ialso Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs Nationwide 2020
  • Placed in the SmallBiz100 Top Small Business Founders Nationwide 2020
  • Top Baby/Toddler online Activity in The Independent 2020


Certification

Daisy First Aid Course Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner/Founder little folk nursery rhymes Ltd

Self-employed
10.2011 - Current

Television Production Co-ordinator

1515 Productions Ltd
02.1998 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Civilisation

University of Nottingham
09.1991 - 07.1994

A-Levels - English Literature, French, Business Studies

Richmond upon Thames College
09.1985 - 07.1987

GCE O'Levels - Maths, English Literature, English Language, French, Latin, History, Geography, Biology

Waldegrave School
09.1980 - 07.1985
Catriona Bateman