Professional Administration, Researcher, Filmmaker.
Cwrtnewydd, LLanbydder, Carmarthenshire
Summary
Creative and inclusive.
Dynamic in approach.
Due to relocation to Wales, I am currently looking for a new, inspiring and rewarding role. With a passion for community, inclusion, the arts, performance, participatory methods and human rights.
I am hoping the right role will become available to me, inspiring engagement and involvement in my new locality.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Evening Supervisor
Evening Supervisor Institute of Development Studies at University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton,
11.2019 - Current
Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
Working as part of the Facilities Team, supervising the evening opening hours of the IDS building.
Ensuring a safe and inclusive working environment for all staff and students on site.
Mental Health First Aider, First Aider, Fire Warden and trained in evacuation.
The Institute of Development Studies has been awarded the 1st in Development Studies for 6 consecutive years, it is a unique and rewarding environment for Masters and PhD students and Academics from all corners of the globe.
Concept Artist and Filmmaker
Self-employed Positive Moon
Shoreham-by-Sea
11.1999 - Current
Brainstormed different ideas and images for new artistic concepts.
Cultivated relationships with other artists and partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
Promotional short films for social change.
Managed freelance artists to verify cohesive designs and finishes consistent with project scope.
Met every studio deadline for each project by leveraging strong task prioritization abilities.
Developed, implemented and managed marketing and design of websites, films, podcasts, posters, flyers and social media content.
Seasonal Team Member
Youth Hostel Association
Shoreham-by-Sea
02.2019 - 11.2019
Created seasonal displays to showcase new and promotional merchandise.
Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Working as part of the team at YHA Truleigh Hill.
Catering for school groups from overseas and the UK, families and individuals.
Promoting the aims of the charity. Set along the South Downs Way, Truleigh Hill takes in beautiful views from the Downs to the sea.
Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Student Experience Support Coordinator
University of Sussex
Falmer,
09.2015 - 02.2019
Office of Student Complaints, Appeals and Regulations. Managing an entire caseload of Exceptional Circumstances claims for UoS.
Communicating and reporting on analytics to senior Academics.
Supporting students through the process and communicating outcomes to exam boards.
Administrative support for students with Reasonable Adjustments, attending Panels and Committees.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support department work.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Worked closely with IT department to suggest a framework and system that worked for the reporting and monitoring of all EC claims; introducing safeguarding measures into the system to support vulnerable students.
Team Member
Youth Hostel Association
Shoreham-by-Sea
06.2016 - 10.2016
As above - seasonal period.
Production Manager and Host
The School of Global Studies at University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton,
07.2015 - 07.2016
Hired by the University of Sussex Global Studies department to run projects at WOMAD festival promoting the University's courses and hosting documentary films with Questions and Answers with Academics and professionals including Jon Snow, Channel 4 News and Amir Amirani, filmmaker.
Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with the crew to meet changing production schedules.
Overseeing all aspects of Health and Safety in the Global Voices tent over the course of the festival.
Sourcing artists and performers for the events.
Deputy Manager
Priory Rookery Hove - Priory Healthcare
Hove
07.2013 - 04.2015
Clinical Services Manager and lead of a Multi-Disciplinary team of therapists, support workers and psychologists in 13-bed residential complex care unit for young people with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and other mental health issues.
Introduced new methods, practices and systems to increase inclusion for residents.
Managing team of 30+ staff: full-time, part-time and bank support staff. Liaising with agencies when needed to fill gaps.
Health and Safety lead. Medication Management for the unit.
Working directly with service users, therapists and support staff to provide suitable education, training, activities and social engagements for the young people at the residential home.
Specialising in Positive Behaviour Support methods to help verbal and elective mute residents, achieving inspirational outcomes and supporting the residents to achieve wholesome communications.
Created reports and analyzed and interpreted data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Open University
Milton Keynes, UK
09.2010 - 04.2014
Master of Arts - Media Practice For Development And Social Change
University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton, UK
09.2019 - 09.2021
Certificate - Health And Social Care
The Open University
Milton Keynes, UK
10.2009 - 06.2010
Skills
Self-Motivated
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Timeline
Evening Supervisor
Evening Supervisor Institute of Development Studies at University of Sussex
11.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Media Practice For Development And Social Change
University of Sussex
09.2019 - 09.2021
Seasonal Team Member
Youth Hostel Association
02.2019 - 11.2019
Team Member
Youth Hostel Association
06.2016 - 10.2016
Student Experience Support Coordinator
University of Sussex
09.2015 - 02.2019
Production Manager and Host
The School of Global Studies at University of Sussex
07.2015 - 07.2016
Deputy Manager
Priory Rookery Hove - Priory Healthcare
07.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The Open University
09.2010 - 04.2014
Certificate - Health And Social Care
The Open University
10.2009 - 06.2010
Concept Artist and Filmmaker
Self-employed Positive Moon
11.1999 - Current
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