Christy Baskerville-Olivier
Summary
Highly motivated & creative professional with well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills. Adept at working independently or collaborating as part of a team. Well-versed in leading successful projects and teams. Experience of planning and executing projects and driving operational efficiency in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Skilled communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to positive outcomes. Ability to foster and develop long-term stakeholder and client relationships. A wealth of transferable skills from an extensive work history. Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a good sense of humour, with a passion for self-development and a willingness to become involved in whatever needs doing to achieve a successful outcome.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Maidstone
09.2021 - Current
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for creative input and performance
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning - developing & delivering engaging lesson plans
- Practiced positive, consistent, and constructive discipline in classroom management
- Devising & producing performance shows
- Building positive rapport with students and parents
- Adapted curriculum, addressing needs of students with varying abilities, cultural backgrounds & diverse needs
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioural, or safety concerns.
Teacher/Nanny
Esedra Bilingual School/Private Families
Italy
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording, and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians
- Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students
- Promoted critical thinking to help students develop problem-solving skills
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum.
Charity Coordinator/Manager/Funding Officer
Portsmouth Autism Support Network
Portsmouth
11.2010 - 06.2015
- Sole person responsible for the day to day running of the charity and service provision
- Raised the profile of the charity and increased membership by 75%
- Attended community events, meetings, and conferences to promote organizational goals and solicited donations and sponsorships
- Worked in collaboration with city council to secure council funding & sat on the Autism Strategy Board to develop the autism strategy for the city
- Supervised fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members
- Produced materials such as posters, websites and newsletters to promote, market, and advertise fundraising events and the charity
- Secured commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors
- Compiled and developed materials to submit to granting and other funding organizations
- Planned and directed special events for fundraising such as craft events, holiday fairs, sponsored walks
- Recruited sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events
- Kept up to date records, policies & procedures
- Assessed the needs of clients and delivered service provision to meet those needs
- Maintained charity database and social media presence.
Charity Coordinator
Portsmouth Under Eight Forum
Portsmouth
02.2009 - 11.2010
- Written reports and prepared presentations to communicate fundraising program data
- Facilitated training for parents and professionals together on a variety of topics, including all publicity and training materials, venue & refreshments
- Managed charity budget
- Regular reports to board of Trustees and AGM
- Collaborative working with clients, professionals, stakeholders and other service providers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
King Alfred's University
10.2000
Skills
- Volunteer & Staff Recruitment, Training & Management
- Grant & Funding Submissions & Implementation
- Brand Development and Marketing Materials
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Record keeping
- Writing & Maintaining Policies & Procedures
- Development & Growth & efficiency Improvement
- Multi-Tasking, Problem Solving, Working To Deadlines
- Facilitating, Networking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills
- Organising Meetings, Groups, Activities From Conception To Delivery
- Diary Management, Administrative Procedures, Communications
- Public Speaking & presentations
- Community Engagement & Empowerment
- Database & Social Media
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Teacher
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
09.2021 - Current
Teacher/Nanny
Esedra Bilingual School/Private Families
09.2015 - 12.2019
Charity Coordinator/Manager/Funding Officer
Portsmouth Autism Support Network
11.2010 - 06.2015
Charity Coordinator
Portsmouth Under Eight Forum
02.2009 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
King Alfred's University
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