Colette McBride
Largs,North Ayrshire
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in people management and project management, dedicated to fostering workplace equality and mentoring emerging leaders. A seasoned public speaker, committed to advocating for inclusive work environments and driving organisational success. Aspires to leverage skills in leadership and advocacy to further enhance team performance and contribute to progressive workplace initiatives.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Supporting Artist (part time)
All Talent Agency, GBM Casting
Glasgow
2020.08 - Current
Various supporting roles for TV and Film productions, including River City, Anneka, Granite City, Chemistry of Death, Shetland, Counsels, Suicide Prevention Ad, un-named productions, etc.
Project Manager
Scottish Enterprise
Glasgow and London
1991.09 - 2016.09
Responsible for the promotion of trade and investment across Scotland in a variety of sectors, including
- Offshore Wind
- Creative Industries
- Financial Services
- Life Sciences
- Technology
Supporting Scottish firms to trade overseas.
Facilitating inward investment from overseas companies into Scotland.
Managed inter-disciplinary teams. Managed overseas agents in Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
Higher Executive Officer
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Glasgow
1987.06 - 1991.09
Part of management team which established new Glasgow office for CICB, leading to closure of London operation.
Led teams to deliver criminal injuries compensation cases across Great Britain. Liaised with a panel of QCs in complex cases.
Executive Officer
Scottish Office
Glasgow
1981.01 - 1987.06
Processing of Regional Development Grants for companies across Scotland. Inspecting grant-aided assets on site. Liaising with companies and their professional representatives.
Executive Officer
Department of Industry
London
1977.11 - 1980.12
Government sponsorship division for the UK Vehicle industry.
Administered industry grants to companies.
Briefing and speech writing for Government Ministers.
Clerkess
Midland Bank
London
1974.03 - 1974.09
Back office processing for bank.
Clerical Officer
British Museum
London
1973.09 - 1974.03
Financial processing in Museum's Accounts Office.
Education
Certificate - International Trade
Institute of Exports
London 2010.06 - 2011.06
Diploma of Education - Primary Education
Craigie College of Education
Ayr 1974.10 - 1977.06
Skills
- People Management
- Workplace Equality Advocate
- Project Management
- Mentor
- Public Speaker
Affiliations
- Travel, family, socialising, swimming.
Custom
Youth Leader, Ardrossan and Ardeer, 1977.
Community Council Chair, Lochwinnoch, 1990-1994.
Established Three Churches Youth Club, Lochwinnoch, 1994.
Cancer Patient Hospital Driver, Ayrshire Cancer Care during Covid.
Timeline
Supporting Artist (part time)
All Talent Agency, GBM Casting
2020.08 - Current
Certificate - International Trade
Institute of Exports
2010.06 - 2011.06
Project Manager
Scottish Enterprise
1991.09 - 2016.09
Higher Executive Officer
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
1987.06 - 1991.09
Executive Officer
Scottish Office
1981.01 - 1987.06
Executive Officer
Department of Industry
1977.11 - 1980.12
Diploma of Education - Primary Education
Craigie College of Education
1974.10 - 1977.06
Clerkess
Midland Bank
1974.03 - 1974.09
Clerical Officer
British Museum
1973.09 - 1974.03