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
08.2020 - 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
09.1991 - 09.2016
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
06.1987 - 09.1991
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
01.1981 - 06.1987
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
11.1977 - 12.1980
Government sponsorship division for the UK Vehicle industry.
Administered industry grants to companies.
Briefing and speech writing for Government Ministers.
Clerkess
Midland Bank
London
03.1974 - 09.1974
Back office processing for bank.
Clerical Officer
British Museum
London
09.1973 - 03.1974
Financial processing in Museum's Accounts Office.
Education
Certificate - International Trade
Institute of Exports
London 06.2010 - 06.2011
Diploma of Education - Primary Education
Craigie College of Education
Ayr 10.1974 - 06.1977
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
08.2020 - Current
Certificate - International Trade
Institute of Exports
06.2010 - 06.2011
Project Manager
Scottish Enterprise
09.1991 - 09.2016
Higher Executive Officer
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
06.1987 - 09.1991
Executive Officer
Scottish Office
01.1981 - 06.1987
Executive Officer
Department of Industry
11.1977 - 12.1980
Diploma of Education - Primary Education
Craigie College of Education
10.1974 - 06.1977
Clerkess
Midland Bank
03.1974 - 09.1974
Clerical Officer
British Museum
09.1973 - 03.1974