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DANIELLE ROWLEY

Doncaster

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in leadership and management development, travel industry insights, and organisational culture change. Demonstrates proficiency in senior stakeholder engagement and coaching psychology, driving impactful programme evaluation and ROI analysis. Adept in talent strategy, learning needs analysis, and DEI leadership, fostering inclusive practices. Skilled in supplier management, external learning partnerships, and psychometrics, with a focus on emotional intelligence coaching and evidence-based adult learning theory. Career goals include advancing learning technology integration and enhancing organisational development initiatives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Organisational Development & Culture Practitioner

South Yorkshire Police
South Yorkshire
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Designed and delivered leadership development programmes aligned to force-wide strategy and values.
  • Embedded OD governance frameworks to improve leadership accountability, effectiveness, and cultural cohesion.
  • Used Lumina tools to evaluate leadership development and promote self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
  • Led DEI and wellbeing initiatives, embedding inclusive leadership and enhancing team performance.

Key Achievements:

  • Improved collaboration, psychological safety, and retention through integrated OD and leadership strategies.
  • Successfully partnered with senior stakeholders to embed measurable behavioural change.

Founder | Personal & Professional Coach

Danielle Rowley Coaching
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
05.2021 - 05.2025
  • Delivered tailored leadership coaching using evidence-based approaches, supporting executives across sectors.
  • Applied positive psychology and psychometric diagnostics to enable sustainable change and individual growth.
  • Developed business strategy by conducting comprehensive market research.

Key Achievements:

  • Facilitated significant improvements in leadership impact, emotional intelligence, and team dynamics.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, reduced operational expenses significantly.
  • Established company brand for improved visibility and recognition.
  • Fostered inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, boosted employee morale considerably.
  • Secured investment opportunities for financial stability and expansion.

Founder, Organisational Development and Business Operations Manager

DM Rowley Contractors
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
01.2011 - 01.2024
  • Directed strategic and operational leadership for growing SME, embedding performance culture and development.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive business strategy, aligning organisational goals with market opportunities and competitive landscape.
  • Launched new, innovative projects based on customer demand.
  • Developed and implemented marketing and sales strategies, increasing brand awareness and driving revenue growth. Achieved 374% business growth through sustainable leadership and operational improvements.
  • Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
  • Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.

Senior Travel Consultant

Dawson & Sanderson Ltd
Doncaster , South Yorkshire
04.2007 - 05.2023
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored travel advice and itinerary planning.
  • Managed complex logistics for high-end clientele, ensuring seamless travel experiences.
  • Created highly detailed itineraries that met specific client preferences and needs.
  • Resolved complaints promptly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Provided expert destination knowledge to customers, enhancing their holiday experience.
  • Delivered in-house team training and supported leadership capability building through mentoring and role-modelling.
  • Contributed to operational change and customer service transformation.
  • Educated clients on current travel restrictions, providing relevant and up-to-date information by phone and email.
  • Established a loyal customer base with exceptional customer service skills.
  • GDS Galileo Trained: Skilled in airline reservation systems for bookings, ticketing, and itinerary management.
  • Regularly updated knowledge of airline regulations, enhancing effectiveness as a consultant.

Previous Travel Industry Roles (1997 – 2007):

  • Villa Representative – Sovereign Holidays (Greece & Cyprus): Guest support, resort liaison, and in-destination service issue resolution.
  • Administrator & Medical Coordinator – First Choice Holidays: Emergency care logistics, insurance communication, and reporting.
  • Airport Representative – First Choice Holidays: Customer service, check-in support, and disruption handling.
  • Transfer Representative – First Choice Holidays: Passenger support during ground transfers.

Education

MSc - Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology

University of East London
London
1 2021/2021 - 1 2024/2024

BA (Hons) - Business Management

Open University
1 2015/2024 - 1 2021/2020

Skills

  • Leadership & Management Development
  • Travel Industry Expert
  • Organisational Development & Culture Change
  • Senior Stakeholder Engagement
  • Coaching Psychology & Leadership Coaching
  • Programme Evaluation & ROI Analysis
  • Talent Strategy & Learning Needs Analysis
  • DEI Leadership & Inclusive Practice
  • Supplier Management & External Learning Partnerships
  • Psychometrics
  • Emotional Intelligence Coaching Practitioner
  • Learning Technology
  • Adult Learning Theory & Evidence-Based Practice

Certification

  • City & Guilds Airline and Airport Operations, 2005
  • Certificate in Career Coaching and Mentoring, Open University, 2021
  • Emotional Intelligence Practitioner & Coach, MHS, 2021
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS) Training, 2021
  • FCA Anti Money Laundering Training, 2021
  • ABTA Training, Safeguarding, Sustainability, Modern Slavery, FCDO Advice, Counter Terrorism, 2021

Affiliations

  • Holidays, Reading, Yoga, and Pilates

Accomplishments


Professional Memberships & Accreditations

· Member – Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

· Member – European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)

· Certified Practitioner – Lumina Spark, Lumina Emotion, Lumina 360

· Certified Practitioner – MHS Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Organisational Development & Culture Practitioner

South Yorkshire Police
05.2023 - 05.2025

Founder | Personal & Professional Coach

Danielle Rowley Coaching
05.2021 - 05.2025

Founder, Organisational Development and Business Operations Manager

DM Rowley Contractors
01.2011 - 01.2024

Senior Travel Consultant

Dawson & Sanderson Ltd
04.2007 - 05.2023

MSc - Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology

University of East London
1 2021/2021 - 1 2024/2024

BA (Hons) - Business Management

Open University
1 2015/2024 - 1 2021/2020
DANIELLE ROWLEY