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Florence Richardson

London

Summary

Experienced Higher Education professional with a strong background in both technical and facilities management for universities. Skilled in risk assessment, employee training, equipment upkeep, and team direction. Adept at implementing change management strategies to improve workplace safety, student satisfaction and employee productivity. Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety while driving continuous improvement within the organisation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilities Manager

Royal College of Art
London
09.2024 - Current
  • Ensured health and safety compliance through rigorous inspections.
  • Centralised waste management systems for better environmental sustainability.
  • Optimised space utilisation by rearranging office layouts effectively.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring minimal impact on operations.
  • Liaised between departments for smooth facility-related communication flow.
  • Line management of team of 6 campus supervisors
  • Support in the setup and management of private events and openings, student studios and exhibitions, lectures and seminars working in collaboration with the events manager.

Technical Supervisor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

University of Bath
Bath
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Line management of nine senior technicians, with responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Mechanical Engineering Laboratories, studios and workshops in the Faculty of Engineering and Design
  • Oversight and facilitatation of teaching and research activities covering a major complex of laboratories, workshops and support services
  • Assistance to the Technical Manager in establishing best practice in the management of technical staff and laboratory and workshop facilities including the forward planning and optimum utilisation of materials, equipment and technical resources
  • The facilities include aerospace, composites manufacture and structural testing, student workshops, student 'race teams' (such as car, motorbike, rocket and drones teams) and biomechanics.

Senior Technical Specialist, Structures and Materials

University of Bath
Bath
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Custodian of faculty structures and materials testing lab
  • Tutoring one-to-one degree show projects and 1st/2nd year modules
  • Operation and maintainence of Nikon CT Scanner, utilizing Avizo, CT Pro 3D for X-ray setup, reconstruction, and rendering
  • Coordinate booking,and operation of destructive materials testing on Instron machines
  • Operation of DIC slow motion and fast motion studio cameras
  • Oversee procurement, finance admin, and acquisition of lab equipment and consumables
  • Certified RPS, ensuring risk assessments align with HSE/COSHH guidelines.

3D Printing and Laser Cutting Technician

Univeristy of Bath
Bath
01.2021 - 01.2022


  • Operation of Stratasys F270 and F370 models, Epilog laser cutters, and Upboxes for prototype production and engineered parts for students, researchers, and university stakeholders.
  • Mentorship to students, researchers and academics for development of engineering prototypes, final coursework projects, health and safety demonstrations while offering creative input on product design and testing prototypes of mechanical engineering and biomechanics
  • Repair and strip down of additive manufacturing machinery, maintenence and upkeep of satellite workshop equipment.


Digital Print and Design Assistant

University of Bath
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
08.2019 - 02.2021


  • Design, formatting, and printing of diverse range of client jobs including conference banners, photography, hardbound theses, degree certificates, magazines and business cards
  • Efficient communication via phone and email with customers
  • Training and usage of industrial machinery: hydraulic engine guillotine, high speed paper folder, large format laminator in line with health and safety requirements

Education

MA Fine Art (Hons) -

University of Edinburgh
01.2014 - 12.2019

Foundational Chartered Manager - Management and Leadership

Chartered Institute of Management
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
01.2024 - 09.2024

NVQ Level 3 - NEBOSH national general certificate

NEBOSH
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
09.2023 - 12.2023

Skills

  • Adobe
  • Microsoft Office
  • AutoDesk Inventor/CAD
  • Finance/CMS systems
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Employee training
  • Risk Assessments
  • Facilities management
  • Team direction
  • Change management

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Certification

  • NEBOSH Level 3 National Certificate, 12/01/23
  • Level 3 First Aid, 06/01/23
  • UKATA Asbestos Awareness, 11/01/23
  • Radiation Protection Supervisor, 07/01/22

Arts awards and Honours

  • Selected Film, Alchemy International Film Festival 2018
  • Museum of Loss and Renewal Artist Residency Italy, 2019
  • BBC New Creatives Development Programme September 2020

Accomplishments

    3 times recognising excellence awarded at University of Bath for Exemplary leadership support.

Affiliations

  • Visual Arts

Timeline

Facilities Manager

Royal College of Art
09.2024 - Current

Foundational Chartered Manager - Management and Leadership

Chartered Institute of Management
01.2024 - 09.2024

NVQ Level 3 - NEBOSH national general certificate

NEBOSH
09.2023 - 12.2023

Technical Supervisor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

University of Bath
06.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Technical Specialist, Structures and Materials

University of Bath
01.2022 - 01.2023

3D Printing and Laser Cutting Technician

Univeristy of Bath
01.2021 - 01.2022

Digital Print and Design Assistant

University of Bath
08.2019 - 02.2021

MA Fine Art (Hons) -

University of Edinburgh
01.2014 - 12.2019

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