FRANCESCA RONAN
Summary
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to foster community engagement and collaboration. Expertise in project delivery, content creation, and event coordination, complemented by a proactive problem-solving approach. Ready to use and develop organisational, leadership, and networking skills in Impact Manager Role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Community Manager
Chinnor RFC Thame
2023.01 - 2026.06
- Rebuilt and reshaped club community programmes from underperforming provision into values-led scheme.
- Broadened activities for all ages and backgrounds through rugby and community access.
- Project planning, funding applications, budgeting and event delivery.
- Built relationships with local businesses, schools and organisations and maximised sponsorship opportunities.
- Engaged different digital communities to promote organisation and identified new audiences for outreach.
Assistant HR Officer & Clerk to Governors
Wheatley Park School
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Provided HR, governance and administrative support within a busy educational environment. Managed onboarding processes, staff records, training compliance and employee data.
- Streamlined HR processes with introduction of software based solutions to improve department performance and efficiancy.
- Supported governance operations through agenda preparation, minute-taking, policy administration and compliance monitoring. Acted as a key point of communication between senior leaders, governors and staff while maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
Graduate Assistant, Assistant House Mistress & Beyond Teddies Administrator
St Edward's School, Oxford
Oxford
2020.01 - 2022.01
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd
2019.01 - 2020.01
Head Coach & Team Manager
Oxford University Women's Rugby Club
2017.01 - 2020.01
Event & Hospitality Staff
At Your Service
2016.01 - 2019.01
Sports Activity Instructor
Ultimate Activity Camps
2018.01 - 2018.01
Education
BSc (Hons) - Sport and Exercise Science
Oxford Brookes University
A-Levels - Maths, Biology, Chemistry and PE
St Thomas More RC School, Blaydon
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Communications and community outreach
- Project and program development
- Event planning and delivery
- Governance administration and HR support
- Budget management and funding applications
- IT proficiency with digital platforms
- Leadership and adaptability
Certification
- RFU Level 2 Coaching Qualification
- Emergency First Aid Trained
- RFU President's Award for Outstanding Voluntary Contribution to Rugby Coaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Manager
Chinnor RFC Thame
2023.01 - 2026.06
Assistant HR Officer & Clerk to Governors
Wheatley Park School
2022.01 - 2024.01
Graduate Assistant, Assistant House Mistress & Beyond Teddies Administrator
St Edward's School, Oxford
2020.01 - 2022.01
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd
2019.01 - 2020.01
Sports Activity Instructor
Ultimate Activity Camps
2018.01 - 2018.01
Head Coach & Team Manager
Oxford University Women's Rugby Club
2017.01 - 2020.01
Event & Hospitality Staff
At Your Service
2016.01 - 2019.01
BSc (Hons) - Sport and Exercise Science
Oxford Brookes University
A-Levels - Maths, Biology, Chemistry and PE
St Thomas More RC School, Blaydon