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GABRIELA CARP

Ilford,Redbridge

Summary

Assistant Academic Manager with a strong background in program administration and a proven ability to manage academic operations effectively. Proven expertise in academic administration, program coordination, and operational efficiency. Skilled in streamlining processes and supporting student success initiatives. Committed to leveraging administrative experience to contribute to strategic academic management and enhance the overall educational environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8041
8041
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant Academic Manager (University Programmes)

Nelson College London
London
09.2024 - Current
  • Reporting to the Academic Manager and Course Leaders for all academic administration assigned for the Foundation Degrees (FdA), BA (Hons) Top-ups and MA International Business Programmes
  • Additionally, I am responsible for supervising and developing junior departmental staff.
  • Supporting daily academic operations and contributing to the strategic development of programs.
  • Manage and coordinate programs, ensuring alignment with goals and standards.
  • Support curriculum development and course delivery.
    Monitor student performance and provide necessary support.
  • Assisted in recruitment, onboarding, and staff training.
  • Facilitate communication between faculty and administration.
    Organise meetings and professional development.
  • Ensure academic support services are available. Address student inquiries and coordinate orientation and advising.
  • Oversee class scheduling and ensure compliance with policies.
    Prepare academic reports and manage budgets.
  • Supporting program reviews and continuous improvement, ensuring academic standards are maintained.
  • Communicate effectively across departments and with stakeholders. Assist in organising academic events.

Key Skills

  • Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with academic management systems and processes.
  • Problem-solving and attention to detail.
  • Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.

Senior Programme Administrator (Academic Department)

Nelson College London
03.2021 - 09.2024
  • Reporting to the Academic Manager and Course Leaders for all academic administration assigned for the Foundation Degrees (FdA), BA (Hons) Top-ups and MA International Business Programmes
  • Additionally, I am responsible for supervising and developing junior departmental staff.
  • Implemented activity planning to deliver smooth, successful event programmes.
  • Prepared accurate technical documentation, maintaining clear, correct records.
  • Managing and developing administrative, secretarial, and clerical staff within the London Met department
  • Ensure that administrative procedures across the Department comply with college policies and procedures and implement the department's strategic intent.
  • Being responsible for the strategic development of administrative resources.
  • Acting as part of the Admissions Team and interviewing and assisting in the recruitment induction and enrolment processes for prospective and returning students when required
  • Involvement in the induction week program of events.
  • Responsible for training and development of junior administrator
  • Coordinating lecturer's support and scheduling meetings.
  • Monitoring student submissions
  • Participating in any training as deemed necessary or appropriate for the position
  • Reviewing and auditing Course Handbook

PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR/ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Nelson College London
11.2018 - 03.2021
  • Reporting to the Academic Manager and Course Leaders for all academic administration assigned for the Foundation Degrees (FdA), BA (Hons) Top-ups and MA International Business Programmes
  • Additionally, I am responsible for the supervision and development of junior departmental staff.
  • Arranging interview meeting rooms for managers and prospective employees
  • Performing a range of academic administration duties, including dealing with student queries, providing academic support and assistance, auditing student grade sheets, auditing the VLE, opening and closing submission links, liaising with lecturers in relation to lesson planning and workshop scheduling
  • Adhere to, comply with, and work in accordance with the college's policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
  • Assist with the preparation of teaching and room allocation schedules for each semester.
  • Preparing documentation for Course Committee Meetings
  • Helping prepare Assessment Transcripts
  • Helping to prepare all Course Administration to the deadline for the university

Small Business Owner

GABRIELA CLEANING (Sole Trader)
London
01.2012 - 08.2014
  • This was a London based Residential Cleaning business
  • Initially clients were sourced through agencies, though latterly the company was subcontracted exclusively to provide a residential contract cleaning services.

House-Keeper

London
  • I arrived in the UK at this time and worked as a House Keeper in several different hotels in London, including: Claridge’s and Connaught hotels.

STORE ASSISTANT

KAUFLAND (Supermarket Chain)
ROMANIA
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • Member of a large (interdependent) team

Education

BTEC HND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - Hospitality Management

Nelson College London - England, United Kingdom
London
09.2015 - 07.2017

LEVEL2: EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY - EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Vision2learn - England, United Kingdom
London

LEVEL 2: CUSTOMER SERVICE - Customer Service

Vision2learn - England, United Kingdom
London

N/SVQ LEVEL 3: COMPUTER OPERATING ABILITIES - Computing

GHEORGHE ASACHI COLLEGE - ROMANIA
Romania

GCE ADVANCED LEVEL A-C: MATHEMATICS-INFORMATICS SPECIALISATION - MATHEMATICS-INFORMATICS

Colegiul Tehnic Gheorghe Asachi - Romania
Romania

BA (Hons) Hospitality Management (Top Up) - Hospitality Management

Nelson College London - England, United Kingdom
London
09.2017 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Customer skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Well Organised
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Teams
  • Administrative abilities
  • Calendar maintenance
  • Academic monitoring
  • Communication
  • Active listening
  • Employee management

Certification

  • Team Leading Level 2, 2022
  • ZSA suicide awareness training, 2022
  • Prevent Training, 2022
  • GDPR in Education, 2022
  • Leadership and Management Training Online Course, 2020
  • Safeguarding in FE, 2020
  • Advancing Equality & Diversity, 2020

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Romanian
Native
Italian
Elementary
Spanish
Beginner

Affiliations

  • In my free time, I enjoy baking for my family, which has helped me develop creativity, precision, and attention to detail.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Academic Manager (University Programmes)

Nelson College London
09.2024 - Current

Senior Programme Administrator (Academic Department)

Nelson College London
03.2021 - 09.2024

PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR/ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Nelson College London
11.2018 - 03.2021

BA (Hons) Hospitality Management (Top Up) - Hospitality Management

Nelson College London - England, United Kingdom
09.2017 - 07.2018

BTEC HND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - Hospitality Management

Nelson College London - England, United Kingdom
09.2015 - 07.2017

Small Business Owner

GABRIELA CLEANING (Sole Trader)
01.2012 - 08.2014

STORE ASSISTANT

KAUFLAND (Supermarket Chain)
08.2008 - 05.2010

House-Keeper

LEVEL2: EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY - EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Vision2learn - England, United Kingdom

LEVEL 2: CUSTOMER SERVICE - Customer Service

Vision2learn - England, United Kingdom

N/SVQ LEVEL 3: COMPUTER OPERATING ABILITIES - Computing

GHEORGHE ASACHI COLLEGE - ROMANIA

GCE ADVANCED LEVEL A-C: MATHEMATICS-INFORMATICS SPECIALISATION - MATHEMATICS-INFORMATICS

Colegiul Tehnic Gheorghe Asachi - Romania
GABRIELA CARP