Driven professional with knack for organisation and problem-solving, ready to excel as Project Coordinator. Strong background in general office administration, effective communication, and organisational development.
I can demonstrate proficiency in Excel spreadsheet knowledge, budgeting and finance, SAGE Accounts, financial forecasting, procurement and purchasing, and process mapping. Demonstrable strong communication and time management skills, ensuring smooth project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Recognised for exceptional time-management, task prioritisation/scheduling, resilience under pressure, and project management skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Project coordinator
Blackpool Council, Public Health
Blackpool, Lancashire
11.2019 - Current
Engage with a variety of professionals such as; stakeholders, commissioners, counsellors, local authority, emergency services, local services, charities and contractors.
Ensure effective working collaborative approach is adhered between all services involved.
Provide organisation representation at conferences, events and government meetings.
Complete data analyst duties such as extracting and interpreting data to present at board meetings.
Support training for services and create adequate training timeline for staff.
Create pathways and procedures for services to continue their agreed offer with collaboration of partners in a streamlined process.
Project co-ordinate tasks, ensure timely precision and budgeting.
Produce purchase orders, crate invoices and monitor income
Manage and monitor financial budgets of over £1 million
Liaise with procurement in regards to commissioned contracts, support in completion of forms.
Create, manage and monitor recording systems.
Co-ordinate meetings, complete minute taking.
Co-ordinate work social events; birthdays, retirements, Christmas festivities.
My role as a Harm Reduction Project Co-ordinator for Public Health is not exhaustive.
Recent Projects:
Full renovation of Winstone House, a hub in the centre of Blackpool to provide mental health, physical health, drug misuse treatment and sexual health advice / treatment. Services involved are commissioned by Public Health in which I am involved. The renovation included new layout of the 3 storey building, board room function, decoration, kitchen and bathroom fitting, furniture and IT systems.
Full renovation of Renaissance and Lighthouse, two organisations providing sexual health and alcohol misuse advice and treatment. The renovation included new layout of both buildings, kitchen and bathroom fitting, decoration, furniture and IT systems.
Full renovation of Blackpool Recovery Hub, a building offering multiple groups for our recovering community. The renovation included decoration, furniture, bathroom and kitchen fitting and IT systems.
Changing Futures Lancashire, a multi-million project across Lancashire to improve the lives of those with multiple disadvantage.
Office manager
Commercial Catering Services Ltd.
Blackpool, Lancashire
03.2015 - 10.2019
Used Sage to input invoices, purchase orders on the system.
Kept audit trail of installations and service calls.
Built rapport with customers and contractors to ensure smooth running of business.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective services and supplies.
Tracked inventory levels of office supplies, completed orders of such where necessary.
Performed regular audits on company expenditures, identifying potential cost-saving opportunities.
Co-ordinated installations between engineers, contractors, site management and equipment suppliers.
Care assistant
ARC Ltd.
Blackpool
09.2010 - 02.2015
Provided personal care, keeping comfort and dignity at all times for the client.
Assisted clients in and out of bed and throughout their daily activities.
Prepared and cooked meals for clients.
Administered medication and audited
Audited all on the company visit log sheets
Supported clients to appointments, shopping etc.
Encouraged clients to complete tasks to help support their longevity
Provided smooth communication between clients, family and medical staff, fostering good rapport and trust.
Collaborated with medical staff to ensure quality care was provided.
Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
Confidentiality, competence and compliance was a necessary for this role.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Mental Health & Resilience Practitioner
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool
09.2024 -
Certificate of Higher Education - CMI Leadership & Development
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool
04.2024 - 08.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Mental Health, Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool
01.2023 - 12.2023
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bolton College
Bolton
01.2022 - 01.2023
GCSEs - English Literature
Palatine Community Sports College
Blackpool
09.2005 - 07.2010
GCSEs - English Language
Palatine Community Sports College
Blackpool
09.2005 - 07.2010
GCSEs - Science
Palatine Community Sports College
Blackpool
09.2005 - 07.2010
GCSEs - Sociology
Palatine Community Sports College
Blackpool
09.2005 - 07.2010
GCSEs - Spanish
Palatine Community Sports College
Blackpool
09.2005 - 07.2010
Skills
General office administration
Relationship-building
Budgeting and finance
SAGE Accounts
Task prioritisation / Scheduling
Resilience under pressure
Project Management
Also obtained, while being part of the Public Health Team:
Chairing meeting certification
Note taking certification
Domestic Abuse Champion
Workplace Health Champion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foundation Degree in Science - Mental Health & Resilience Practitioner
Blackpool and The Fylde College
09.2024 -
Certificate of Higher Education - CMI Leadership & Development
Blackpool and The Fylde College
04.2024 - 08.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Mental Health, Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention
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