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Julie Minal

Portsmouth,Hampshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in budgeting oversight, office morale boosting, and document control systems. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage recruitment and hiring processes effectively, ensuring optimal performance management. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance organisational efficiency and drive team success.

Organised and resourceful Office Manager with knack for streamlining operations and boosting team productivity. Managed office transitions and implemented new systems that improved workflow and reduced costs. Known for fostering positive work environments and ensuring smooth day-to-day office functions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of Office

Stephen Morgan MP
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
01.2017 - 11.2024
  • Assisted new MP in establishing presence in London and Portsmouth.
  • Oversaw resource allocation under Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, ensuring budgetary compliance.
  • Established systems for recruiting and supporting volunteers to enhance constituent communication.
  • Resolved employee conflicts with tactful mediation strategies.

President

GMB X21 trade union branch committee
01.2021 - 10.2024
  • Managed annual budget to ensure financial stability and accountability.
  • Advocated for citizen rights, enhancing civic engagement and participation.
  • Championed transparency in governance, resulting in decreased corruption cases.
  • Developed and implemented effective policies to drive national progress.

Operations Director and Board Member

Optimum Training
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Setting up a community interest company and ensuring it achieved ambitious levels of income.
  • I led the team to design develop and deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
  • Daily responsibility for the running of the company enabled me to have a hands-on approach to business development.
  • Income for the company in my tenure grew year on year by more than 20% whilst maintaining high levels of quality project delivery.

Lead

Healthwatch Portsmouth
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Establishing governance, training, budget control as a member of the initial board and then a future supportive role.

Member

01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Member of the steering group for the Learning and Skills Project (GMB).

Mentor Practitioner

Girls Mentoring Network
01.2014 - 01.2015

Lay member

Portsmouth NHS Trust
Portsmouth
01.2013 - 01.2015

Member

01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Member of the Solent LEP Skills/Employability group and BAE Task Force.

Delivery Manager

Learning Links (Southern) Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Lead for the design, development and delivery of all learning and training services.
  • Daily responsible for budget management and resource planning.
  • Line managing a staff team of five, plus two volunteers and a sessional bank of up to twenty staff.

Training and Business Development consultant

01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Working largely in the voluntary sector, advising on policy, best practice, organisational development and training development and delivery.
  • Supporting the work done as preparation for audit and inspection, for example charity commission alongside delivering strategies for income generation.

Education

B.Ed. -

Hertfordshire College of Higher Education
01.1979 - 01.1982

Cert in Management - undefined

University of Abertay, Dundee
01.1992 - 01.1993

Diploma in Business Administration - undefined

Dundee University
01.1994 - 01.1996

IOSH Management of Health and Safety - undefined

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Skills

  • Budgeting oversight
  • Office morale boosting
  • Document control systems
  • Recruitment and hiring processes
  • Performance Management

Languages

English
Beginner

Certification

Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development. MCIPD

Hobbies and Interests

  • I enjoy watching football and I am a lifelong Sunderland AFC supporter.
  • As an active member of my local RSPB group, I organise talks of interest for the group to enjoy and support guided walks where I can.
  • Member of the Labour Women's Network.

References

References supplied on request.

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  • President, GMB X21 trade union branch committee, 2021-01-01, present
  • Lead for the establishing of Healthwatch Portsmouth, including governance, training, budget control as a member of the initial board and then a future supportive role., 2015-01-01, 2017-01-01
  • Advisor, GMB Regional Women's Conference committee, 2013-01-01, 2017-01-01
  • Lay member, Portsmouth NHS Trust, 2013-01-01, 2015-01-01
  • Member, Solent LEP Skills/Employability group and BAE Task Force, 2013-01-01, 2015-01-01
  • Mentor Practitioner, Girls Mentoring Network, 2014-01-01, 2015-01-01
  • Member, steering group for the Learning and Skills Project (GMB), 2015-01-01, 2016-01-01

Timeline

President

GMB X21 trade union branch committee
01.2021 - 10.2024

Head of Office

Stephen Morgan MP
01.2017 - 11.2024

Operations Director and Board Member

Optimum Training
01.2015 - 01.2017

Lead

Healthwatch Portsmouth
01.2015 - 01.2017

Member

01.2015 - 01.2016

Mentor Practitioner

Girls Mentoring Network
01.2014 - 01.2015

Lay member

Portsmouth NHS Trust
01.2013 - 01.2015

Member

01.2013 - 01.2015

Delivery Manager

Learning Links (Southern) Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2015

Training and Business Development consultant

01.2009 - 01.2012

Diploma in Business Administration - undefined

Dundee University
01.1994 - 01.1996

Cert in Management - undefined

University of Abertay, Dundee
01.1992 - 01.1993

B.Ed. -

Hertfordshire College of Higher Education
01.1979 - 01.1982

IOSH Management of Health and Safety - undefined

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Julie Minal