Kelly Blandford
Portsmouth
Summary
Proactive professional with knack for strategic planning and problem-solving, coupled with excellent communication and leadership abilities. Skilled in managing resources effectively and fostering team collaboration to drive project success. Committed to delivering measurable results and continuous improvement in a Project Management role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Headteacher
Havant Academy
Havant- Portsmouth
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Collaborated closely with the headteacher on strategic planning and decision-making processes to drive school improvements, reducing suspensions by 78%. by 78%.
- Delivered high performance by overseeing project schedules and budgets.
- Managed stakeholders' expectations for successful project delivery.
- Enhanced team productivity with clear communication strategies, implemented a new whole system which decreased admin time by 15%.
- Conducted risk assessments
- Facilitated regular team meetings, ensuring coherent work flow.
- Developed detailed project plans to meet deadlines.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by delegating responsibilities effectively.
- Analysed project data for insightful decision-making, which saved the school money due to unnecessary spending, saving 1.7% on an annual budget.
- Established excellent leadership, line managed staff members, and set targets for them to achieve.
- Regularly used different IT software to analyse data, created Excel spreadsheets, finding relevant data for professional meetings.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
Regional Project Manager for Surrey
Camp 4 Champs
Surrey
09.2000 - 04.2022
- Managed a team of 50–100 staff members, with various levels of experience and backgrounds.
- Achieved efficiency by streamlining regional operations.
- Developed strategies for optimal market penetration.
- Enhanced team's performance with regular coaching and feedback.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
- Managed region-wide projects to successful completion.
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosting employee morale.
- Directed sales efforts to increase brand awareness in the region.
- Coordinated with other departments for smooth business operations.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders, improving customer satisfaction rates.
- Navigated challenging market conditions to maintain steady growth in the region.
- Drove company mission and values, representing organisation at meetings and industry events.
- Assisted with employee relations issues, using emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to resolve grievances.
- Improved branding initiatives, implementing strategic marketing campaigns to maximise engagement.
Head of Physical Education, Head of Year and Teacher
The New Rickstones Academy, Witham, Essex and Lambeth Academy, Clapham, South London
09.2011 - 07.2020
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Education
BA HONS Physical Education with QTS - Education, Teaching
The University of Brighton
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
- Goal-Oriented approach
- Decision making capacity
- Risk analysis techniques
- Budgeting oversight
- Client relations
- Budget forecasting
- Relationship Management
- Sales negotiations
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Google Workspace
- Marketing
- Programme development
Affiliations
- I am in the process of renovating my 1920's house into a modern, open planned home for my wife and I.
- A keen sportswoman that has a history of playing semi-professional Football and county Badminton.
- Enjoy socialising with home cooked food- I have recently purchased a Pan Asian cookbook that I would like to try soon.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Headteacher
Havant Academy
04.2022 - 10.2024
Head of Physical Education, Head of Year and Teacher
The New Rickstones Academy, Witham, Essex and Lambeth Academy, Clapham, South London
09.2011 - 07.2020
BA HONS Physical Education with QTS - Education, Teaching
The University of Brighton
09.2007 - 06.2011
Regional Project Manager for Surrey
Camp 4 Champs
09.2000 - 04.2022
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