Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
Affiliations
Voluntary Work
References
Timeline
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Kirsty Mitchell

Bristol,United Kingdom

Summary

An encouraging manager and analytical problem solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship building skills. Proficient in using independent decision making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training and monitoring to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
35
35
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Managing Director/Owner

Club4School Limited
Bristol, South Gloucestershire
09.2018 - 07.2025
  • Founded, operated a successful wraparound care service offering breakfast and after-school club sessions.
  • Delivered high quality childcare for children aged 4 to 11 in a safe environment.
  • Oversaw daily operations, including staff recruitment, training, and retention strategies.
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring adherence to safeguarding protocols.
  • Maintained strong relationships with parents through effective communication and feedback.
  • Supported children's learning through play and structured activities within required ratios.
  • Ensured compliance with Ofsted regulations as a Registered and Nominated Person.
  • Coordinated training for team members on current childcare legislation and best practices.

Registered Childminder

Park Lane Childcare
Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire
09.2014 - 08.2018
  • Provided day care from home for children aged 9 months to preschool age, creating a nurturing and educational environment.
  • Designed, implemented age appropriate activities and routines to promote early childhood development.
  • Maintained comprehensive records in line with Ofsted standards and successfully passed regular inspections.
  • Delivered before and after school care to primary school children, supporting their emotional and social development.

Operations Administrator

WDM Limited
Bristol, South Gloucestershire
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Effectively prioritised tasks during high pressure situations to ensure project continuity.
  • Maintained clear communication with team members to coordinate site movements effectively.
  • Managed travel arrangements, including accommodation bookings, to align with operational schedules.
  • Provided daily administrative support to a team of 30 road surveying operators.
  • Accurately logged and recorded daily work reports for timely internal tracking.
  • Collected pavement friction and surface data in collaboration with highway authorities.

Deputy Data Processing Manager

WDM Limited
Bristol, South Gloucestershire
02.2005 - 05.2010
  • WDM works with highway authorities, collecting pavement friction and surface data.
  • Aided in processing survey and SCRIM measurement data.
  • Maintained quality assurance in line with UK/EU data processing standards.
  • Supported analytic outputs that inform asset management decisions.
  • Uphold storage and security practices for sensitive or location specific data.
  • Prepared and entered data accurately, following controller instructions and GDPR rules.
  • Deputised a workforce of 10 data processors covering the Manager when on leave.
  • Conducted monthly meetings to ensure deadlines and specific KPI's were met.

Education

GCSE - Design & Technology

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - Physical Education

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - Mathematics

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - Science

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - History

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - English Language

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - Computer Studies

Mangotsfield Comprehensive School
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - French

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - English Literature

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Organisational skills
  • Administrative experience
  • Microsoft Word
  • Office experience
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Bystander Training, 06/01/25, Present, NWG/WESPORT - Intervention Awareness, helping to keep sport a safer environment.
  • Understanding Asthma and Auto-Injectors, 09/01/24, Present
  • Providing Challenging Activities, 03/01/24, Present
  • Understanding Children & Young People's Mental Health (Level 2), 01/11/19, Present
  • Paediatric First Aid Certification, 01/10/24, 31/10/27
  • Advanced Safeguarding and Designated Lead (Level 3), 01/03/25, 3/03/27, Provides all the safeguarding information required by the Designated Safeguarding Lead. It examines how the role requires working at both leadership and day to day levels.

Personal Information

  • Total Experience: 11
  • Industry: Childcare

Affiliations

  • Watching rugby and football, spending time with my family. going to the gym.

Voluntary Work

Head of Rugby (Volunteer) at Her Game Too   

  • Lead initiatives to promote gender equality and inclusivity across rugby communities.
  • Collaborate with clubs and stakeholders to deliver campaigns, workshops, and engagement activities aimed at increasing awareness and improving access for women and girls in the sport.
  • Act as an ambassador for Her Game Too, fostering a more welcoming and representative rugby environment.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Managing Director/Owner

Club4School Limited
09.2018 - 07.2025

Registered Childminder

Park Lane Childcare
09.2014 - 08.2018

Operations Administrator

WDM Limited
01.2011 - 12.2013

Deputy Data Processing Manager

WDM Limited
02.2005 - 05.2010

GCSE - Design & Technology

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - Physical Education

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - Mathematics

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - Science

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - History

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - English Language

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - Computer Studies

Mangotsfield Comprehensive School
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - French

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995

GCSE - English Literature

Mangotsfield
09.1991 - 07.1995
Kirsty Mitchell