Linda McKinney
Community Enterprise Manager, Consultant and Men
Derry,Derry
Summary
30 Years experience in community development including facilities management, financial management, business management and Human Resources. Experienced in mentoring individuals and provision of work placements and accredited training to 30+ residents in business management, finance management, childcare, community development, facilitation and event management. Secured over £10m programme and core operations funding and £4.5m in capital funding. Successfully coached charity directors in change management principles in governance and leadership, policy development, financial management, business management and HR support. Energetic and adaptable professional with strong leadership and organizational skills. Understands business operations and financial management, with expertise in strategic planning and team coordination. Committed to driving growth and efficiency while fostering positive workplace culture.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Gasyard Development Trust
Derry , Northern Ireland
01.2001 - 12.2024
- Oversees the long term strategic direction, sustainability and operational management of the Gasyard Development Trust organisation including managing the Gasyard Centre facility
- Project managed capital investments to include a first of its kind Peacemakers Museum, extensions and refurbishment works to the existing building
- Secured funding and tenders for programme implementation and core operational costs
- Organisational and HR Policy development and implementation
- Development and implementation of Grasyard Development Trust’s Business, Financial and Marketing Plans
- Charged with ensuring staff are fully equipped and experienced to successfully carry out their duties effectively and efficiently
- Develop strong partnerships within the sector to ensure GDT aims are met
- Provision of Mentoring support and one to one guidance in financial and business management
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Finance Officer
Dove House Community Trust
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Main duties included overseeing the financial management of the organisation to include;
- All aspects of calculating Payroll and HMRC
- Manual Accounts and monthly bank reconciliations
- Preparation and submission of Funding drawdowns and monitoring forms
- Updating staff files and implementation of staff training requirements
Education
Advance Diploma - Business Management and Developing Social Enterprise
University of Ulster
Jordanstown, Antrim and Newtownabbey 01.2024 - 06.2024
IATI - Accounting Technician
University of Ulster
DerrySkills
Proficient in MS Officeundefined
Timeline
Advance Diploma - Business Management and Developing Social Enterprise
University of Ulster
01.2024 - 06.2024
General Manager
Gasyard Development Trust
01.2001 - 12.2024
Finance Officer
Dove House Community Trust
01.1994 - 01.2001
IATI - Accounting Technician
University of Ulster
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