Lindsey Fossitt-Clayton
Darlington,Durham
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in business administration, human resources management, and business development. Demonstrates a strategic visioning approach to drive business growth and ensure regulatory compliance. Proficient in environmental sustainability implementation, tax preparation and filing, and cash flow management. Adept at customer relations, sales planning and execution, and issue resolution. Committed to ethical conduct and fostering a customer-focused environment while excelling in employee management and staff recruitment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business owner
Self Employed
Darlington, Durham
2017.09 - Current
- Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale and job satisfaction.
- Spearheaded marketing campaigns for brand awareness.
- Collaborated with sales team, achieved robust sales growth year on year.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, resulted in cost savings.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the business.
- Developed strategic business plans for long-term growth.
- Implemented efficient inventory control systems for streamlined stock management.
- Streamlined business processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Devised budget plans, ensured financial stability of the business.
- Built strong client relationships, led to repeat business and referrals.
- Coordinated staff training for improved productivity and customer service.
Teacher in a primary school
Hurworth Primary School
Darlington, Durham
2007.09 - 2017.09
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects enhancing holistic education approach.
- Improved student literacy skills through reading comprehension exercises.
- Participated in continuous professional development workshops staying abreast of latest teaching methodologies.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities fostering team spirit and leadership skills amongst pupils.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping improve academic performance.
- Adapted teaching methods to cater for diverse learning needs of students.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.
- Organised school trips as a means of enhancing experiential learning opportunities for pupils.
- Implemented strategies to engage reluctant learners, improving overall class participation rates.
- Integrated digital tools into lessons, facilitating interactive learning experiences for pupils.
- Ensured safe, respectful learning environment through strict adherence to school's code of conduct.
- Conducted parent-teacher meetings to discuss pupil progress and behaviour issues.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Finance
University of Durham
Durham, England 1995.09 - 1998.06
Skills
- Environmental sustainability implementation
- Tax preparation and filing
- Ethical conduct
- Delegation mastery
- Business regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Strategic visioning
- Customer focus
- Sales planning and execution
- Customer Service
- Customer relations
- Business administration
- Business development
- Issue resolution
- Employee management
- Bookkeeping
- Staff recruitment
- Business development strategies
- Business Analytics
- Human resources management
- Business law
- Cash flow management
Timeline
Business owner
Self Employed
2017.09 - Current
Teacher in a primary school
Hurworth Primary School
2007.09 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Finance
University of Durham
1995.09 - 1998.06