Lise Walker
Summary
Dynamic professional specialising in communication leadership and strategic planning. Exceptional public speaking and team building skills foster collaboration and drive results. Proven ability to maintain composure under pressure while mentoring teams to achieve success. As a wellbeing lead, prioritises health and development of staff and students, committed to driving organisational growth through innovative strategies.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Year and Senior Mental Health Lead
Stockport School
Stockport
09.2011 - Current
- Facilitated support for mixed cohort of 270 students to achieve potential.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and outside agencies to enhance educational outcomes.
- Eliminated barriers to learning by providing effective academic and emotional support.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for wellbeing support for students and staff.
Part Time Claims Handler
WNS Assistance
Stockport
11.2008 - 08.2011
Travel Retail Area Sales Manager
Various
Various
11.1997 - 09.2008
- Assisted in managing territory for 16 retail outlets to support market growth.
- Contributed to recruitment, training, and development of large retail staff team.
- Helped maintain effective operations across multiple locations.
English Teacher
Self Employed
Hong Kong
03.1996 - 05.1997
Teaching English as a foreign language to adults and children.
Various in Retail Travel
Various
06.1985 - 03.1995
Sales Consultant
Assistant Manager
Shop Manager
Area Sales Manger
Education
BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies -
Stockport College
Stockport 09.1982 - 06.1985
O Levels - 7 including Maths and English
Marple Ridge High School
Marple, Stockport 09.1977 - 06.1982
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Composure under pressure
- Mentoring
- Wellbeing lead
Certification
- Senior Mental Health Lead Qualification
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Qualification
- Restorative Approach trained
- Developing Skills in Identifying and Responding to Mental Health Difficulties in children and young people
Timeline
Head of Year and Senior Mental Health Lead
Stockport School
09.2011 - Current
Part Time Claims Handler
WNS Assistance
11.2008 - 08.2011
Travel Retail Area Sales Manager
Various
11.1997 - 09.2008
English Teacher
Self Employed
03.1996 - 05.1997
Various in Retail Travel
Various
06.1985 - 03.1995
BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies -
Stockport College
09.1982 - 06.1985
O Levels - 7 including Maths and English
Marple Ridge High School
09.1977 - 06.1982