DANIELLE MCKINLAY BROWN
ENFIELD
Summary
Accomplished Head of Geography and teacher at King Harold Academy with extensive experience in curriculum development, environmental education, departmental leadership and data analytics. A previous career and proven track record in project management and stakeholder engagement from previous roles at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, CBRE, Lightsource Renewable Energy Ltd, and Thames Water. Adept at relationship building, written and verbal communication, public speaking, strategic planning, and promoting sustainable development. Environmental Sciences BSc and Environmental Psychology MSc.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Geography / Teacher
King Harold Academy
Essex
09.2023 - Current
- Design and deliver engaging geography lessons to Key Stages 3 and 4, aligning with national curriculum standards.
- Track, analyse and present student progress data and create interventions to tackle poor performance
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, implementing strategies to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere, liaising with all departments across the school and parents.
- Foster a passion for geography among students.
- Built trusting student relationships by providing ongoing support and listening to concerns.
- Promoted environmental awareness and sustainability through themed lessons and initiatives within the school community.
- Contributed to the development and updating of the geography curriculum, incorporating new research and technologies.
- Mentored new geography teachers, sharing expertise and supporting their professional growth within the educational setting.
Maternity Leave & child counselling
Place2Be
01.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided support to children facing mental health challenges during primary school placement, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
- Delivered yoga classes for children and teens, promoting physical and mental well-being.
- Completed yoga teacher training to support personal well-being and community health.
- Fulfilled clinical placement requirements to gain practical experience
- Managed time effectively to balance career and parenting responsibilities.
Project Management Officer (self-employed contractor)
McDonalds
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Chaired project meetings and ran stakeholder design workshops for change management.
- Acted as key point of contact between restaurant teams and delivery stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for European restaurants, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Leveraged Change Management experience to design and facilitate stakeholder workshops, enhancing engagement and collaboration.
- Managed the team budget, tracked project progress using project management platforms
Project Officer (self employed contractor)
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed communication and change support for PwC London relocation and refurbishment, ensuring staff were informed and engaged throughout the process.
- Ran 50+ engagement workshops to brief staff on workplace changes.
- Engaged with stakeholders to facilitate communication and collaboration. including setting up and running briefing sessions
- Produced e-handbooks, digital posters, and slide decks for staff updates.
- Tracked and maintained project charters and budgets using Excel, contributing to project oversight and accountability.
Career Break
Marriage and travel
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Organised wedding and explored new destinations during three-month sabbatical, enhancing personal planning skills and cultural awareness.
Project Management Consultant
CBRE
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Delivered change communications for Gartner, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.
- Advised clients on workplace change communications strategies, enhancing messaging effectiveness.
- Supported communications planning for ASOS, Prudential, and The AA clients.
- Served on-site consulting roles for UBS, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch.
- Pitched tailored service offerings to clients in financial services, pharmaceuticals, and fashion, securing interest and engagement.
- Won new business agreements from financial services, pharmaceuticals, and fashion houses.
- Analysed quantitative survey data for financial services hot-desking relocation plans.
Project Manager
Lightsource Renewable Energy Ltd
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Delivered 3 large-scale ground mounted solar PV plants from pre-construction to completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans defining scope, timelines, and resource needs, tracked progress and trouble shooted problems.
- Collaborated with planners, technical teams, leads, site managers, contractors, suppliers to align project objectives and enhance communication.
- Used performance data to make the business case and presented this to the investment committee
- Facilitated regular team meetings to share updates and ensure stakeholder alignment on project progress.
- Ensured project documentation was clear and accurate, supporting effective communication and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
- Attended weekly site visits during project construction, act as the point of contact between investors, landowners and construction teams.
Project Manager
Thames Water
09.2010 - 05.2013
- Delivered 40 small-scale renewable energy projects across multiple water plants, enhancing sustainability initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
- Negotiated supplier and service-provider contracts
- Presented project proposals and reports to senior management for approvals.
- Monitored service delivery and intervened to correct issues early.
Education
Master's Degree - Environmental Psychology MSc
University of Surrey
09-2016
BSc - Environmental Sciences
University of Southampton
08-2010
Skills
- Geography curriculum design
- Curriculum development
- Environmental education
- Sustainable development
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
Personal Interests
Yoga, running, swimming, cats, tropical fish, family time and enjoying the outdoors.
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Head of Geography / Teacher
King Harold Academy
09.2023 - Current
Maternity Leave & child counselling
Place2Be
01.2019 - 09.2023
Project Management Officer (self-employed contractor)
McDonalds
06.2018 - 12.2018
Project Officer (self employed contractor)
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
01.2018 - 06.2018
Career Break
Marriage and travel
10.2017 - 01.2018
Project Management Consultant
CBRE
09.2016 - 10.2017
Project Manager
Lightsource Renewable Energy Ltd
05.2013 - 09.2014
Project Manager
Thames Water
09.2010 - 05.2013
Master's Degree - Environmental Psychology MSc
University of Surrey
BSc - Environmental Sciences
University of Southampton