Lynsay Gemmell
Change Management
Horwich,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated Senior Business Project Coordinator with over 10 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Offering strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail. Knowledgeable about governance processes and regulatory compliance. Experience in project management and excellent communication skills foster collaboration and trust. Ready to use and develop leadership, analytical thinking, and strategic planning in a leadership role.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Trustee
Sapphire Partnership
Bolton, Lancashire
06.2024 - Current
- Supported the charity in setting clear financial goals with plans to achieve them.
- Developed new trust policies for better operational efficiency.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and completeness regularly.
- Updated knowledge on regulatory changes with continuous professional development courses.
- Performed thorough risk assessments to minimise investment issues.
- Evaluated investment performance, recommending adaptations to maximise profit.
- Conducted risk assessments, minimising potential liabilities.
- Collaborated effectively with other industries, promoting cross-functional teamwork.
- Handled sensitive information with utmost discretion and confidentiality.
- Ensured legal compliance by conducting regular trust audits.
- Leveraged strategic networking to create new business opportunities.
Senior Business Project Coordinator
AXA
Bolton, Lancashire
07.2016 - Current
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful coordinator team.
- Liaised with suppliers and contractors for seamless delivery of change projects.
- Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
- Investigated issues affecting operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Created a harmonious work environment by resolving conflicts amongst team members.
- Worked closely with the Project Manager to define objectives, leading to clear guidelines.
- Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to monitor progress.
- Managed communication at all levels
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
Education
Practitioner - Project Planning & Control™ (PPC)
APMG
Bolton 05.2025 -
Foundation - Project Planning & Control™ (PPC)
APMG
Bolton 05.2025 -
Change Management Registered Practitioner - Change Management
APMG International
Manchester 01.2022 - 01.2022
Change Management - Change Management Foundation
APMG
Manchester 01.2022 - 01.2022
CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance - Insurance
CII
Bolton 06.2011 - 06.2011
A-Levels - English Literature & Language
Edexcel
Bolton 09.2000 - 07.2001
NVQ Level 3 - Trade Union Learning Representative
National Open College Network
Stockport 04.2008 - 04.2008
GCSEs - French
AQA
Bolton 09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Graphic Products
AQA
Bolton 09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - English Speaking & Listening
AQA
Bolton 09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - English Literature
AQA
Bolton 09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Science Double Award
AQA
Bolton 09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Mathematics
Edexcel
Bolton 09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Physical Education
Edexcel
Bolton 09.1998 - 07.2000
Skills
- Change management
- Leadership
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder management at all levels
- Analytical-thinking
- Risk Management
- Effective delegation
- Resilient decision-making
- Proactive approach
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic thinking
- Product knowledge
- Public speaking
- Guidewire ClaimCenter
Affiliations
- Diversity & Inclusion advocate
- Data & AI
- Family
- Walking
Timeline
Practitioner - Project Planning & Control™ (PPC)
APMG
05.2025 -
Foundation - Project Planning & Control™ (PPC)
APMG
05.2025 -
Trustee
Sapphire Partnership
06.2024 - Current
Change Management Registered Practitioner - Change Management
APMG International
01.2022 - 01.2022
Change Management - Change Management Foundation
APMG
01.2022 - 01.2022
Senior Business Project Coordinator
AXA
07.2016 - Current
CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance - Insurance
CII
06.2011 - 06.2011
NVQ Level 3 - Trade Union Learning Representative
National Open College Network
04.2008 - 04.2008
A-Levels - English Literature & Language
Edexcel
09.2000 - 07.2001
GCSEs - French
AQA
09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Graphic Products
AQA
09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - English Speaking & Listening
AQA
09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - English Literature
AQA
09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Science Double Award
AQA
09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Mathematics
Edexcel
09.1998 - 07.2000
GCSEs - Physical Education
Edexcel
09.1998 - 07.2000
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