Martina Fox
Manchester,UK
Summary
Highly resourceful and results-driven Data & MIS Manager with over nine years of experience in educational data systems, including successful management and transition to iSAMS. Proven ability to provide strategic data analysis for Senior Leadership, conduct extensive user training, and maintain system integrity, including recovery from a major cyber incident. Excellent communication skills used for effective training and cross-departmental coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Data & MIS Manager
St Bede's College
Manchester
09.2019 - Current
- Managing school's MIS: Day to day running of MIS (SIMS previously and now iSAMS
- Data Integrity & Resilience: Successfully led the rebuilding and restoration of the entire MIS database following a cyber attack, demonstrating deep system knowledge, problem-solving, and crisis resilience.
- System Implementation & Documentation: Directed the end-to-end migration from SIMS to iSAMS (09/2022), which involved creating user documentation and developing training materials to maximize system utilization across all modules (staff, student, and parent portals).
- Training & Onboarding Expertise: Designed and delivered comprehensive training for new staff, including my maternity cover (who started with no major experience) and a current Data Officer, ensuring full operational proficiency.
- Successfully trained and onboarded a new Data & MIS Manager at a separate institution (Fidelis College), demonstrating expertise transferability.
- Compliance & Reporting: Served as main Census contact, responsible for accurate collation and submission of all approved statutory collections (ISC, SLASC, CES).
Data Assistant
St Bede's College
Manchester
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Data entry, updating College's MIS (Management Information System)
- Assisting to Data Manager and Academic Deputy Head with different tasks
- Correcting any data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation
- Supporting parents and pupils with parent portals
Teacher/Speech Therapist/Carer
Podzamci, Czech School and Community Manchester
Chlumec nad Cidlinou (Czech Republic), Manchester
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Using knowledge gained with Master's degree in Special Needs Education to provide tailored instruction, student progress monitoring, and maintain strict compliance with documentation in therapy and teaching roles
- Currently still teaching in Czech school (Saturdays only, term time)
Barmaid/Hot Food Chef
Bowling bar, Pret a Manger
Chlumec nad Cidlinou (Czech Republic), Manchester
01.2011 - 07.2018
- Managed fast-paced service roles, demonstrating strong customer service, accurate cash handling/till balancing, and efficient stock control.
Education
Master's degree programme - Special Needs Education focused on Speech Therapy and Hearing Impairment
Masaryk University
Brno, Czech Republic 09.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor's degree programme - Special Needs Education focused on Speech Therapy and Hearing Impairment
Masaryk University
Brno, Czech Republic 09.2010 - 06.2013
A-Levels - Grammar School
Gymnazium Dasicka
Pardubice, Czech Republic 09.2006 - 08.2010
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- MIS Systems - iSAMS (implementation and advanced user) & SIMS
- General ICT: Highly competent user of both Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
- Use of Analytics & Insights module of iSAMS to create bespoke reports
SOFT SKILLS
- Friendly and communicative team player
- Fast and eager learner, proactive, patient and organised
- Clear written and verbal communication, proven effective in technical training environments
LANGUAGES
English
Proficient (C2)
Czech
Native
Slovak
Fluent
Czech Sign Language
Upper intermediate
German
Elementary
Certification
C2 Cambridge English Certificate of Proficiency in English
5 modules of Czech Sign Language (communication level)
EU Drivers Licence holder since 2009 (open to travel)
Timeline
Data & MIS Manager
St Bede's College
09.2019 - Current
Data Assistant
St Bede's College
01.2017 - 08.2019
Teacher/Speech Therapist/Carer
Podzamci, Czech School and Community Manchester
09.2014 - 08.2017
Master's degree programme - Special Needs Education focused on Speech Therapy and Hearing Impairment
Masaryk University
09.2013 - 06.2015
Barmaid/Hot Food Chef
Bowling bar, Pret a Manger
01.2011 - 07.2018
Bachelor's degree programme - Special Needs Education focused on Speech Therapy and Hearing Impairment
Masaryk University
09.2010 - 06.2013
A-Levels - Grammar School
Gymnazium Dasicka
09.2006 - 08.2010