Ross Bewley
Luton,Beds
Summary
I am an experienced project manager, adviser, and networker with 8 years of experience in education and project delivery, and a strong track record of building partnerships and inclusive programmes for diverse and often vulnerable groups. I have excellent communication skills and vast experience in producing pieces of writing for promotional, sales and informational purposes using a wide range of tools and software. I am a creative thinker with strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Adviser – Students in Secure Environments
The Open University
Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire
05.2016 - Current
- Supporting learners in prisons and secure hospitals, networking with education departments, charity leads, and family members.
- Full compliance with GDPR and all internal processes, including any amendments made within an ever-changing environment.
- Assisting students under ambiguous circumstances created through environmental limitations.
- I have designed guidance resources to improve the student experience, now used university-wide across multiple departments.
- Full compliance with Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies.
- Building strong and trusting relationships with hard-to-reach learners and their support networks.
Employability and Scholarships manager
The Open University
Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Managing multiple networks of people for regular events including but not limited to internal and external attendees, speakers, hosts, and students.
- Managed cross-departmental relationships to support delivery of impactful learning programmes.
- Analyzing, maintaining, and improving processes.
- Managing, leading, and working on various projects simultaneously, while being required to meet a variety of deadlines.
- Managing relationships with different colleagues/areas of the business to promote more linkage with our team.
- Produced reports demonstrating outcomes and reach of initiatives to senior leaders.
Student Journey and Process Improvement Advisor
The Open University
Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Led collaborative projects to improve student engagement and experience across departments.
- Worked with internal stakeholders and data to shape inclusive, efficient service delivery models.
- Managed multiple projects and change initiatives with tight deadlines during the pandemic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Creative Writing
The Open University
Milton Keynes 10.2020 -
GCSEs - 8 GCSE’s grade A-C including English, Science and Maths.
Lea Manor High School
Luton 09.2006 - 07.2008
Skills
- Networking and stakeholder engagement
- Building partnerships with Schools & Stakeholders
- Project management and development
- Process improvement
- Relationship Management with both staff and vulnerable people
- Excellent communication skills demonstrable across multiple platforms including email, presentations, workshops, and meetings
- Event coordination
- Presenting to varied audiences
Timeline
Employability and Scholarships manager
The Open University
02.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Creative Writing
The Open University
10.2020 -
Student Journey and Process Improvement Advisor
The Open University
07.2020 - 07.2021
Adviser – Students in Secure Environments
The Open University
05.2016 - Current
GCSEs - 8 GCSE’s grade A-C including English, Science and Maths.
Lea Manor High School
09.2006 - 07.2008
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