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Sally Brinkley

Sally Brinkley

Reading

Summary

Adaptable professional with proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration. Demonstrates strong customer focus, project management and analytical skills. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in all areas of responsibility.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning & Development Consultant

AssessTech Ltd.
UK Wide
04.2024 - Current

Designing and delivering tailored training to UK Train Operating Companies, including:

  • Assessor, IQA & Lead IQA
  • Incident Response (TOLO & SIO) & Incident Investigation
  • Non-Technical Skills
  • NVQ L3 & L4 Awards and Certificates

Chief Operating Officer

AssessTech Ltd.
Guildford, Surrey
04.2013 - 03.2023

Joined AssessTech as an early stage start-up with 3 employees and 2 customers, goring it to 30+ employees and 30+ customers.

  • Achieved technology product sales increasing turnover year on year.
  • Streamlined operational procedures, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Implemented robust security and risk management measures for organisational protection and gained ISO27001 accreditation.
  • Established business functions such as HR, recruitment, marketing, and contracts.

Director, Technical Operations

Connection Services Ltd.
Reading, Berkshire
07.2009 - 02.2013
  • Established a team to deliver high-quality customer service.
  • Provided technical support to the sales team.

Earlier Career

Various: EDS, BT and others
UK
09.1984 - 04.2019

I started my career with BT as an engineering apprentice, working at the Research and Development Labs. I have held various positions with telecommunications and IT companies, including, Software Developer, Business Analyst, Programme Manager, Product Manager and Operations Manager.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering for Real Time Systems

Anglia Polytechnic University
Cambridge
09.1991 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Learning and Development
  • Assessor, IQA & Lead IQA
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management

Certification

  • NVQ L4 Diploma in Learning and Development
  • NVQ L4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance
  • NVQ L3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Workplace

Timeline

Learning & Development Consultant

AssessTech Ltd.
04.2024 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

AssessTech Ltd.
04.2013 - 03.2023

Director, Technical Operations

Connection Services Ltd.
07.2009 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering for Real Time Systems

Anglia Polytechnic University
09.1991 - 06.1995

Earlier Career

Various: EDS, BT and others
09.1984 - 04.2019
Sally Brinkley