Danielle Wansborough

Experience

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  Kinney Shoes

  Jun 1992 - Sept 1993

  Sales Associate

  Responsible for sales of budget family shoes; training in sales and merchandising

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  Dolan Shoes

  Sept 1994 - Sept 1995

  Sales Associate

  Part-time position selling high end shoes (eg Enzo Angellini); responsible for merchandising, cash sales, depositing takings, key holder, lone working, stock-taking

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  Toronto District School Board

  May 1997 - Aug 1997

  Secretary to French (Core and Immersion) and MFL Departments

  Responded to enquiries over the summer months by providing service in French and English, managed budgets and raised purchase requests, organised supplies, created a database of resources.

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  Laurentian University

  Sept 1997 - May 1998

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Taught a seminar section of first year English literature and writing; planned lessons, marked essays and exams, and tutored first year undergraduate students whose first language was French.

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  CBC/Radio-Canada

  Jan 1998 - Apr 1998

  Intern

  Responsible for editing call-in responses and public service announcements in French and English as well as providing story ideas. While on site, conducted research into organization’s stated vs. actual value system.

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  University of Guelph

  Aug 1998 - Dec 1999

  Liaison Officer

  Actively recruited top high school students into Canada’s top comprehensive teaching and research institution. Team achieved a 15% increase in applications, the highest increase of any Ontario uni.• Gave over 250 presentations to groups across Canada ranging in size from 1 – 1000 and including prospective students, parents, guidance counselors. Aided in the development of publicity materials including admissions handbooks, videos, and an interactive Web site• Identified a need for and developed an on-campus student volunteer and training program, using student leaders as tour guides and peer recruiters Show less

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  University of Toronto

  Apr 2000 - Aug 2002

  Alumni Officer

  Commissioned to build alumni support for a CDN$1 Billion fundraising campaign (the most ambitious of its kind in the country); organising alumni communications & events for 30 various academic departments• Coordinated alumni activities of 30 separate and distinct departments, targeting their area of specialization and unique audience needs and interests• Notable accomplishments include growing participation in an alumni author book fair and sale by over 150% in one year, with sales increasing over 300% (strategies used still successfully in place); assisting with fundraising and PR for a graduating student Fine Art Fund by holding an art auction with donations from leading Canadian artists and alumni; coordinating 11 separate reunion events over the course of one weekend Show less

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  Zayed University

  Aug 2002 - Jul 2007

  Communications Specialist

  Organised conferences, workshops, events, training seminars; promoted research; managed a research grants programme and GCC-wide competition; started up an alumni relations office including managing editorship of an alumni magazine.• Focused on communicating the value and importance of research both internally, to faculty and staff, and externally, through media, events, and publications in order to help build a research culture in the institution and the UAE, supporting the University’s research agenda • Designed feedback mechanisms to encourage multi-level communication between faculty and the provost’s office, and made program changes according to identified needs and suggestions• Managed external funding opportunities (identification, communication, assistance with application, including policy development) and co-managed internal grant program valued at over $300,000 USD• Managed a GCC-wide student e-business competition with an increased participation rate of 150% over the previous year. Developed collateral materials and an online submission site; made presentations in 20 business classes in the UAE on writing business plans. Assisted with fundraising and handled all donor stewardship and implementation of contracts• Concurrently developed and implemented two new programs: an online student research publishing site and an association for Chief Information Officers• Handled all publicity for the Institute including writing press releases and news items for Web site, internal university newsletter, and coordinating press conferences* Alumnae Relations Coordinator and Managing Editor, “Achievers” Magazine• Recruited internationally to initiate a new graduate/alumni relationship program for the University’s first graduating class. • Developed programs across both campuses in support of student recruitment initiatives and employer relations, as well as heightening graduates’ connection with their alma mater Show less

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  The Final Proof

  Mar 2005 - Mar 2012

  Writer/Editor

  Started own freelance writing/copy editing business, having worked on the Dubai International Journal of Arbitration as well as various websites.

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  Glyndwr University

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2010

  Head of Marketing and Student Recruitment

  Glyndwr University is the new name for NEWI. Overall institutional responsibility for marketing, communications, digital, and student recruitment strategies; restructured team of 25 and budgets of over £1 million; led on re-naming & re-branding.• Increased campus visits and requests for information by 40%, applications by 33%, and enrolments by 22% over 2 years• Led a university-wide re-naming and re-branding project – from Wales’ last Institute of Higher Education (NEWI) to its newest University (Glyndŵr University)• Reorganized department, re-aligned budgets, recommended savings of approx £100K• Promoted to Senior Executive within 10 months• Responsible for budget of £1 million across department• Raised admissions requirements (in consultation with appropriate committees) and introduced excellence scholarships in order to help change demographic of student body while ensuring appropriate mechanisms to support students applying with non-traditional credentials were still available• Successfully introduced customer relationship management system and enquiry management processes• Centralized core admissions functions Show less

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  Advance Higher Education Consultancy

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2012

  Freelance/Interim Manager

  Services included: Training Interim ManagementProject Work Writing & EditingStrategic Communications Marketing Planning and ImplementationInternational Student Recruitment Grants applications advice & managementClients included: University of Bolton, Central School of Speech & Drama University of London, YouthSight (formerly OpinionPanel)Projects included:• Developing a research magazine and website in preparation for research assessment exercise• Writing and communicating brand guidelines• Benchmarking & research to support first alumni research campaign, strategy, collateral development & training• 9 month maternity leave cover as Deputy Director of External Affairs• Project managing and launching a university Web site in Drupal • Ensuring continuity in new team during period of change and restructure• Streamlining and improving brand and communications quality of e-mail and social media marketing• Developed new policies & procedures and provided requisite training• Deveral successful high profile PR wins including TV coverage of Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds at graduation, Vanessa Redgrave workshop with students• Conducted qualitative market research with career counselors & heads of 6th form on behalf of a Russell Group institution to determine their advice & guidance motivations. Show less

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  Manchester Metropolitan University

  May 2011 - Jun 2012

  Invigilator

  Conducted exams, primarily for students with statements of special need, including acting as a scribe and monitoring their additional time and ensuring their requirements for technology or other resources were met while ensuring no cheating was taking place.

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  Central School of Speech and Drama

  Jul 2011 - Mar 2012

  Interim Deputy Director of Department of External Affairs & Head of Marketing Communications

  Maternity leave cover in newly re-structured department of external affairs and in absence of director, with institutional responsibility for marketing, student recruitment, web site, PR, social media, box office, and fundraising strategy & implementation, managing a team of 12 staff.

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  University of Salford

  Oct 2012 - Aug 2013

  Marketing & Communications Manager, Research & Innovation

  A new role, responsible for the development and implementation of a marcomms strategy for the division of research and innovation, enabling and facilitating cultural change within the organisation to support the brand positioning of a research-informed institution.

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  Westhoughton High School

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Schools Direct Student Teacher, Modern Foreign Languages

  • Received “Outstanding” grading on 7 out of 8 standards; “Good” on (2 good, 2 outstanding sub-levels)• Responsible for progress of French classes at KS3; team taught KS4 including some individual teaching and 1:1 tutoring• Developed a wiki for liaison with parents and students• Also taught one hour of Year 9 Citizenship and supported Year 10 Media Studies• Mentored by an Advanced Skills Teacher• Enrichment projects on KS2-3 transition, Teaching languages to special needs Extracurricular experience: • Assisted with a new Gifted & Talented Spanish Club;• Volunteered with Year 11 mock interviews• Volunteered at School talent show Show less

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  Ashton on Mersey School

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Schools Direct Student Teacher, French and Spanish

  • Placed with “Outstanding” Teaching School• Received “Outstanding” grade on Review• Taught year 7 & 8 Spanish of varying sets, year 9 French, and assisted with GCSE French • Created resources for entire department including topic vocabulary booklets and speaking recordings with transcriptsExtracurricular experience: • Assisted with additional revisions for low-income students who were falling behind in English and Science• Assisted at GCSE French revision sessions twice weekly after school as well as Booster session. Show less

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  Turton School

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  Newly Qualified Teacher of French and Spanish

  • Taught Key Stage 3-5 French (year groups 7-10, 12) and Key Stage 3-4 Spanish (all year groups) including some split groups – 14 different classes total with over 400 students and ranging in group size from 2 - 32• Responsible for a Year 8 Form group – taught key citizenship concepts• Consistently received “good” and “outstanding” judgements on lesson observations• Introduced online learning system for homework resulting in high levels of engagement • Upper level year 8 group – 80% expected to make more than expected progress• Participated in over 50 different PD sessions over the course of the year including INSET• Developed departmental resourcesExtracurricular experience:• Introduced KS3 Languages Club aimed at Gifted & Talented, taught some Latin & Ancient Greek• Researched and proposed trips to France and Spain Show less

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  South Regional TAFE

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Future Students Coordinator

  - Responsible for the overall leadership and management of the single-subscriber student recruitment cycle and admissions process;- Coordinating and supervising a high performing team, who act as the Institute’s first point of contact (web, email, face to face, phone, social media etc.) for prospective students seeking to undertake training to achieve their career goals.- Implementing a cohesive and quality student recruitment campaign and conducting annual community engagement outreach programs (school visits, career expos, presentations) that support the Institute’s vision to be the South West’s 1st Choice in Training. Show less

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  Department of Education, Western Australia

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  Special Education and EALD Assistant

  As part of the Special Educational Needs team at Dalyellup College, I assisted students with various diagnoses access the curriculum and supported their academic and social development. I also worked to identify and prioritise students for one-to-one English as an Additional Language support.

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  Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2024

  Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is an independent, Anglican, day and boarding school which has been offering outstanding educational opportunities to boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 since 1972. A thriving and well respected School with approximately 650 students and 175 staff members, our School is set on 33 hectares of natural bushland, 10 kilometres south of the City of Bunbury. At Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School we aim to develop resilient, resourceful and capable young people, who are true global citizens. We are the top performing independent School in rural Western Australia. Show less Professional development and training in language acquisition strategies including AIM (Accelerated Integrated Methodology), TPRS (Teaching Proficiency Through Storytelling) and EPI (Extended Processing Instruction.)Taught and developed programs and resources for French from Kindy to Year 12 (ATAR). Coached badminton, managed hockey, assisted with Secondary Production. Home group teacher including writing of reports and mentoring students across Secondary. Organised French & Spanish club and activities for Languages Week including coordinating annual multi-cultural food festival. Coordinator of Student Roundsquare activities including EATUP sandwich-making for local schools. WonderBread recycling initiative I led on ended with recycled sports equipment being donated to the school. Saved budget by moving away from expensive textbooks and towards more engaging resources focusing on listening and speaking skills in Years 3 - 10.Mentored and developed part- and full-time members of staff within the department. Show less

  • Teacher of French

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2024

  • Acting French Coordinator

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Teacher of French

    Jul 2017 - Jan 2020
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  ENJO Australia Pty Ltd

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  ENJOpreneur

  Purchased a franchise of chemical-free cleaning products in order to gain additional income and stabilise family income in face of short-term contracts as well as to utilise my marketing skills, in keeping with my environmental ethos.

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  Self-employed

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2020

  One-to-one tutoring of students of various ages and needs in conversational and academic French, Spanish and English as an Additional Language as well as essay writing skills. Available for daily relief or long-term contracts K -12 in Bunbury area

  • French, Spanish, English Languages Tutor

    Aug 2015 - Nov 2020

  • Relief Teacher

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Bunbury Baptist College

  Jan 2025 - now

  Humanities and Social Science Teacher