Fiona Arnold

Experience

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  Freelance Harpist and Teacher

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1989

  Freelance Harpist and teacher of harp

  Harp tutor at: Mount Sackville Convent, DublinSanta Maria College, Perth, WAMethodist Ladies' College, Perth WAChurchlands Senior High School, Perth WAMember of flute and harp duoMember of harp and clarinet/saxophone duoMember of palm court orchestra

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  Western Australia Opera Company

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1989

  Principal Harpist

  Principal harp performances in opera and ballet seasons which included: Madame Butterfly, Lucia di Lammermoor, Tosca, La Traviata, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Hansel and Gretel

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  Pat Henry Fitness Centre, Dublin

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Manager Fitness Centre

  My responsibilities included:One to one customised personal fitness trainingEducation of clientele in the correct use of all exercise equipmentOngoing customer support and follow upInnovative approach to individual exercise regimes Reception and administration duties

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  Neville Keating Pictures Ltd

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

  Administrator

  One of London's most prestigious private art dealers, specialising in Impressionist and Twentieth century paintings and sculpture.I was responsible for:PA duties for both DirectorsAll gallery administrationCoordination of transportation of art works, both nationally and internationally

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  Favermead Ltd, Mayfair, London

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  PA to Managing Director

  Exclusive Mayfair private property development company Exclusive Mayfair private oriental art dealershipI was PA to the Managing Director of property acquisitions

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  Dublin International Piano Competition

  Sept 1999 - Sept 2003

  Assistant Administrator

  Internationally renowned piano competition for up and coming young pianistsI was responsible for:The coordination and organisation of the numerous volunteer groups associated with the running of the competitionEvent management during competition and non competition yearsSecretarial support to administratorAll office administration

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  CIMA Ireland

  Sept 2003 - Jan 2005

  Student Development Officer at CIMA Ireland

  I was responsible for:Marketing CIMA qualification to key Irish stakeholders, including Universities and institutesDeveloping a student recruitment programme, achieving key business student recruitment KPIAttending and presenting at key external university and institute educational events, showcasing the CIMA qualificationProviding a point of contact for Irish prospects and providing ongoing support in conversion to student membershipPA support to Divisional Director and board Show less

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  CIMA

  Jan 2005 - now

  Specializing in the areas of Student Progression and Operations Ireland.Including:- Responsibility for Ireland students' progression through the CIMA qualification to Exam Complete status. - Managing and delivering an innovative, tailored study support program for students in Ireland. - Managing key relationships with CIMA Ireland tuition providers.- Provision of a quarterly program of local student events, under the initiative CIMA Ireland Student Connect- Provision of key financial, office management and administrative support to all members of the Ireland team. Show less As manager of a team of key CIMA Ireland staff members, and with their help, I was responsible for the CIMA Ireland student recruitment programme during successive years, with the continued successful increase the market share of CIMA students in Republic of Ireland.Within the time I was Student Recruitment Manager, the following were achieved:Instigation of the CIMA "Advocate" network - a strong relationship within all institutes and universities, identifying key academic individualsInitiating a national programme of CIMA prizes in all major business schoolsInitiating a national network of key guidance counsellor contacts, known collectively as "CIMA Grapevine", acting as key points of contacts for undergraduate students in business and accounting disciplinesSuccessful ongoing key relationships with all tuition providers in ROI and Northern IrelandDevelopment of a blended tuition support programme for CIMA students at the professional levels of the qualification, living outside major cities and unable to access face to face tuitionDesign of the CIMA Ireland study support area known as CIMA Achieve, to provide students easier access to CIMA's study support materialDesigning and delivering the annual CIMA Ireland Global Business Challenge for undergraduate Irish studentsImplementation of a network of computer based exam centres for CIMA's Certificate in Business AccountingAttending and presenting at key external university and institute educational events, showcasing the CIMA qualificationProviding a point of contact for Irish prospects and providing ongoing support in conversion to student membershipSecretarial support to CIMA Ireland Board Show less

  • Student Progression and Operations Manager | CIMA Ireland

    Jan 2013 - now

  • Student Recruitment Manager at CIMA Ireland

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2013