Sarah Salethorne

Experience

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  IPF Technology Ltd

  Nov 2002 - Jan 2006

  Office & Finance Manager

  The sole point of contact for all customers and clients, managing and running the UK office entirely independently. Responsible for all financial matters including; budgeting, book keeping, banking and reporting to our accountants. I was elected as the Company Secretary for the Russian subsidiary company (Volius Limited), which I managed on an administrative and financial basis. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, providing assistance in sales presentations where appropriate, in order to communicate effectively the business proposals. Show less

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  Property House Marketing

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2007

  Public Relations Account Manager

  PR & MarketingMain point of contact for clients, managing monthly budgeted hours, briefing the writing of press releases, writing copy, creating ideas for marketing campaigns, launch events and promotions. Overall management and running of several client accounts, running meetings, taking briefs and preparing progress reports. Direct journalist liaison with appropriate media, responding to local and national press enquiries. Dealing directly with the Managing Director, Land Director and Technical Director in order to prepare crisis management statements within very tight deadlines. Interviewing case studies and briefing administrative staff to complete all necessary administration relating to my clients. Preparing industry awards for all appropriate clients, both in the UK and abroad, seeing each project through from initiation to completion. Show less

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  Craven Group

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2008

  Senior Public Relations Manager & Business Development

  Marketing & PRProviding the management and client liaison for the companies’ client accounts, creating ideas for marketing and advertising campaigns, running monthly meetings, regularly setting the quarterly budget and reporting on progress, planning both local and national promotions. Attending high profile networking events as a respected representative of the company; in order to generate new business, maintain relationships with both clients and other industry professionals. Negotiating high-value business partnerships with other industry giants, in order to increase revenue, improve internal and external procedures and client satisfaction.Business DevelopmentTravelling across the UK and Middle East regularly to research the new areas of business, maintaining several international accounts, generating leads for new clients and launching projects from the UK to the Royal Authority of Dubai, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. Show less

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  Eternity Church

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

  Business/Finance Manager & Company Secretary (SLT)

  My primary role was to manage and oversee the business and finances of the charity, reporting directly to the Senior Minister, whilst sitting on the Board of Trustees as the Business Manager. As a decision maker, I was responsible for writing, implementing and communicating new procedures for the charity in relation to the finance and legal structure. I was responsible for overseeing the finance team, to train, develop and build the team of volunteers responsible for the effective stewardship of the money received through donations. I managed all other areas of business including HR, facilities, insurance whilst also maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and circumstances. Show less

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  Hatch Consulting

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

  Business Director & Senior Consultant

  Alongside my other part time working roles, I set up a company working as a business consultant, working with various clients in order to offer support in all forms of finance and business management, media and marketing communications along with senior account management for PR, advertising and exhibitions.

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  Vision Investments (T/A New Leaf Homes)

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

  Finance/Marketing Director & Company Secretary

  Business Management & Financial DevelopmentCompletely managing the finances of the business, projecting and reporting budgets and producing financial accounts, both interim and end of year. Bookkeeping and management of rental payments, client invoicing and dispute resolution. Future planning and business development. Structuring the financials for complicated lease option sales and training both sellers and buyers on the processing and legalities of this type of sale.Marketing & PRManaging the creative design and marketing campaigns for the company, generating ideas for new business, monitoring both online and telephone response and researching various ways in which to grow the business within a limited budget.Property ManagementAs a property business dealing with sales, lettings and lease options I personally handled the business property management portfolio arranging contractors when required, inspecting properties and reporting to clients regularly. Show less

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  Empower Global (Family Church)

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2021

  Business/Finance Manager & Company Secretary (SLT)

  After processing the corporate merger of Eternity and Empower Global, which involved a restructure of their financial, legal and hr processing - I maintained my role as Business Manager for the larger organisation and was appointed Company Secretary to support the Board of Directors/Trustees not only as the administrator but as a senior advisor. I initially managed all of the areas previously mentioned until setting up a financial team that were based in the Portsmouth head office.I was responsible for all corporate negotiation, human resources, staff communication and payroll. I managed the processing of pensions, insurances and any other staff related matters. I oversaw the finances from a compliance point of view; and assisted in the preparations of the monthly management reports for the Board of Directors/Trustees along with the end of year financial accounts. I managed all utilities and services for all facilities ensuring we utilise the most cost effective suppliers. I managed all corporate insurance policies, claims and ensured that all events operate within the bounds of our coverage. I was appointed GDPR Data Controller, and was responsible for drafting and managing all corporate policies.In short, I oversaw and supported the overall business, administration and governance of the charity, and fulfilled whatever role was required of me. I was part of the senior management team of Empower Global, under the direct line management of the Executive Director. Show less

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  Resurgo

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2023

  Head Of Finance
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  Churchill Fellowship

  Jun 2023 - now

  Director of Finance and Operations