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Paul McInally

Paul McInally

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Knowledge Exchange Lead Private Sector College of Social Sciences (COSS)

  • Education

    • University of Strathclyde

      2010 - 2012
      MSc. Historical Studies History

      MSc. Historical Studies. An advanced degree which focused upon sources, in particular archival research, detection of bias in sources, comparing material gleaned from sources of differing origins and verifying their authenticity. Furthermore, this course also examined the various theories of writing history, the purpose of studying the past and the use of literary theory and analysis in doing so.

    • University of Strathclyde

      1998 - 2003
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) (hons.) History 2:1

      BA (Hons.) History: Second Class, Upper Division. From first to third year my principal subjects were History and Politics, followed by single honours in History. This degree helped me develop my research and analytical skills and gave me the ability to identify relevant sources of information, locate them, analyse and cross-reference this information before forming conclusions and presenting them in both a written and oral format. Although much of my academic work was done alone I also… Show more BA (Hons.) History: Second Class, Upper Division. From first to third year my principal subjects were History and Politics, followed by single honours in History. This degree helped me develop my research and analytical skills and gave me the ability to identify relevant sources of information, locate them, analyse and cross-reference this information before forming conclusions and presenting them in both a written and oral format. Although much of my academic work was done alone I also participated in a number of group projects. Show less

  • Experience

    • Games Workshop

      Jun 1991 - Apr 1992
      Retail Assistant

      Helping customers with purchases, answering questions on products and game worlds, offering technical painting advice and teaching the various rules to new and experienced players.

    • West Carlston Garden Centre

      Jul 2003 - Apr 2017
      Manager

      • Overall project management and responsibility for thriving garden centre with turnover of £450k per year• As manager and co-owner, I had considerable responsibility and autonomy for managing projects from outset to completion and supervising the workforce• Primary point of contact for over 100 different companies and their representatives. These included German chemical companies, Irish compost producers, Dutch nurseries, quarries, food wholesalers, butchers, farmers, software and technology companies, financial services• Line management of 25 employees in four different departments, including delivery of staff training• Forward planning, budgeting and stock control with departments often using total budgets of £25-£60k• Bookkeeping, preparation of end of year accounts and liaising with company’s accountants Show less

    • The Open University

      Apr 2018 - Jan 2021

      To provide information and routine advice to support students and potential students in registration and study with The Open University, through both proactive and reactive contact via a number of channelsincluding inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, letters, online webchat and social media, and face to face. To undertake associated administrative and operational processes to action student and potential student requests. To work as part of a flexible operation to provide support and answer queries from students, prospective students and Associate Lecturers within agreed timescales. To work to a rota to ensure that all activity is dealt with promptly and effectively and within agreed Service Levels. To assist proactively in the development and continuous improvement of good internal and inter team working and service provision. To continually develop skills and knowledge to maintain and improve personal performance in the spirit of continuous improvement and to adopt correct and evolving business practices and procedures. Show less

      • Engagement Support Coordinator

        May 2019 - Jan 2021

      • Student Advisor

        Apr 2018 - May 2019

    • University of Glasgow

      Jan 2021 - now

      • Knowledge Exchange Lead (Private Sector) Colege of Social Sciences (COSS)

        Apr 2023 - now

      • Learning and Teaching Administrator, School of Education

        Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Kelvin Hall Volunteer

      Issued by Glasgow Life on Mar 2017
      Glasgow LifeAssociated with Paul McInally