Aaron G.

Experience

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  Derby County Community Trust

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Community Coach
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  Burton Albion Football Club

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Academy Coach

  Worked as an academy coach to plan, deliver and evaluate high quality football coaching sessions to elite performers. Have an excellent understanding of the importance of training, rest and nutrition for young athletes as well as applying an outstanding knowledge of how to develop the technical, tactical, physical and psychological knowledge to performers. Finally, met regularly with parents, players and other staff to discuss player performance, future initiatives and coaching techniques.

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  BURTON ALBION COMMUNITY TRUST

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Social Inclusion Officer

  Deliver sessions to participants aged 12 – 19 years whilst overcoming such problems as violence, discrimination (of race, background, age, etc) and anti-social behaviour. Liaise with other organizations to establish clear educational pathway and Create a P.P.A scheme of work for over 500 pupils to aid physical literacy of the highest quality.

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  Magic United TFA

  May 2013 - Sept 2015

  World Travel

  Worldwide travel to 11 different countries, predominately based in Sydney, Australia. Working both paid and voluntary at a variety of organisations including Peters of Kensington, Magic United and Hue FC. I wanted to gain a greater understanding of the functioning of different businesses, along with the experience of living, travelling and learning different cultures in new countries. Skills learnt and developed greatly were; Negotiation Skills, Adaptability, Budgeting and Planning, and Communication Skills. Show less

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  BURTON ALBION COMMUNITY TRUST

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  Health and Inclusion Coordinator

  Finding and comprising relevant data to complete funding applications to allow the overall growth of thedepartment and trust. Completing funding reports on finished and on-going programmes, providing the key statistical analysis to ensure funding is maintained. Representing the company at a variety ofregional and national events. Responsible for maintaining high quality sessions across all programmes and spearheading the growth in both number of participants and number of sessions.

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  Sensient Technologies Corporation

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  World Travel

  Worldwide travel to 8 different countries, predominately based in Auckland, New Zealand. Working both paid and voluntary at differing organisations but predominately at Sensient Technologies. I wanted to gain a greater understanding of the functioning of different businesses, along with the experience of living, travelling and learning different cultures in new countries. Skills learnt and developed greatly were; Negotiation Skills, Adaptability, Budgeting and Planning, and Communication Skills. On completion of my second travelling trip I am keen to focus my energy into a long and successful career in the UK. Show less

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  Chesterfield College

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

  Engagement Officer

  Engage with schools across the Chesterfield, Derby and the wider East Midlands area, promoting courses, apprenticeships and the training available at the Chesterfield College Group. Within this role I designed and delivered regular lessons in schools on a broad range of topics including Post 16 Options, Alcohol and Smoking, Well-Being, amongst many others. Other roles involved organising and coordinating annual and bespoke events, touring prospective students and parents, and representing the college at school parents evenings/ network events. Show less

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  University of Derby

  Jan 2019 - now

  Manage a new project to University of Derby - Derby Innovation Accelerator, helping businesses in the Derby City region, by providing a variety of support around Decarbonisation and Innovation to upskill staff and develop growth. The programme is aims to provide a series of Decarbonation workshops to help organisations be greener and reduce their carbon footprint, provide innovation workshops for new skills and ideas for staff to learn and develop, offer capital grants to stimulate private sector investment in capital assets that support research and development and signposting businesses to he best support available to them. Responsible for working closely with partners to offer joined up approach, the day to day running of the project including business engagement, providing face to face and online workshops and budgeting for project costings. Show less Manage a 2nd project team on the Reskill & Recover project, supporting SME's in the D2N2 region, by providing fully funded 2 day courses to allow organisations to upskill staff in a variety of business areas. The programme is aimed at developing individuals who are aspiring to evolve there skillset in areas such as Customer Relationships, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Responsible Financing, Sustainability, Workplace Wellness & Mental Health and also Data related courses. Responsible for overseeing the work within the project including business engagement and satisfaction, ensuring that the project adapts to the current environment, providing virtual opportunities along with face to face ones and budgeting for staff costs. Show less Currently lead a team on the Smart and Inclusive Leadership project, supporting SME's in the D2N2 region, by providing fully funded 2 day courses to allow organisations to upskill staff in areas of Leadership and Management. The programme is aimed at developing team members who are aspiring to become leaders of the future, as well as those new or currently in team supervision and management positions. There are 4 different courses available including, Developing Your Inner Leader, Leadership Through Challenge and Change, Inclusive Leadership and Mentoring. Responsible for overseeing the work within the project including business engagement and satisfaction, ensuring that the project adapts to the current environment, providing virtual opportunities along with face to face ones. Show less Currently leading a team on a European Social Funded project worth £2.5 million, the aim is to support SME's in the D2N2 region with recruitment they may have, by identify top talent at the UoD that would fit the business needs. This is via both fully-funded and part-funded opportunities for employers and both a full-time and part-time basis. Overseeing the delivery of the project and developing a thoroughly effective service to allow UoD students and graduates access to unique opportunities in the local region. Show less

  • Derby Innovation Accelerator Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Smart & Inclusive Leadership Project Manager and Reskill & Recover Project Manager

    Apr 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Smart and Inclusive Leadership Project Manager

    Apr 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Graduate Transitions Manager

    Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Engagement Officer

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2020