Lester Knight

Experience

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  Midland Industrial & Commercial Maintenance Ltd

  Jan 1987 - Mar 1993

  Consultant / Tradesman

  • A painting and decorating company where I was responsible for carrying out contracts either working under my own volition or as part of a team. I undertook various administrative duties including planning with contractors and company’s payroll.

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  Self Employed

  Mar 1993 - May 1997

  Consultant / Tradesman

  • I successfully ran my own painting and decorating business, dealing with all administrative and practical aspects.

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  Temple Training Services

  Oct 1997 - Aug 1998

  IT Trainer NVQ Assessor

  Delivery of government funded training programmes in classroom• Delivered RSA CLAIT, RSA IBT Level II and RSA National Vocational Qualification Levels I and II (Using Information Technology) including in-house staff training.• Responsible for information technology NVQ assessments within the company while ensuring that NVQ programs were implemented and documented in accordance with awarding body and BS EN ISO 9002 standards. • Assisted with the maintenance and upgrading of computer systems which led to the saving of approximately £6,000 in PC/hardware costs. Show less

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  RETA Training Services

  Aug 1998 - Nov 1999

  IT Tutor NVQ Assessor

  Deliver bespoke training in the workplace• Liaise with company directors and their staff in order to ensure an effective customised information technology training programme would be designed and provided to businesses and organisations.• Responsible for the delivery of numerous on site training programmes as well as portfolio building and assessments to employees from a variety of companies. These training programmes included RSA CLAIT, RSA IBT Level II, Pitman Desktop Publishing Level II and RSA National Vocational Qualification Levels I and II (Using Information Technology). Show less

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  Age Concern Training

  Aug 1999 - Sept 1999

  Training Instructor

  Delivery of government funded training programmes in classroom• Carried out Induction and subsequently deliver Information Technology training to 50+ groups. • Deliver training to clients of limited or no I.T. experience. • 100% Qualifications were achieved in word processing, spreadsheet and database.

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  City of Wolverhampton College

  Aug 2000 - Sept 2001

  I.T.Tutor NVQ Assessor

  Delivery of government funded training programmes in classroom and work place settings.• Management and delivery of RSA Computer Literacy & Information Technology, RSA Integrated Business Technology Level II, Pitman Desktop Publishing Level II and RSA National Vocational Qualification Levels I and II (Using Information Technology) training programmes to students as defined by the college. • Interviewing and assessing students abilities and training needs, delivering the appropriate training, and assisting them in their portfolio development whilst maintaining up-to-date student records and all subsequent documentation. Show less

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  Age Concern Training

  Oct 2001 - Apr 2007

  Adult Skills Tutor

  Delivery of government funded training programmes in classroom and work placement settings.• Developed and delivered City & Guilds Key Skills Literacy, Numeracy and ICT to unemployed adults achieving average 87% pass rate.• Sourced and monitored work placements suited to clients leading to 76% average entering employment/further education.• Created the `Get It Booked! ` and `Past, Present, Future` literacy initiatives for 50+ with learners successfully having their autobiographies published. Show less

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  Age UK

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2016

  Quality assurance and delivery of training programmes in classroom and work settings• Developed and effectively delivered Functional Skills English, Maths and ICT from Entry Level to Level 2; Key Skills; Adult Literacy/Numeracy for Apprenticeship, Foundation Learning, Adult Skills Learners and also addressing staff members training needs. • Pioneered City & Guilds Product Promotion Using Social Media Level 2 across the organisation. • Spearheaded ITQ at Level 1&2 and City & Guilds Employability Skills Level 1 at West Midlands Training Centre.• Designed bespoke electronic portfolio for City & Guilds Business Support Services L1 Diploma (16 units) achieving 96% qualification achievement rate,• Accurately maintaining up-to-date student records and all subsequent documentation • Mentoring students in matters related to academic success, life goals, and spiritual development.• Development of a system to monitor assessment practice and maintain standardisation of assessment judgement, ensuring assessors make valid decisions and candidates are assessed fairly.• Provided summative and formative Internal Verification of candidates, ensuring National Standards are met and achievement is timely.• Lead IQA for Functional Skills, Adult Literacy/Numeracy, ITQ. Show less Managing across ICT and Adult Skills departments• Devised departmental training strategy and oversaw its successful implementation.• Managing training department budget. • Identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, career paths and annual performance appraisals.• Enhanced employee skills, performance, productivity and quality of work.• Ensure the expectations of external stakeholders are consistently met.• Drove forward `Kickstart` 14-16 NEET Programme to achieve 84% average qualification from 89% retention rates. Show less

  • Internal Verifier/Tutor/Assessor

    May 2009 - Mar 2016

  • Training Officer

    Apr 2007 - May 2009
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  Access To Business

  Feb 2017 - now

  •Providing a service to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds to aid and support in the establishment and sustainability of their own businesses/self-employment. •Co-ordinating the activities of the BBO Bridges project, including the provision of business support, business workshops and marketing activities.•Effectively managing a portfolio of clients arranging, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating programmes of support.•Managing the team and contributing to the delivery of targets of the project. Show less Supporting and advising local businesses and entrepreneurs• Working across the region providing advice and support to existing and potential entrepreneurs. • Supporting and aiding the establishment and sustainability of businesses/self employment.• Working with and effectively managing portfolio of clients mentoring, reviewing and evaluating business needs.* Designing and providing a range of bespoke training and support in order to enhance and maximise business effectiveness. Show less

  • Senior Business Advisor - Project Co-ordinator

    May 2018 - now

  • Business Advisor

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2018