Kathryn Whiteway

Experience

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  Westoby Yates Ltd

  Aug 2003 - Mar 2004

  Research and Development Officer

  Disability Consultancy start up.Developed a basic software package to be sold B2B for public sector and private companies to ensure they complied with Disability access legislation under DDA 2003. This included audits for organisations and supporting the delivery of training workshops.

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  CSR PLC

  Apr 2004 - Mar 2008

  Commercial Account Manager

  CSR was a fab-less IC market leader in the design of wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & GPS Chipsets.Responsible for a highly complicated network of business accounts, providing 1st class commercial support and management of global supply chain operations for Tier 1 OEM.

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  Amino Communications

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

  Internal Sales Executive

  Reported directly to the SVP of of WW Sales. Responsible for managing an internal sales team and the delivery of key support to field sales and management of global order fulfilment.Amino is the specialist in digital entertainment products. Amino’s range of software and set-top box systems can be tailored for telecom, broadcast and hospitality firms to offer highly scalable and targeted services.

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  The Guild of Property Professionals

  Jul 2009 - Oct 2012

  Office Manager & PA to CEO

  Key operational manager overseeing core functions at their Cambridge office and working with the CEO to help co-ordinate departments. I retained direct responsibility for all processes, supplier contracts and legal services.This encompassed all of the companies strategy and HR management.

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  Old Cannon Brewery

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2012

  Office Assistant

  Office assistant helping in the day to day running of this busy microbrewery.The Cannon is a privately owned, genuinely independent free house in Bury.

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  The MathWorks

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Sales Specialist

  MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. MATLAB, the language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualisation, and numeric computation. Involved in supporting revenue growth working in conjunction with several sales representatives on specific territory strategies and activities.The high level of activity required to balance a range of responsibilities including lead qualification, assigned software renewals, along with a range of territory and account support activities.Key direct support to the selling activities of the sales representatives, providing value added activities supporting the day-to-day and strategic objectives of the sales team. Show less

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  F.A.B. - Families and Babies Charity

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Breastfeeding Peer Support
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  Families and Babies

  Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Branch Manager

  Progressed from Peer Supporter to Branch Manager. Managed a team of 25, exceeding KPIs and developing partnerships with various government and health agencies. Responsible for HR management, health and safety, facilities management, and database management.Maintained accurate records and produced monthly activity reports.

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  East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

  May 2016 - Mar 2017

  Branch Manager

  Developed initiatives to increase breastfeeding rates, managed a team, and ensured partnership working with various agencies. Responsible for HR management, database maintenance, and producing monthly activity reports. Developed the work of ECCH to support families in Suffolk effectively.

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  Racing Welfare

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

  Volunteer Coordinator

  Executed full recruitment and retention programs, developed training and induction procedures, and oversaw community fundraising and events. Implemented policies, strategies, and evaluated projects. Identified opportunities to increase reach and raise the charity's profile. Coordinated funding streams, managed costs and budgets, and sourced events.

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  Academy Transformation Trust

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

  Cover Supervisor

  Supervised curriculum lessons for ages 11-18 across two sites. Focused on supporting students through their learning journeys, implementing behaviour management strategies, and ensuring a high standard of learning. Mentored students, facilitated peer mentoring committees, and maintained safety protocols. Provided detailed feedback to teachers on student progress.

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  West Suffolk Council

  Nov 2021 - now

  Working within HR, Governance, and Regulatory Services. Collaborative working, prioritising licensing and compliance measures, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to service improvements.

  • Trainee Building Inspector

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Licensing Technical Support Officer

    Nov 2021 - Sept 2024