Experience

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  Create international (thailand)

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2009

  Director of create thailand - media training centre

  I successfully established the Create Thailand media training centre and the School of Frontier Media which was an internationally accredited course and facilitated production of bespoke resources for field workers using the arts and media. I recruited and trained international staff and volunteer students and booked international speakers. I initiated a new visual arts stream which continued in the centres. I also developed and taught a two week drawing course for another school within the training centre. Show less

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  Two charities

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Liaison officer and employment officer

  Tearfund Church Liaison Officer/Team LeaderI managed the church relations’ team and improved communication services for supporters, managing KPIs and responding to campaign and radio response calls. I led team meetings and supported their performance through difficulties.Star College Student Employment OfficerA new role interviewing students with mental and physical disabilities and facilitating their transition from college to work. I networked locally with businesses to set up both volunteering and work placements. I simultaneously ran a stationery franchise, buying and selling products at craft fairs and homes. Show less

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  Charity

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Volunteering project manager

  I event-managed our annual conferences for 700 delegates, briefing team roles, creating workshops and developing the booking process and marketing strategy. I briefed the external venue’s hospitality team and external film crew, created workshops and directed stage-management. I created print and digital resources for the charity’s volunteer network and recruited, trained and mentored a new volunteer manager to oversee office volunteers which has increased diversity in the charity.

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  Bible society

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2020

  Safeguarding and otb development officer

  As Development Officer and print manager, I improved all aspects of the schools' programme from communications to training resources. I was responsible for digital shop stock and digital communications including resources (books, guides, leaflets, merchandise), newsletters and marketing campaigns from initial concept, through design and print to delivery. I created the concept of a complex bi-lingual celebration pack for volunteers to use for fundraising and created the content for a primary schools’ story and picture competition. Appointed as the Society’s Deputy Safeguarding Officer, I regularly attended safeguarding conferences, updated the policy and provided advice and guidance to staff and national volunteers. Show less

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  West ox arts

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Gallery manager

  As a volunteer trustee, I currently manage the volunteers’ policies, rota and communications for the gallery. As manager, I was responsible for all aspects of running the gallery and managing Artweeks* overseeing communications to 170 artists and 700 on the mailing list. I established a more efficient booking process for sitting times and restructured the staff and volunteer handbooks. I also set up a WhatsApp group for reserve volunteers and trained them in gallery management. I have newly promoted the gallery exhibitions in several print and online publications. I also recruited new members, sponsors and partners to benefit the gallery. Show less

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  Blue cross for pets

  Sept 2021 - now

  Creative resources officer

  Managing the creative inbox as priority, I record new projects on the team’s production board to monitor copy, design, photography and video production. I manage the jobs from brief to delivery including print and project management. As a key contact for communications both internally and externally, I ensure projects are briefed, on brand and on time. I book freelancers and printers onto the financial system and create purchase orders and ensure projects are completed and archived reliably.