Kelly Flaherty

Experience

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  The Independent

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Advertising Account Executive
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  Trades Exhibitions

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Sales Manager for Professional Spa

  My responsibilities included;Selling display advertising and advertorials on B2B magazines. Professional Beauty & Professional Spa. Managing flat plans. Selling stands, sponsorship and promotional opportunities at three of the largest beauty / spa exhibitions in Europe.

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  Redwood Publishing

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Advertising Manager for NSPCC magazine

  Customer publishing role, responsible for generating display advertising revenue for the magazine 'Your Family'. Other responsibilities included;Managing the classified team Forecasting budgets and reporting to the Ad director internally and the client - NSPCCDelivering competitor reports and analysis Meeting both the NSPCC and the retailer, Early Learning Center regularly to align commercial activity with their overall business objectives. Increasing revenue YoY on a declining market. Show less

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  Bauer Media

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2011

  Advertising Manager

  Advertising manager for Yours magazine. This is a consumer magazine within the mature market. Stood in as brand director temporarily. Managing a direct team of 3 senior sales executives selling display advertising,online, creative and inserts. Working with clients direct as well as media agencies I also worked closely with the classified team and agency that represented the advertising in the northern part of the country to bring all commercial aspects of the magazine together as I was responsible for £4million magazine budget and the final flat plan. Additional responsibilities;Devising and implementing the publishing and sales strategy and communicating this with the team, senior management and editorial. Weekly forecasting and reporting Analysing and presenting market share reports, NRS results and reader survey feedback Putting together audience insight presentations for clients and agencies Show less

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  Dunnhumby

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2022

  Experience in; Mental Health First Aider for colleagues Working with HR and employees on Diversity & Inclusion strategy and initiativesCreating mental health resources and adapting to suit various markets across the Globe.Facilitating Mental Health Awareness training to managers globally both in person and via Zoom through lock down.Arranging occasional events/workshops to celebrate and/or raise awareness on different diversity celebrationsManaging key stakeholders and suppliersStrong analytical, project management, and organizational skillsThe ability to work with others towards an agreement, negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutionsHigh level of independence and ability to work and manage own time effectively Show less

  • Lead Media Planner

    Jun 2011 - Sept 2022

  • Lead of dhThrive (Mental Health Team) & Senior Media Planner at Dunnhumby

    Jun 2011 - Sept 2022

  • Client director

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2011
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  Seasons2Grow

  Jun 2019 - now

  Founder / Director

  I founded Seasons2Grow as a CIC to;Provide training for parents and educators on mental health awareness and Diversity & Inclusion. Provide Personal Development sessions for children and young people to help build their confidence and resilience in this ever changing world. The aim being to get the next generation to see mental health on par with physical health and therefore counselling or coaching just like a personal trainer for the mind!Facilitate After School Clubs and School Holiday Clubs that provide fun activities for children whilst helping them with their social and emotional learning. Show less

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  The Stoke Poges School

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  Midday Assistant

  Pastoral care to primary school children at lunch time to ensure they are safe and supervised on their lunch hour.

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  BURNHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  Exam Invigilator

  Exam Invigilation for secondary school exams.

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  Seriously FUN Swimming Schools

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  Swim Instructor
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  Astra Teaching Alliance

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Trainee Primary School Teacher

  Qualified Teacher Status acquired whilst teaching in Year 2 and Year 4