Experience

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  Arthur collins

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Assistant manager
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  Groundwork

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Community action team supervisor
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  East midlands initative trus

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Event officer

  Development and delivery of sports and leisure activities for people with learning difficulties across the East Midlands. Involved management and co-ordination of local, regional and national events. Managed small office team and a wide range of volunteers.Fundraising and marketing of activityLiaising with partner organisations ranging from the local authority, private business and sports bodies

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  Groundwork

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2007

  I managed all youth programmes across the Groundwork network, ensuring standards and compliance with regulations. Also undertook strategic developments both internally and externally. Managed relationshios with partner orgnaisations such as Save The Children, National Youth Agency and Childrens Play Council.Represented Groundwork at an International level, helping to develop a youth programme and stategy in the Ukraine.Development of funding bids and management of youth programes. Co-ordination of training and best practice sharing events. Show less

  • Youth Development Co-ordinatior

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Policy Coordinator - Youth and Community

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Regional Manager - East Midland

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  • Trees of Time and Place Coordinator

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
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  University of derby

  Jul 2007 - Jan 2008

  Researcher

  Researched into how effective the University of Deby was at assisting disabled graduates into the workplace.

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  Fnd dimensions (voluntary)

  Mar 2013 - now

  Founder/ ceo

  Development of a peer support network across England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland for people diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorders. FND Dimensions was my own brain child, which from small beginnings has grown into a registered charity that I manage with a small team of volunteers, running over 50 'peer support groups' across the country. My role is effectively that of a CEO and includes the following tasks;Peer Support - Face to Face, Online and 1:1Volunteer managementFundraisingLiaising with other related organisationsWriting annual reports for Trustees and Charity CommissionEvent management Production of promotional material / managing website / PR opportunities Show less