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Amy Grisdale

Amy Grisdale

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  • About me

    Project Manager at Alzheimer's Society

  • Education

    • University of Bristol

      2009 - 2013
      Master of Engineering (MEng) Aeronautical Engineering 2.1

      Activities and Societies: Volunteer with Student Community Action (Splash and Network), Charity climb of Mt Kilimanjaro Modules included: Advanced Space Systems, Aircraft Dynamics, Aircraft Propulsion, Applied and Experimental Aerodynamics, Composites Design and Manufacture, Engineering Design for Wind and Marine Power, Engineering Mathematics, Optimisation Theory and Applications, Structures and Materials.Third Year Design Project:Group project involving the design of a commercial airliner in association with Airbus. Achieved 1st place within the cohort for project presentation.Fourth… Show more Modules included: Advanced Space Systems, Aircraft Dynamics, Aircraft Propulsion, Applied and Experimental Aerodynamics, Composites Design and Manufacture, Engineering Design for Wind and Marine Power, Engineering Mathematics, Optimisation Theory and Applications, Structures and Materials.Third Year Design Project:Group project involving the design of a commercial airliner in association with Airbus. Achieved 1st place within the cohort for project presentation.Fourth Year Research Project:Developed and analysed a 3D morphing structure using soft polymers and origami for active camouflage.Also completed courses in:1. Advanced Learn to Sign (University of Bristol)2. Bristol Plus Award (University of Bristol Careers Service)3. Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection (University of Bristol Union)4. Learning Disabilities and Autism Awareness (University of Bristol Union)5. Leadership Development (University of Bristol Careers Service)6. How to be a Relief Worker (RedR) Show less

  • Experience

    • University of Bristol

      Sept 2010 - Jun 2013
      Information Assistant

    • Centrica

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Electrical Services Business Excellence Officer (Summer Intern)

    • Centrica

      Sept 2014 - Apr 2018

      Channel Support Manager, Home Installations Commercial Team (8 month placement)Assistant Vulnerable Customer Manager, Consumer Vulnerability Team (8 month placement) For this placement I was a finalist for the ‘Young Energy Professional of the Year 2016’ award.Team Leader, Scottish Gas Energy Assistance Scheme (8 month placement)

      • Employee Volunteering Manager

        Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

      • Business Leadership Scheme

        Sept 2014 - Oct 2016

    • Partner West Africa

      Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
      Development Manager

    • Icelandic Red Cross - Rauði krossinn

      Aug 2018 - Sept 2019
      Programme Manager

    • The Scouts

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2020
      Programme Manager

    • FutureDotNow

      Mar 2020 - Feb 2022

      Working during the pandemic in the UK to get internet access to everyone

      • Programme Manager

        Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

      • Programme Manager (DevicesDotNow)

        Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

    • The Scouts

      Feb 2022 - Jan 2025
      Volunteering Design Manager

    • Alzheimer's Society

      Jan 2025 - now
      Project Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PRINCE2® 2017 Practitioner

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Jul 2019

    • Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Aug 2021

    • PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training

      AXELOS Global Best Practice
      Jun 2019

    • PRINCE2® 7 Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training

      PeopleCert
      Jul 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amy Grisdale
      Young Energy Professional of the Year Finalist Ernst & Young and Energy UK Jun 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coach - Current Volunteer

      Issued by KEEN London
      KEEN LondonAssociated with Amy Grisdale

    • Call In Time - Current Volunteer

      Issued by Age UK
      Age UKAssociated with Amy Grisdale

    • Dementia Friend Champion

      Issued by Alzheimer's Society
      Alzheimer's SocietyAssociated with Amy Grisdale

    • Drama Activity Leader

      Issued by Over The Wall on Jul 2012
      Over The WallAssociated with Amy Grisdale

    • Disability Counsellor, New York

      Issued by Camp Loyaltown on Jun 2014
      Camp LoyaltownAssociated with Amy Grisdale

    • Typhoon Haiyan Response Volunteer, Philippines

      Issued by All Hands Volunteers on Feb 2014
      All Hands VolunteersAssociated with Amy Grisdale

    • DFID ICS Volunteer, Honduras

      Issued by Progressio UK on Oct 2013
      Progressio UKAssociated with Amy Grisdale

    • Volunteer for Wakiso School of Hope, Uganda

      Issued by International Volunteer HQ on Sept 2012
      International Volunteer HQAssociated with Amy Grisdale

    • Slum Outreach Volunteer, Uganda

      Issued by Peace for Childen Africa on Sept 2012
      Peace for Childen AfricaAssociated with Amy Grisdale