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Fiona Findlay

Fiona Findlay

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Service Delivery Manager in UK Cabinet Office

  • Education

    • University of Glasgow

      2019 - 2022
      Master of Philosophy - MPhil French Language and Literature

      Examining the ethical and practical considerations of digitising Haitian literary archives.

    • The University of Glasgow

      2014 - 2019
      Master of Arts Computing Science & French 2:1

      Activities and Societies: President of GU SWiTCH - society for women in technology and computing.

    • Glasgow Clyde College

      2013 - 2014
      Oracle Academy: Database Design Pass

      Studied relational database modelling and SQL

  • Experience

    • HMV Retail Ltd

      Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
      Christmas Sales Assistant

    • Domino's

      Aug 2015 - Nov 2015
      Team Member

    • Articulate Language Camps

      May 2016 - May 2016
      French Language Mentor

    • Commission Scolaire des Phares

      Sept 2016 - May 2017
      English Language Assistant

      • Worked with French-speaking children of ages 5 – 14. Supervised and helped the pupils with their work in class and taught them about various aspects of British culture.• Worked with other staff using the ‘team teaching’ model; also led several lessons on my own.• Repeatedly demonstrated resourcefulness and creativity through devising various games and activities for the students. For example, set up online revision course using Memrise, and designed picture flashcards for struggling pupils. • Spent several periods in the school computer lab, teaching groups of pupils basic programming skills. • Developed excellent time management skills through lesson planning and execution. • Commended by both students and staff for my ability to adapt and integrate. Show less

    • Take Note Ltd

      Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
      Transcriber

    • Tutora Ltd

      Aug 2017 - Mar 2020
      Computing, French, and English Tutor

    • University of Glasgow

      Jun 2018 - May 2019

      • Liaised with various members of staff to understand requirements and constraints of system to be developed.• Adapted my communication methods according to staff members’ knowledge of the field. Main contact was from a non-tech background; discussed project progress in clear terms without jargon.• Designed and implemented SQL database and comprehensive PHP frontend for use by admin staff. Demonstrated proficiency in HTML, CSS, PHP and SQL.• Worked with changing requirements and remained flexible during development to ensure end product was suitable.• After development, system was used by University of Glasgow’s Computing Science department. Show less

      • Lab Demonstrator

        Sept 2018 - May 2019

      • Software Development Intern

        Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

    • University of Glasgow

      Sept 2021 - Dec 2023
      Widening Participation Tutor

    • Cabinet Office

      Sept 2023 - now

      • Service Delivery Manager

        Nov 2024 - now

      • Problem Manager

        May 2024 - Nov 2024

      • Efficiency PMO Officer

        Sept 2023 - May 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant English Teacher

      Issued by Maslows Community Shop on Jun 2016
      Maslows Community ShopAssociated with Fiona Findlay

    • Executive Committee Member

      Issued by Haiti Support Group on May 2021
      Haiti Support GroupAssociated with Fiona Findlay

    • President

      Issued by Glasgow University Society for Women in Technology (GU SWiTCH) on Sept 2018
      Glasgow University Society for Women in Technology (GU SWiTCH)Associated with Fiona Findlay

    • Language Assistant Ambassador

      Issued by British Council on Sept 2017
      British CouncilAssociated with Fiona Findlay