Experience

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  Thomas cook

  Jun 1985 - Sept 2006

  Responsible for 90 staff in the behind the scenes operation of going on holiday including document production and despatch, emergency response team and overseas operations. Worked in partnership with overseas resorts including tour managers. Supported supervisors and team managers with the day to day operation in often volatile situations e.g. Hurricanes, Coach crashes, airline strikes and political unrest. Work as part of a team to organise conferences overseas for the travel agency community Show less

  • Learning and Development Manager

    Jan 2000 - Sept 2006

  • Head of Operations and Overseas

    Sept 1992 - Jan 2000

  • Sales Executive

    Apr 1989 - Sept 1992

  • Travel Consultant

    Jun 1985 - Oct 1989
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  Guernsey post

  May 2007 - Aug 2012

  Learning and development manager

  Developed L & D function from scratch to achieve IIP Gold. Supported the business in developing a robust L & D strategy including Management Development Programmes, Talent Management, Health and Safety and Customer Service training programmes. Built a culture based on dignity at work through working in partnership with Managers and unions.

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  Cipd guernsey branch

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2015

  Support the Membership with their upgrades through coaching in Action Support Groups. Working with HR & Business community with CPD activities to realise their potential. Champion learning with local education providers to ensure choice is available for CIPD qualifications. Give back to the HR community through Special Interest Group (Learning Matters) by encouraging sharing of knowledge and experience with fellow practitioners. Raised the profile of CIPD locally with the HR and Business community through provision of events to develop capability and forward thinking. Encouraging the membership to become involved with the local branch in both special interest groups, conferences and policy issues. Developed the branch to become recognised with a PACE award for volunteering from the CIPD.Gained recognition as one of the Chair PACE awards for the year in 2014 for volunteering. Supported the Chair in development of the branch through a period of change and development of technology. Implemented a good foundation of processes to build for the future in partnership with the Secretary of the branch. I supported the local branch in various activities specialising in L&D and events. This gave me a great insight and opportunity to keep my HR skills up-to-date and connected

  • Membership and CPD Advisor - Volunteer

    May 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Chair - Volunteer

    Jun 2012 - May 2015

  • Vice Chair - Volunteer

    Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Volunteer

    Jun 2007 - Jan 2012
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  Np group

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

  Learning and development manager

  Developed the Learning strategy for a Group of six companies by providing learning opportunities for all employees. Recognise and develop talent within the business through development programmes. Champion performance management and encourages employees to develop in their role and build their career. Working as part of an IIP organisation, continually look for opportunities to grow and develop the business. Influence others with employee engagement through living the values day to dayGained two Gold IIP Awards, 3 Silver and 2 standard IIP accreditation.Shortlisted for Employer of the Year in Guernsey Awards for Achievement 2014. Show less

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  Gta university centre

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2020

  Investors in people development consultant

  I worked part time to promote Investors in People to the business community, supporting companies to achieve the standard and use as a continuous improvement tool. Provide opportunities to the business community to increase their understanding of Investors in People. Assist existing customers to transition to sixth generation Investors in People. Help businesses to go beyond the standard and realise what they can achieve.

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  Nedbank private wealth international

  Dec 2015 - Apr 2022

  Business partner - learning and development

  As part of the International HR team I support the business in achieving its goals through Learning and Development. As an Investors in People Gold and Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for. I champion "be the best you can be" and encourage individuals to realise their potential. I focus on supporting the business with the learning needs and development of talent working across 5 different jurisdictions.Prior to moving with Nedgroup Trust where I am based following the acquisition of Suntera Global in April 2022. Show less

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  Suntera global

  May 2022 - Feb 2024

  Business partner - learning and development

  Following the acquisition of Nedgroup Trust where I was based by Suntera Global in April 2022. I moved across to join the Suntera Global International HR team. I supported the business in achieving its goals through Learning and Development. I encouraged teams "to be the best you can be" and encourage individuals to realize their potential. I focussed on supporting the business with the learning needs and development of talent working across 9 different jurisdictions globally.

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  Ogier

  Feb 2024 - now

  Talent and development manager