Marc Thompson

Experience

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  Allnatt Centres

  Jan 1992 - Mar 1994

  Activities Co-Ordinator

  Co-Ordinating and running Outdoor Activity programmes for groups using the centre.

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  West Dorset District Council

  Mar 1994 - Apr 1996

  Sports Development Officer

  Provided sporting opportunities to the community by liaising with local schools, youth groups and community clubs. Managed a small team of assistants and casual staff. Maintained a budget and operated the "Action "van

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  Self Employed

  Apr 1996 - Mar 2006

  Outdoor Pursuits Instructor

  Working with Outdoor Education and Recreation providers offering instruction and coaching in Climbing, Ropes courses and Mountain Biking on a freelance basis

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  The Cycle Station

  Apr 1997 - Jan 2006

  Owner

  Owner of Cycle Hire company and Mountain Bike guiding outlet. Based in the Purbeck region of Dorset this business ran alongside my work as a freelance Instructor and trainer. The business ran a fleet of 35 bikes availble for hire both to the public and for Corporate Activity Companies and Outdoor Centres.

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  Various UK companies and Businesses

  Apr 1998 - Mar 2006

  Development trainer

  Worked as a freelance development trainer and facilitator in both indoor and outdoor venues for UK based Management training companies. The worked involved facilitating courses and running events for a range of organisations from bluechip companies to The Princes Trust. I was employed by companies such as Graeme Robb Associates, The Eventworks and Lane 4

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  Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2019

  Management, promotion and co-ordination of outdoor recreational opportunities for both children and adults. This includes:Recruitment and training of teams of volunteer cycle and walk leaders Setting up community based activities Coaching cycling to both adults and children.Production of guide books and maps; Multi media marketingLiaison and partnership working with National Governing bodiesManagement and co-ordination of freelance instructorsSet up and running of Corporate ActivitiesDuty management of Country Park Show less

  • Health and Activity Officer

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2019

  • Recreation Ranger

    Mar 2006 - Jan 2015
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  Dorset Council

  Apr 2019 - now

  Health and Activity Officer