Deborah Armiger

Experience

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  Capita Education Services

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Training Consultant

  Provided support and training to users of SIMS software packages including Finance & Pupil records.Training of SIMS finance application and Microsoft products to internal and external clients. Development of European Computer Driving Licence courses and test centre.Helpdesk support and associated training, problem solving and consultancy.Liaison officer with Local Education Authorities.

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  The Bedford College Group

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  E-Learning Tutor

  Specialising in IT courses

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  Nutty Tarts Gifts & Goodies Ltd

  Nov 2003 - Apr 2015

  Managing Director

  All aspects of running own business which specialises in producing high quality cakes and biscuits, sold online and through trade/specialist food shows and local retail outlets - 23 Waitrose and Tesco stores, National Trust shops and independent deli’s.Sales – concept to supermarket contract focusing on strategy and new business. Proven success in new business and new markets.Social media and PR – implementation of campaigns across Twitter, Google Adwords and online advertising/memberships.Brand development – design, development and testing of food packaging and promotional material, website, photography, trade fair concepts.Responsibility for company’s website including design, content and promotion.Management of Payroll Manager software including monthly and year end reporting, submissions to HMRC.Management of Sage 50 Accounts Plus software from day to day entry to management reporting, year end procedures and monthly reports.Employment of, responsibility for and supervision of 6 part-time employees.Lead role in company presentations to potential buyers and investors.Implementation of company handbook, health & safety procedures, staff training and HR policies, environmental health policies and HACCP.Recipe development – research of food trends and NPD for mass market including the upscaling of recipes.Funding and legal – Experience of pitching and securing private funding for SME’s. Extensive knowledge of legal issues surrounding labeling and general food market. Experience of shareholding and funding/investor contracts.Acquired CIEH LEVEL 3 AWARD IN HACCP IN CATERING Show less

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  Barnfield College

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2009

  E-Learning Tutor

  Specialising in Equality & Diversity, Emotional Intelligence and Business Administration Level 2 E-Learning courses.Remote online support of learners following online training courses using email, message boards and chatrooms, telephone support. Providing information on learning, induction and ongoing assessment of learners.Providing ICT coaching support.Reflecting on performance and feedback to learners.

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  DESSA LIMITED

  Jun 2015 - now

  Administration

  Part of the team at DESSA who design, license manufacture and distribute specialist scaffold, access, weather protection, event and safety equipment. Became part of the global Altrad group in 2015 who trade in over 100 countries with a turnover of €3.5B and as a result, DESSA have now entered a period of rapid growth. Involved in all aspects of a busy office life including diary management, website, marketing, H.R, finance and administration which pull together all my skills including being an excellent organiser and communicator, a reliable and trustworthy employee, a fantastic facilitator and motivator. Internal mental health contact. Cake baker aficionado. Show less