Kate Sutherland

Experience

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  Ellipsis Media Ltd (now dotdigital Group plc)

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2007

  Project Manager

  Delivered websites and digital campaigns for WaterAid, WSPA UK (now World Animal Protection), Coeliac UK, Somerset House, Stonewall. Project budgets £2,000 - £100,000.

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  Syzygy UK Ltd

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2008

  Project Manager

  Delivered campaign websites for Mazda Europe to support new model launches. Project budgets £1m+.

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  Madgex

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2010

  Project Manager

  Managed bespoke job boards including post-launch support and enhancements. Clients: Centaur Media plc, Haymarket Media Group, News International, RICS. Project budgets £10,000 - £1m.

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  Lumesse

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2012

  Project Manager

  Managed design, development and delivery of bespoke e-learning solutions. Supplier, budget, team, stakeholder and resource management. Clients: Crown Prosecution Service, Ministry of Justice, Lloyds Banking Group, Network Rail. Project budgets £10,000 – £60,000.

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  KLC School of Design

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Open Learning Coordinator

  Managed daily operations of department, marked student work and gave tutorials whilst studying for diploma.

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  Lumesse

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

  Project Manager

  Managed design, development and delivery of bespoke e-learning solutions. Supplier, budget, team, stakeholder and resource management. Clients: Crown Prosecution Service, Lloyds Banking Group, First Quantum Minerals, TUI Group, Habib Bank. Project budgets £10,000 – £200,000.

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  Kate Sutherland Design

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2019

  Interior Designer

  Interior design and project management of commercial and residential interiors. Site surveys, concept design, space planning, design development, lighting design and project management throughout construction. Sourced FF&E, lighting and finishes and designed bespoke pieces. Produced drawing packages and presentation materials, construction documents, specifications, plans, elevations, sections, perspectives and 3D models.

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  PFEIFFER DESIGN LIMITED

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2016

  Interior Designer

  Interior design and project management of high end commercial and residential interiors within a design team. Clients included Hastings Library, Southover Grange and Plumpton Place.

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  Burroughs Construction

  Nov 2016 - Oct 2022

  Project and Office Manager

  Streamlined existing processes and implemented new systems to increase efficiency. Managed project budgets and company finances, recruited new staff, identified training needs and arranged training. Produced tender documents and managed website, social media and printed marketing materials.

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  Shine Virtual Assistance

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2022

  Owner

  Virtual assistant providing tailored business administration and project management support to small business owners, enabling them to focus on building a thriving business, increasing their revenue and achieving more in less time.

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  National Animal Welfare Trust

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  Receptionist/Administrator

  Provided efficient and friendly customer service to visitors and callers in a busy animal rescue and rehoming centre. Facilitated the rehoming process from intake through to adoption and worked closely with staff and volunteers to support the smooth running of the centre.

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  BestAtDigital

  Jun 2023 - May 2024

  Quality Assurance

  Quality testing e-learning courses to ensure they conform to the approved design and are free of defects. Proofreading textual content, reviewing the visual design and testing navigation, functionality and mobile compatibility.