Alison Dawson

Experience

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  University of East Anglia

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2018

  Representing and assisting the University in a range of roles and settings such as open days, school outreach visits and Higher Education fairs. Facilitated interactive classes for High School students to engage them in the topics of International Development and Human Geography.

  • Student Ambassador

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Global Education Outreach Teacher

    Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
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  Otra Cosa Network

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  HELP Environment Project Intern

  Developing and delivering a programme of local educational and practical initiatives to improve environmental awareness and practices in the community, with a small team based in Huanchaco, Peru.

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  The Workshop

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2019

  Bar Staff

  Frequently independently managing the front of house service in a fast paced and high volume catering environment, requiring a high level of multitasking and teamwork.

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  The Little Red Roaster

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Barista

  Trusted key holder in a small hard-working team providing high quality food and drinks and personable service, operating over 3 sites.

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  Nelsonspirit

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Initially a 3-month internship extended to 8 month's employment, I managed the delivery of Nelsonspirit operations, including 10 meetings a year for the Nelsonspirit crew, made up of over 40 business and charity leaders. I also managed the Nelsonspirit website and social media, and the Nelsonspirit Future Leaders Fund, which awards grants to young people in Norfolk. Personal assistant to the chair dealing with diaries, meetings and supporting boardactivities, and running the chairman's office including finance, email and communications and administration. Assisted with market research, analysis and presentation for each of the businesses he worked with. Supported on the writing, marketing and sales of the chariman's second book.

  • Business Manager

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Executive Assistant

    Sept 2019 - Apr 2020
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  YMCA Norfolk

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  Marketing Officer

  Developing and working in accordance with the marketing strategy, I deliver key campaigns content to promote and build awareness for our ambitious YMCA Aylsham Road project, the development of a £2m sustainable community hub in an under-resourced area of the city of Norwich, opening in Spring 2021.Strategically managing YMCA Norfolk's presence in the media landscape, I produce a range of written and visual content to support and promote YMCA Norfolk externally to a growing audience of supporters and clients through digital, print and social media, in addition to internal communications and newsletters. I also help to co-ordinate PR, maintain relationships with key contacts, carry out research and provide a range of additional support to the marketing and fundraising team. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2023

  Self Employed English Teacher

  I am an adaptable and proficient teacher with experience teaching students at every level and from various backgrounds, including students working in business, government and academia.

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  London Climbing Centres

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Deputy Centre Manager

    Apr 2025 - now

  • Climbing Instructor

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Regional Senior Duty Manager

    Sept 2024 - Apr 2025

  • Duty Manager

    Jan 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Cafe Supervisor

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Team Member

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2023
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  Hertfordshire Mind Network

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Refugee and Asylum Seeker Case Worker