Kate Gorman

Experience

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  Vodafone Group Services Ltd

  Feb 2006 - Dec 2006

  Management Information Manager

  I was responsible for the Management Information requirements within Group reporting systems. Within this role I successfully led the implementation of a new management information chart of accounts within the core reporting tool within the Vodafone Group.

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  Vodafone Spain

  Dec 2006 - Jul 2008

  Planning and Cost Efficiency Manager

  I led the Planning and Cost Efficiency team (three people), with responsibility for all planning cycles within Vodafone Spain.I led internal cost efficiency activities, including internal and external benchmarking. I acted as program manager for the Financial Director on a temporary basis.

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  One North East

  May 2009 - Jul 2010

  Deputy Management Accounting Manager

  I was responsible for coordinating value for money activity within One North East including all reporting to central government.In addition I led bench marking activity within One North East and coordinated activity across the national network of Regional Development Agencies.

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  Kate Gorman Design

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2020

  Artist

  At Kate Gorman Design I created beautiful, unique jewellery for people who like to stand out from the crowd.I created collections on a regular basis and undertook customer commissions.

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  The Auckland Project

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2020

  Enterprise Development Officer

  I provide support to creative micro businesses in the Bishop Auckland area. This support is bespoke to the needs of the individual businesses and an inherent component is getting to know the businesses and the people who are part of them. This personal connection over a long period of time enables support to be provided at a truly fundamental and life changing level. In particular I support a number of creative businesses who are based in The Auckland Project's enterprise hub, Pod. These range from a one person textile design business through to an enterprise with a workforce of eight people, and have a range of organisational structures and working methodologies.Bespoke support provided includes financial and business strategy, fundraising support, sign posting to opportunities, networking, team development and personal development. I also provide other wider business support in terms of facilitating training and developing a networking event for creatives (in the form of a physical event and an online group) Show less

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  Kate Gorman Consulting

  Oct 2020 - now

  Business Mentor and Strategist

  I provide support to micro businesses, particularly those in the creative and VCSE sectors.Areas of focus include strategy development, fundraising and mentoring.

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  Changing Relations C.I.C.

  Oct 2020 - now

  Creative Producer and Strategy and Evaluation Consultant
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  RT Community Projects Ltd

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2023

  Finance Officer
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  Creative Youth Opportunities CIC

  May 2021 - Nov 2023

  Development Manager

  Working with Creative Youth Opportunities I support the Managing Director shape organisation strategy, develop projects and source required funding. I undertake evaluation work around our activities.I work as Creative Producer on stand alone projects.I work with young people to develop their skills.

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  Create North

  Sept 2021 - now

  Project Manager
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  This is Me Agency Ltd

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  Support Worker