Kate Gorman

Kate Gorman

Management Information Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Mentor and Strategist at Kate Gorman Consulting

  • Education

    • Cleveland College of Art & Design

      2010 - 2013
      FdA Contemporary Textile Practice Distinction

      I studied contemporary textiles, specialising in making jewellery. I graduated as student of the year.

    • University of Reading

      1996 - 1999
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Human Cybernetics 1st Class Honours

      I studied Human Cybernetics, specialising in how people perceive and interact with robots. I wrote one of the first published papers on this subject and won one of the University's annual undergraduate prizes for my research and dissertation.

  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Changing Relations C.I.C.

      Oct 2020 - now
      Creative Producer and Strategy and Evaluation Consultant
    • RT Community Projects Ltd

      Feb 2021 - Jun 2023
      Finance Officer
    • 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.

    • Create North

      Sept 2021 - now
      Project Manager
    • This is Me Agency Ltd

      Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
      Support Worker
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Management Accountant

      CIMA