Laura Pearson

Experience

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  Temping Roles

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Various

  Provided both clerical and administrative support to several businesses by co-ordinating and implementing office procedures. Roles included organising invoices, producing estimates, operating switchboards and using a variety of Microsoft software packages. Worked with many businesses and organisations within, but not limited to, hospitality, retail, private companies and the NHS. I also spent several years travelling around the world. Throughout this time I had several jobs, the main ones being in hospitality (bar and restaurant), retail and childcare. Show less

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  Leeds Trinity University

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2013

  Student

  I graduated at Leeds Trinity Univeristy with a first class BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Food degree and was awarded the Leeds University Armes award for my achievements whilst at university. My degree course has allowed me to gain a substantial knowledge of nutrition by covering a variety of modules including biochemistry, physiology, food culture, nutrition and health policies, eating disorders and a research project related to nutrition education within schools. Whilst at university I completed a novel research project which was creatively designed to help teach primary school children the key messages of the eatwell plate, helping them to understand which foods fall into the different categories. This was achieved by using eatwell plate decorated placemats in schools at lunchtime. Data analysis has found significant results which I have recently submitted to a public health journal for publication.In January 2012, Completed a nutritional analysis of school meals at Ruhanga Developmental School, Uganda. The research involved communicating with local, non-native English speakers at the school and using food composition tables to help determine the nutritional value of school meals and make recommendations on how to make improvements. Published in the Proceedings of the Nutrition Society (2012), 71, (OCE2), E160.Throughout my time at university I represented the University as a Student Ambassador, encouraging young people to consider the institution as a viable and attractive option for further education. Working around my studies I offered support to students, fellow University staff members and the community. Show less

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  Tesco

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

  Customer Assistant

  Focussed on customer service & customer care. Evaluated in-store processes to ensure tasks were completed more efficiently, whilst helping to motivate and support colleagues.

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  MoreLife (UK) Ltd.

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2013

  Programme Co-ordinator / Supervisor

  This role allowed me to use creative and stimulating ideas to present ideas and deliver educational sessions on positive lifestyle behaviour to overweight and obese children and their families. Whilst in this role I experienced working with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds, individuals of different mental abilities and individuals with behavioural difficulties, adapting to a range of challenging situations. I was responsible for, and supported the team in both the physical activity and lifestyle sessions and was fully involved in collecting individuals’ body measurements. This role allowed me work successfully both as an individual and as a team player, negotiating effectively with external organisations to create successful partnerships and gaining knowledge of the operations of a private health company which operates in conjunction with the NHS.Here I also ensured the effective set up, implementation and evaluation of the MoreLife Clubs programme in line with the MoreLife model. I also ensured the organisation and delivery of all activities on the clubs leading to the provision of a fun, safe and educationally stimulating environment for all families. Show less

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  Food Dudes Health

  Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Programme Co-ordinator

  Co-ordinating an International award-winning set of healthy eating behaviour change programmes which aim to encourage children and families make healthy choices and increase their consumption of fruit and vegetables. The role involves liasing with both main stream and special schools, co-ordinating evaluations, delivering training to teaching staff and delivering whole school assemblies.

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  University of Leeds

  May 2014 - Jul 2019

  Employability Enhancement Officer

  Directly involved in the School’s successful, rapidly growing industrial placements and study abroad options. Interacting directly with students and industry, both promoting and administering the schemes towards a successful outcome, and interacting with academic staff and students to provide a wide range of support to all students.

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  University of Bradford

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  Employer and Placement Services Consultant

  Working closely with Faculties to understand the work-based learning needs of specific programmes and subjects, and take a targeted approach to the development, management and maintenance of relationships with employers and businesses for the purposes of sourcing work-based learning opportunities for students, including placements, internships, paid work opportunities, volunteering, guest lectures and graduate employment opportunities. Working with Faculties and with individual and groups of students to support them in identifying and optimising in-curricula, co-curricula and extra-curricula opportunities for work-based learning. Show less

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  University of Leeds

  Jul 2022 - now

  Professional Development Tutor, International Business Department