Alison Dry

Experience

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  Various Companies

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1986

  Personal Assistant

  PA to Client Services Director BMP Business (B2B Advertising Agency)PA to Board Director ISBA (Incorporated Society of British Advertisers)Secretary to Team Leader Ministry of Defence

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  AVC Group Ltd

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1991

  Production Assistant

  Video & Conference/Events Production

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  GE Capital

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Marketing Assistant Harrods Card Services & FraserCard Services
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  GE Capital

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Club Manager Frasercard Services
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  Visa

  Jun 1996 - Jun 1998

  Project Manager - Card Marketing

  Managing 2 direct marketing projects aimed at increasing the usage and loyalty of credit card holders in 6 Gulf countries

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  Lloyds TSB M.E

  Jun 1998 - Feb 1999

  Project Manager - Card Marketing

  Managing the launch of a new corporate charge card

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  Durnell Marketing Ltd

  Apr 2000 - Dec 2005

  Office Administrator
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  Anshan Publishing Ltd

  Jan 2006 - Apr 2009

  Marketing Assistant/Administrator
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  C J Gallard's Almshouses

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

  Fundraiser & Assistant Clerk to the Trustees

  I worked as Fundraiser/Assistant Clerk to the Board of Trustees of a local housing charity, which needed funding for a £2m redevelopment project. I was instrumental in raising the vast majority of the funding, liaising with all stakeholders, preparing the relevant reports and ensuring a constant flow of communication between all parties.

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  Holmewood House School

  Sept 2012 - now

  Swimming Instructor - All Levels

  Swimming Instructor for all levels, Term Term Afterschool and Holiday Crash Courses

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  Alison Mark's Swim School

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2017

  Swimming Instructor Mum & Me/Preschool

  Swimming Instructor for Mum and Me Classes & Preschool. Term Time

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  Challenger Troop CIC

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

  Funding Co-Ordinator

  Worked on a part-time short term contract as Funding Co-Ordinator for Challenger Troop CIC which is a community interest company (not for profit), delivering uniformed youth development and inclusion courses for vulnerable and disengaged young people of school age. Working with families, schools, social services and the community to help: *reduce truancy and exclusion*give participants a purpose in life and enhanced employability prospects*develop students' approach to learning and improved behaviour*create alternative vocational opportunities for new skills and education attainment*develop citizenship (social conscience, social responsibility) Show less

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  PRITCHARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  Marketing Coordinator
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  Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2022

  Assistant Manager

  Dealing with the day to day running of a busy tennis club with over 850 members. Working with the Club's Manager and Committee, I oversee support staff and contractors to ensure the smooth running of the Club including sponsorship and marketing, negotiating service contracts, helping to organise tournaments, dealing with members queries, general membership communications, using a large database, organising matches, arranging social events, general office admin & attending committee meetings.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Freelance Personal Assistant/Administrator
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  Sharp Minds Communications

  May 2022 - now

  Operations Manager