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I am a qualified teacher with Primary and Further Education experience. I am available for Primary tutoring work and my specific skills are in literacy; numeracy and life skills.
I have been employed in recruitment consultancy covering the Primary; Secondary and Health Care Sectors and I am passionate and dedicated in my approach to matching suitable candidates with client roles. I am customer focused and offer professional support prior to, during and after the recruitment process.
I was assigned to the Special Learning Resources Unit at the University of Central Lancashire and I worked with students who had hearing impairment; the work was really fulfilling! I am available as a note taker for meetings, lecturers etc.
I have a broad experience of management, customer services and sales expertise on both a 'business to business' and customer facing basis, gained over many years of working for top FTSE Companies. I have worked as an Area Manager for the Nationwide Building Society and as a Financial Planning Consultant for Royal Life and Leeds Permanent Building Society. I have also worked as a Customer Services Department Manager for the Halifax Bank of Scotland.
I hold the Financial Planning Certificate and have expertise in a wide range of financial planning areas. I can assist in sales both on a B2B and on a customer facing basis.
I have worked as a manager at an International Charity where I was tasked with fund raising; counselling, organising and running training courses, web design and the planning and running large charity events. During my time with the Charity, I became the editor of two International magazines.
I love creative writing as well as proofing copy. I am able to offer my services as a manager and organiser and as a copy writer and proofer.
I have excellent communication skills and I am told that I have a wonderful speaking voice. I am used to presenting information to large groups of people and I really like organising promotions and meetings.
I have wide coaching experience in 'life skills' and I am interested in offering specifically tailored training to maximise the opportunities for people to gain employment quickly!
I offer 1 - 1 advice remotely and face to face. I can write highly effective cover letters and CV's in support of job applications to ensure the best chance for a candidate to get that vital job interview!
I am IT literate and I am skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programmes including; Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. I am able to accurately record and input information and I am particularly good at online research.
I lectured at Blackpool and the Fylde College for two years, based in Lytham St. Annes. I worked with a group of 12 students on a government sponsored Youth Training Scheme. I was responsible for planning and implementing course work and assessments in literacy; numeracy and drama.
I have a full clean driving licence and I have a fully enhanced CRB. I have a caring, understanding, patient and empathic nature and I am flexible about the hours that I work. I really like working with people and I will provide the best professional support possible.
I have a 'can do' attitude to challenges! I am honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual and I can provide excellent references and I am looking forward to assisting you!
Areas covered: West Lancashire
Industry type: Individual & Family Services
Employees at your company: 1
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by Josh W on 24 Jan 2011
Very Happy with Andrews work, defiantly would work with Andrew again. Many Thanks
by Lyudmila L on 11 Jan 2011
Andrew is a pleasure to work with - he completed the work on time and to a high standard. I would gladly recommend him.
by Maureen G on 12 Dec 2010
I am absolutely delighted with the work Andrew has done for me. Everything I asked for he delivered accurately and quickly. I would recommend him to anyone.
Work Experience
I am a Middle School Teacher with qualified teacher status and I have worked in both Primary and Tertiary Education. I am also a counsellor, Life Coach and a trainer.
I have a particular interest in employment consultancy. I can tailor both practical, theoretical and psychological training in order to ensure employment is achieved.
I have a wide range of managerial and sales experience, working on a business to business and in customer facing roles.
I worked as a Minister and Manager for a UK based Charity and organised fund raising, promotions, training and presentations over a 14 year period. I also wrote for and edited two International magazines.
I am IT literate and I can type accurately, take notes and input information effectively. My time management and communication skills are excellent and I can plan ahead.
I have a full, clean UK driving licence and I own a reliable car. I have an enhanced 'Criminal Records Bureau' clearance to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Jul 2010 to Present
Education Support Worker at Randstad HR Solutions, Manchester
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I have 8 CSE's, 6 GCE 'O' Levels passes, Certificate in Education and the Financial Planning Certificate - (FPC 1,2 & 3). Teacher Development Agency Approved 'Return to Primary Teaching' Course 2010.

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