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    Andrew Butterfield

    Andrew Butterfield

    Freelance Writer

    Lytham St Annes, United Kingdom

    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...Read moreI 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!

    Area Covered: West Lancashire
    Industry: Individual & Family Services
    Employees: 1


    Work Experience
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    Summary: 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.
    Job Title: Document Capture Representative
    Company: Xpressdox
    Description: I was responsible for the completion of legal documentation, providing advice about Conditional Fee Agreements and obtaining ID for Personal Injury claims on behalf of solicitors. I also dealt with debt re-financing.
    From:14/Mar/2011 To:23/Sep/2011

    Job Title: Support Worker
    Company: University of Central Lancashire
    Description: I was a professional Note Taker employed by Randstad HR Solutions, working at the University of Central Lancashire. I supported students with hearing and sight impairment. My role involved assisting lecturers and students by producing accurate transcripts of tutorials and presentations.
    From:01/Jul/2010 To:11/Mar/2011

    Job Title: Ordained Minister of Religion
    Company: World Healing Crusade
    Description: As an Ordained Minister I was responsible for the pastoral care of an International membership of around 40,000 people in U.K and Europe both virtually and in person. The ministry work involved extensive management and co ordination.


    Duties included:
     Presented and developed training courses and led major Services in the U.K. and Europe.
     Conducted christenings, marriages, funeral etc.
     Managing fund raising
     Managing fund raisers
     Managing four staff
     Staff recruitment and retention
     Sales and promotion of the charity
     Charity liaison officer
     Editor of two, four monthly magazines that were posted around the world.
     Wrote for other magazines, namely 'ICON' and 'Sanctuary Messenger.'
     Profit and Loss
     Fund management
     Data base, website maintenance
     All other general office administration
    From:06/Nov/1996 To:01/Aug/2010

    Job Title: Lecturer
    Company: Blackpool & The Fylde College
    Description: Youth Training Scheme Lecturer working with a group of 12 students. I taught literacy; numeracy and drama on a two year contract.
    From:03/Sep/1979 To:05/Jun/1981

    Job Title: Insurance Agent
    Company: United Friendly Insurance Company
    Description: Insurance Agent collecting weekly premiums, selling life and general insurance contracts. Expanding my client base; developing Ordinary Branch insurance contact sales. Creating a profitable debit.
    From:03/Sep/1981 To:02/Mar/1984

    Job Title: Direct Sales Consultant
    Company: Royal Life
    Description: Self employed Direct Sales Consultant selling life,; pensions and investment contracts to the public.
    From:02/Apr/1984 To:01/Mar/1985

    Job Title: Agency Sales Consultant
    Company: Royal Life
    Description: Agency Sales Consultant responsible for servicing banks; building societies, estate agents, solicitors and accountants in the Preston area. Providing direct client and customer support in the sale of mortgage; life assurance and investment contacts.
    From:04/Mar/1985 To:08/Aug/1986

    Job Title: Area Manager
    Company: Nationwide Building Society
    Description: Responsibility for personal and groups sales of mortgages, life assurance and pensions to the public through six branches of the Estate Agency. Running a team of 8 employees to train, develop and motivate as well as being responsible for personal and group sales figures and targets.
    From:01/Sep/1986 To:07/Apr/1989

    Job Title: Independent Financial Services Consultant
    Description: Sales of life assurance, pensions and investments through eight branches of the Building Society. Travelling widely within the North West of England and Northern Ireland, seeing customers in branch and in their own homes.
    From:01/May/1989 To:06/Oct/1995

    Job Title: Customer Services Manager
    Company: Halifax Bank of Scotland (merged with Leeds)
    Description: Responsible for the Customer Services department at a large Call Centre as well as being customer facing:

    Duties included:
     Managed mortgage and savings accounts for customers
     Staff training
     Dealing with department administration issues
     Dealing with escalation to satisfaction
    From:06/Nov/1995 To:04/Oct/1996

    Job Title: Education & Social Care Consultant
    Company: Hi-flyers Recruitment
    Description: Full time Recruitment Consultant covering the Primary, Secondary and Social Care sectors, based in Preston.

    Duties included: Developing and maintaining the professional client base. Recruiting highly skilled teaching, non-teaching and social care candidates. Supporting clients and candidates prior to, during and after the recruitment process.
    From:26/Sep/2011 To:07/Feb/2012

    Job Title: Education Support Worker
    Company: Randstad HR Solutions, Manchester
    Description: I
    From:01/Jul/2010

    Job Title: Recruitment Consultant
    Company: Executive Stand-By Ltd
    Description: Full time Recruitment Consultant covering the Primary, Secondary and Social Care sectors, based in Preston.
    From:26/Sep/2011 To:07/Feb/2012

    Job Title: Copywriter
    Company: Evolving Web Design
    Description: I wrote some copy for a recruitment website and a 45 page ebook entitled 'Expatriate Guide to Financial Planning in Singapore.'
    From:16/Jan/2012 To:23/Feb/2012



    Education
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    Summary: 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.
    Degree: Cert. Ed.
    Field of Study: Middle School Education
    University / College: Preston Polytechnic, Poulton-le-Fylde Campus
    From:06/Sep/1976 To:06/Jul/1979

    University / College: Palatine Secondary School, Blackpool,UK

    Field of Study: Certificate in Education
    University / College: Preston Polytechnic

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      Very Happy with Andrews work, defiantly would work with Andrew again. Many Thanks

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      Andrew is a pleasure to work with - he completed the work on time and to a high standard. I would gladly recommend him.

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