Curriculum Vitae
A results orientated, professionally qualified consultant and facilitator with a passion for getting the very best out of people and projects, coaching them out of the ordinary and into the spectacular. Bringing 23 years experience of working in the not for profit sector and with extensive networks and contacts, Linda specialises in facilitation, strategic planning and organisational reviews, governance and teambuilding, partnership brokerage and project development.
Able to maintain a high level of achievement and success through a positive 'can do' attitude, backed up by a strong focus on quality and delivery.
Career History
April 2004 to present |
Independent Development Consultant |
August 2000 to May 2004 |
Head of Services & Partnerships, NCVODevelopment Manager: Regions, NCVO
- Management responsibility for project teams in Human Resources, Diversity, Sustainable Funding, Organisational Development, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Collaborative Working and Partnerships, Compact, Information Technology, Regions and National Umbrellas Forum
- Development of new services, co ordination of funding bids, partnership negotiations, governance arrangements
- Management of NCVO's strategy on infrastructure, capacity building, regions and partnership working
- Development of services to regional and local members
- Management of member communications and external events
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October 1999 to August 2000 |
Witness Service Development Manager
- Strategic development of National Witness Service within every Magistrates Court across England and Wales
- Production of funding criteria, full service models, evaluation tools, benchmarks
- Consultancy service to member organisations on national policies and development strategies
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1997 to 1999 |
Student, LLB Law
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1990 to 1997 |
Director of Studies, Instituto Catalan de Formacion and English Teacher, Empresarial, Barcelona, Spain.
- Managerial responsibility for University English department, University of South Carolina (Business Faculty), USA
- Student Assessment, syllabus development, examinations
- Translations negotiation and liaison with overseas partners
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1987 to 1990 |
Counsellor, Angel Drug Project |
1984 to 1987 |
Disability Project Development officer, Hackney CAB and Hackney MIND |
1981 to 1984 |
Ward Sister, Staff Nurse, Student Nurse, Meanwood Park Hospital, Leeds |
Educational and professional qualifications
Academic
- LLB Law, First Class Honours. Faculty of Law, St Albans, University of Hertfordshire
- Diploma Superior Espanol (Spanish). University of Barcelona, Spain
Professional
- OPERA - facilitative consultation method. 2006
- Appreciative Inquiry. 2005
- Post Grad. Advanced Management Dip (VOL PROF). CASS Business School, City of London University, EC2. 2002
- RSA Certificate TEFL (B), Teacher training International House, Barcelona, Spain. 1988
- Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling Pellin Psychotherapy Centre, London SW8. 1986
- Diploma Groupwork Counselling Skills, South West London College, London W1. 1983
- Advisory Training Citizens Advice Bureau, Leeds. 1981
- R.N.M.S. Registered Nurse, Leeds Area Health Authority, Meanwood Park Hospital, Leeds 6. 1980