Education And Qualifications
QTS Qualified Teacher Status (Teacher Reference Number; RP 04/02725) (2004)
Diploma European Enterprise Management (2 x Post Graduate Diplomas) (1996)
BA (Hons) History and Modern Languages (1995)
Experience
Sales & Marketing Director (Co-Founder) (09/2008-date)
Driving Force, Nailsea, Somerset
• Creating and launching BTEC qualification in “Driving and Driver Education”, directing sales and marketing operations in schools/businesses across the UK and abroad
• Responsible for recruitment, appointing senior management staff in addition to Driver Trainers and Teachers
• Successfully implementing different aspects of BTEC including in-car and classroom elements, establishing qualification as being practical and theoretical
• Spearheading new business initiatives such as franchising to councils, currently involved in discussions with leading brands including Mercedes Benz
• Achieving sales targets, establishing growth according to strategic business plan
• Collaborating with Graphic Designer in designing and producing company logo and distributing promotional literature
• Forming relationships with influential figures including actor David Prowse (of Star Wars fame) for product promotion
• Working with local/national media to gain exposure including web interviews with leading brand Confused.com
Deputy Head of 6th Form/Modern Foreign Languages Teacher (09/2005-date)
Nailsea School Academy, Nailsea, Somerset
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of a first class education with additional benefits (through creation of commercial training courses) in compliance with the National Curriculum and school policies
• Providing leadership and direction to teaching staff, accountable for designing, co-ordinating and implementing technical training courses that achieve a pass rate of 95% or above
• Teaching French GCSE and A Level in a classroom environment, achieving an impressive 100% pass rate
• Successfully collaborating with external corporate contacts such as GE Oil & Gas and Airbus, advising on and being responsible for the implementation of apprenticeship schemes that fulfill business requirements
• Establishing strategic links with community groups/businesses that result in benefiting both education and business
(Earlier career as a Teacher and as a Trade Development Manager for Moet & Chandon, London)
Languages
English, French (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)
