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DanceWestBoard Trustee
Oct. 2024London Area, United KingdomDanceWest is a leading arts charity that champions dance for all, improving lives through creativity and movement. Key Contributions:
• Strategic Leadership: Support the development of the charity’s mission and long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with its goals to increase access to dance and movement programmes.
• Governance & Compliance: Uphold legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with charity law and best practices whilst safeguarding the organisation’s reputation.
• Financial Oversight: Provide guidance on financial planning and budgeting to ensure the sustainability and growth of DanceWest’s programmes and activities.
• Revenue Generation: Contribute to identifying and securing new funding streams, including partnerships and grants, to expand the charity’s impact.
• Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for DanceWest, building networks and raising awareness of its work across communities and sectors.
• Studio Management Support: Assist in maximising the use of DanceWest’s studio space by identifying rental opportunities to generate additional revenue.
1ESenior Employee Engagement Manager
Jan. 2024Strategic Planning & Implementation:
Developed and implemented employee experience strategies aligned with organisational goals. Collaborated with HR and leadership to ensure communications reflected company values. Led a team of communications and employee experience professionals. Internal Communications:
Designed and executed internal communication plans to boost employee engagement. Managed multi-channel platforms to ensure consistent messaging. Partnered with departments to enhance brand alignment and facilitated leadership visibility to foster trust. Employee Engagement & Culture:
Led initiatives to improve workplace culture, well-being, and satisfaction. Developed and managed recognition programmes and promoted an inclusive work environment through targeted communications. Oversaw onboarding and offboarding processes. Data & Technology:
Used employee feedback to continuously improve communications and engagement strategies. Implemented new technologies to enhance internal communications and designed surveys and focus groups to gather insights. Global Office Leases & Property Management:
Managed office leases and renewals across India, USA, and UK, ensuring compliance and space efficiency. Negotiated lease terms with legal teams to align property needs with business growth. Property Expansion & Fit-Outs:
Led property expansions and fit-outs, coordinating vendors to create functional, compliant workspaces that reflect company culture. Multi-Site Team Leadership & Operational Efficiency:
Directed office management teams globally, ensuring collaboration and consistency. Standardised processes for services like maintenance, cleaning, and security to ensure efficiency.
1EEmployee Engagement Manager
Apr. 2020 - Dec. 2023Employee Engagement and Culture:
Cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace culture. Lead programmes enhancing engagement, satisfaction, and well-being, contributing to a harmonious work environment reflective of the company's values. Learning and Development:
Lead the design and implementation of training programmes, aiming to enhance the skills of the workforce. Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Rewards, Recognition and Benefits:
Develop and administer competitive compensation and benefits programmes. Ensure compliance with legal requirements, providing a comprehensive and compliant rewards package. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Champion initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Work towards fostering a workplace that values differences, implementing strategies for enhancing diversity. People Technology and Analytics:
Leverage People technology and analytics to optimise processes and enhance decision-making. Stay informed about industry trends, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of technological advancements in HR. Internal & External Communications Strategy:
Develop and execute a strategic internal communications plan aligned with organisational goals. Ensure consistent messaging across all channels, including email newsletters, intranet, social media platforms and company meetings. Facilitate transparency and alignment among employees, keeping them informed about company updates, initiatives, and achievements.
1EOffice Manager
Mar. 2019 - Mar. 2020London, England, United Kingdom• Strategically oversee global office operations, driving seamless management of sites, leases and facilities while demonstrating proven expertise in office relocation and setup.
• Establish high-performance office-based teams, ensuring superior service delivery while maintaining compliance with H&S and IOSH standards.
• Manage an extensive global office budget, optimising expenses and identifying cost-saving avenues.
• Introduce best practices and workflows, boosting operational efficiency and setting the groundwork for sustained growth.
• Champion resource management across personnel, suppliers, equipment, and facilities, fostering streamlined operations.
• Cultivate productive partnerships with suppliers, optimising office services and supply chain efficiency.
• Direct transformative projects, impacting the office and the organisation, consistently delivering successful outcomes.
• Provide strategic project management support to senior executives, contributing to their vision realisation.
• Implement diverse communication platforms targeting internal and external stakeholders, ensuring cohesive and impactful messaging.
• Oversee global travel arrangements, ensuring seamless itineraries for the organisation.
• Oversee the global admin team in all regions ensuring smooth functionality and high service levels.
LandmarkClient Relationship Manager
Apr. 2018 - Feb. 2019London, United Kingdom
London Executive OfficesGeneral Manager
Nov. 2013 - Apr. 2018London, United KingdomMy responsibilities include:
• Providing professional and efficient services to multiple sites by actively demonstrating and encouraging company’s core values.
• Issuance of occupancy/license agreements.
• Creating and implementing changes in the company ethos, process and procedures through effective communication, support and training.
• Providing support to my colleagues, with emphasis on relationship building and personal development through regular coaching. • Establishing, maintaining and improving on professional relationships with all clients in order to fulfill and exceed their business requirements.
• Regularly carry out review meetings with clients to ensure we are delivery excellent service and act on any feedback to improve service in line with their individual requirements.
• A clear understanding of the building facilities and ensuring PPM’s and maintenance schedules are carried out as per regulation.
• Liaising with the Sales and Marketing teams to maximise revenue opportunities and confidently carry out viewings and renewal meetings.
• Generating and reporting on budgets and controlling expenditure to achieve financial objectives.
• Issuing client invoices and managing debt accordingly.
• Involvement in company database support, ethos transition and new operations reports. • Ensuring compliance for AML, KYC and CDD checks in line current legislation. • Recruitment, training and development, disciplinary procedures and payroll.
• Experience IT support on various platforms including Mac and PC, conference, Polycom and Cisco phones, Audio Visual equipment, patching and troubleshooting.
Giorgio ChristouBallroom and Latin Dance Teacher
Jul. 2013 - Jul. 2015chelmsford, englandProviding you with the best lessons in Ballroom and Latin American 10 Dance.. I am able to teach all levels and can offer lessons for competitors, medallists or even socially. I offer group classes as well as private classes. The Groups Classes are £5 per person for a one hour lesson in both ballroom and latin. The Private lessons are £30 for one hour and can be taken individually or by a couple. The Lessons are running on Fridays and Saturdays at the moment in Chelmsford, Essex. For inquiries or more information go to my website at www.gcdance.weebly.com.
University of KentVice Captain Ballroom and Latin Club
Sep. 2012 - Jun. 2013Canterbury, United KingdomMy role involves organising a teaching schedule for the members of the club. This involves me teaching both Ballroom and Latin to Beginners and Novice categories. In addition to this i have competed in various university competitions where i have won various trophies, medals and certificates.
University of KentUndergraduate
Sep. 2010 - Jun. 2013Canterbury, England, United KingdomLaw
TamoilPersonal Assistant
Jun. 2010 - Aug. 2010Larnaca, Cyprus
National Guard of CyprusPrivate/Machine Gunner
Jun. 2008 - Jun. 2010Cyprus
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