Assistant Project

FREEDOM NYATHI

* ****** *****, ********, ********** WA11 8JS

075******** ~ ********@*******.***

Objective

I am an energetic, motivated individual who is able to manage and deliver projects to the highest standard. I have leadership experience, which has resulted in the development of strong strategic thinking skills, a proactive approach to solving problems and good interaction, motivational and creative skills.

Current Occupation

Sept 2013-Present Lecturer (Tutor) Burnley College (Level 4 and 5)

Duties Include: Assisting in the development and delivery of the managed learning of students / Involved in the delivery and management of student learning within the College / Conversant with course regulations and specifications for the defined area thus ensuring conformity and best practice / Assisting in the development and delivery of related programmes / Liaising with other staff to ensure a high standard of teaching and learning / Assisting with securing quality improvement within the College / Assisting with monitoring student recruitment, retention and achievement and take remedial action where necessary / Effectively use the systems used in College (electronic or otherwise) to ensure student success, ie e-tracker, Blackboard, Moodle, internal verification etc / Responsible for meeting recruitment targets including participation in interviews, open Days and specific curriculum events / Maintain an awareness of Health and Safety at all times and ensure that students are aware of safe practices and procedures.

Employment History

Jan 2008-Dec 2014 Fire &Security Solutions (Project Assistant Manager / Coordinator) PT

Duties Included: Managing a team of engineers / Liaising efficiently and simplifying technical information for general costumer / Actioning customer queries and disputes in a timely manner / Coordinating labour resources, and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment / Preparing tenders and contract bids / Ensuring adherence to legislation and standards of performance, quality / cost and safety control.

Sep 2002-Oct 2007 British Army (Soldier)

Duties included: Team leader / Peacekeeping and disaster relief / First aid administration

Jan 1999-June 2002 Matabeleland Development Foundation (MDF) / Water and Sanitation (Trainee Project Assistant)

Duties included: Coordinating labour resources, and procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment / Operating and implementing coordinated work programs for sites / Arranging submission of plans to local authorities / Building under contract, or subcontracting specialised building services /Overseeing the standard and progress of subcontractors' work / Arranging building inspections by local authorities

Education

2014-2016 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

2011-2012 MSc. Water, Energy and the Environment

2008-2011 BSc. (Hons) Construction and Project Management (2.1)

Volunteer Groups

May 2013-Aug 2013 Project Assistant (Flood Resilience Project) Groundwork Oldham and Rochdale UK Duties:

Engaging and working with communities that are at risk of flooding

Giving advice on how to better protect individual homes from flooding

Advising residents on how to prepare for floods, and promoting the flood warning service

Delivering projects that support the development of resilient communities

Identifying and engaging with community leaders, taking forward strategies to develop Flood Resilience Teams

Planning support and exercises to test community plans

Ensuring that flood defences and processes in individual regions are robust and resilient

Designing education packages about flooding - to be taught in schools

Carrying out workshops about flooding - to raise awareness in communities

Attending meetings conducted by the Flood Resilience Pathfinder Team

Professional memberships

Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management Student Member

Certifications

2013 Community Volunteering Qualification Level 3 (ASDAN)

2013 First Aid at Work Qualification

2003 NVQ Level 2 in Public Services

Other Skills

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Project and Auto Computer Aided Design

Microsoft Word, Excel and Access

I hold a clean driving licence

References

Available on request

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