Maggie Allen
DirectorSensory Matters cic 8035338
Worcester, United Kingdom
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About
Throughout my career I have used my creativity drive and determination to work effectivley with organisations serving people.
During the last 5 years I have driven an organisation from concept to realisation, with £500K turnover, 35 staff, and 40 clients and long term sustainablity.
I now offer consultancy or project management with the aim to maximise the potential of other organisations.
During the last 5 years I have driven an organisation from concept to realisation, with £500K turnover, 35 staff, and 40 clients and long term sustainablity.
I now offer consultancy or project management with the aim to maximise the potential of other organisations.
Professional Experience
Feb 2012 - Present
Consultant/Project Manager
Social Innovation Matters
Civic & Social Organization
Social Innovation Matters
Civic & Social Organization
Consultation/project management service includes: Strategy – Shape your enterprise and make it ready for the future Service Development – Maximise the range of services and increase turnover. Policy and Procedure – Minimise the costly/reputational risk of health and safety through clear documentation of approach and practise. Monitoring & Evaluation of the Organisation and the Service - Increase funding opportunities by using simple and effective ways of measuring quality and value. Training –Staff are your greatest asset, recognise this
through high quality training bespoke to the needs of
your organisation. Projects – Implement the strategy through insightful and creative planning, through to successful outcomes. Fundraising – Increase the potential of your success with trusts and charities. Commissioning – More services are going to be commissioned from the private sector. Make the most of
these opportunities through high quality tenders and applications. Safeguarding – Protect your beneficiaries and your organisation with Strong systems. ….and much, much more just ask me 07972704378
through high quality training bespoke to the needs of
your organisation. Projects – Implement the strategy through insightful and creative planning, through to successful outcomes. Fundraising – Increase the potential of your success with trusts and charities. Commissioning – More services are going to be commissioned from the private sector. Make the most of
these opportunities through high quality tenders and applications. Safeguarding – Protect your beneficiaries and your organisation with Strong systems. ….and much, much more just ask me 07972704378
Apr 2012 - Present
Director
Sensory Matters cic 8035338
Individual & Family Services
Sensory Matters cic 8035338
Individual & Family Services
SM has been established to provide services to people with PMLD (profound and multiple learning disabilities) , aged from birth, through life. People with PMLD represent 1% of the population. SM aims to provide a unique solution providing consistent support through the most challenging times during life for people with PMLD and their families, including early help and support through transition county wide.
Sep 1981 - Sep 1988
(7 years)
(7 years)
Kitchen Sales/Design
Magnet & Southerns
Retail
Magnet & Southerns
Retail
Jan 1989 - Apr 2007
(18 years, 3 Months)
(18 years, 3 Months)
Teacher/Head of Department
Rose Hill School
Individual & Family Services
Rose Hill School
Individual & Family Services
Jan 1989 – April 2007 Direct involvement in key decisions and strategic planning Heading a department of four teachers and 10 teaching assistants, full and part time. Designing curriculum and timetables Being part of an interview panel for recruiting staff Training teachers and teaching assistants within school and to other schools Being part of monitoring and evaluation Been responsible for budgets and ordering Teaching a wide range of subjects in a creative and absorbing manner Teaching across the age range and ability level
Jan 2001 - Apr 2007
(6 years, 3 Months)
(6 years, 3 Months)
Creator
Myriad Incorporated Ltd
Individual & Family Services
Myriad Incorporated Ltd
Individual & Family Services
Formulated ideas to provide day time services for people with PMLD Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Researched funding opportunities with professional organisations Produced business plans Recruited and formed a board of trustees Produced a brand and a strap line for the organisation for marketing purposes.
Apr 2007 - Oct 2011
(4 years, 6 Months)
(4 years, 6 Months)
Manager
Myriad Incorporated
Individual & Family Services
Myriad Incorporated
Individual & Family Services
Managed The Myriad Centre ensuring consistent quality for adults and children aged 13 upwards with complex needs. Oversaw all matters around financial management of the centre, including: staff pay, end of month reconciliation, client invoicing, and payment of invoices. Sourced and implemented systems to improve efficiency in the daily running of the centre, in line with budgetary constraints. Maintained and developed procedures and policies and ensured adherence in centre practise. Developed and maintained all aspects concerned with employment of staff, including staff retention, wage structure, level descriptors, annual leave, career structure and training.
Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
(1 years)
(1 years)
Centre Director
Myriad Incorporated Ltd
Individual & Family Services
Myriad Incorporated Ltd
Individual & Family Services
Promoted the organisation through networking and relationship building with stakeholders Kept abreast of national and local government policy and likely impact on the charity Produced strategy for raising funds for medium and long term projects to attract support from individuals,
charities, trusts and national organisations and seeing them through to completion. Made promotional presentations to external organisations to engage and engender support Developed the service to produce a valued and trusted organisation bespoke to the needs of the family. Shaped services to maximise funding opportunities Successfully produced and submitted tenders for contracts and capital projects Enhanced reputation and demonstrated quality through an innovative approach with creative and established methods of monitoring and evaluation.
charities, trusts and national organisations and seeing them through to completion. Made promotional presentations to external organisations to engage and engender support Developed the service to produce a valued and trusted organisation bespoke to the needs of the family. Shaped services to maximise funding opportunities Successfully produced and submitted tenders for contracts and capital projects Enhanced reputation and demonstrated quality through an innovative approach with creative and established methods of monitoring and evaluation.
Education
1972
Dyson Perrins High School (High School)
1978
Bachelor' of Arts Hons degree, Birmingham College of Art (High School)
3D Design
3D Design
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