Preston's College, Preston, United Kingdom
At Preston’s College we’re building more and more of our courses around the real needs of companies to ensure we become the college of choice for local businesses when it comes to your training requirements. As an enterprising college, we’re committed to building on the long-standing, flexible, high quality service we offer to businesses across all sectors in the area and take pride in the success of our learners and the organisations we work with.
Preston's College Alumni
ADELE DUNN
Medical Laboratory Assistant at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Hospital & Health Care
Education
Preston College 2010 — 2014
accountancy, AAT
Greenland High School for Girls 1974 — 1981
Experience
nhs September 2000 - Present
Adele Dunn April 2000 - Present
TNT/HERMES April 2006 - April 2008
United Norwest Co operative Ltd April 1987 - September 2000
Skills
Hospitals, Healthcare, Clinical Research
ANDREW SENIOR
co owner at 2 let BURNLEY
Real Estate
Education
Preston's College
Experience
GMS (NW) LTD October 2009 - Present
2LET BURNLEY January 2009 - Present
CASH4HOUSES LTD January 2006 - Present
BAIRSTOW EVES ESTATE AGENT, BURNLEY February 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Investment Properties, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Real Estate, Investments, Entrepreneurship, Investors, Land Acquisition, Landlords
Aarifa Patel
Business Owner at Cakealicious
Staffing and Recruiting
Education
Preston's College 2002 — 2005
BTEC Business, Business
Albany High School 1997 — 2002
Experience
Cake-a-licious January 2014 - Present
Runshaw College November 2012 - July 2013
Skills
English, Research, Windows, Budgets, HTML, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Teaching
Aaron Boyce..
Design Draftsman at Furmanite
Design
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2004 — 2008
Computer Aided Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering with Second Class Honours
Preston College 2001 — 2003
BTEC National Diploma, Engineering
Experience
Oxley Developments Co Ltd June 2014 - Present
Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon Ltd January 2011 - December 2013
Pigott Shaft Drilling Limited September 2011 - December 2011
Boston Lodge Works June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Autodesk Inventor, Design Engineering, Microsoft Excel, BS8888 2D drawing, Engineering Drawings, Design for Manufacturing, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Test Engineering, MS Project, Report Writing, Machine Design, Design for Assembly, CAD, Welding, MIG welding, Geometric Dimensioning..., Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Microsoft Office, Arc Welding, Surface Modeling
Aaron Kirkman
Warehousing
Education
Preston's College 2014 — 2015
Barbering/Barber & Public Services
Experience
Recycling Lives Ltd February 2015 - Present
Aaron Leigh
Dancer at Fame Public Charter school
Performing Arts
Education
Preston College 1995 — 2001
Ashton community science college
Experience
Fame Public Charter school February 1999 - Present
Skills
Contemporary Dance, Street Dance, Dance, Ballet, Dance Education, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance
Aaron ONeill
Senior Security Installer / IP / Wireless at Technology Solutions LTD UK
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
Preston's College 1999 — 2002
C&G, C&G in Security
Experience
Technology Solutions Limited Senior Security Installer / IP / WirelessTechnology Solutions LTD UKSeptember 1998 - Present
Skills
Surveillance, IP Cameras, Software Installation, Security, Access Control, Network Design, CCTV, TCP/IP, Physical Security, Integration, Wireless
Aaron Padgett
Architectural technologist/ trainee designer
Architecture & Planning
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2011 — 2015
Bsc (Hons)
KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Preston College 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
Morecambe High School 2004 — 2009
GCSE
Experience
Persimmon Homes November 2014 - Present
University of Central Lancashire September 2011 - July 2014
SmartGuy Group A/S April 2013 - July 2013
Troutbeck Chippy March 2009 - August 2012
Skills
CAD, Model Making, Revit, Works well individually, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Works Well in Groups, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Hands-on Approach, Eye for Details
Abbie Corney
Student at Preston College
Education
Preston College 2011 — 2013
Abbie-Kate Ridout
Attended Preston's College
Airlines/Aviation
Education
Preston's College 2013 — 2014
Travel And Tourism Level 3, Double Distinction Grade Merit
Preston's College 2011 — 2013
Travel and Tourism Level 2, Distinction
Experience
Royal Cross Primary School April 2015 - July 2015
Little Stars Day Nursery October 2014 - November 2014
Farington Lodge April 2014 - May 2014
Abby Logan
Managing Director, Sharpe Minds (south) Ltd
Management Consulting
Education
Preston's College
Experience
Sharpe Minds (south) Ltd January 2007 - Present
Abigail Nottingham
Packaging Technician at RB
Graphic Design
Education
University of Lincoln 2008 — 2011
BA (Hons), Illustration
Preston College 2008 — 2011
BTEC Certificate, Graphic Design
Preston College 2006 — 2008
A Level, Photography, B
Experience
RB December 2014 - Present
The Property Software Group June 2014 - December 2014
Self Employed; May 2011 - June 2014
Font Yeti May 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Publishing, Vector Illustration, Illustration, Photoshop, Brochures, Digital Illustration, Posters, Illustrator, Printmaking, Logo Design, Magazines, Graphic Design, Books, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Communication, Typography
Abigail Platt-Clarke
Student at Preston College
Accounting
Education
Preston College 2011 — 2014
Abigail Smart
Actively seeking an apprenticeship in child care.
Education
Preston College 2013 — 2015
apprenticeship
Preston College 2009 — 2011
BTEC National Diploma, Photography, DMM
Preston College 2008 — 2009
BTEC First Diploma, Art and Design, PASS
longridge high school 2003 — 2008
GCSE
Experience
Sainsbury's October 2011 - Present
Giddy Kid's 2009 - 2010
Skills
Time Management, team work, trust worthy, Social Media, Flexible to Change, Entertainment, working with children, Caring, Communication
Adam Badat
Student at University of Central Lancashire
Computer Software
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2011 — 2014
Preston College 2009 — 2012
Btec National Award In ICT, Computing, Podcasting, DDD with distinction in each subject for every year of study
Experience
BAE Systems 2015 - 2015
BAE Systems 2015 - 2015
Preston College September 2011 - November 2011
Early Learning Centre June 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Computing,Designing,Web..., Project Management, Technical Support, SQL, Business Intelligence, Sales, Management, Online technical..., Web Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Adam Bourne
Second Line Network Engineer
Computer Networking
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Preston's College 2008 — 2010
BTEC National Diploma
LinITX MTCNA Course
Skills
Linux, Operating Systems, Wireless, Testing, Unix, SQL, Access, C++, CSS, Troubleshooting, PHP, Networking, Mikrotik, JavaScript
Adam Dyson
Student at Preston's College
Education
Preston's College 2015 — 2018
Adam Holliday
Head of Financial Control at Matrix Control Solutions Ltd
Facilities Services
Education
CIMA 2010 — 2012
AAT 2008 — 2010
Preston College 2002 — 2004
Sports Development & Fitness, Double Distinction
Millfield High School 1997 — 2002
Experience
Matrix Control Solutions Ltd January 2015 - Present
Matrix Control Solutions Ltd June 2014 - December 2014
Billfinger Europa Facility Management November 2012 - May 2014
BAE Systems January 2011 - October 2012
BAE Systems January 2010 - December 2010
BAE Systems April 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Business Planning, Financial Forecasting, Financial Variance..., Financial Reporting, Project Accounting, Key Performance..., Competitive Tendering, Problem Solving, Financial Modeling, Challenging Assumptions, Management, Team Management, Business Partner Support, Managerial Finance
Adam Rowlandson
Managing Director Rowlandson Heating and Plumbing Ltd
Renewables & Environment
Education
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Preston College
Experience
Global Energy Systems Limited April 2011 - Present
Rowlandson Heating and Plumbing Ltd April 2008 - Present
Layton Heating June 2003 - April 2008
Glasgow Heating September 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Renewable Energy, Energy Management, HVAC, Gas, Water, Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, Engineering, Solar Thermal, Energy, Boilers, Electricians, Heating, Commissioning
Adam Snape
Content Strategist at Custard Online Marketing
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Preston College 2007 — 2009
BTEC National Diploma, Graphic Design
Fulwood High School and Arts College 2003 — 2007
Experience
Custard Online Marketing May 2010 - Present
Skills
Online Advertising, SEO, Public Relations, Link Building, Copywriting, Marketing, Online Marketing, Blogging, Google Analytics, WordPress, Facebook, Community Outreach, Social Media
Adam Walder
Journalist, Editor, Communications Expert, Music Manager & Radio Presenter
Online Media
Education
University of Central Lancashire 1993 — 1994
TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Preston College 1987 — 1989
A level, Communication Studies, Media Studies, Sociology, RSA Typing exam
Broughton High School 1982 — 1987
GCSE, Eight GCSE's including Grade A French
Experience
saint-paul luxembourg April 2011 - Present
Seed to Tree October 2012 - Present
FUZE Luxembourg August 2010 - Present
Radio DNR December 2011 - December 2013
Radio ARA September 2010 - October 2011
New Media Lux S.A. June 2009 - March 2011
Lombard September 2004 - February 2009
Lombard January 2006 - January 2009
JP Morgan Asset Management January 2004 - July 2004
Holidaybreak March 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Business Journalism, Radio Production, Multimedia Journalism, Journalism, Advertising, Teaching, Radio Host, Insurance, Online Journalism, Negotiation, Internet, Website Promotion, Press Releases, Social Media, Citizen Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Broadcast Journalism, New Media, Radio Broadcasting, Voice, Editorial, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Voice Acting, Web Content, Media Relations, Music Management, Content Management, Music Journalism, Copywriting, Voice Over, Strategic Communications, Radio, Breaking News, Luxembourg, Internal Communications, Media Production, Marketing Communications, Interviews, News Writing, News, Digital Media, Radio Promotions, Communication Strategy, Music
Adeel Maqbool Ch
Student at Preston College
Accounting
Education
Preston's College 2009 — 2011
Adil Patel
Resource Planning, Business Administration, HR, Customer services
Insurance
Education
Preston's College 2010 — 2013
NVQ L3, Business Administration
Preston's College 2007 — 2009
btec national diploma, applied science
Experience
HomeServe July 2015 - Present
Homeserve August 2014 - Present
Lloyds Banking Group February 2014 - June 2014
Core Assets June 2013 - October 2013
Preston's College July 2010 - June 2013
Sports Direct International November 2009 - June 2010
River Island November 2009 - January 2010
Primark Stores Limited March 2009 - May 2009
ToysRUs October 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Strategic Planning, Outlook, Research, Retail, Teamwork, English, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Insurance, PowerPoint, Social Media, HTML, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Call Centers, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Event Planning, Customer Experience, Interviews, Leadership, Windows, Time Management, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Management
Adrian Brunton
Construction Professional
Construction
Education
Preston College
Experience
Free Air November 2012 - Present
YIT 2006 - 2012
Comet December 2000 - December 2001
GEC Alsthom May 1996 - June 1998
MT Group March 1990 - April 1996
GPV International A/S 1989 - 1990
Danish Oil and Gas Equipment Services September 1985 - 1987
Danske Boreselskab 1982 - 1984
Skills
Change Orders, Contract Management, Concrete, Construction Management, Contractors, Building Services, Construction, Project Estimation, Diploma In Survival..., Subcontracting, Construction Safety
Adrian Rawlinson
Group Managing Director at Marl International Limited
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
Lancaster University 1993 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Distinction
Preston College 1976 — 1977
Heversham Grammer School 1974 — 1975
White House Grammer 1967 — 1974
Experience
Marl International Limited 2008 - Present
Marl International Limited 2000 - 2008
Marl International Limited 1999 - 2000
Brimar Limited 1997 - 1999
Oxley Developments Co Ltd 1996 - 1997
Marl International Limited 1977 - 1995
Skills
Management, International Sales, LED Technology...
Aidan O'Donnell
Sports Journalist
Newspapers
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2003 — 2004
BA Sports Management
Preston College 2001 — 2003
HND Sports and Media Studies
Experience
Donegal News January 2009 - Present
Xtravision, Ireland January 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Team Leadership, AP Style, Copy Editing, Headline Writing, Journalism, News Writing, Sports Writing, Online Journalism, Sports, Newspapers, Newspaper, Feature Articles
Aijaz Mallam
Mechanical Engineer at James Fisher Nuclear Ltd (Alexander Dennis Ltd)
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
University of Central England 1995 — 1997
MA, Design Management
University of Central Lancashire 1991 — 1995
BA (Hons), Industrial Design
Preston College 1989 — 1991
BTEC National Diploma
William Temple High School 1984 — 1989
GCSE's
Frenchwood Primary School 1978 — 1984
Experience
James Fisher Nuclear Limited (Alexander Dennis Ltd - Automotive) August 2012 - Present
elstat March 2009 - August 2012
Leyland Trucks July 2007 - February 2009
Dudley Industries Limited July 2004 - July 2007
Nothern Technologies June 2001 - July 2004
Ultraframe UK April 2000 - June 2001
Ashley & Rock (Hager Powertech) November 1998 - April 2000
Sigma Controls (EJA Group) September 1997 - November 1998
Skills
Surfacing, FMEA, Pro Engineer, Injection Molding, Product Design, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Sheet Metal, CAD, Solid Edge, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Catia, Product Development, Engineering
Aimee Walsh
Sales and Merchandising assistant
Broadcast Media
Education
UCLAN 2014 — 2015
Foundation degree, Not yet achieved, college graduation in progress
University of Central Lancashire 2014 — 2015
Preston College 2013 — 2014
A Level, Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Preston College 2012 — 2014
English Language and Literature, Educational/Instructional Media Design
Preston college 2012 — 2014
A level english language and literature, English studies
Fashion 2013 — 2013
Distance learning, In progress
Preston College 2012 — 2012
Diploma fashion and retail, Fashion
Preston college 2012 — 2012
Mathematics, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Baines sixthform blackpool 2010 — 2011
AS photography, Creative design
Baines sixthform blackpool 2010 — 2011
English language, A level
Experience
Charity worker September 2013 - Present
Freelance journalist and fashion stylist September 2013 - Present
Magazine August 2013 - Present
Charity company July 2013 - Present
Preston College January 2012 - Present
Under progress 2013 - 2013
St Georges ShoppingCentre June 2012 - June 2012
Next Group PLC January 2009 - January 2009
Le Bon Marché August 2008 - August 2008
blackpool February 2008 - February 2008
Skills
Poetry, Online Journalism, Technical Writing, Journal Entries, Time Management, Newsletters, English Literature, Staff Development, Content Management, Fiction Writing, Magazine Articles, Public Speaking, Presentation Development, Short Stories, Instagram, Facebook, Social Media, Publications, Fashion Writing, Fashion, Editorial, English, News Writing, Journalism, Fiction, Photography, Blogging, Speech Writing, Literary Criticism, Analysis, Higher Education, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Newspapers, Photoshop, Editing, Copywriting, Content Writing, Storytelling, Research, Blogger, Pinterest, Literature, Web Content, Grammar, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office
Al Burnett
ERD Advisor at Merlin ERD Ltd
Oil & Energy
Education
Imperial College London 1992 — 1996
BSc Honours, Mining Geology
Preston College
Experience
Merlin ERD Ltd March 2014 - Present
Schlumberger August 2000 - February 2014
Skills
Drilling, Directional Drilling, Energy Industry, Formation Evaluation, Petroleum, Oilfield, Drilling Engineering, Oil/Gas, Oil & Gas, Offshore Operations, Deepwater, Logging, Well Control, Offshore Drilling, LWD
Alan Fitzgerald
Projects Quantity Surveyor at Land & Marine Project Engineering
Oil & Energy
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2000 — 2004
Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying Bsc Hons
John Moores University 1999 — 2000
HND Building Studies
Corpus Christi RC High School
Secondary Education
Preston's College
Experience
Land and Marine April 2010 - Present
Daniel Contractors Ltd November 2009 - April 2010
Barhale Construction January 2008 - November 2009
Wrekin Construction November 2006 - December 2008
Morgan EST December 2004 - November 2006
Alfred McAlpine Capital Projects April 2004 - November 2004
KMI Water – Kier Group Plc June 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Construction Cost..., Cost Reporting, Pipelines, Cost Control, Contract Management, Tender Preparation, Procurement, Project Control, Construction, JCT, Cost Engineering, FIDIC, Value Engineering, Civil Engineering, Subcontracting, Rail, Quantity Surveying, Surveying, Cost Management, Cost Planning, Commercial Management, Earthworks, Refurbishing
Alan McNally
Telesales Executive at Leadando Limited
Environmental Services
Education
Preston's College 2003 — 2005
NVQ's, Sports Therapy Level 1, Barbering Level 1 & 2
St. Francis Xavier's College (secondary school) 1998 — 2003
GCSE's, Mathematics, Business, Triple Science, English, English Literature, History, French
Experience
Leadando Limited January 2015 - Present
Recycling Lives Ltd June 2014 - August 2014
Rates UK January 2012 - July 2014
ravensmere 2010 - 2011
Skills
Business Development, Event Management, Liasing, Networking, Pension Administration, Sales, Change Management, Customer Service, Research, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Social Enterprise, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Policy, Football, Marketing Communications, Time Management, System Administration, Personal Pensions, Team Management, Pension Funds, Contract Negotiation, Training, Management, New Business Development
Alan Neville
Cad Designer with lots of experience
Design
Education
Preston's College 1982 — 1984
Experience
CHR Equipment Ltd March 1994 - Present
Alan Nuttall
Sales Adviser at Maplin Electronics
Animation
Education
The Manchester Metropolitan University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Media Technology, 1st
Preston College 2009 — 2011
BTEC National Diploma I.C.T – Software Development, Computer Software Engineering, MMM
Kirkham Grammar School 2003 — 2009
AS, Design Technology, AS Design Technology - C
Experience
Maplin Electronics September 2014 - Present
Labyrinth Interactive May 2014 - August 2014
Smarter in Design July 2013 - October 2013
Skills
Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Sony Vegas, Microsoft Office, Autodesk Maya, Character Animation, 3D Modeling, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Character Rigging, Computer Repair, UV mapping
Alan Pemberton
Owner, North West Books
Logistics and Supply Chain
Education
Preston's College 1957 — 1962
Alan Raby
Software Developer at Direct Group Limited
Education Management
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Games Development, First Class Degree (Hons)
Preston College 1991 — 1993
BTEC National Diploma, Computing
Experience
Direct Group Limited January 2015 - Present
Collabco June 2013 - December 2014
University of Central Lancashire September 2010 - June 2014
rapidracking/shelfsave January 2000 - July 2009
Exact abacus August 1994 - December 1999
Skills
C++, JavaScript, Game Programming, C, MySQL, 3D graphics, SQL Server, Windows, HLSL, Game Development, UML, SQL, UCMA, Wordpress, Programming, Web Development, PHP, Agile Methodologies, Linux, Perforce, Requirements Analysis, Visual C#, Databases, Assembly, .NET, Web Applications, Visual Studio, CSS, Video Games, Python, DirectX, Scripting, Apache, jQuery, Manufacturing, Windows Phone, Lua, C#, Software Development, OOP, ASP.NET, Eclipse, Technical Support, Lync Server 2010, Software Engineering, Microsoft SQL Server, Java, T-SQL, SharePoint, Mobile Applications
Alastair Walker
IT Technician / Project rollout engineer
Information Technology and Services
Education
Preston College 2003 — 2006
Diploma/ Degree, IT Practitioner, Web Page Design, Graphic Design
Broughton High School 1995 — 2000
Experience
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust April 2012 - Present
BBC April 2011 - Present
Tameside General Hospital January 2013 - June 2013
Greater Manchester Police November 2010 - April 2011
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust 2005 - 2007
Skills
Windows 7, Printers, Networking, Auditing, HP, Microsoft Office, computer on wheels, Problem Solving, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Upgrades, DNS, Outlook, Ghost Imaging, XP, Telecommunications, Software Installation, Desktop Support, VPN, Decommissioning, Windows, HTML, Active Directory, VMware, SCCM, Hardware, Deployment, Firewalls, System Administration, Scanners, Laptops, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting
Alex Batty
Actively looking for apprenticeship in laboratory based roles
Chemicals
Education
Preston College 2013 — 2013
priory sports and technology college 2006 — 2011
Experience
international centre of excellence canvassserEverest LtdJune 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Laboratory Skills, time management, Efficiency, Scientific Analysis, Working under direction, Science, working with others, Always Punctual, Social skills, working independently, Social Media, Analytical Skills, Laboratory Safety, Customer Service
Alex Cosgrave
Branch Director at EweMove.com
Real Estate
Education
Preston's College 1991 — 1993
AAT Final, Accounting
Cardinal Allen High School 1977 — 1982
Experience
EweMove.com January 2015 - Present
The Bills Doctor November 2012 - Present
Theres Lovely Media March 2011 - November 2012
Forever Living Products 2010 - 2010
The Bosworth Informer 2004 - 2008
Guardian Royal Exchange 1988 - 1994
Guardian Insurance 1988 - 1993
Guardian Assurance 1988 - 1993
Skills
New Business Development, Real Estate, Social Media Marketing, Network Marketing, Property Management, Microsoft Office, Small Business, Account Management, Publishing, Social Media, Business Networking, Social Networking, Magazines, Property Management..., Time Management, Advertising, Lettings
Alex Giles
Quantity Surveyor at Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK
Construction
Education
Liverpool John Moores University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Quantity surveying and comercial management
Liverpool John Moores University 2010 — 2012
construction management, Construction Management
Liverpool John Moores University 2007 — 2010
HND, Building Surveying
Preston College 2005 — 2007
National Diploma, Construction
Preston College 2005 — 2007
City and Guilds, Computer Aided Design
Preston College 2005 — 2007
City and Guilds, Computer Aided Engineering
Tarleton High School 2000 — 2005
GCSE's
Experience
Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK June 2015 - Present
J Murphy & Sons Limited January 2015 - June 2015
McCauls May 2014 - January 2015
Consortia integrated services November 2012 - April 2013
Carillion April 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Construction Management, Project Planning, Commercial Management, Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Project Management, Contract Management
Alex Giles
Student at Liverpool John Moores University
Construction
Education
Liverpool John Moores University 2010 — 2012
BSc, Construction Management
Liverpool John Moores University 2008 — 2010
HND, Building surveying
Preston College 2006 — 2007
City and Guilds, 3D Computer aided design and engineering
Preston College 2005 — 2007
National Diploma, Construction
Preston College 2005 — 2006
City and Guilds, Computer aided design and engineering
Experience
Liverpool John Moores University September 2008 - Present
Skills
Construction, 3D visualization, Construction Management, Microsoft Office, Scuba Diving, building surveying, Asta powerproject, CAD/CAM, Drawing
Alex Hindle
compliance Manager at Carestaff Northwest Limited
Staffing and Recruiting
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2007 — 2010
B.A. hons, Human Resources
Preston's College 2004 — 2006
Business Management
Experience
Carestaff Northwest Limited May 2015 - Present
Skills
Talent Management, Recruiting, Time Management, Interviews, Employee Engagement, ICT, Training, Policy, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Microsoft Office, Teamwork
Alex Peskov
IT Manager at Amefa Group
Import and Export
Education
Preston College 1999 — 2001
GNVQ Advance in IT Level 3, ICT
The University of Bolton 2001 — 2004
BSc HON Internet Communications & Networks, ICT
Experience
Amefa June 2007 - Present
Kepak Group November 2004 - June 2007
Hays July 2004 - October 2004
McLernon Computer 2003 - 2004
Skills
Project Planning, Project Management, EPOS, Project Delivery, Business Intelligence, Change Management, IT Strategy, Business Analysis, IT Infrastructure Design, Management, Virtualization, IT Operations, ITIL, EDI, IT Management, ERP
Alex Wareing
qualified in city and regional planning
Real Estate
Education
Oxford Brookes University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning, 2:2
Preston College 2007 — 2009
BTEC National Diploma, Construction, DDM
Tarleton High School 2002 — 2007
GCSE's
Experience
Amey January 2014 - Present
Enterprise Plc May 2012 - Present
huntleys of samelsbury May 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Schedules of Condition, Dilapidations, Facilities Management, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Baking, Agriculture, Windows, Customer Service, Teamwork, Property, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, English, Public Speaking, Time Management, Social Media, Leases
Alex Worthington
Training Substance Misuse Support Worker at Addaction
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
St Mary's Catholic High School 2005 — 2010
Preston's College
Health and Social Care level 3 Diploma
Experience
Addaction Medical ReceptionistDr Sivakumar & Dr Gude's SurgeryAugust 2012 - April 2013
Alexander Haslam
Web Developer
Computer Games
Education
Preston College 2013 — 2014
Level 2 NVQ Certificate, Customer service
Preston College 2013 — 2014
BTEC Level 2 Certificate, Customer Service
Experience
Armoured Crow August 2013 - Present
BPP Learning Media April 2014 - February 2015
Preston College January 2013 - March 2014
Richards House February 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Git, Moodle, Responsive Web Design, Angular, User Interface Design, Java, CSS, AngularJS, Linux Server, Polymer, Web Development, MySQL, User Experience, Web Design, PhoneGap, RESTful architecture, Node.js, Redis, jQuery, Gamemaker Studio, Python, WordPress, HTML, Game Development, Microsoft Office, MariaDB, Teaching, SQLite, Lua, Android Development, Software Development, E-Learning, HTML5, Dart, Node-Webkit, RESTful WebServices, MongoDB, JavaScript, PHP, PostgreSQL, Customer Service, Laravel, Photoshop
Alexandra Goud
Underwriter at Rockwell
Insurance
Education
Preston's College 1979 — 1984
Alexandria Graham
Student at Roehampton University
Writing and Editing
Education
Roehampton University 2011 — 2014
Journalism and News Media with Media an Cultural studies, Journalism
Preston College 2009 — 2011
A levels, Media studies
Experience
SGN November 2014 - Present
Zoo Magazine April 2014 - April 2014
Heat magazine December 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Writing, Blogging, Mac, Creative Writer, Adobe Creative Suite, Audacity, Organization
Alisha Powell
Student at Preston's College
Education
Preston's College 2013 — 2015
Alison Basson
Director at 4Business.biz
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
Southampton Institute, UK 1991 — 1994
ACCA, Accountancy
Preston College 1988 — 1990
BTEC in Hospitality
Experience
4Business.biz January 2012 - Present
Business Women Unite January 2008 - June 2012
Mums in Business March 2006 - May 2010
AAPT 2001 - 2002
Whitbread February 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Management Consulting, Online Marketing, Business Analysis, Small Business, B2B, Business Strategy, Public Speaking, Mentoring, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Budgeting, Accounting, New Business Development, Business Management, Problem Solving, Start-ups, Coaching
Alison Crane
Claims Specialist at Ellipse
Financial Services
Education
Lytham St Annes High School
Preston College
Experience
Ellipse January 2015 - Present
Ellipse May 2012 - December 2014
TAL (formerly Tower Australia) May 2011 - November 2011
SCOR Global Life February 2010 - March 2011
Swiss Re September 2007 - December 2009
Aegon UK 2000 - September 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Pensions, Management, Financial Risk, Relationship Management, Financial Reporting, General Insurance, Financial Services, Customer Service, Critical Illness, Change Management
Alison Greenwood
SIPP/SSAS Administrator at Carpenter Rees Limited
Financial Services
Education
Preston College 1982 — 1983
Bilingual Secretary
Sutherland High School, Heywood 1975 — 1982
Experience
Carpenter Rees Limited October 1997 - Present
Prudential Financial January 1996 - September 1997
Aviva plc May 1983 - January 1996
Alison Hitchen
CallNorthWest Project Manager
Higher Education
Education
University of Central Lancashrie 2009 — 2013
MSc, International Festivals & Event Management, Distinction
University College Salford 1991 — 1993
Continuing Education Certificate in Leisure Management
Preston College 1988 — 1991
BTEC National in Business & Finance
Tulketh High School 1983 — 1988
Experience
CallNorthWest May 2003 - Present
Virgin Media September 1994 - July 2002
Skills
Team Management, Project Management, Call Centers, CRM, Team Leadership, Training, Stakeholder Management, Performance Management, Call Center, Customer Experience, Workforce Management, Training Delivery, Change Management, Event Management, Events Management, Business Process..., Coaching
Alison Pritchard
NW Lead for Pharmacy Support Staff Education & Training at Health Education North West
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The University of Bolton 2004 — 2006
PGCE
The Manchester Metropolitan University 1998 — 2000
Masters in Management
Preston College 1998 — 1999
BTEC PD in Dispensing Checking
The University of Salford 1997 — 1998
Diploma in Management
North East Liverpool Technical College 1987 — 1989
BTEC NC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Distinctions/Merits
Experience
Health Education North West August 2003 - Present
East Cheshire NHS Trust December 1998 - August 2003
Hope Hospital September 1992 - December 1998
Warrington Distict General Hospital September 1989 - September 1992
Skills
Budgets, Pharmaceutical Industry, Data Entry, Hospitals, Pharmacists, Training, Public Health, Pharmacy Automation, Quality Assurance, Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Cpr Certified, Patient Safety, Change Management, Customer Service
Allan Oldfield
Chief Executive at Fylde Council
Government Administration
Education
University of Central Lancashire 1997 — 2000
Masters in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, Distinction
Preston's College 1995 — 1997
Open College Night School
Liverpool John Moores University 1985 — 1988
Geography, BA Honours, 2-1
Runshaw College 1982 — 1984
A Levels
Experience
Fylde Borough Council October 2011 - Present
Fylde Borough Council July 2000 - December 2011
Fylde Borough Council July 2000 - December 2011
South Ribble Borough Council November 1994 - July 2000
Skills
Change Management, Customer Service, Public Sector, Performance Management, Project Delivery
Allison Lees
PR / Marketing Coordinator and PA at Eric Wright Group
Construction
Education
Runshaw Business College 2010 — 2011
CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing
Preston College 2008 — 2010
HNC Project and Quality Management
Experience
Eric Wright Group March 2013 - Present
Eric Wright Group September 2007 - March 2013
Preston Tringe Festival July 2009 - July 2012
Amanda Goodwin
Interior Designer & 3D Visualiser at APM Design Ltd
Design
Education
Northumbria University 2009 — 2012
BA (Hons), Interior Design, First Class Honours
Preston College 2007 — 2009
BTEC National Diploma, Interior and Spatial Design, DDM (Distinction, Distinction, Merit)
Pleckgate High School 2002 — 2007
GCSE, Maths, English (Language and Literature), Science, Applied Art, Textiles, Geography, ICT, German, 12 GCSEs A*-B
Experience
APM Design Ltd February 2013 - Present
School of Design, Northumbria University September 2009 - July 2012
Next Group PLC May 2011 - June 2012
APM Design Ltd June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
3D Studio Max, Residential Design, Building regulations, Space planning, Detailed specifications, Research Papers, Branding, Interior Architecture, Technical Drawing, SketchUp, Sample Boards, Textiles, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Photoshop, Concept Development, Zonal layouts, 3D Modeling, Product Specification, Graphics, AutoCAD, Feasibility Studies, Client facing meetings, Illustrator, Layout, Furnishings, InDesign, Product Knowledge, Concept Design, Interior Design, Detail drawing packages, Architectural Design, Graphic Design, 3D visualization, Design Documents, Client Presentation, Design Research, Exhibition Stands, Microsoft Office, Model Making, Written Reports, Furniture, Rendering, Sketching
Amanda Hannah
Business Support Team, Morecambe Hub
Oil & Energy
Education
Preston College 1994 — 1996
BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts, BTEC Performing Arts
Central Lancaster High School 1989 — 1994
Experience
Centrica Energy May 2012 - Present
Phones 4u June 2001 - January 2009
Skills
Business Analysis, Microsoft Office, Employee Training, Training, Performance Management, Time Management, Outlook, Retail, Recruiting, Customer Experience, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Petroleum, Sales, Microsoft Word, Team Building, SAP, Human Resources, Teamwork, Process Improvement
Amanda O'Hara
Social Media Manager of Flying Start, Marketing Advisor at Countrywide and Aerial Hoop Instructor at Sparkle Academy
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Preston College
Business and Finance
Experience
Sparkle September 2013 - Present
Countrywide Estate Agents February 2013 - Present
Flying Start Magazine February 2003 - Present
Magenta Press Ltd February 2003 - Present
Skills
Retail, Web Development, Magazines, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Publishing, Marketing, Blogging, Website creation, Interviews, Online Marketing, Creative Direction, Publications, Website Creation, SEO, Team Management
Amanda Wishart
Graphic Designer at Amanda Wishart Design
Design
Education
Blackpool and the Fylde College 2005 — 2008
BA Hons, Graphic Design
Preston College 2003 — 2005
BTEC Nat Diploma, Graphic Design
Experience
Amanda Wishart Design March 2011 - Present
21 Digital Signage August 2008 - Present
Encore Design & Advertising April 2007 - May 2007
CCA Stationary May 2004 - June 2004
Skills
Visual Identity, Corporate Identity, Typography, Branding & Identity, Interaction Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, Visual Communication, Art, Photoshop, Posters, Animation, Rabbit, Flyers, Advertising, Art Direction, Sketching, Illustrator, Photography, Brochures, Dreamweaver, Logo Design, Graphics, QuarkXPress, Catalogs, InDesign, HTML 5, Snowboarding, IT Hardware Support, Digital Illustration, Alcoholic Beverages, Digital Photography, Corporate Branding, Web Design, Banners, Layout, Flash Animation, Graphic Design, Magazines, Multimedia, Stationery, Book Design, Business Cards, Social Media, Invitations, Brand Development, Image Manipulation, Illustration, Vector Illustration
Amelia Chew
MANAGING DIRECTOR at AVJ DESIGN
Graphic Design
Education
Preston College 1995 — 1997
broughton high, preston 1990 — 1995
Experience
AVJ DESIGN May 2005 - Present
Longcastle LTD March 2003 - June 2005
Academy Print & Design UK Limited July 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Posters, QuarkXPress, Marketing, Art Direction, Banners, Illustrator, Corporate Identity, Packaging, SEO, Brochures, Digital Printing, Photography, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Direct Mail, InDesign, Corporate Branding, Web Design, Photoshop, Visual Communication, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Flyers, Marketing Strategy, Logo Design, Advertising, Digital Media, Copywriting, Dreamweaver, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications
Ami Collins
Buyers Assistant, Womenswear
Retail
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2008 — 2011
BA (Hons), Fashion Promotion
Preston's College 2005 — 2008
A-level, Art, Photography, Sociology
Fulwood High School 1999 — 2004
GCSE, 9x A-C grade including; Maths, English, Art, Textiles.
Experience
BonMarche January 2014 - Present
Republic (Retail) Ltd August 2012 - July 2013
Dazed & Confused July 2012 - July 2012
Arcadia Group Ltd September 2007 - July 2012
Skills
Copywriting, Retail, Social Media, Fashion, Graphic Design, Styling
Ami Wilson
Logger / Junior Researcher at Arrow Media
Entertainment
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Television Production, 2.1
Preston College 2004 — 2007
A levels, Media, film, English
Experience
Curve Media Limited July 2015 - August 2015
Arrow Media October 2014 - June 2015
Wall to Wall September 2014 - October 2014
Princess Productions July 2014 - September 2014
Wall to Wall June 2014 - July 2014
Endemol June 2014 - June 2014
Open Mike Productions May 2014 - May 2014
Endemol September 2013 - May 2014
CPL Productions Ltd August 2013 - August 2013
STV Commercial July 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Float Reconciliation, Editing, Communicative Skills, Video Editing, Film, Telephone Manner, First Aid, Entertainment, Sony V1, Talent Management, Camera, Driving License, Float Management, Microsoft Office, Media Production, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, RAW Safety Training, Fire Extinguisher..., Directing, Live Logging
Amita Lad
Graphic Design Professional
Graphic Design
Education
Preston's College 1996 — 1999
Amy Gavaghan
Student at Uclan
Education
Uclan 2013 — 2016
My Distance Learning 2014 — 2014
Teaching Assistant Level 3, Pass
Preston's College 2010 — 2012
Business BTEC Level 3, Accounting and Business/Management, Distinction *, Distinction *, Distinction *
Broughton Business and Enterprise College 2006 — 2010
GCSE's
St Cecilias 2005 — 2006
Experience
CPC November 2011 - Present
BUSY BEES DAY NURSERY LTD April 2014 - September 2014
CPC August 2010 - November 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Windows, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Retail
Amy Stringfellow
Senior Fee Earner at Fletchers Solicitors
Law Practice
Education
Edge Hill University 2010 — 2012
Tarleton High School 2001 — 2007
13 GCSE's A-C
Preston College
Level 2- Business Administration
Runshaw College
Experience
Fletchers Solicitors August 2013 - Present
Equitas Solicitors Limited August 2007 - August 2013
Equitas Solicitors Limited August 2007 - August 2013
Fletchers Solicitors August 2007 - August 2013
Creme de la Creme January 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Team Leadership, Legal Advice, Leadership, Organizational..., Network Design, Network Security, Dispute Resolution, Negotiation, Personal Injury, Event Planning, Document Drafting, Professional Negligence, Organization, Network Administration, Dispute, People Development, Security, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Conveyancing, Legal Assistance, Personal Injury..., People Skills
Amy Sutcliffe
Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Smith & Nephew
Staffing and Recruiting
Education
Hull College 2011 — 2012
CIPD Level 5
Lancaster University 2000 — 2003
BA (Hons)
Preston College 1998 — 2000
Queen Mary School, Lytham 1993 — 1998
High School
Experience
Smith & Nephew August 2015 - Present
Tunstall Group September 2013 - August 2015
KCOM Group PLC June 2012 - September 2013
Emmerson Kitney March 2010 - June 2012
CVUK 2007 - 2009
Skills
Sourcing, Assessment Center, E-recruitment, Qualifying Candidates, International..., Benefits Negotiation, Screening Resumes, Human Resources, Permanent Placement, Recruiting, Employer Branding, Recruitment Advertising, Technical Recruiting, Graduate Recruitment, Recruitment Training, Interviews, Business Networking, HR Policies, Applicant Tracking..., Temporary Staffing, Search, Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, Candidate Generation, HR Consulting, Interview Preparation, Recruitments, LinkedIn, Contract Recruitment, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Creative Resourcing, Competency Based..., Job Search Strategies, Direct Hires, Internet Recruiting, Screening, Headhunt, Talent Management, Recruiters, Coaching, Social Recruiting, Onboarding, Account Management, Behavioral Interviewing, Performance Management, Talent Pool, Job Descriptions, Reference Checking, IT Recruitment
Andrea Spencer
Construction Section Manager at Hertel
Design
Education
University of Cumbria 2011 — 2012
Business, Principles of Project Management, Distinction
West Lake College 2005 — 2006
Level 2, Drugs Awareness Studies, Counselling Skills/Transactional Analysis, Community Project Development
Preston College 1998 — 2000
Advanced Diploma, Sports Therapy, Holistic Therapy
Carr Hill High School 1984 — 1989
Experience
Hertel April 2015 - Present
ADS Consulting Northern Limited February 2015 - Present
WYG Group September 2013 - April 2015
BAE Systems October 2012 - August 2013
BAE Systems March 2012 - October 2012
Oxley Developments Co Ltd August 2010 - November 2011
Furmanite Worldwide October 2008 - August 2010
Cater-Kwik Ltd April 2008 - September 2008
Customerstreet.com (Iomart Plc) November 2007 - April 2008
Ardington Fulfilment Ltd September 2006 - November 2007
Skills
Stakeholder Management, Security Clearance, Resource Management, Risk Management, Aerospace, Program Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Import Export, Microsoft Project, Lessons Learned, ITAR, Requirement..., Oil & Gas Industry, Full project lifecycle..., Defence, Procurement, Management, Project Planning, Work Package Management, Risk Assessment, Earned Value Management, MS Project, Purchasing, Configuration Management, MOD, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, 1958 MDA, Navy, Project Engineering, Project Management, Information Security..., Engineering
Andrew Addison
Head Performance Coach at Swim West Lothian
Sports
Education
University of Central Lancashire 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Sports (Coaching)
Preston College 2006 — 2008
Ba (Hons) Sports (Coaching)
Hutton Grammar School
Higher G.C.S.E passes; science, English Language; English Literature Maths
Experience
Swim West Lothian November 2011 - Present
Blackburn Centurions S.C September 2010 - October 2011
Gallica (Lancashire) S.C August 2006 - October 2011
Chorley Marlins ASC September 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Sports Coaching, Personal Training, Triathlon, Fitness Training, Coaching, Teaching, Sports, Public Speaking, Training, Swimming, Sports Marketing, Sports Psychology, Athletes, Athletics, Fitness, Event Planning
Andrew Ashurst
Seeking new opportunies as a electrical suppervisor at Wigan/Northwest
Construction
Education
Preston's College 1991 — 1995
Electrical Installation
Pemberton Community High School
Experience
Wigan/Northwest Senior ElectricianJM Electrical2010 - 2013
Jackson Lloyd 2003 - 2010
Norweb 1999 - 2003
Corlett Electrical 1998 - 1999
Norweb 1997 - 1998
Corlett Electrical 1995 - 1997
Corlett Electrical 1990 - 1995
Skills
Written & Verbal..., Planning & Organizing..., flexibilty, High level of initiative, Drive, Stress Tolerance, Negotiation & Persuading, Leadership, Electricians, Time Management, Electrical Industry, Intergrity, Teamwork, Commercial Awareness
Andrew Ashworth
Senior Software Developer at Compass Computer Consultants Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Education
University of Central Lancashire 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) (Hons), Electronic Engineering (Digital Signal and Image Processing)
Preston College 1997 — 1999
A-Levels, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Fulwood high school 1992 — 1997
Experience
Compass Computer Consultants Ltd. November 2006 - Present
Skills
jQuery, T-SQL, IIS, JavaScript, C#, ASP.NET MVC, SQL, Software Development, Entity Framework, ASP.NET, XML, Web Development, CSS, Databases, Object Oriented Design, ASP.NET AJAX, VB.NET, Visual Basic, LINQ, WebForms, WinForms, Web Applications, Visual Studio, HTML, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Bootstrap, AJAX
Andrew Beioley
Student at Preston College
Education
Preston College 2013 — 2014
Andrew Bentham
Salford Red Devils Hospitallity, Advertising & Marketing Specialist in Sports Industry & Rugby League
Sports
Education
Preston College 1977 — 1980
Experience
Salford Red Devils March 2000 - Present
Salford City Reds April 1990 - March 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Entertainment, Event Management, Marketing, Sports, Hospitality, Television, Sports Management, Sponsorship, Sports Marketing, Advertising