The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The Open University is an expert in flexible higher education that fits around your working life.
We don’t make you choose between a degree and a salary – more than 70% of our students are in full or part time work, while four out of five FTSE 100 companies have funded staff on OU courses.
Employers including IBM, The Metropolitan Police, Unilever and many more recognise the value for money we provide, while students appreciate the range of affordable routes we offer. As a result, we are the largest academic institution in the UK, with nearly 200,000 current undergraduates, postgraduates and students on validated programmes - plus almost 1.
We don’t make you choose between a degree and a salary – more than 70% of our students are in full or part time work, while four out of five FTSE 100 companies have funded staff on OU courses.
Employers including IBM, The Metropolitan Police, Unilever and many more recognise the value for money we provide, while students appreciate the range of affordable routes we offer. As a result, we are the largest academic institution in the UK, with nearly 200,000 current undergraduates, postgraduates and students on validated programmes - plus almost 1.
The Open University Alumni
Karen Howells CPsychol
Lecturer and Sport Psychologist
Research
Education
Staffordshire University 2008 — 2011
MSc, Sport and Exercise Psychology
The Open University 2006 — 2007
Diploma (Conversion for Postgraduates), Psychology
The Open University 2001 — 2003
MSc, Psychology
University College of Wales, Swansea 1989 — 1993
BSc(Econ), American Studies and Social Anthropology
Bromsgrove School 1987 — 1989
Edgbaston High School for Girls 1982 — 1987
Experience
The Open University June 2015 - Present
Mind4 March 2015 - Present
The University of Nottingham February 2014 - Present
Self-employed August 2013 - Present
Loughborough University October 2012 - Present
Loughborough College February 2015 - June 2015
Staffordshire University October 2014 - June 2015
BPS (QSEP Stage 2) March 2011 - March 2015
Leicester Penguins Swimming Club September 2012 - February 2014
University of the Highlands and Islands 2004 - June 2012
Skills
Blended Learning, Research, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Psychology, Sports Coaching, Lecturing, Sports Psychology, Sports
Karen Hughes
Group Treasury Manager at Premier Farnell plc
Food Production
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2001
Masters; MBA, Business Administration
The Open University
Diploma, Professional Management
The Open University
Certificate, Professional Management
Institute of Bankers
Friends 1979 — 1986
Friends School
Mathematics
General Training
Experience
Premier Farnell plc January 2013 - Present
Findus Group October 2008 - December 2012
James Hardie Industries NV May 2006 - August 2008
James Hardie Industries NV April 2004 - May 2006
BHP Billiton Plc/ Ltd October 2000 - March 2004
BHP Billiton Plc/ Ltd January 1998 - January 2000
Montell Polyolefins Company BV January 1995 - January 1998
Allied Irish Banks Ltd January 1986 - January 1995
Skills
Treasury, Interest Rate Risk..., Banking, Risk Management, Treasury Management, Cash Management, Hedging, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, FX Hedging
Karen Ibbotson
Author at Author Living With Infidels: The Diary of a Saluki
Writing and Editing
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2016
BA/BSc (Honours) Health and Social Care
North Tyneside College of Further Education 1988 — 1990
French, German, English Literature
Brereton Hall School 1986 — 1988
Experience
Author - Living With Infidels: The Diary of a Saluki December 2009 - Present
Skills
Ebooks, Storytelling, Web Content, Manuscript, Poetry, Team Leadership, Line Editing, Journalism, Short Stories, WordPress, Fiction, Columns, Non-fiction, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Writers, Magazine Articles, Social Media, Dogs, Microsoft Office, AP Style, Copy Editing, Research, Wordpress, Editing, Creative Non-fiction, Magazines, Literary Fiction, Books, Column writing
Karen Inns
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Priority Lead
Research
Education
Craven College, Skipton 2009 — 2010
ILM Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring in Management
The University of Huddersfield 1995 — 1997
MSc. Health Professional Education
The Open University 1986 — 1991
BA Social Sciences
The Chartered Institute for IT
Prince 2 Practitioner
Experience
National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network April 2015 - Present
National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network:Cancer January 2007 - Present
National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network January 2013 - May 2014
NHS Connecting for Health April 2005 - December 2006
Department of Health of UK December 2002 - March 2005
Skills
Change Management, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Cancer, Learning Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Event Management, Clinical Research, Patient and public..., Public Speaking, Training, Project Management, Qualitative Research, Public Sector, Healthcare, Program Management, Workshop Facilitation, Public Health, Strategic Planning, Policy, Research, Coaching and mentoring, Organizational..., Internal Communications, Coaching
Karen Ironside
Head of English at St Egwins Middle School
Education Management
Education
NCSL 2011 — 2012
Middle Leadership Development Program, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
The Open University 2011 — 2011
Learning to Lead
University of Exeter 2006 — 2007
PGCE, History and Citizenship
University of London 1999 — 2000
MA, East Central European Studies
University College Cork 1996 — 1999
BA, History and Geography
Royal London College of Music 1990 — 1996
ALCM, Speech and Drama
Experience
St Egwins Middle School September 2012 - Present
Bovington Middle School April 2010 - August 2012
Thomas Hardy School September 2009 - April 2010
Arnewood School September 2007 - August 2009
Archibald School February 2002 - August 2006
Bloomberg October 2000 - January 2002
Skills
English, Educational Leadership, Behavior Management, International Relations, Research, History, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Books, Literacy, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Teacher Training, Staff Development, Event Management, Event Planning, Lesson Planning, Higher Education
Karen Jackman
Head of Broker Distribution, Strategy, Marketing, Propositions, Deals and Performance Management at Aviva
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 1999 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Chartered Insurance Institute 1996 — 1999
ACII
Grove Academy, Broughty Ferry, Dundee 1981 — 1987
Higher grade mathematics, English, accounts, physics, economics and french
Eastern Primary School, Broughty Ferry, Dundee 1974 — 1981
Experience
Aviva May 2014 - Present
Aviva plc December 2011 - Present
Aviva plc December 2009 - December 2011
Aviva plc June 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Senior Stakeholder..., Strong communication..., Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Project Delivery, Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Strong interpersonal..., Change Management, Relationship Management, Organizational..., Analysis and insight, Culture Change, Governance
Karen Jeffery
Personal Assistant/ Project Coordinator / Graphic Designer
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
The Open University
Tideway
Experience
Self Employed January 2011 - Present
Institute of Executive Coaching January 2010 - November 2010
East Sussex County Council April 2008 - January 2009
Office Angels September 2007 - March 2008
Robert Walters February 2006 - May 2007
Wesfarmers November 2005 - January 2006
Infopeople September 2005 - October 2005
Commonwealth Bank of Australia May 2005 - August 2005
East Sussex County Council January 2005 - April 2005
Skills
Recruiting, Coaching, Performance Management, Training, Executive Coaching, Human Resources
Karen Jemmett
Writer & researcher at Geronimo Publications
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2009
BSc Hons, Social Sciences, First
Teign School 1973 — 1978
School of Life
Experience
Electromania January 2012 - Present
Geronimo Publications 2005 - Present
Karen Jemmett
Independent Motion Pictures and Film Professional
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2009
Bsc Social Sciences, Social policy with modules in creative writing, First Class Hons
Teign School, Devon
Karen Jones Citywealth
Citywealth is a publishing company aimed at private wealth managers and ultra high net worths
Publishing
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 2014 — 2014
Executive education, Macro Economics, Summer School executive education
University of Oxford - Said Business School 2014 — 2014
Womens leadership executive management course, Organizational Leadership
London Business School 2012 — 2012
Executive Management course: Strategy, Executive Management course: Strategy, Summer School
Courtauld Institute of Art, U. of London 2014 — 2014
Summer school, From Pollock to Pop Art: American art 1930-1972, Summer school
The Poor School 2010 — 2010
Four day course, Acting, Pass: acting training
The Open University 1996 — 1997
MBA, Business Studies
Courtauld Institute of Art, U. of London 2015 — 2015
Summer school., Chinese contemporary art and Chinese art history
Experience
Jones Publishing Ltd October 2005 - Present
PS Publications/In Brief Magazine January 2001 - July 2005
. January 2000 - December 2001
Legalease January 1996 - January 1999
News International January 1987 - January 1994
Robb Report, Families in Business, Financial News, Global Investor Magazine 1900 - 1900
Skills
Asian Business, Women's, Money Market, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Philanthropy, Jewelry, Islands, Magazines, Family Office, Tax Accounting, Tax Law, Fine Art, Private Banking, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Professional Mentoring, Money, Social Media, International Law, Asian markets, Writing, Hotels, Spanish, Private Money, Publishing, Public Speaking, Professional Women, fashion, Women Leaders, Property, Yachting, Charity, Wealth Management..., Offshore Services, International Finance, Money Management, Financial Risk, Plastic Surgery, Acting, Investments, Hedge Funds, International Tax, International Marketing, Business Networking, Banking Law, Marketing Communications, Asset Managment, Europe, Wealth Management
Karen Joy
Application Support Team Leader at SFW Ltd
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2012
BA (Honours), Business Studies
Experience
SFW Ltd November 2013 - Present
SFW Ltd March 2011 - November 2013
Siemens IT Solutions and Services Ltd (UK) October 2007 - October 2009
Siemens IT Solutions and Services Ltd (UK) June 2005 - September 2007
Siemens IT Solutions and Services Ltd (UK) December 1992 - June 2005
Skills
Professional Services, Business Case, PRINCE2, Budget, Service Delivery, Programme, Project Planning, IT Service Management, Programme Office, Project Portfolio..., Onsite-Offshore..., Desktop Support..., SharePoint, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, IT Transformation, PMO, IT Operations, ITIL, Problem Solving, Governance, Project Delivery, Project Coordination, Transition Management, IT Outsourcing, Transition Planning
Karen Judson
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University & The University of Lincoln 2008 — 2011
BSc Open, Maths, French, Java, SQL, E-business Technologies
University of Lincoln 2006 — 2009
BA(Hons), Graphic Design
Karen Jung
Freelance Virtual Assistant
Consumer Services
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature
Heidelberger Fremdsprachen Institut, Germany 1989 — 1993
State approved translator, Translation
Experience
Self-Employed July 2014 - Present
Sony Professional Europe March 2006 - June 2014
Premiere/Walter Services August 2004 - March 2006
Skills
BMC Remedy, Photoshop, Windows 7, English, German, Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, Microsoft Office, Windows XP Pro, Google Chrome, Customer Service, OS X, Windows Vista
Karen Kane
Afterschools Coordinator at Malone Nursery School
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Queens University Belfast 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics, 2:1
Experience
Malone Nursery School April 2014 - Present
Self-employed Registered Childminder May 2012 - April 2014
Ballyhenry House February 2007 - July 2010
S Hill & Co Investment Advisers LLP April 2006 - February 2007
Johnston Campbell Ltd September 2003 - March 2005
Bridford Financial Solutions December 1998 - September 2003
Skills
Coaching, Classroom, Childcare, Teaching, Public Speaking, Youth Development, Staff Development, Spanish, Curriculum Development, Child Development, Fundraising, Early Childhood..., Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Nonprofits, Finance, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Special Education
Karen Keating
Business Systems Analyst at Kent County Council
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2005
APM Accredited Certificate in Project Management (including PRINCE2 module)
Sacred Heart College and Technical College in New Zealand
Experience
Kent County Council December 2014 - Present
London Borough of Redbridge April 2009 - August 2014
Mace Ltd October 2007 - December 2008
Investmaster Group Ltd May 2005 - September 2005
Investmaster Group Ltd 2000 - 2005
London Electricity 1998 - 2000
Hambros Bank 1996 - 1998
Telecom New Zealand Ltd 1988 - 1996
Skills
Business Process..., ITIL Service Management..., Oracle, Team Management, Project Management, PRINCE2, Change Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Risk Management, Operations Management, Issue Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Management
Karen Kenward
Swim Teacher
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
University of Lincoln 2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Forensic Psychology
The Open University 2001 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BSc) hons, Psychology
Heathfield Community School 1981 — 1987
Experience
Leisure Connection Ltd April 2012 - Present
Lincolnshire Police July 2000 - June 2011
Skills
Injury Prevention, Coaching, Circuit Training, Event Management, Strength & Conditioning, Strength Training, Research, First Aid, Event Planning, Personal Development, Sports Coaching, Fitness Training, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Office, Personal Training, Exercise Physiology, Sports, Swimming, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Sports Management, Teaching, Lifeguarding, Fitness, Pilates
Karen Lansdowne
Staff Nurse at One Housing Group
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2007
Open Dgree BSC without honours, Psychology, social policy, health and social care, Pass
Royal Free and Friern school of Nursing 1987 — 1990
Registered nurse 1982 syllabus mental health
Southaw school 1977 — 1982
GCE O'LEVELS: English, French, German, Human Biology Psychology, ABBBB
Experience
One Housing Group October 2011 - Present
Christian housing assoc December 2008 - October 2009
The Priory hospital North London September 1991 - September 2003
Skills
Adult Social Care, Medication..., Volunteer Management, Nursing, Fundraising, Community Development, Communication Skills, Mental Health Counseling, Safeguarding Adults
Karen Le Maitre
Heritage Consultant Education and Community Engagement
Museums and Institutions
Education
Bath Spa University 2012 — 2014
MA Heritage Management, Museum Education
University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education
Archaeology - Surveying and Understanding Hillforts
Institute for Learning (IfL)
QTLS, Post-compulsory education
The University of Bolton 2009 — 2011
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), - Classical Civilisation and Art History
Open University/British Museum 2009 — 2009
Continuing Professional Development, Art and Life in Ancient Egypt: the Nebamun Wall Paintings
Oxford University Dpt. for Continuing Education 2008 — 2009
Ancient Greek; Archaeology of Roman Britain
The Open University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Humanities with Classical Studies. Renaissance Studies. Archaeology, 1st Class Hons
Cirencester College
Cirencester Kingshill
Experience
Royal Agricultural University September 2015 - Present
Cirencester College February 2015 - Present
Freelance April 2014 - Present
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust March 2014 - Present
Self-employed September 2009 - Present
New Brewery Arts/Corinium Museum April 2014 - April 2015
The Churn Project January 2012 - February 2015
Cotswold Water Park Trust December 2013 - December 2014
Cirencester College September 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Coaching, Public Speaking, Teaching, Adult Education, Evaluation, Social Media, Museum Education, History, Social Networking, Art History, Museum Collections, Community Engagement, Archival Research, Curating, Staff Development, Cultural Heritage, Curriculum Design, Lecturing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Report Writing, Conservation Issues, Art, Arts Administration, Archaeology, Creative Writing, Art Education, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Editing, Higher Education, Museums, Fundraising, Research, Curriculum Development, University Teaching, Historic Preservation, Community Outreach, Event Planning
Karen Leach-Bowdler
Senior Supervisor Development at Devon County Council
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Humanities
The college Chulmleigh Devon 1982 — 1987
Experience
Devon County Council September 2013 - Present
Devon County Council 2011 - Present
Insideout September 2010 - December 2011
Devon county council August 2005 - August 2011
Lapford primary school September 2002 - July 2010
Co-operative Insurance Companies January 1988 - September 1995
Skills
Teaching, Archives, Grant Writing, Museums, Information Management, Editing, Library Management, Blogging, Local Government, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Knowledge Management, Integrated Library..., Information Literacy, Higher Education, Business Development, Public Sector, Sales, Research, Library, Cataloging, Metadata, Libraries, Records Management, Digital Preservation, Collection Development, Young People, Leadership, Community Engagement, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Library Science, Librarians, Customer Service, History
Karen Leaver BSc (Hons), BA (Open), MAAT
Accountant
Accounting
Education
Southampton University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics
The Open University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Studies
Cirencester College
AAT Technician Level 4, Accountancy
Experience
Minerva Accounting 2012 - Present
AK Business Solutions 2010 - 2012
Virgin Holidays Cruises 2005 - 2009
Ashton Keynes Village Hall Management Committee 2004 - 2007
Ashton Keynes Parish Council 2003 - 2004
Various companies including Lucent Technologies & Compaq 1978 - 2002
Skills
Finance, Management Accounting, Management Accounts, Small Business, Personal Income Tax..., Year End Accounts, Management, VAT, Bookkeeping, Tax, Accounting, Income Tax, Tax Returns, Business, Sage Accounts, Sage, Payroll, Customer Service, Business Planning
Karen Leith
Therapist at Bassingbourn Counselling
Mental Health Care
Education
CSCT 1996 — 2000
Diploma, Counselling and Psychotherapy
The Open University 1991 — 1996
1st class BSc Psychology, Cognitive psychology, Social psychology, Criminology
Experience
Bassingbourn Counselling January 2000 - Present
Karen Lockley
Senior Programme Manager at Asda
Retail
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2006
LLB, Law
Loughborough University 1979 — 1984
BSc, Economics
Experience
Asda June 2012 - Present
Asda September 2011 - June 2012
JD Williams October 2006 - August 2011
Tesco 1997 - 2006
Accenture September 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Business Process..., Project Delivery, Supply Chain, Strategy, Retail, Risk Management, Project Management, Web Analytics, Waterfall, Program Management, Business Process Design, Forecasting, IT Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Analytics, Management, PRINCE2, Business Analysis, Team Management, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Requirements Gathering, Business Process, Vendor Management, Business Intelligence, E-commerce
Karen MacIntyre
Practice Manager at AREA Urban Design & Architecture LLP
Architecture & Planning
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2014
Arts & Humanities
Edinburgh College of Art 2002 — 2003
Diploma in Architecture, Architecture
Edinburgh College of Art 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), Architecture
Experience
AREA Urban Design & Architecture LLP May 2011 - Present
Cadell2 LLP November 2007 - May 2011
PMP Building Consultancy Limited January 2003 - January 2004
Hurd Rolland November 1998 - April 2002
Schuurman Wiedijk May 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Editing, Urban Design, Proofreading, Streetscape sketching, Architectural Design, Marketing, Surveying, Budgets, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Project Planning, Architecture, Project Management
Karen Malaney
Customer Account Officer at Recipharm
Pharmaceuticals
Education
The Open University
Certificate in Management
The Institue of Supervision and Management
Certificate in First Level Management
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Certificate in Marketing Communications
Tameside College of Technology
Certificate in Business and Finance
Tameside College of Technology
GCSE English, Maths, Art and Design, Spanish
Ravensfield High School, Dukinfield
Lakes Road Secondary School, Dukinfield
Buckton Vale Primary School, Stalybridge
Experience
Recipharm April 2011 - Present
Recipharm April 2011 - Present
Recipharm May 2008 - April 2011
Recipharm June 2007 - May 2008
Recipharm October 1998 - June 2007
Skills
Marketing Communications, Customer Oriented, Pharmaceutics, Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Self-motivated, Wide Experience in the..., Cross-functional Team..., Resourceful, CAPA, Quality Assurance, Validation, SAP, Communication, GMP, Quality System, Reliability, Highly Organised, Sop, Forecasting, Commercially aware, GxP, Manufacturing, Committed to..., Process Improvement, Change Control
Karen Mathie
Fundraising Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2014
BA (Hons) Social Science with Social Policy, Social Sciences
Experience
Macmillan Cancer Support September 2013 - Present
British Red Cross March 2012 - September 2013
Yamaa Trust 2010 - 2011
Skills
Fundraising
Karen Matovu
Independent Mental Health Care Professional
Mental Health Care
Education
University of Roehampton 1997 — 2003
Graduate diploma in Couple Psychodynamic therapy
The Open University 1995 — 1996
Psychology
University of Exeter 1983 — 1986
BA hons, Politics and Psychology
Experience
Validium September 2007 - Present
Self employed January 1999 - Present
Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships September 1997 - September 2006
Morgan Grenfell September 1986 - March 1998
Skills
Mindfulness, Grief Counseling, Post Traumatic Stress, Life Transitions, Counseling Psychology, counselling, Recruiting, Mental Health Counseling, clinical, therapy, CBT, Psychology, Clinical Supervision, Employee Training, Psychotherapy, Motivational..., recruitment, Therapists, psychotherapy, psychology, Anger Management, Family Therapy, Training & Development, Self-esteem, Clinical Research
Karen McAvoy (nee Wallace)
Maths Teacher for upper school at ACS International Schools Ltd.
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
The Open University 1997 — 2003
Whyteleafe County Grammar School 1970 — 1975
Gilbert Scott Primary School 1964 — 1970
Experience
ACS International Schools Ltd. May 2006 - Present
Surrey County Council September 2005 - 2006
Surrey County Council September 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Teaching, Teacher Training, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Classroom, Making Maths fun, Differentiated..., Engaging students to...
Karen McDonagh(O'Sullivan)
Student at bpp
Accounting
Education
bpp 2007 — 2011
open university 2004 — 2005
physics
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology 1994 — 1996
Karen McIntosh
Project Coordinator at Wood Group Kenny Caledonia Ltd
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2015
BA Business Studies
Experience
Wood Group Kenny March 2013 - Present
Det Norske Veritas January 2012 - March 2013
Det Norske Veritas January 2007 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Employee Training, Procurement, Project Management, Project Finance, SharePoint, Team Leadership, System Administration, Databases, Management, Petroleum, Primavera P6, Engineering, Windows 7, Project Engineering, Document Management, Project Planning, Training
Karen McKay
Senior Project Manager at Midland Technical Translations (UK) Ltd
Translation and Localization
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2012
Certificate In French
Chartered Institute of Marketing 2006 — 2008
CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing
The Open University 1996 — 2004
BSc(Open)
North East Worcestershire College 1995 — 1996
BTEC HNC Engineering
Kidderminster College 1994 — 1995
BTEC ONC Engineering
Experience
Midland Technical Translations (UK) Ltd June 2009 - Present
Ceramaspeed Ltd 2004 - 2008
Ceramaspeed Ltd 1996 - 2004
Zortech International Ltd 1992 - 1996
Skills
Product Development, FMEA, Sage, Proofreading, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Engineering, Technical Drawing, Marketing Communications, MS Project, QuarkXPress, Customer Service, Desktop Publishing, Office Administration, Design Engineering, Technical Translation, Typesetting, First Aid, Product Design, DFMEA, Medusa, Language Services, CAD, Translation
Karen McKelvie
Assistant Cub Leader at 19th pentland district Cub pack
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Social Sciences
Edinburgh Napier university 2008 — 2012
Diphe healthcare, Healthcare
Stevenson college 2007 — 2008
Currie community high school 1994 — 2000
Experience
Home June 2011 - Present
134th pentland district Cub pack June 2010 - August 2012
Royal Air Force January 2001 - May 2001
Skills
Healthcare Information..., Hospitals, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Policy, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint
Karen McMahon
Head of Customer & Business Services at Swindon Borough Council
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2010
BSc(Hons), Social Science with Politics
Experience
Swindon Borough Council September 2014 - Present
Swindon Borough Council January 2012 - Present
Swindon Borough Council January 2003 - February 2012
Thames Water October 2000 - December 2002
Skills
Change Leadership, Process Engineering, Change Management, Management Development, Business Transformation, Strategy, Management, Local Government, People Change, ICT, Business Process..., Health and safety, MSP Practitioner, Government, Equality & Diversity, Culture Change, Stakeholder Management, Performance Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, PRINCE2, Business Change..., Service Design, Performance Management, Public Sector, Service Improvement, Business Analysis, ITIL v3 Foundations..., Information Management, Service Delivery, Project Delivery
Karen Mee
Practice Learning Lead
Hospital & Health Care
Education
DeMontfort University 2001 — 2001
Post Graduate Certificate, Health Services Management
The Open University 1995 — 1998
BSc First Class Honours, Health and Social Sciences
Experience
UHL August 2004 - Present
De Montfort University (DMU) 2004 - 2014
De Montfort University (DMU) 2004 - 2014
The Open University October 2008 - September 2012
NHS February 1985 - November 1998
Peterborough District Hospital May 1980 - February 1985
Skills
Teaching, Practice Learning, Moodle, Midwifery, Quality Assurance of..., Nursing, Higher Education, Writing for Publication, Distance Learning, Lecturing
Karen Melhuish
Team Assistant at Terra Firma Capital Partners
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2006
BA (Hons), English Literature with Art History, 2:1
University of Hertfordshire 1981 — 1982
Foundation Art
The Heathcote School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire 1974 — 1981
Experience
Terra Firma Capital Partners Marketing Assistant/PAE.I. SturdzaNovember 2012 - August 2015
HSS States of Guernsey May 2012 - November 2012
Trust Corporation of the Channel Islands February 2012 - April 2012
Argyll Investment Services Limited March 2008 - January 2012
Savills Private Finance (Channel Islands) Limited December 2006 - March 2008
CMA November 2005 - December 2007
Skills
InDesign, Business Development, PowerPoint, Event Management, Product Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Organisational Skills, Marketing Management, Work Ethic, Public Relations, Web Content, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Minute Taking, General Administration
Karen Mercer
Registered Nurse at NHS Direct
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2015
currently studying, BA HONS History
Kingsthorpe upper school 1981 — 1984
Experience
NHS Direct January 2003 - Present
Northampton General Hospital January 1987 - May 1993
Skills
Wound Care, Pediatrics, Patient Safety, BLS, Informatics, Healthcare Management, Nursing, Critical Care, Healthcare Information..., Inpatient, Hospitals, Healthcare, Acute Care, Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research
Karen Michael-Cox
South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2014
M, Health Care Leadership
University of KwaZulu-Natal 1997 — 2000
Masters, Development Studies
Swansea University 1999 — 1999
Short Course, Health Economics
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika 1996 — 1997
Master's degree, International Politics, Development Administration I & II
University of KwaZulu-Natal 1994 — 1995
BA(Hons), Philosophy
University of KwaZulu-Natal 1991 — 1993
BA, Philosophy, Legal Studies, English
Experience
NHS South, Central and West CSU 2014 - Present
South West Commissioning Support Unit December 2013 - September 2014
Bristol Community Health April 2012 - December 2013
Labyris Consulting January 2011 - April 2012
YWCA December 2009 - January 2011
The National Trust November 2008 - August 2009
The National Trust June 2008 - October 2008
The National Childrens' Bureau September 2006 - February 2008
NHS Direct June 2006 - September 2006
Orange UK January 2006 - March 2006
Skills
Capacity Building, Budgeting, Editing, Public Sector, Governance, Nonprofits, Managerial Finance, Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Bid Management, Administration, Research, Policy, Project Management, Change Management, Bid Writing, Public Speaking, International..., Report Writing, Prezi, Budgets, Excel, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Management, Financial Management
Karen Morley-Chesworth
Communications Manager, Copeland Borough Council
Public Relations and Communications
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2015
Post Graduate Certificate Leading in Healthcare (NHS Leadership Academy Mary Seacole programme), Organizational Leadership, Post Graduate Certificate
Google Analytics Academy 2013 — 2013
Digital Analytics Fundamentals, Google Analytics, 86%
Open2Learn
Certificate of Achievement, Principles of Project Management, Pass
Open2Study
Certificate of Achievement, Strategic Management, Pass
NHS Cumbria
Introduction training, Contensis Training
NHS Cumbria
Information Governance Training
NHS Safeguarding
Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Safeguarding, on-line
NHS Cumbria
Data Protection, on-line Data Protection course
Signal Films 2006 — 2006
Filming & Video Editing bespoke course
Langwathby CDC 2006 — 2006
BCS Level 2, Certificate for IT Users (ECDL Part 2)
Experience
Copeland Borough Council, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7SJ January 2015 - Present
NHS Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) April 2013 - December 2014
NHS Cumbria January 2012 - April 2013
Chesworth Press Agency incorporating Big Story Media Training Ltd September 1994 - January 2012
Sunday News and Echo August 2005 - August 2006
Up Town Magazine - Manchester June 1992 - July 1993
Bolton Metro News July 1990 - June 1992
Skills
Editing, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Editorial, Newspapers, Event Management, Journalist, Facebook, Web Content Management, Marketing Communications, Publishing, Copy writer, Small Business, Media Relations, Social Media, Media Relations Training, Advertising, Online Marketing, B2B, Journalism, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Magazines, Press Releases
Karen Morrey
HR Adviser at Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems at Meggitt PLC
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
Coventry University 2009 — 2011
Pg Dip Personnel Management, CIPD
The Open University 1999 — 2001
Social Sciences - Psychology, Diploma in Social Sciences
My Distance Learning College
Counselling & Psychotherapy, HND/HNC
Aylesford High School, Warwick
Open University
Experience
Meggitt PLC May 2006 - Present
TUI UK August 2005 - May 2006
TUI UK June 2001 - August 2005
Skills
Personnel Management, Recruitment Advertising, Business Ethics, Talent Management, Negotiation, Recruiting, SAP, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Coaching, Employee Relations, Microsoft Excel, Succession Planning, Change Management, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, HR Transformation, Project Management, Team Management, Microsoft Office
Karen Mosgrove
Managing Director at Worksop Social Work Services
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2000
Diploma in Higher Education (DipSW), Social Work
Experience
Worksop Social Work Services January 2015 - Present
Leeds City Council March 2012 - December 2014
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council 2010 - 2012
Skills
Management
Karen Mosley
Senior Case Coordinator at Medreport Group
Legal Services
Education
The Open University
BSc (Honours), Open Degree
Experience
Medreport Group June 2010 - Present
Comet Customer Support Centre June 2009 - June 2010
Adepta February 2009 - April 2009
Nottingham Social Services July 2004 - March 2006
Private Nursing Homes November 1999 - July 2004
Skills
Organization, Staff Development, Healthcare, Team Management, Social Services, Accident, Customer Service, Dispute Resolution, Therapists, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Office, Injury, Data Entry, Psychology, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Medical Records, Treatment
Karen Naylor
IT Project Manager at NHS Northamptonshire
Public Relations and Communications
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2007
IT & Computing, Bsc Hons
Northampton School for Girls 1977 — 1981
Experience
NHS Northamptonshire November 2010 - Present
Siemens Enterprise Communications March 1989 - July 2009
Skills
Project Portfolio..., Governance, IT Strategy, IT Service Management, Project Delivery, Telecommunications, Business Process..., Integration, Service Delivery, PMO, IT Management, ITIL, Management, Stakeholder Management, Software Development, Program Management, Change Management, PRINCE2, Project Planning, Project Management
Karen Nokes
Doctoral Researcher at Warwick Business School
Research
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology, First
University of Wales, Cardiff 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law, 2:1
South Bromsgrove High School
University of Warwick
Experience
Warwick Business School September 2013 - Present
Prima Consultants October 2012 - September 2013
Solicitors Regulation Authority October 2011 - September 2012
Solicitors Regulation Authority July 2010 - October 2011
Solicitors Regulation Authority October 2007 - July 2010
The Law Society of England and Wales September 1999 - October 2007
The Law Society of England and Wales October 1993 - October 1999
Thomas Horton LLP September 1990 - October 1993
Skills
Research, Strategy, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Employee Training, Employment Law, Analysis, Policy, Coaching, Government, Risk Management, Recruiting, Governance, Training, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Management
Karen O'Donoghue MInstF (Cert)
National Stock Generation Manager
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2010
BA(Hons), English Literature & Classical Studies
Experience
British Heart Foundation March 2011 - Present
Merseyside Textile Forum September 2012 - Present
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity July 2007 - February 2011
Canine Partners for Independence 2001 - 2007
Procter & Gamble 1991 - 2001
Skills
Product Development, Event Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Retail, Negotiation, Brand Management, Fundraising, Charities, Management, Strategy, Sponsorship, CRM, Time Management, Strategic Partnerships, Charity, Contract Negotiation, Account Management
Karen Oakes
Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover) at GENEU
Cosmetics
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2013
Post Graduate Diploma, Psychology, Distinction
Chartered Institute of Marketing 1999 — 2000
Marketing Communications, Pass
Leeds Metropolitan University 1990 — 1994
BA (Hons) Degree Business Studies, Marketing, Upper Second
Sir John Deans Six Form College 1988 — 1990
4 A Levels, French, Econmics, Biology, General Studies
Weaverham High School 1983 — 1988
10 GCSE's
Experience
GENEU April 2015 - Present
Vertu July 2014 - Present
Rituals Cosmetics UK May 2013 - April 2014
Freelance Marketing Role March 2013 - April 2013
The Skincare Sanctuary Ltd October 2010 - February 2013
2 Save Energy Ltd September 2009 - October 2010
Estee Lauder Group of Companies October 2008 - August 2009
T&S Accessories Ltd June 2006 - September 2008
Alida Health & Beauty Limited February 2003 - December 2005
Mellar Beauty Ltd May 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Retail, Public Relations, CRM, Customer Insight, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Online Marketing, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Budgets, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Marketing, Account Management, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Beauty Industry, New Business Development, FMCG, Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Brand Management
Karen Osborn
Senior Account Manager at Emphasis Training Ltd
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree
University of Leicester 2005 — 2007
Diploma
Newcastle College 2003 — 2004
University of Bath 2002 — 2002
CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing 1989 — 1990
Diploma
Control Data Institute 1985 — 1986
Diploma
Office Assistance Commercial College 1983 — 1984
Experience
Emphasis Training Ltd June 2014 - Present
Thales Training and Consultancy March 2005 - December 2013
BT November 2002 - February 2005
Customer Interface Ltd June 1994 - June 2002
The Mail Marketing Group January 1989 - May 1994
The Database Group 1986 - 1989
Skills
Training Delivery, Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, Recruitment Advertising, Recruiting, Key Account Management, Management Consulting, Change Management, Performance Management, Management, Coaching, MBTI, Business Development, Executive Coaching, Job Coaching, 360 Feedback, Program Management, Team Management, Staff Development, NLP, CRM, Blended Learning, Team Building, Talent Management, Personal Development, Learning Management, Employee Engagement, Account Management, Management Development, Psychometrics, Human Resources, Needs Analysis, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Customer Service, New Business Development, Organizational..., Training, Workshop Facilitation, Strategy, Leadership Development, Leadership, Selling, Soft Skills, Time Management, Business Strategy, Employee Training, Assessment Center, Performance Improvement, Culture Change
Karen Parr
Attended The Open University
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2014
Karen Perry
National Specification Manager at Daikin Airconditioning UK Ltd
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology, Current study
Thames Valley University 1998 — 1999
Higher National Certificate, Business and Finance
Cardinal Wiseman RC High School
Experience
Daikin Airconditioning UK Ltd March 2015 - Present
Daikin Airconditioning UK Ltd July 2014 - March 2015
Daikin UK Ltd October 1998 - July 2014
Greenham 1993 - 1998
Skills
Sales, HVAC, Building Management..., Sales Management, Heating, Key Account Management, Refrigeration, Energy Conservation, New Business Development, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, Sales Presentations, Building Automation, HVAC Controls, Account Management, Air Conditioning, Sandler Training, Hay Job Evaluation, Energy Management, Building Services, Sales Operations, Ventilation, Management, Sustainability
Karen Plumb
Student at The Open University
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2015
Karen Prentice
Purchase ledger assistant at Sue Ryder
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons, Social policy and Psychological studies
Great Cornard Upper School
Experience
Sue Ryder January 2008 - Present
Somerfield February 2000 - January 2008
HOMEPRIDE FOODS April 1990 - April 1991
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Teamwork, Office Administration, Time Management, Purchase Ledger, Customer Service, Expenses, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Payable, Payments
Karen Pullan
Head of User Support & DMS systems manager at Thomas Cook
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology
Royal Academy of Fine Arts 1995 — 1998
Interior design
St. John's College of F.E 1980 — 1982
B.E.C. National Diploma, Travel & Tourism
Lord Street Commercial College 1979 — 1980
George Tomlinson Secondary School - Bolton 1974 — 1979
Experience
Thomas Cook July 2010 - Present
Thomas Cook 2005 - July 2010
Thomas Cook January 1994 - January 2005
Althams Travel - Bolton November 1981 - June 1994
Althams Travel November 1981 - June 1994
Skills
PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile Methodologies, Call Center, Revenue Management, Program Management, Psychology, Sales Management, Negotiation, Travel Management, Cognitive Psychology, Employee Engagement, Department Budget..., Project Management, Testing, Management, Analysis, Social Psychology, IT, Online Travel, Customer Service, Time Management, Coaching, System Testing, Employee Recognition, Testing Practices, Project Implementation, Communication, Counseling Psychology, Hospitality Industry, Employee Management, Call Centers, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Change Management, management psychology, Hotels, Problem Analysis, Leisure Travel, Agile Testing, Project Planning, E-commerce, Tourism, Agile Project Management
Karen Ramage
social work services
Individual & Family Services
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2017
Social work, Social Work
Experience
Falkirk Council July 2014 - Present
North Lanarkshire Council January 2007 - July 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking
Karen Ranger-Nicholls
Student at University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Royal Charter
Human Resources
Education
University of Wales Trinity Saint David 2014 — 2017
University of South Wales 2013 — 2014
Certificate in Higher Education in Substance Misuse, Level 4
Neath Port Talbot college 2007 — 2014
Certificate, Counseling Psychology, Level 3
University of South Wales 2013 — 2013
Life Coaching, Certificate level 3
The Open University 2011 — 2012
Foundation degree, Perspectives in Mental Health, 2
The Open University 2011 — 2012
Foundation degree, Death and Dying
Neath Port Talbot 2010 — 2012
Diploma Level 4, Counselling Psychology
The Open University 2010 — 2010
Open Degree, Fear and Sadness, 2
Experience
SANDS Cymru March 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Goal Analysis, Psychotherapy, Interventions, Mindfulness, Research, CBT, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Motivational..., Mental Health, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Motivational..., Crisis Counselling, Crisis Intervention, Harm Reduction, Social Services, Relapse Prevention
Karen Rooney
Marketing and Business Development
Education
The Open University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Experience
Elite Marking Systems Ltd 2008 - Present
Club Class Chauffeurs June 2013 - December 2013
Marmaduke 2004 - 2007
Government Departments 1983 - 1996
Skills
Management, Mentoring, Change Management, Team Building, Negotiation, Sales Management, Customer Service, Sales, Team Leadership, Recruitments, Marketing, Retail, Coaching
Karen Roussel
Manager at Cooperative Child Care
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2017
Foundation degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
City College Southampton 1996 — 1998
Btec national diploma, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Experience
Cooperative Child Care April 2012 - Present
Karen Rowe
Project Manager at Capita Business Services
Education Management
Education
The Open University
BA Open Degree, Business and Management
Mathew Boulton Technical College 1985 — 1986
A Levels, English and Mathematics
King Edward VI Camp Hill School 1978 — 1982
O Levels, 7 O Levels
Experience
Capita Business Services January 2015 - Present
Advanced Computer Software Group Plc January 2013 - October 2014
Serco September 2011 - January 2013
Walsall Children's Services - Serco July 2002 - August 2011
Nationwide Building Society July 1986 - May 2001
Nationwide Building Society 1986 - 2001
Skills
Service Delivery, Project Delivery, Sla, Risk Management, Change Management, Business Transformation, Relationship Management, Case Management, Line Management, Project Management, Team Management, Business Development, Business Process..., Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Resource Management, CRM, Business Process Mapping, Financial Risk, Project Governance, Complaints Management, Management, PRINCE2
Karen Royle
Junior Engineer at Atkins
Design
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2014
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons), General Engineering
The Open University 2011 — 2012
Diploma in Design and Innovation (DipDesInn), Design and Innovation
Experience
Atkins April 2015 - Present
Atkins April 2007 - March 2015
Atkins April 2006 - March 2007
Atkins April 2005 - March 2006
Atkins January 2001 - March 2005
Skills
Inspection, Building Surveying, SharePoint, Engineering, First Aid, Editing, Document Management, Systems Engineering, Occupational Safety, Project Planning, Defense, Project Management, Office Manager, Microsoft Office, Catering, Office Safety Champion, Project Coordination, Customer Service, Researching, Infrastructure, Quality Management, Project Delivery, Space planning, Mentoring, Teamwork, Quality Control, AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering, Office and Workspace..., Training, PowerPoint, Engineering Management, Project Engineering, Presentations, Microsoft Word, Management, Document control
Karen Ruffles
Project Support (Temporary Business Analyst) at University of Cambridge Information Services
Research
Education
The Open University 1991 — 1997
Masters in Business Administration (Technology), Technology Management
Experience
University of Cambridge Information Services June 2015 - Present
The Open University October 2011 - Present
RAND Europe January 2015 - June 2015
Perse Upper School September 2014 - December 2014
University of Cambridge May 2013 - January 2014
University of Cambridge August 2012 - November 2012
University of Cambridge June 2012 - August 2012
University of Cambridge October 2011 - February 2012
East ofEngland Development Agency September 2002 - August 2011
Skills
Stakeholder Management, Government, Policy Analysis, Policy, Strategy, Public Sector, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Project Management, Report Writing, Strategic Communications, Sustainability, Local Government, Community Engagement, Analysis
Karen Salmon
Managing Director at Force Technologies Limited
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
University of Law Guildford 2010 — 2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
The Open University 2005 — 2010
LLB (Hons), Law
The Institute of Direct Marketing 1988 — 1990
Dip.M, Marketing
University of Strathclyde 1983 — 1986
BA, Business Administration, Languages
Experience
Force Technologies Limited April 1995 - Present
Durrocomm Ltd 1990 - 2015
Durrocomm Ltd 1990 - 2015
Force Technologies Limited January 1988 - March 1995
EMM Dense Pac 1987 - 1988
Skills
Contract Management, Strategy, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Supply Management, Product Marketing, Marketing, Management, Components, Continuous Improvement, Sourcing, Account Management, Contract Review, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Aerospace, Product Development, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Semiconductors, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, New Business Development, Business Development, Key Account Management, Electronics, International Sales, Negotiation, Procurement
Karen Sanderson
Registration Officer at Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
Education
The Open University
Diploma in Fundraising
Experience
Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) June 2013 - September 2015
Marwell Wildlife June 2007 - June 2013
Hampshire Constabulary May 2002 - May 2007
Royal Navy February 1987 - January 1992
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, English, Report Writing, Policy, Charities, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Administration, Stakeholder Engagement, Outlook, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Windows
Karen Scholey
Detective Constable at Surrey Police
Law Enforcement
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, BA Hons History, unattained as yet
Experience
Surrey Police February 2005 - Present
Skills
Emergency Management, Patrol, Evidence, Public Safety, History, Digital Photography, Criminal Law, Investigation, Private Investigations, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Counterterrorism
Karen Sear
Quality Supervisor at Oxford Immunotec
Biotechnology
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2006
BSc (Honours) degree, biological sciences
King Alfred's sixth form 1995 — 1997
A'levels, Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics & GeneralStudies
King Alfred's School
GCSE's
Experience
Oxford Immunotec Ltd April 2007 - Present
BioVex Ltd September 2005 - April 2007
MRC Harwell February 2005 - August 2005
Oxagen Ltd December 2000 - February 2005
MRC Harwell September 1998 - December 2000
Skills
FDA, Medical Devices, GMP, ELISA, Infectious Diseases, CAPA, DNA extraction, Molecular Biology, Validation, Pharmaceutical Industry, GLP
Karen Selley
Independent Proofreading and Editing Professional
Writing and Editing
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2010
BA (Hons) Language Studies (2:1), English, French, Linguistics
Experience
Freelance January 2011 - Present
The Legal & Public Notices Advertising Agency January 2011 - October 2012
McAlpine Homes January 1996 - January 1997
Fairclough Homes January 1993 - January 1996
Thomson Free Newspapers January 1992 - January 1993
Black Horse Agencies January 1990 - January 1992
Prudential Property Services January 1988 - January 1990
Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Publishing, Proofreading, Newsletters, Poetry, Books, Grammar, Copy Editing, Research, Editorial
Karen Shooter
County Domestic Abuse Manager at Lincolnshire County Council
Government Relations
Education
The Open University
Bachelor’s Degree, Social Sciences, Social Policy and Psychological Studies
Experience
Lincolnshire County Council January 2012 - Present
Skills
Change Management, Program Management, Project Management, Policy
Karen Shorter
Local Service Fraud Manager at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Security and Investigations
Education
Chingford Senior 1982 — 1986
English, Economics and Law, A Levels
The Open University
Certificate in Management Studies
Experience
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) September 2015 - Present
Castle Point Borough Council August 2008 - September 2015
Charity Commission April 2008 - August 2008
Castle Point Borough Council October 2005 - April 2008
NHS Counter Fraud Service April 2003 - October 2005
Various London Boroughs January 1998 - April 2003
Metropolitan Police March 1987 - September 1995
Karen Singers (MIOR)
Senior Consultant Office & Professional Services
Staffing and Recruiting
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2011
NC, Business Accounting
The Open University 2010 — 2011
CIPD, Learning & Development
Abertay University 1997 — 2001
BA Honours, Tourism 2:1
Madras College 1985 — 1991
Experience
SPECTRUM CONTRACTING SERVICES LIMITED May 2015 - Present
Pertemps Network Group / Procurement People August 2014 - May 2015
Jark Recruitment August 2013 - August 2014
Maxwell Bruce June 2012 - June 2013
Office Angels December 2008 - October 2011
Search Consultancy Ltd April 2005 - November 2008
Avenue Scotland January 2004 - March 2005
Driverhire May 2003 - December 2003
Scotsman Publications Ltd, Edinburgh August 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Client Development, Recruiting, Headhunt, Applicant Tracking..., Screening Resumes, Candidate Generation, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Industrial Sector, Business Networking, Business, E-recruitment, Performance Management, RPO, HR Consulting, Sourcing, Payroll, Building Relationships, Executive Search, International..., Customer Retention, Interview Preparation, Search, Account Management, Contract Recruitment, Technical Recruiting, Human Resources, New Business Development, Business Development, Graduate Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, Benefits Negotiation, Recruiters, IT Recruitment, Internet Recruiting, B2B, Talent Management, Screening, Competency Based..., Permanent Placement, Interviews, Cold Calling, Sales, Headhunting, Temporary Staffing, Temporary Placement, Staffing Services
Karen Smyth Gaffney
Aesthetic Account Manager at Merz Pharmaceuticals
Food Production
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2013
Psychology
Cumbernauld College 1997 — 1999
HND, Anatomy & Physiology, Body Treatments, Aromatherapy & Swedish Massage
Experience
Merz Pharmaceuticals September 2012 - Present
HealthXchange Pharmacy January 2012 - December 2012
Allergan 2011 - 2011
Nutricia June 2009 - October 2010
Pfizer 2004 - 2007
Scottish Media Group 1989 - 2001
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Dermatology, Account Management, Medical Devices, Key Account Management, Hospital Sales, Product Launch, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Pharmaceutics, Marketing Communications, Healthcare, Management, Advertising, Selling, Sales
Karen Staples
Funding Manager at Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils
Environmental Services
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2008
MA Social Sciences, Social Science inc Env Policy & Society
Sheffield Hallam University 1995 — 1999
BSc Hons, Environmental Management, Ist class hons
Experience
Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils September 2015 - Present
Sustainability East 2013 - Present
Karen Staples February 2011 - Present
East of England Local Government Association June 2007 - August 2010
European Centre for Nature Conservation September 2003 - December 2006
National Farmers Union September 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Community Engagement, GIS, Conservation Issues, Policy Analysis, Climate Change..., Stakeholder Engagement, European Union, programme management, Carbon, Strategic Communications, Capacity Building, report writing, Environmental Planning, Sustainability, interactive policy..., water policy, european union, Environmental Policy, strategic communications, NGOs, Biodiversity, Corporate Social..., Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Ecosystem Services, Program Management, EU funded project..., Report Writing, Carbon Footprinting, Public Sector, Water Policy, Environmental Impact..., project management, Rural Development, Public Policy, Natural Resource..., Grade: Ist class hons, policy briefing, Environmental Science, Project Management, Natural Resources, Government, Policy, Environmental Awareness, Ecology, Social Research, Agriculture, Environmental..., social research
Karen Stevenson
Validation, Quality and Engineering Systems Specialist at Pharmaceutical Industry Independent Advisor
Pharmaceuticals
Education
The Open University
BSc, Technology [Sciences and Computing], Social Science, Business
Roundwood Park, Harpenden
Experience
Pharmaceutical Industry - Independent Advisor May 2012 - Present
Patheon October 2009 - April 2012
Pharmaceutical Industry - Independent Advisor September 2009 - November 2009
Catalent Pharmaceutical Solutions (Swindon); Prior to July 2007 Cardinal Health July 1999 - September 2009
Cardinal Health: Prior to 1997 Scherer DDS October 1995 - July 1999
Scherer DDS: Part of RP Scherer group: After 1997 Cardinal Health April 1994 - October 1995
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, GxP, CAPA, GAMP, FDA, Cleaning Validation, SOP, Risk Assessment, Quality System, 21 CFR Part 11, Professional..., Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Validation, Deviations, Trackwise, Quality Assurance, Computer System..., Regulatory Affairs, Management, Quality Auditing, Manufacturing, V&V, Project Management, Change Control, Sop, Quality Control, Technology Transfer, Software Project..., GMP, Aseptic Processing, Project Planning
Karen Stillwell
Director of Stillwell Support Services
Facilities Services
Education
The Open University 1991 — 1997
BA Hons, English & Psychology
Experience
Winns Security June 1995 - Present
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Security Management, New Business Development, Social Media, Close Protection, Security, Personal Security, Equities, CCTV, Contract Management, Corporate Security, Operations Management, Security Operations, Access Control, Physical Security
Karen Stinson
FT Programme Support Manager
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Skills
Emergency Planning, Policy Writing, Business Continuity..., Public Sector, Major Incident..., Contingency Planning, COMAH, Corporate Governance, Risk Assessment, Litigation Management, Local Government, Business Continuity, Risk Management, NHS, Claims Management, Public Health Emergency...
Karen Stow
Volunteer Shop Assistant at Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary
Alternative Medicine
Education
Helen McGuinness Health & Beauty Training International 2011 — 2011
Indian Head Massage, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Diploma
Helen McGuinness Health & Beauty Training International 2011 — 2011
Advanced Massage & Deep Tissue Techniques, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Diploma
Newbury College of FE 2010 — 2011
Diploma, Holistic Massage, Credit
Abingdon & Witney College of FE 1990 — 1992
City & Guilds Part I, Motor Vehicle Servicing & Repairs, City & Guilds Part I
Larkmead Comprehensive 1984 — 1990
8 GCSE's, Eng, Math, Art, French, German, Commerce, Physics, Typing, 2 B's & 2 C's
The Open University
Certificate in Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Certificate in Social Sciences
Experience
Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary October 2014 - Present
Self-Employed June 2011 - Present
Medivet The Vets June 2015 - June 2015
Concateno PLC June 2009 - May 2013
BMS World Mission September 1998 - August 2008
Citizen's Advice Bureau October 2006 - January 2008
Colerne Community Care February 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Mediation, Administration, Creative, Mechanical, Genealogy, Negotiation, PaintShop Pro, Awareness, Chair Massage, Laboratory Skills, Curiosity, Recycling, Online Research, Holistic Massage, Open Minded, Personal Development, Problem Solving, Seeing The Big Picture, Therapeutic Massage, Humor, Improvement, Fast Learner, Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Nonprofits, Mindfulness, Human Anatomy, Singing, Asking Questions, Empathetic, Flexibility, Accurate Data Entry, Animal Care, Attention To Detail, Observation, Report Writing, Coordination, Communication Written, Healthcare, Machine Learning, Meeting Deadlines, Organizing, Microsoft Office, Artistic, Indian Head Massage, Process Improvement, LIMS, Internet Research, Practical, Photography
Karen Stuart
Head of Postgraduate Medical Education
Hospital & Health Care
Education
Macclesfield College of FE 1983 — 1985
Bramhall High School 1978 — 1983
The Open University
Experience
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust April 1999 - Present
Skills
Medical Education, Change Management, Leadership Development, Faculty Development, Accreditation, Quality Improvement, Teaching, Hospitals, Staff Development, Health Education