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Expert Career Development and Workforce Training
Kate Lander
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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Highly Experienced Organisational Development Consultant, an expert in leading the strategic improvement of organisations through research and analysis of business and talent management, to then develop, recommend and facilitate improvement strategies which transform recruitment, training, leadership and sales capability. A highly competent professional demonstrating elevated skills and knowledge of transformational and strategic management development, adopting a collaborative and flexible approach; pivotal in building essential relationships amongst stakeholders and business partners, maintaining emphasis on organisational development objectives, ensuring workforce development aligns with organisational strategy; a cross-functional leader of teams, maximising strengths through coaching and mentorship whilst competently controlling implementation across global organisations.
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United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Rest of Euro area
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English
Fluently
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My experience
2020 - ?
freelance
Broadcast Media Career Development Expert
Screenskills HETV/Animation Skills Fund.
Engaged as an industry skills specialist to provide a range of bespoke training options to screen professionals at all levels, including 'Giving and Receiving Feedback as a Remote Worker', 'Driving Personal Brand through Social Media', and 'Building your Screen Career'.
Social Media, Training, Development, Social
2019 - ?
freelance
Personal Branding Specialist/Outplacement Expert
The CV and Interview Advisors.
* The CV & Interview Advisors are a leading personal branding/career coaching business with an international client base from associations such as CIMA and BEKTU, to companies requiring outplacement support.
* Engaged to deliver a range of bespoke personal branding services such as advanced CV writing, LinkedIn profiles and interview coaching to Executives, NEDs, Contractors, Interim Managers and Permanent Job Seekers.
* Engaged to deliver a range of bespoke personal branding services such as advanced CV writing, LinkedIn profiles and interview coaching to Executives, NEDs, Contractors, Interim Managers and Permanent Job Seekers.
Branding, Writing, Coaching, Interview, Linkedin, Support, International, Outplacement, Interim, Personal Branding
2019 - ?
freelance
Organisational Development Associate & Trainer
PR Training Services.
Engaged as a Specialist Learning and Development Consultant to provide client relationship management, bespoke organisational development, and training to clients in the public and private sector, adopting expert stakeholder management processes to drive maximum engagement from Directorate to the general workforce.
Training, Stakeholder Management, Management, Organisational development, Development, Processes
2019 - ?
freelance
Creative Media Specialist Careers Consultant
The Ideas Foundation.
Engaged to deliver a suite of career, talent development, and mentoring projects, workshops, webinars and presentations in partnership with The Manchester College for their students aged 16 to 21 in VFX, Animation, Digital Marketing and TV Production.
Marketing, Digital Marketing, Animation, Mentoring, TV, Vfx, Workshops, Development, Production
2015 - ?
freelance
Organisational Development Consultant/Career Expert
Lander Consulting.
Lander Consulting provides a variety of OD based services and insights, from the organisation of outplacement services, to workforce improvement, management development, career coaching, training, and business writing.
* OD Specialist and Coach supporting workforce efficiency and capability in global businesses, driving capability to recruit, transform, and develop workforces, transforming teams and boosting operational productivity.
* Support individuals by mapping career pathways and providing career advice, professional CV writing services, written communications training, and networking guidance to secure new employment and/or promotion.
* OD Specialist and Coach supporting workforce efficiency and capability in global businesses, driving capability to recruit, transform, and develop workforces, transforming teams and boosting operational productivity.
* Support individuals by mapping career pathways and providing career advice, professional CV writing services, written communications training, and networking guidance to secure new employment and/or promotion.
Writing, Coaching, Networking, Training, Management, Consulting, Organisational development, Support, Development, Coach, Organization, Outplacement
2018 - 2021
freelance
Organisational Development Consultant
Brown Bag Films/9Story.
* Retained as Consultant post-redundancy, delivering a suite of OD services to support global corporate restructure; acting as Project Manager of 7 internal/external stakeholders, and 4 objectives; redefining organisational structure, role profiles, competency framework, job title evaluation, and compensation.
* Lead project coordination and governance across 3 HR entities, reporting directly to Senior Vice President of Talent and Development in Toronto 9Story Headquarters.
* Lead project coordination and governance across 3 HR entities, reporting directly to Senior Vice President of Talent and Development in Toronto 9Story Headquarters.
Project Manager, Organisational development, Support, Development, Framework, Manager, President
2018 - 2021
job
Learning & Development Partner EMEA (PT)
Brown Bag Films UK Ltd/9Story.
Brown Bag Films (9Story) is 1 of the largest producers of pre-school animated content in the World, with an Oscar, an armful of BAFTA's and daytime Emmy's, for shows such as Doc McStuffins, Nella the Princess Knight, and Bing.
* Established strategic direction for global L&D, to develop all levels of staff across technical, operational and creative departments to drive organisational capability in line with the overall business vision.
* Established career pathways and routes to training for staff of all levels to build development interventions for delivery through workshops, online learning (moodle), coaching and analytical reporting of ROI.
* Partnered with external training companies and FE/HE to provide qualifications for internal staff and build a brand recognised across the industry for its commitment to driving professional standards.
* Establish work experience opportunities, internships, observational study programmes, apprenticeships and traineeships to absorb the Levy and launch entry level employment opportunities for young talent.
* Work in partnership with Executive Team to establish specific business barriers to growth to design and develop improvement led interventions, both from external providers and as an internal trainer.
* Provide ad hoc coaching to leaders across all regions, enabling access to self-limiting behaviours, encouraging self-reflection and self-led improvement and development.
* Manage and negotiate external training relationships with a range of providers including ILM, Screenskills and LinkedIn Learning to ensure best value training opportunities for the global workforce.
* Attend a variety of key industry events, making keynote speeches, expert presentations, and providing panel presence in subjects such as diversity in animation, career development in TV production, and the skills debate.
Key Projects:
* Innovated job families, levels format, developed an aligned succession plan and policies across all departments, working with external consultant on competency frameworks and job architecture to drive understanding of progression and development opportunities from junior management through to Executive leadership.
* Developed a ground-breaking management and leadership programme in partnership with Dublin L&D, with no prior leadership development in place, engaged with senior leaders in all departments and productions to analyse common needs, developed strategy, conducted instructional design, engaged external trainers and succeeded in being shortlisted for management and leadership programme 2020 by IITD.
* Created, launched and coordinated a global mentorship programme over 5 studios; developed a mentor training suite, a range of support documents, and tracking system; succeeded in recruiting 40+ mentors up to Executive level, to provide 121 development to the global workforce through a selection committee.
* Led development, launch and coordination of an 'Organisational Study Programme' for Graduates, Apprentices, Work Experience Students, and new recruits to gain an understanding of every element of the animation pipeline, this in turn enabled a more cohesive team and broader knowledge of product development.
* Established a matrix of Schools, Colleges and Universities to promote animation as a career, providing multiple work experience opportunities, graduate event management, and internships in multiple departments.
* Created and delivered a suite of redundancy support workshops (outplacement) to 50+ employees facing contract end consultation, including career mapping, job search campaign strategy development, networking, CV writing, showreel development, and interview coaching.
* Partnered with the corporate team in Toronto to develop a robust development scheme for equality and diversity on the back of the BLM movement, supporting local EID committees in recognising bias and embracing diversity both in terms of content, and workforce.
* Established strategic direction for global L&D, to develop all levels of staff across technical, operational and creative departments to drive organisational capability in line with the overall business vision.
* Established career pathways and routes to training for staff of all levels to build development interventions for delivery through workshops, online learning (moodle), coaching and analytical reporting of ROI.
* Partnered with external training companies and FE/HE to provide qualifications for internal staff and build a brand recognised across the industry for its commitment to driving professional standards.
* Establish work experience opportunities, internships, observational study programmes, apprenticeships and traineeships to absorb the Levy and launch entry level employment opportunities for young talent.
* Work in partnership with Executive Team to establish specific business barriers to growth to design and develop improvement led interventions, both from external providers and as an internal trainer.
* Provide ad hoc coaching to leaders across all regions, enabling access to self-limiting behaviours, encouraging self-reflection and self-led improvement and development.
* Manage and negotiate external training relationships with a range of providers including ILM, Screenskills and LinkedIn Learning to ensure best value training opportunities for the global workforce.
* Attend a variety of key industry events, making keynote speeches, expert presentations, and providing panel presence in subjects such as diversity in animation, career development in TV production, and the skills debate.
Key Projects:
* Innovated job families, levels format, developed an aligned succession plan and policies across all departments, working with external consultant on competency frameworks and job architecture to drive understanding of progression and development opportunities from junior management through to Executive leadership.
* Developed a ground-breaking management and leadership programme in partnership with Dublin L&D, with no prior leadership development in place, engaged with senior leaders in all departments and productions to analyse common needs, developed strategy, conducted instructional design, engaged external trainers and succeeded in being shortlisted for management and leadership programme 2020 by IITD.
* Created, launched and coordinated a global mentorship programme over 5 studios; developed a mentor training suite, a range of support documents, and tracking system; succeeded in recruiting 40+ mentors up to Executive level, to provide 121 development to the global workforce through a selection committee.
* Led development, launch and coordination of an 'Organisational Study Programme' for Graduates, Apprentices, Work Experience Students, and new recruits to gain an understanding of every element of the animation pipeline, this in turn enabled a more cohesive team and broader knowledge of product development.
* Established a matrix of Schools, Colleges and Universities to promote animation as a career, providing multiple work experience opportunities, graduate event management, and internships in multiple departments.
* Created and delivered a suite of redundancy support workshops (outplacement) to 50+ employees facing contract end consultation, including career mapping, job search campaign strategy development, networking, CV writing, showreel development, and interview coaching.
* Partnered with the corporate team in Toronto to develop a robust development scheme for equality and diversity on the back of the BLM movement, supporting local EID committees in recognising bias and embracing diversity both in terms of content, and workforce.
Online, TV, Workshops, Growth, Support, Strategy development, Direction, Development, Mentorship, Content, Moodle, Campaign, Search, Production, Outplacement, LED, UP, Leadership, Writing, Coaching, Animation, Product development, Networking, ROI, Training, Mentor, Design, Interview, Management, Linkedin, Leadership development, Event, Architecture, Keynote
2020 - 2020
project
Outplacement Partner
Multiplex Europe Limited.
Engaged as an outsourced outplacement provider to deliver a suite of transition workshops including career development strategy training, advanced CV writing, and interview coaching.
Writing, Coaching, Training, Interview, Workshops, Development, Outplacement
2015 - 2019
freelance
Personal Branding/Career & CV Expert
Professional CV Writing Ltd.
Engaged to deliver career development and copywriting services such as advanced CV writing, report writing, LinkedIn profiles and interview coaching.
Copywriting, Branding, Writing, Coaching, Interview, Linkedin, Development, Personal Branding
2016 - 2018
job
Senior Client Partner/Project Manager (Funded Training)
donor funders, NGOs.
People 1st International are a trusted partner to employers, industry bodies, skills organisations, donor funders, NGOs investment banks and governments, in skills development and technical vocational education and training.
* 360-degree role managing training programme development focusing on Customer Service in the Retail, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Sectors through employer engagement, partnerships, multiple training programme delivery, QA, Management Information Systems, performance review and funding applications.
* Project Management of Coast to Capital LEP Skills for the Workforce contract as sub-contractor for NSAFS including acquisition of SME employers in the Local Enterprise Partnership, training of recently unemployed and employed individuals and partnership with local tourist boards and workforce development organisations.
* Engaged directly with training providers to give information, advice and guidance on the new apprenticeship standards, IT systems, and expectations from levy paying employers to drive quality standards in the sector.
* Managed the full 360 for the above including the identification of over 140 learners within SME's, completion of TNA, awarding body liaison, arrangement of IQA/EQA, legislative documentation, marketing resources, arranging venues, managing budget, certification, quality assessment and progression.
* Client Partnership Manager responsible for the acquisition of large corporate visitor economy businesses into the network of Employer partners with emphasis on providing consultancy on the apprenticeship levy.
* 360-degree role managing training programme development focusing on Customer Service in the Retail, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Sectors through employer engagement, partnerships, multiple training programme delivery, QA, Management Information Systems, performance review and funding applications.
* Project Management of Coast to Capital LEP Skills for the Workforce contract as sub-contractor for NSAFS including acquisition of SME employers in the Local Enterprise Partnership, training of recently unemployed and employed individuals and partnership with local tourist boards and workforce development organisations.
* Engaged directly with training providers to give information, advice and guidance on the new apprenticeship standards, IT systems, and expectations from levy paying employers to drive quality standards in the sector.
* Managed the full 360 for the above including the identification of over 140 learners within SME's, completion of TNA, awarding body liaison, arrangement of IQA/EQA, legislative documentation, marketing resources, arranging venues, managing budget, certification, quality assessment and progression.
* Client Partnership Manager responsible for the acquisition of large corporate visitor economy businesses into the network of Employer partners with emphasis on providing consultancy on the apprenticeship levy.
Service, Customer, Manager, Enterprise, International, Development, Assessment, It, Network, Marketing, QA, Customer service, Management, Training, Budget, Retail, Project Manager, Project Management
2015 - 2016
job
Director of Recruitment Operations (Organisational Change)
ChefsXpress/HMR Limited.
* Managed the change in IR35 regulations to transition 40 temporary workers into Limited Company status from umbrella payroll by sourcing 360 accountancy firm to manage transition and temp workers ongoing accounts.
* Restructured and developed the sales/recruitment team to drive business objectives and financial targets in line with REC standards; Implementation of HR and training systems, KPIs, and targets in line with budgetary requirements, industry trends and Government changes for temporary workers.
* Restructured and developed the sales/recruitment team to drive business objectives and financial targets in line with REC standards; Implementation of HR and training systems, KPIs, and targets in line with budgetary requirements, industry trends and Government changes for temporary workers.
Operations, Training, Sales, Recruitment, Sourcing, Implementation
2015 - 2015
job
Projects & Promotions Manager (OD)
Faucet Inn/KuPP/Neighbourhood.
Faucet Inn and sister companies KuPP and Neighbourhood are a boutique group of hospitality venues across the South of England and London, focused on unique customer experiences and exemplary food and drink.
* Led on recruitment and training of Senior staff including General Managers, Assistant Managers and Head Chefs from advertising, initial screening, agency liaison and interview to conducting CBI and reference checks.
* Designed and delivered critical Training Programmes including Customer Service and Leadership to 30+ leaders to drive understanding of business development, corporate engagement and innovation.
* Sales and Budget Management of 4 flagship venue's with combined t/o of £25M, establishing external sales opportunities through corporate engagement and development of event schedules and packages.
* Key innovator of new projects across all 21 sites to upgrade systems, processes, recruitment, training and ultimately driving sales growth.
Key Projects:
* Introduced and coordinated both apprenticeship and traineeship programmes for the Faucet Inn group to develop multi-site apprentices and Faucet 'Academy' for all workplace assessments and training intervention.
* Identified new innovative income opportunities with Faucet Inn; establishing contacts with Film location agencies to utilise the 21 sites as film locations generating over £40,000 of gross profit within 3 months.
* Led on recruitment and training of Senior staff including General Managers, Assistant Managers and Head Chefs from advertising, initial screening, agency liaison and interview to conducting CBI and reference checks.
* Designed and delivered critical Training Programmes including Customer Service and Leadership to 30+ leaders to drive understanding of business development, corporate engagement and innovation.
* Sales and Budget Management of 4 flagship venue's with combined t/o of £25M, establishing external sales opportunities through corporate engagement and development of event schedules and packages.
* Key innovator of new projects across all 21 sites to upgrade systems, processes, recruitment, training and ultimately driving sales growth.
Key Projects:
* Introduced and coordinated both apprenticeship and traineeship programmes for the Faucet Inn group to develop multi-site apprentices and Faucet 'Academy' for all workplace assessments and training intervention.
* Identified new innovative income opportunities with Faucet Inn; establishing contacts with Film location agencies to utilise the 21 sites as film locations generating over £40,000 of gross profit within 3 months.
Sales, Customer, Manager, LED, Processes, Development, Growth, Service, Recruitment, Movie, Business development, Event, Customer service, Management, Interview, Leadership, Training, Innovation, Budget, Advertising
2012 - 2015
job
National Head of Employer Engagement for Skills Programmes
SEETEC Group.
2010 - 2012
freelance
Various Freelance Management Consultant/Training Consultant Contracts
unknown.
Contracts, Training, Management, Management Consultant, Contracts
2005 - 2010
job
Regional Sales, Training, Membership & Events Manager
David Lloyd Leisure Group.
Training, Sales, Manager
My education
2020
Careers Development Institute
Registered Professional, Accredited by the Institute to deliver professional career coaching, and organisational development services
Registered Professional, Accredited by the Institute to deliver professional career coaching, and organisational development services
2019
Mental Health England
Mental Health First Aider, Understanding mental health in the workplace
Mental Health First Aider, Understanding mental health in the workplace
2018
Strengthscope
Practitioner, Strengths Professional, Strengths Team, Strengths Manager, Strengths Corporate
Practitioner, Strengths Professional, Strengths Team, Strengths Manager, Strengths Corporate
2013
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2014
Institute of Employability Professionals
Level 3 Employment Services, Career and Job Coaching
Level 3 Employment Services, Career and Job Coaching
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