Resume
Michelle Hood
Personal Profile I am a dedicated professional individual. My organizational and people skills are excellent along with computer knowledge. My ability to work independently and in a team gives me flexibility in many roles. I have a wide range of transferable skills from a range of work experiences in varied sectors.
Summary of May 2007 ARC Edinburgh
Qualifications SVQ level 3 Health and social care
An on the job course that develops skills and knowledge of the sector
Looks at self evaluation
Aug 2005 Jewel and Esk Valley College Edinburgh
HNC Social Care
Psychology
Sociology
Social Policy
Social care and practice
First Aid/ Moving and Handling
Dec 2000 Stevenson College Edinburgh
SGA Business
Economics
Business Management
Accounting
Law
Finance
Aug 1999 Firrhill High School Edinburgh
Standard grades
8 @ level 3 and above
Professional Nov 09 – Present Self Employed Edinburgh
Experience Disadvantaged Student Support worker
Identifying students needs
Providing individual support to students with disabilities including Autism
Note taking
Study Support
Explanation of tasks
Time management and organization
Exam supervision
Liaising with tutors and other staff
Sep 08 – Dec 08 NHS West Lothian Livingston
Training Team Administrator
Organizing Training Schedules for 8 trainers in 3 hospitals
Collating Evaluation information
Running statistical reports
Customer Service
General Office duties
Jan 06 - July 08 The Scottish Society for Autism Musselburgh
Autism Practitioner
Provide a high standard of Autism specific support
Empower, promote social inclusion and choice
Support in an educational, work setting
Teach independent living skills
Acting deputy manager
Staff support and training
Recording and administration duties
Aug 05 - Jan 06 Edinburgh City Council Edinburgh
Support Worker (temp)
Provide a high standard of support to individuals with learning difficulties
Promote social inclusion and choice
Enable individuals to access educational resources
Staff training
Administration duties
Sep 04 - Aug 05 The Orchard Centre Bonnyrigg
Student/ Project worker
Group Facilitation and development
Support individuals with mental health issues
Administration duties
Promotion of healthy living to increase mood
Aug 01 - Aug 04 Telewest Communication Edinburgh
Business Operations Representative
Customer service to business customers
Data entry and program input
Diary organization both manual and computer
Department liaison
Job organization
General office duties
Jan 01 - Aug 01 Bolton Brady Edinburgh
Administrator
Customer service
Diary/ job organization
Invoicing
Collating info for quotes
Managerial Reports
Jun 99 - Jan 01 various retail and waiting roles
References Available on request
Extracurricular
I enjoy a wide range of sports in my free time such as snowboarding, swimming, mountain biking, climbing. I read a variety of novels and enjoy a range of movies.
I do regular charity events such as Edinburgh Marathon, Pedal for Scotland and Pink. Have also organized local charity event such as fun days.
Summary of May 2007 ARC Edinburgh
Qualifications SVQ level 3 Health and social care
An on the job course that develops skills and knowledge of the sector
Looks at self evaluation
Aug 2005 Jewel and Esk Valley College Edinburgh
HNC Social Care
Psychology
Sociology
Social Policy
Social care and practice
First Aid/ Moving and Handling
Dec 2000 Stevenson College Edinburgh
SGA Business
Economics
Business Management
Accounting
Law
Finance
Aug 1999 Firrhill High School Edinburgh
Standard grades
8 @ level 3 and above
Professional Nov 09 – Present Self Employed Edinburgh
Experience Disadvantaged Student Support worker
Identifying students needs
Providing individual support to students with disabilities including Autism
Note taking
Study Support
Explanation of tasks
Time management and organization
Exam supervision
Liaising with tutors and other staff
Sep 08 – Dec 08 NHS West Lothian Livingston
Training Team Administrator
Organizing Training Schedules for 8 trainers in 3 hospitals
Collating Evaluation information
Running statistical reports
Customer Service
General Office duties
Jan 06 - July 08 The Scottish Society for Autism Musselburgh
Autism Practitioner
Provide a high standard of Autism specific support
Empower, promote social inclusion and choice
Support in an educational, work setting
Teach independent living skills
Acting deputy manager
Staff support and training
Recording and administration duties
Aug 05 - Jan 06 Edinburgh City Council Edinburgh
Support Worker (temp)
Provide a high standard of support to individuals with learning difficulties
Promote social inclusion and choice
Enable individuals to access educational resources
Staff training
Administration duties
Sep 04 - Aug 05 The Orchard Centre Bonnyrigg
Student/ Project worker
Group Facilitation and development
Support individuals with mental health issues
Administration duties
Promotion of healthy living to increase mood
Aug 01 - Aug 04 Telewest Communication Edinburgh
Business Operations Representative
Customer service to business customers
Data entry and program input
Diary organization both manual and computer
Department liaison
Job organization
General office duties
Jan 01 - Aug 01 Bolton Brady Edinburgh
Administrator
Customer service
Diary/ job organization
Invoicing
Collating info for quotes
Managerial Reports
Jun 99 - Jan 01 various retail and waiting roles
References Available on request
Extracurricular
I enjoy a wide range of sports in my free time such as snowboarding, swimming, mountain biking, climbing. I read a variety of novels and enjoy a range of movies.
I do regular charity events such as Edinburgh Marathon, Pedal for Scotland and Pink. Have also organized local charity event such as fun days.