Hello! I'm Sarah
Originally from the North-West of England, I now live on the South-Coast. I have a BA (Hons) degree in Business Administration, am a TPMA Certified Trainer and hold an ILM Level 3 Certificate in Line Management. I have been fortunate to experience many exciting and diverse career opportunities, including creating a Times 100 Top Ten Company and being in a music video. I believe that you get out of life what you put in; success comes from hard work, dedication and determination.
Life's a journey. Not a destination.
EXPERIENCE
2011-present
Owner
I created this business to provide independent Clerking and Governance Professional services for schools and charities.
2009- present
Managing Director
Founded in 2009, hubulu.com aims to provide value for money, high quality, professional business support services. The company provides services to sole traders, charities and local authorities.
2003-2009
Communications Officer
POOLE
I helped create this social housing provider, managing over 5,000 homes across the town on behalf of the Borough of Poole. Poole Housing Partnership Ltd achieved 3-star excellence within the housing sector, and became a Times Top 100 Best Company. My work was cited as an example of national best practice by the Audit Commission; I was responsible for:
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Brand creation and management
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Development of marketing strategy
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Production of all company publications
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Liaison and negotiation with suppliers
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PR and media management
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Event management
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Film production
2000-2001
Projects Executive
LONDON
I was responsible for ensuring the delivery of key information to existing members and helping to promote this trade federation to non-members; ranging from leading FTSE 100 companies to new innovative start-ups. My role involved:
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Website design and maintenance
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Editor newsletter and trade press publications
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Event organisation; including the annual conference, trade shows at the NEC and luncheons at the Houses of Parliament
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Building relationships with members and suppliers
EDUCATION
1997 - 2000
BA (Hons) Business Administration
UNIVERISTY OF WEST ENGLAND
Over the three year degree course, I studied Finance, Economics, Law, Operations Management, Human Resources, ICT, Marketing and Tourism. My dissertation was Ethics: Marketing to Children.
1994-1996
A-Levels
1992-1994
GCSEs
NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS HIGH SCHOOL
Maths, English Language, English Literature, Art, French, History, Geography and Science (Double Award)
SKILLS
brand creation & management
training - development & delivery
Microsoft Office
business strategy & development
scripting, presenting & editing
Adobe Creative Cloud
SHOW REEL
FREELANCE TV & FILM WORK
When I first became a Freelancer, I had the opportunity to undertake some exciting work within the media industry. As well as appearing in and producing music videos, I was also a TV presenter (using the name 'Sarah Simpson') for a local news channel. Another fantastic assignment, saw me travel to the South of France as part of film crew for an independent feature film.