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JULIE CROCKER
23 Stirling Drive, Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 5YF
M: 07739 519198
E: juliecrocker@hotmail.co.uk
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am currently self-employed and
looking to be involved in a new and
exciting contract. I have the ability to
work from home or directly on site.
I am also available for a PAYE
permanent position full or part-time.
I thrive on project management and
my drive and enthusiasm ensure an
exceptional service.
SKILLS
Professional
Project Management
Leadership
Communication
Working alone
Working in Teams
Administration
IT Skills
Personal
Motivation
Enthusiasm
Positivity
Resourcefulness
Intuitive
Diplomatic
Attention to Detail
CAREER HISTORY
AFTER DARK CLEANING UK – Business Development Manager
25/09/15 to 24/08/16 (Contract)
Pursued new contracts, conducted site visits that resulted in direct sales,
liaised with current customers to foster stronger relationships. Managed x180
janitorial accounts and streamlined the complete system after chaos for one
year. Developed successful PR and marketing material to secure new
business.
AFIYA LIMITED - MD
28/04/08 to 25/09/15 (Self-employed)
Developed my own training company which included researching, writing,
delivering, advertising, marketing and recruiting adults (19yrs+) onto my
bespoke courses, which included ‘Re-discover the Confident You’, ‘How to
Look Good Clothed’ and ‘You’re Hired’.
The clients were predominately on means tested benefits and because of their
varied prior learning and personal challenges they learnt invaluable skills in
confidence building, goal setting and positive thinking to help them move on in
their lives. The courses were highly regarded and extremely well attended.
GROUNDWORK SOUTH TYNESIDE - Outreach Manager
17/02/03 to 28/06/11
I successfully managed youth & community projects which included an
economic development scheme. This enabled young people and adults on one
of the top 3% disadvantaged estates in the North East to access training and
personal development opportunities.
I excelled at working with both the community and a wide variety of partner
organisations to see significant results.
COMMUNITY ACTION NORTHUMBERLAND - Community Development
Officer
05/07/06 to 25/04/08
Helped Parish Councils to develop Parish Plans so that communities were
more empowered and sustainable. I developed an emphasis on partnership
working particularly with the new Unitary Authority.
MOTIVE8 (Raleigh International) - Youth Worker
03/01/02 to 14/02/03
Helped ‘hard to reach’ young people 17-25yrs on disadvantaged estates into
training, employment and 12-week expeditions abroad to help communities in
Third World countries.
THE fresh NETWORK - Office Manager
Dec 2000 to Dec 2002 (temporary full-time position)
Managed the day-to-day running of a busy office including the advertising and
marketing for the company. Completed small business training including
Marketing, Sales, Bookkeeping, Finance/Legal and Business Planning.

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AWARD NOMINATIONS
Tutor of the Year
TRAINING
Teaching Qualification – PTLLS 7303
Small Business Training
Emotional Freedom Technique
Management Training
Youth Work Certificate
Mental Health Awareness
Safeguarding
Equality & Diversity
Health & Safety
First Aid
EDUCATION
HEATON MANOR
COMPREHENSIVE
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
1977 to 1985
GCSE ‘O’ Levels:
English Literature, English Language,
Biology, Food & Nutrition,
Mathematics, Typewriting RSA 1
CSE:
History, Chemistry, Religious Studies
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Marital Status: Single
Driving Licence: Full
Health: Excellent
Hobbies: Camping,
cycling,
cooking,
challenges.
RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP - Finance Officer & Project Manager
07/11/02 to Dec 2002
Project Manager for arts project teaching skills in photography, painting and
music for young people with mental health problems. Also responsible for the
financial reconciliations for the project.
CAMBRIDGE TWO CAMPAIGN - Campaign Secretary
Aug 2000 to 21st Dec 2000 (Temporary Position)
Organised press releases to local and national newspapers. Liaised with radio
and television stations and organised interviews. Co-managed the ‘Lock Up a
Charity Worker’ benefits gig at the Hackney Empire which included artist’s
Mark Thomas and Robert Newman with support from Victoria Wood. Liaised
with local and national MP’s for support and advice.
RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP - House Services Manager (London)
July 1999 to 11th Aug 2000
Management of all House Services departments and staff within Grade 1 listed
building. Successfully managed a large Head Office relocation which included
the organisation and clearance of the building for hand over to the landlords
within three weeks. Set up and organised the new Head Office facilities that
included the tendering of new services and negotiation of new equipment
contracts.
Training and Consultancy Services Manager (London)
June 1998 to Oct 1999
Management of the training administration department to ensure a high level of
service to both internal staff and external participants. The department
developed a reputation for exceptional service.
Regional Administrator (Bristol)
July 1994 to May 1998
PA to two Regional Managers. Solely responsible for the relocation of a new
regional office, negotiated substantially reduced rates on lease/service
charges.
OPTIMISED CONTROL - PA and SalesExecutive
1993 to 1994 (Temporary one year contact)
PA to Sales Director and Sales Manager covering their Pacific Rim area.
ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB - Acting Mgr 1991 to 1992
Team Leader 1989 to 1991 Fleet Admin 1988 to 1989
Co-ordinated the centralisation of 17 area offices to Bristol and then to
Stockport 4yrs later. Promoted from administrator to Team Leader within eight
months and then to the position of Acting Manager in the department for one
year until leaving the company.
JENNY CRAIG WEIGHT LOSS CENTRE - Weight-loss Counsellor
1986 to 1988
Devised and presented classes and confidential one to one counselling and
goal setting.
BRISTOL & WESTON HEALTH AUTHORITY - EN(G) Nurse Training
1985 to 1986
Gained classroom knowledge and direct experience nursing patients on
specialised wards.