1. A multi-skilled, positive and proactive person that will be an asset to your business
Sarah Hanson
7 Aspels Crescent
Preston
PR1 9AN
sarahmarieh@hotmail.com
07816 985057
Personal Profile
I am a proactive, solution focused and driven individual who will always find a way to overcome hurdles to
achieve best possible outcomes. I have experience in this dealing, with Lancashire County Council, training
providers, businesses and community groups across the North West. With a private sector background and
having worked with public and voluntary (third) sectors and social organisations I feel I am well equipped to
push things forward with appropriate energy and enthusiasm to get results. Underpinned by a year studying
PR at UCLAN, I have much experience in communicating effectively and appropriately, both internally and
externally, using a variety of media for a range of audiences from young people to CEOs. Networking and
maintaining relationships is key in project work and I approach this with honesty, openness and passion as I
believe that partnership working can enhance the success of a project.
Employment History
LH Recruitment Nov 2015 - Feb 2016
Business Development Consultant (fixed term contract)
● Business development in a brand new area for the business (Gtr Manchester) as well as across the
North West in general.
● Attending networking events, preparing and delivering presentations
● Connecting with both old and new contacts and arranging appointments
● 1:1 meeting with clients to ascertain their recruitment needs
● Negotiating terms and conditions with new clients and getting signatures
● Working closely with the recruitment staff to fill the vacancies created
North of England Training March 2015 - Nov 2015
Business Development Manager
● Business development; networking at various events, doing presentations, manning a stand at events to
spread the word of the company (unknown in the business world at that time) also following up both warm
and cold leads.
● All aspects of recruitment of apprentices including writing job adverts, reviewing CVs, telephone
interviewing all candidates, supporting them through interviews, liaising with and updating the employers,
matching and then doing all paperwork for the sign up (in line with funding prime contractors
requirements)
● All aspects of marketing (as there was no promotional literature of any kind when I started), updating the
website (wordpress) with copy, job vacancies and also adding pages etc. Liaising with the marketing
agency we recently started using through some funding.
● Liaising with schools for the purposes of contact with year 9 and 10 pupils for careers advice and
guidance
● Liaising with Young People’s Service
Orvia Enterprise Lancashire March 2014 – March 2015
Growth Mentoring Coordinator
● Business development; networking at various events, doing presentations, manning a stand at events to
spread the word of the project also following up both warm and cold leads.
● Recruiting mentors and new clients for a £7.2 million ERDF/LCC funded project.
● Conducting telephone and then face to face diagnostics to uncover the needs of the business owner
● Delivering group induction sessions to manage expectations about the mentoring process
● Matching the client with the appropriate mentor to meet their needs
● Meeting challenging targets and ensuring all paperwork is ready for audit
● Supporting other projects and making referrals both internally and to partner organisations
● Sadly, due to funding my contract was coming to an end and I was offered a position filling a brand new
role (a job created as a result of the mentoring they had) for one of the businesses I worked with on
project.

2. Employer Solutions Consultant March 2012 – March 2014
JHP Employability now learndirect
● Writing CVs for clients after a face to face appointment in line with the DWP guidelines. Previous roles had
me making contacts, sourcing placements and indeed employment opportunities across the county both in
the private and third sectors for MWA and Job Centre support contracts.
● I attended networking and outward facing events on behalf of JHP on a weekly basis and generally raise
the profile of the company to employers in Lancashire.
● I have also managed a caseload of Launch pad clients (unemployed single parents) in work placements
across the county, sourcing appropriate employer and matching them the clients.
● I also supported and provided cover for other projects when needed.
● My role had become very much a desk job and I really wanted to move back into business development
and engagement. The role at Orvia was just what I was looking for!
Project Consultant Sept 2010 – April 2011
CXL, Leyland
● Due to restructure I was re-titled as consultant though I continued to do all my tasks as Principal.
● I worked over two projects recruiting, supporting and mentoring hard to help young apprentices on areas
such as employability and job etiquette as well as personal advice.
● Supported their employers, once matched, across public, private and third sector organisations across the
whole of Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
● In addition I managed the budget and was responsible for quarterly returns, communication, negotiation,
marketing, monitoring and evaluation of the Lancashire County Council (LCDL) supported Apprenticeship
projec
● I liaised with training providers, Social Services, police and other support agencies to offer wrap around
support for the young people on project.
● I also supported and assessed Social Work placement students.
● Due to the cuts in government funding I was made redundant along with dozens of others.
Principal Consultant - Supported Apprenticeship Projects April 2009 – Sept 2010
CXL, Leyland
● In addition to the above I managed a team of staff (including up to 10 social work students over the
period).
● I also attended operational meetings internally and represented the company at meeting with partner
agencies.
● I co wrote and presented a bid for a project (National Apprenticeship Service) with a director for the LSC
(as was) which we subsequently won.
Employer Engagement Adviser Oct 2007 – April 2009
CXL, Leyland.
● The role was created for me as it was identified as a need for the project development.
● I was able to make this role my own and recruiting employers for projects and attending events on
with the package we offered as a company.
● I also supported Lancashire county council in their identification and collection of data on their Local
Area Agreements.
● In addition I project managed a website redesign and build and large celebration event for the project.
Personal Adviser (Learning Agreement Pilot) April 2006 – Oct 2007
CXL, Leyland
After a complete change of career this was my first role with CXL:
● To find young people in Lancashire who are in jobs without training and supporting them and their
employers to find training to suit their needs.
● Worked as part of a project team but also based in a Connexions team in a centre.
● I continually monitored progression against the agreed learning agreement to ensure successful
completion, providing support and advocacy in the workplace when needed.
● Maintained effective records and systems to meet the contractual evidence requirements as required
by the project funders and Connexions (both paper-based and ICT).
● Was responsible for the planning and management of a caseload of young people.

3. Acting General Manager Feb 2006 – April 2006
Herald Inns and Bars, Manchester
● The venue was in a bad state and needed bringing in line with the rest of the company from service
standards to stock and paperwork and systems to security.
● My duties as Deputy and General Manager involved: Over seeing the bar manager: cellar and stock
control other general duties and also their own development and training.
● Personnel on all levels, managers, senior barstaff, barstaff, glass collectors, door staff, DJs.
● The day to day, short and long term operational running of the business. H&S, risk assessment and
fire safety for the unit.
● Training and staff development plus liaising with the general manager on all aspects of marketing and
promoting the business.
● Working with the designate General manager on cost controls and purchase orders. Cash Handling
and Banking
Deputy General Manager April 2002 – Feb 2006
Bakersfield Entertainment Ltd.
● Tasks as above.
● Bar manager then promoted to Deputy General Manager.
● As one of only three female managers in the company this role taught me a lot about diplomacy,
confidence, negotiation, security and crisis management
Education and Qualifications
● Enabling others Social Work Practice assessor qualification
● High Performance Coaching Certificate
● IAG L4 NVQ pass 2007
● Coaching in the workplace L3 pass 2008
● NVQ L2 ITQ training 6 months 2010
● 1st year PR and management degree passed
Cardinal Newman College, Preston:A Levels
● Religious Studies C
● Sociology B
● General Studies C
Our Lady’s RC High School, Preston GCSEs
● Maths C ● German A
● Business Studies B
● Religious Education A
● Graphics A*
● Art and Design A
● Physics B
● English Lit B, Lang A
● History A
Personal Interests
I manage and perform in a popular local band and have done this for 10 years (this year) though in the last
couple of years I have really moved things up a gear with great marketing and design and we have performed
at much larger venues and at corporate events. We are gigging across Lancashire every month (in line with
our day jobs and the lad’s family commitments).
References
Excellent references available on request.