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Biography

A self-motivated and inspiring communicator. Originally trained in Law, experience in the City of London and later as a Teacher, Translator, Victim Support Volunteer/Counsellor. Major retraining 9 years ago as an Actress. Now using training and communication skills, as well as business experience, to the benefit of others in the Corporate and tertiary Education arenas. Key Skills - Clear communication style - Fluent French speaker/intermediate Spanish - Excellent diagnostic, verbal and written skills - Excellent analysis and reporting skills - Creative - A natural ‘can do’, thorough and optimistic attitude Career History 2004-present Actress/Corporate Trainer/Facilitator (Corporate and schools) 2003-2004 Post Graduate Diploma in Acting 1994-2003 French Teaching franchise, ‘Fun Francais’ 1992-1994 City Broker, Emerging markets, Intercapital Management Ltd. 1992-1992 Legal Translator, Clifford Chance, Paris 1990-1992 Articles-Taylor Joynson Garrett 1989-1990 Solicitors’ Final Examination 1985-1989 Exeter University, Degree in Law with french Key Experience Business Management Developed and present bespoke programmes to promote Effective Communicaton within Banks, Pharmaceutical and Medical organisations. Managed large scale debt collection whilst at TJG Solicitors. Assisted delegation to France as translator during an ongoing Intellectual Property case in the House of Lords. Developed new relationships in Latin America and the Philippines for the finance house, Intercapital Management Ltd. People Management Managed, motivated and supervised a team of 10 during years as a Victim Support Volunteer. Liaised with Police, organising meetings and rotas. Supervised, motivated and cared full-time for a group of 20 socially disadvantaged children, aged 14-17, for 2 months in France. Communication Co-Developed and present Effective Communication Courses for the Corporate arena and more recently developed an Interview Training programme for school leavers.(Reeds School, Cobham, Surrey) Overseeing various projects during Solicitors’ Articles and liaising with partners, clients and the law Courts. Liaised with and encouraged new business with overseas clients whilst at Intercapital Ltd., via electronic mediums/telephone and face to face contact. Broking requires the highest calibre of verbal interaction-analysis and reporting, as well as instinctive social interaction. Teaching children requires constant creative thought, patience, high energy and motivation. Training highly qualified personnel in Presentation Skills and Public Speaking. Clients include RBS, Johnson and Johnson, Coca Cola, The Royal Colleges of Anaesthetists, and of Gynaecologists, and of Haemotologists, Pfizer, Sanofi Aventis.