Michelle Bennett

Adaptable with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work ethic and dedication to quality. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service.

GIAG & Events Co Ordinator at HUSU (2021-03 – 2024-06)

Full-time role providing a programme of activities for students through the GIAG program

• Planning & organizing activities such as Crafternoons
• Working in collaboration with external organizations to provide activities that align with strategy points
• Organising & implementing a variety of awareness events such as Queer fest, Climate Café, Safety events, Gear up for Cycle safety & Gear up for Summer
• Preparing & organising the HUSU Awards for 3 years
• Organizing a student housing fayre
• Developing the Eden student garden

Accommodation & Community Co Ordinator at HUSU (2017-01 – 2020-12)

Part-time role providing a platform for accommodation related events for students

• Providing accommodation related events for students Off campus HUSU Housing Fayre
• Pop-up stalls relating to accommodation issues & campaigns
• Signposting students to advice & resources
• Developing links within the local community
• Providing events for students which link in with community, sustainability
• Managing The Pink Bag scheme, Waste Wednesdays, Hedgehog safety, Climate Cafe, Fairtrade day
• Creating the Donation station for recycle reuse & repurpose on campus

Landscape Gardener at Self Employed (2015-04 – 2020-09)

Self-employed providing gardening services to the local community & volunteering groups

• Design, planning & plant knowledge to customers
• Planted trees, plants, shrubs, hedges, and grass as requested by clients
• Trimmed and pruned trees to improve appearance and growth
• Planted flower seeds within garden grounds, based on client requests, seasonal limitations, and best placement for plant type
• Attended seminars and workshops to learn about natural products, which delivered successful pest control results with zero chemicals
• Maintained and built positive client relationships

Assistant Manager at Warehouse (2005-01 – 2007-01)

Assistant Manager role with responsibilities for store operations and staff management

• Oversaw timely store opening and closing procedures, effectively managing appropriate security measures
• Handled all employee scheduling to ensure adequate, cost-efficient shift staffing
• Supported senior leadership by accurately reporting monthly and annual sales and staff efficiency metrics
• Supported long-term business strategies, generating guest relations feedback for process improvements
• Processed cash and card payments efficiently, returning change with absolute accuracy
• Merchandising stock within store & window displays to increase sales & promote key fashions
• Organizing & promoting Fashion events & liaising with local businesses
• Writing risk assessments & ensuring onsite Health & Safety procedures

Certificate of Higher Education in Education & Training – Hull College (2021 – 2021)

Certificate of Higher Education in Volunteer Management – Hull College (2021 – 2021)

Certification in City & Guilds Counselling skills – Hull College (1999 – 1999)

BTEC DIPLOMA in Hotel & Catering & Travel & Tourism – Hull College (1996 – 1996)

GCSEs in English, Maths, Geography & Art – Kelvin Hall School (1991 – 1991)