EveRussellCV
- 1. Curriculum Vitae Eve Russell eveanseo@gmail.com PERSONAL PROFILE Currently working towards self-employment and/or working in temporary positions while winding down slightly from a hectic working life. I am qualified as a Trainer/Facilitator as well as a qualified Counsellor. I work on a person centred basis with a variety of clients who are referred to me with a range of personal problems. These can range from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and self-harm. I am a creative, adaptable, calm and flexible person with a wealth of experience in writing and delivering motivational and self-awareness training courses. I enjoy creating and adapting training materials to suit people from all walks of life and I deliver courses to counsellors and addiction workers. In my current employment in a high security prison I deliver a formal presentation and workshop called GOALS to male prisoners of all ages. This is a motivational course where the prisoners are taught self-awareness and self-responsibility. It encompasses the causes of low self-esteem and the importance of raising confidence in order to become motivated in setting and aiming for goals in life. I have adapted this course accordingly so that the prisoners can relate to it. I also facilitate a group counselling course based on CBT which empowers prisoners to explore the cause of substance misuse in order for them to find ways to change their lives for the better. I also teach IT skills, introduction to psychology and any other courses deemed suitable for their rehabilitation. During a number of years involved with training the unemployed and disadvantaged, I helped many by setting up work placements and supporting them throughout. I developed and sustained working relationships with a range of professional services, including the community- based mental health sector. Over a period of four years, while working for Inverness College, which is part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, I became familiar with curriculum delivery in an educational environment as opposed to training. Because of the geographical nature of the centre, many students were enrolled onto various distance learning courses, and a big part of my role was to mentor them. This meant, not only dealing with any personal or academic issues, but also training IT skills. I worked with many students who were educated to degree level, but, because of various life difficulties, had become emotionally ill. I encouraged them through their courses by using confidence building techniques. My Microsoft Office skills are excellent and I keep up to date with all new packages. I work well on my own and also as part of a team. I have a full clean driving licence, hold a PVG disclosure and am willing to travel and work outside of office hours. Page 1
- 2. Curriculum Vitae Eve Russell eveanseo@gmail.com Courses Attended and Qualifications Gained • SVQ 3 Learning and Development (2015) • SMART Recovery Facilitator (2014) • Facilitator of Substance Related Offending Programme (2013) • Online Therapist (2011) • GOALS Motivational Trainer (2010) • Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Sept 2009) • Training in Welfare Benefits Systems with Citizens Advice Bureau (Feb 2006) • HNC in Administration & Information Management (Aug 2006) • SVQ 3 Customer Care Advice and Guidance (2005) • ITAL Training in Adult basic Education (2005) • Professional Development Award in Training Centre Operations (2004) • Open University – An Introduction to the Social Sciences (2002) • European Computer Driving Licence (2001) • SQA Training & Development D32/D33 Trainers and Assessors Award (1994) • Diploma in Hotel Management (Aberdeen College of Commerce) (1972) Page 2
- 3. Curriculum Vitae Eve Russell eveanseo@gmail.com Employment History November 2008 – Present Sodexo, HMP Addiewell, West Lothian Instructor/Facilitator Employed as a motivational instructor where I teach confidence building skills. Also facilitate a course where I use CBT based skills to empower prisoners with substance related offending address their behaviour. I also teach Intermediate 2 Psychology, Computing, Personal Development and other short courses deemed relevant to the education of the prisoners. Aug 2005–Nov 2008 Worked for various temping agencies in Edinburgh, while studying for a Counselling and Psychotherapy Diploma; was regularly employed with several organisations. These were diverse roles e.g. Personal Assistant to Managing Directors, Trainer, Research Worker, Wedding Aide, Counsellor and Office Administration. Jan–Aug 2005 Council of Voluntary Organisations (Skye and Lochalsh) PT Office Manager Identified various funding bodies and agencies and set up surgeries and meetings for local charities. Assisted new charities with setting up constitutions and produced the local newsletter. Change in personal circumstances resulted in move to Edinburgh. May 2000–Jan 2005 Inverness College Further Education Centre - (Skye) Student Trainer/Centre Manager Managing the centre and mentoring students. This meant, not only dealing with any personal or academic issues which arose, but also training them in IT skills. In addition, I maintained student records; handled all monies and kept a financial record. Although the centre was run nominally by Inverness College, I was in charge of the operation because of its location. The centre closed due to lack of finances and I took a part time post while caring for my elderly father. Feb 1992-May 2000 Jobs Enterprise & Training, Portree, Isle of Skye Training and Development Officer Privately run Government funded Employment Training operation. I identified and set up a range of projects to help re-train unemployed youngsters and adults. The centre became the hub of the community offering various courses and projects: IT skills, horticulture, arts and crafts, counselling skills, distance learning college courses and manual labouring. As well as teaching IT and Business Administration skills I also identified and set up work placements with local employers. Left due to redundancies in the organisation. 1987–1992 Highland Council Trainer and Assessor: My role was to develop and deliver training packages for adults on an Employment Training scheme. This involved training people in basic IT and office skills. The clientele ranged from people with learning disabilities to graduates. I liaised with outside agencies such as Colleges, Careers Scotland, Job Centre, Local Enterprise Company in order to help the disadvantaged into the job or further education market. Page 3