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Glengarry Community Woodland Glengarry Community Woodland COMMITTEE RÉSUMÉS OFFICE BEARERS Bruce Kocjan-Briggs Countryside Ranger Chair of the Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group Experience of land/woodland management Working on a National Long Distance Route (The Great Glen Way) has experience of practical habitat management, balancing needs of people and wildlife and managing groups in the outdoors. Long-standing interest in traditional working woodlands, leading to the development of skills in greenwood working and chainsaw use Experience of gaining community interaction Particular interest in outdoor education for child and adult groups with special needs. Grace Grant Retired senior nurse manager; with honours degrees in English and Art History from Stirling University and also from the Glasgow School of Art (painting). Secretary of the Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group 'Man' management, communication skills, influencing skills Organisational skills in operating with groups of people, sometimes in stressful situations. People Management is a particular skill, alongside communication ability, motivational skills and vision. Glengarry Community Woodland Committee Résumés; August 2014 Page 1 of 11 Glengarry Community Woodland Charlotte Provan (nee Croudace) B.Sc., M.Sc. Company Director & Regulatory Affairs Manager Treasurer of the Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group Business & Financial Management Co-director of a yacht charter and yacht management limited company based on the Clyde. Co-founder and director responsible for finance of a medium sized enterprise with approximately £1m turnover, dealing with regulation of chemicals in Europe and beyond. Experience of tourist industry Scientific Officer at Bristol Zoo Gardens, a major tourist attraction. Curator of aquarium and reptile house, responsible for exhibit management and guided tours for visitors, including many school groups. Management of marketing/promotion for yacht charter company. Experience of gaining community interaction Extensive interaction with public and media whilst at Bristol Zoo Gardens and also working in yacht charter management. 'Man' management, communication skills, influencing skills Key skills include influencing, communication, motivational, management. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Catriona Campbell Menzies Resource Centre Assistant – Sight Action Member of the Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group Land & Business Management Own croft and small holdings jointly with husband, and are registered as a business. Financial Management Retired Bank Manager and as Treasurer of various organisations present Glengarry Community Woodland Committee Résumés; August 2014 Page 2 of 11 Glengarry Community Woodland financial accounts to Auditors. Keeping correct records of orders, cash sales and sending out invoices when appropriate Director of Lochaber Credit Union for a number of years Experience of tourist industry Worked for a short time in the local hotel and covered all aspects of the business. Experience of gaining community interaction Regularly communicate with the general public by person, telephone or e-mail. Also have basic Sign Language and Deaf Awareness. Delivered a number of presentations to a varied audience in respect of Sight Loss and how it impacts on daily life. Help set up Lochaber Community Car Scheme firstly as a pilot and thereafter as an ongoing concern. Committee Membership: Glengarry Community Council - Member Glengarry and District Community Association - Director/Treasurer Glengarry History/Heritage Association - Treasurer Working Age Visual Impairment Group - Secretary/Treasurer Lochaber Friendship Group for the Visually Impaired - Treasurer Talk Lochaber - Chair/Listener’s Rep Glengarry Short Mat Bowls - Member S.W.R.I - Treasurer Other First Aid Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate Glengarry Community Woodland Committee Résumés; August 2014 Page 3 of 11 Glengarry Community Woodland James Campbell Menzies Crofter (Retired Fish Farm Assistant) Member of the Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group Land & Financial Management Born and brought up on a working farm, now owning and operating a croft and small holdings as a registered business. Forms regularly submitted to HMRC and Rural Payments Inspections Directorate Prepare Accounts for submission to Accountants Employed by Forestry Commission, to plant trees, dig drain and mounding, some time ago on a number of occasions Membership of Organisations Volunteer with Lochaber Credit Union as an Officer. Glengarry and District Community Association - Director and Vice-Chair Glengarry Short Mat Bowls - Chair Glengarry History/Heritage Group - Committee Member Other First Aid Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate George Cross, FCIPD, MA(Res), PGCE, BSc (Open) Member of the Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group Employment First employed by Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) in October 1977 and worked way up the rank structure to a senior strategic management position. On completing active operational service in 2009, employed as a project manager, which continues today. For this latest role, researched and Glengarry Community Woodland Committee Résumés; August 2014 Page 4 of 11 Glengarry Community Woodland reported on key projects related to risk management within the Fire & Rescue Service. This requires team work, co-ordination, time management and liaison with key staff, managers and Fire Authority Members. Robust evidential analysis embedded within numerous reports has enabled Fire Authority decision making, up to and including the closure of fire stations. Previous work within RBFRS included: Senior Learning & Development (L&D) Adviser (Advised RBFRS , enabling an OFSTED ‘outstanding’ inspection award; enhanced the internal web pages for easier staff access; continued work on improvements to e-learning facilities; completed a training review and established policy and planning more coherently across L&D, particularly as they related to the evolving NVQ systems.) Area Manager (Support Services) (Enabled the delivery of the Brigade Risk Management Plan by overseeing multiple projects in cross-functional teams and the delivery of Fire Safety training and enforcement activity under the Fire Safety Order 2005, up to and including prosecution. Perhaps most importantly, responded to emergency incidents as a level 4 (Silver/Gold) Incident Commander. A key achievement in this post was the establishment of the RBFRS Environmental Steering Group.) Group Manager (Learning & Development) (The planning and implementation of the National Fire & Rescue Services Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS) receiving 'green light' from Audit Commission Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA). A driving force for the development and implementation of assessment and development systems, but also had financial responsibilities that enabled RBFRS to exceed the training income target over successive years.) Qualified Technology teacher and used this skill to become an Open University Tutor - Design and Innovation – (course T362. 1996-1999) EDUCATION May 2001 – Reading University - MA(Res) - Distinction July 1996 – Open University - Post Graduate Certificate in Education Glengarry Community Woodland Committee Résumés; August 2014 Page 5 of 11 Glengarry Community Woodland (PGCE) and Secondary (Technology) (Teacher reference no. RP94/49313) July 1994 – Open University - BSc – Technology (Maths, Science, Electronics, Computing, Innovation) To 1977 - Bulmershe School, Reading - Nine ‘O’ Levels and two ‘A’ levels PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 2006 - Fellow of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD) 2003 - HND – Fire Command & Management Studies 1999 – 2001 - Internal Verifier qualified and D32 & D33 – Assessor qualified. PERSONAL INTERESTS Walking, reading, painting. And I’m currently building my own house at Kingie. Colin Grant BEng, MDip Self Employed - Faichemard Farm Campsite owner & IT consultant Member of the Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group Education: BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering; MDip Digital Systems Previous Employment Senior Business Analyst – ITP Solutions: Installation and support of computer networks, associated infrastructure and servers for small / medium businesses. Key skills - Computer Network and infrastructure deployment and maintenance - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Small Business management (campsite owner) - Ground keeping (campsite) Experience of tourist industry Faichemard Farm Campsite provides a place to relax and enjoy space, peace and quiet in the Highland hills. Run by the Grant family since 1935, and where the Grants have lived since 1868, this unique site is surrounded by the picturesque Glengarry mountains and is open from April to October. The 35 Glengarry Community Woodland Committee Résumés; August 2014 Page 6 of 11 Glengarry Community Woodland pitches are spread over 10 acres (4 hectares) giving each pitch an individual character. Personal interests Astronomy, Physics, Photography, Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate), Muay Thai Kickboxing Robert Lee, MIPD Retired Member of the Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group Education: Higher Leaving Certificate Employment: Civil Service. HEO Other: Lt Cdr (SCC) RNR – District Training Officer (now retired) Director, Partnerships for Wellbeing (Currently) Lea MacNally Estate Manager/ Deer Stalker Member of the Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group Land management Experience of small scale woodland schemes on our estate (especially natural
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