Carolynn Coomer is seeking a new career opportunity. She has over 10 years of experience in health and safety, people and project management. She is reliable, efficient, and organized. She has strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills. Her previous roles include business manager, health and safety advisor, and volunteer development manager. She has a 2:1 degree in Conservation & Recreation Management and training in management systems auditing.

1. Carolynn Coomer
1 Park Dale Terrace, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1PN
H : 01380 723179 M : 07760 220084 E : carolynnjureidini@yahoo.co.uk
Profile:
My strength is my ability to work well with people by being a good listener and being supportive
and understanding of others and their needs. I have good people management skills and am open
and honest in all my dealings with the public, children, work colleagues and management at all
levels.
I have over 10 years of direct experience in the Health and Safety sector along with people and
project management roles as well as having good office and communication skills.
I am reliable, efficient and organised. I am a good team player, although I am able to deal with,
and take control of, any situation in a calm and authoritative manner when needed.
I have many skills to bring to any role. I am practical and am willing to turn my hand to any aspect
of a job. I have good literacy skills and am artistic which helps when presenting visual information
or newsletters.
Summary of Key Skills:
 Excellent Communication Skills, able to deal with a wide range of people at all levels
including public speaking and producing informative literature
 Competent in the use of all Microsoft applications and some database management
systems including more specialist systems for H&S related applications
 Customer focussed and Commercial Awareness
 Flexible & adaptable with solid interpersonal skills
 Ability to work independently, within or leading a team
 Health & Safety and Environmental knowledge, implementing & writing safe practices and
policies for company legislation purposes
 Management and Supervisory experience
 Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders and external agencies
 High level of organisational aptitude and administrative skills with ability to multi-task
 Excellent writing skills with attention to detail (including proof reading)
 High Level of Discretion and Confidentiality Awareness
 Experience of Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Practices
Summary of Main Achievements:
 Gained a 2:1 as a mature student and progressed from student placement to project officer
to volunteer manager in 4 years
 Implemented a complete programme for the retention of volunteers including a 5-year
strategy for the organisation
 Wrote a complete employee handbook including policies, procedures, H&S and risk
assessments for my last company
 Audited and catalogued all chemicals and material use in several of my work places
 Implemented and chaired a multi-organisational user group to ensure good communication
and areas of responsibility were clear between all stakeholders
 Learnt fluent French whist travelling and working in France prior to my degree

2. Career Summary:
2015 – 2016 Business Manager - WS Swift Services Ltd (Heating Engineers), Devizes
Office manager of a small family business. Writing and implementing policies and procedures, risk
assessments and COSHHfor a new Employee Handbook. Management of HR, payroll and the
fleet of vehicles. Management of Sub-contractors including HMRC returns. Ensured compliance
with legislation, insurance policies and external organisational requirements. Mutual decision to
leave
2013 – 2015 H&S / Environmental Contract Advisor (incl Payroll Asst post) – Balfour
Beatty Construction Services, Trowbridge
Responsible for ensuring legislation was adhered to and liaison with Wiltshire Council and other
partner organisations. Minute taking for H&S meetings, depot safety and Near Miss / Incident
reporting. I was moved to payroll for 8 months where I needed to record accurate weekly
timesheet information for 200+ employees. Voluntary Redundancy taken
2008 - 2013 Assistant IMS / Performance Manager – Ringway Infrastructure Services Ltd,
Devizes
Responsible for ensuring Management Systems and procedures were adhered to. Implementing
H&S legislation including safety audits and depot checks. Helped to organise Team Building days.
TUPE’d to Balfour Beatty at end of contract
2006 – 2008 Volunteer Development Manager– Somerset Wildlife Trust, Wellington
Developed, implemented and monitored effective systems and procedures to ensure volunteers
were welcomed, retained and respected across the Trust. Writing of policies, Development
Strategy, 5 year Work Programme, Guidelines and the setting up of Advisory Groups and training
courses. Design and publication of information and newsletters and reporting back to Trustees and
Funding Bodies.
1992 - 2006 Various roles including Wildlife Counts Project Officer, Hotel Management,
Secretary, Receptionist, Photographer, Waitress and Bar Maid for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, Euro
Disney, Merton Borough Council and Pontins Holiday Park
Qualifications and Training:
 BSc (Hons) 2:1 in Conservation & Recreation Management (Environmental Studies) from
University of Hertfordshire (2002)
 Access to Science at St Albans College (1998) incl Maths GCSE update
 Pitmans I & II plus NVQ Office Administration (1991)
 8 O’Levels incl Maths, English Lit & Lang, Biology, Art and Photography (1986/7)
 Trained in process-based Management Systems Auditor (2008)
 Environmental Co-ordinator Training (ISO 14001) (2008)
Personal Interests and Other Information:
 I am an active member of my local Amateur Dramatic Co., both on and off stage
 I like swimming, cycling and nature / wildlife
 I am a member of several wildlife charities
 I have 2 young boys and plenty of DIY at my house, both of which keep my busy
and happy outside of work.
 Eligible to work in the UK
 Full, clean UK driving licence with own transport
Excellent References available on request