Eve Russell has experience as a counselor, trainer, and instructor. She currently works as an instructor/facilitator at a high security prison where she teaches courses on motivation, self-awareness, substance abuse, and other topics. Previously she has held roles developing and delivering training programs, managing educational centers, and working with unemployed/disadvantaged individuals on skills and job placement. She has various qualifications in counseling, learning and development, substance abuse programs, and information technology.

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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.
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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)
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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.
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