The CV provides details of Marie Chapman's professional experience in community development, housing management, communications, and administration. She has over 30 years of experience in these fields, including managing teams and multi-location projects. She also has experience in grant writing, fundraising, and volunteer management. References are provided from previous employers demonstrating her track record of success in roles of increasing responsibility.
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In this Policy in Practice webinar Deven Ghelani and Louise Murphy were joined by Mark Fowler, Community Solutions Director for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to talk about designing effective data-led local authorities.
Today's forward thinking local authorities are adopting a data led approach to deliver the highest quality, people-centred services for their residents. By applying smart analysis techniques to their data, councils are developing big ideas for change that are working in their areas.
In the latest of our webinars showcasing how public sector administrative data is being used for good, join us to hear how our guest speakers are using data to transform their organisations intelligently.
Listen back to hear how data analysis has:
- Helped redesign corporate strategy
- Enabled services to be redesigned around residents
- Evidenced service need that's driven decision making
To find out more visit www.policyinpractice.co.uk, email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk or call 0330 088 9242
1. MARIE CHAPMAN CV | mariejmchapman@outlook.com
CURRICULUM VITAE – MARIE CHAPMAN
Personal Details
Name: Marie Janet Myra Chapman
Address: Brambleberry Farm, Bratoft, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE24 5DJ
Home phone: 01754 811012 Mobile: 07510226107 E-mail: mariejmchapman@outlook.com
I am a British Citizen, not subject to immigration control and have a current British passport.
I have a full, clean, UK driving licence and a vehicle insured for business use.
I have an unbroken employment record across a range of disciplines.
I work equally well as part of a team or on my own initiative; I like to succeed – and to make a difference.
Successful track record in community development work (bringing in grant funding of over £1m in 2 years for
community groups)
Write & deliver training workshops to charities, groups and individuals on a wide range of topics from Child
Safeguarding to Heritage Lottery Funding;
Managed a team of 12, operating in 4 different geographic locations and across three different disciplines.
11 years’ experience in social housing, tenancy management and communications, I am also a good
communicator across all media, can negotiate difficult situations, be empathetic and/or firm as required.
Skills - Administration
Achieving successes in a time-sensitive, budget-constrained environment;
Excellent time management, even in pressure situations;
Effective communication with senior management and peers;
Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Office, databases and CRM systems.
- Communication
Good communication skills across all media platforms;
Ensured excellent internal communication;
Write great publicity -press releases & other media - that achieve results.
- Managerial and Interpersonal
Managed team of 12 individuals, developed ‘generic team’ approach to greatly improve efficiencies;
Brought costs down by around £15k in one year whilst improving delivery;
Evaluated individual and team performance and advised on career development;
Team exceeded all targets set by funders.
- Delivery
Worked with more than 200 groups, from branches of national charities, national funders, local authorities
through to local community groups;
Been active within county and regional forums;
Written and delivered training over a range of topics with great feedback and seen the practical results;
Succeeded in getting over £1m over 2 years for community groups in grant funding;
Managed projects from inception through to completion – achieving all targets on time and in budget.
Referees References may be sought from:
Mr David Fannin, Chief Executive, Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service, Len Medlock Voluntary Centre, St
Georges Road, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 8YB Tel: 01205 510888 Email: david.f@lincolnshirecvs.org.uk
Mr Richard Kidd, Chairman, Firsby Group Parish Council, Church Farm, Irby in the Marsh, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE24
5AY Telephone: 01754 810214 Email: rkidd.cfarm@yahoo.co.uk
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Current employer:
Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service, Len Medlock Voluntary Centre, St Georges Road, Boston,
Lincolnshire PE21 8YB Tel: 01205 510888 Email: enquiry@lincolnshirecvs.org.uk
Employed September 2013 – May 2015 as Community Development Officer, East Lindsey; May 2015 – May 2016 as
Senior Community Development and Volunteering Officer (Maternity cover); May 2016 to date as Community
Development Officer (unattached).
Issued with notice of redundancy on 22nd
August 2016; this is due to funding cutbacks within statutory authorities
who are no longer funding community development delivery and has no bearing on performance.
Previous employment:
Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association, Markime House, Pooles Lane, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5EY. Telephone:
01790 754219 Email: customerservice@LRHA.co.uk
Employed May 2011 – August 2013. Job title: Tenancy Officer (from November 2012); Consultation & Performance
Officer (May 2011 – November 2012).
Reason for leaving: Took job at Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service.
New Linx Housing Trust, Keily House, Gresley Road, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 8FG. Telephone: 01507 355000.
Employed November 1999 – May 2011. Job title: 1999 – 2007 Tenant Participation Officer; 2007 – 2011
Communications Officer.
Reason for leaving: Took job at Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association.
East Lindsey District Council, Tedder Hall, Manby Park, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 8UP Telephone: 01507 601111
Employed November 1992 – November 1999. Job title: Graphic Designer.
Reason for leaving: Took job at New Linx Housing Trust.
Seddon Limited, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire. Employed February 1990 – November 1992.
Job title: Technical Publications. Reason for leaving: Took job at East Lindsey District Council.
Sanderson Forklifts, Croft, Skegness, Lincolnshire. Employed Sept 1985 – February 1990.
Job title: Technical Publications. Reason for leaving: Company went into administration and I was immediately
employed by one of the firms who bought this business (Seddons).
Voluntary work
Name of organisation Job title/role with brief indication of main duties and responsibilities From - To
Firsby Group Parish Council Parish Councillor, dealing with planning applications, housing, flooding,
community and police matters
2004 to date
Cats Protection Branch Secretary – administration for the Branch; carrying out home
visits; fundraising activities.
1997 - 2008
Irby & Bratoft Village Hall Secretary – administering charity; obtaining grant funding for projects 2007 - 2012
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
- Heritage Railway
Funding & Grants Officer: prioritise projects for expansion; working with
funding officers of various local authorities to achieve funding.
2011 to 2015
Firsby Group Charitable
Trust
Grant-making Trust established 2015 with community benefit payment
from green energy development. Governance Trustee and funding panel.
2015 to date
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Relevant training and personal development
Training relevant to Grant Applications, Charity Law and Governance
Charity Law & Finance BIG Lottery training – Reaching Communities
Charity Governance Heritage Lottery Fund training
Adult and Child Safeguarding Crowdfunding
Training relevant to Tenancy, Housing Management & Tenant Engagement, including:
Housing Law, Tenancy Enforcement Tenant Engagement (TPAS / Trafford Hall)
Welfare Reform and Universal Credit Compulsive Hoarding
Complaints Handling Dealing with Difficult Customers
Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Running Tenant Scrutiny Panels
Running STAR Surveys
Training related to Communications / IT, including:
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXpress Basic Website Design & Maintenance
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook Newsletter Design
SNAP Surveys
Education – qualifications gained
Level Subject(s) Grade Level Subject(s) Grade
‘O’ Mathematics 3 ‘O’ Biology 1
‘O’ English Literature 1 ‘O’ Chemistry 5
‘O’ English Language 1 ‘O’ Art 1
‘O’ French 3 ‘O’ R.E. 3
‘A’ English A ‘A’ Biology C
‘A’ Art A
HNC Graphic Design Merit