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LESLEY STRACHAN
OBJECTIVE I am passionate about making a difference to others by mentoring, teaching, coaching
and facilitating collaborate learning opportunities in a supportive fun environment
anywhere in the world. I am looking for opportunities as a consultant project manager,
visiting professor, on-line and distance tutor and short-term commercial and academic
projects.
PERSONAL
PROFILE
Experienced qualified manager with practical experience gained over thirty years. A
conscientious and passionate manager with excellent communication and
organisational skills with a strong track record of over performance against target.
Strong work ethic and ability to deal with people at all levels. Personable and down to
earth but with the gravitas and leadership skills to inspire and motivate large teams
through change.
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
Communication – Confident and trained presenter as demonstrated during teaching
practice and evidenced via Fellowship of the HEA, Dale Carnegie Instructor role,
Faculty Management Meetings, mentoring of micro-enterprises, conferences, sales
pitches and business secured. Production of written materials to a high quality. Ability
to communicate effectively with international colleagues and stakeholders.
Marketing - Skilled in all aspects of international business and international
marketing in the private and public sector and evidenced in the running of both my
businesses working for others and in marketing of the university’s degree courses.
Business Strategy - Understanding of business strategy and ability to align personal
and team key performance indicators as evidenced in the role of programme group
leader when the university’s strategy was cascaded throughout the portfolio.
Team Development – Developed new and existing teams throughout my career. This
is evidenced throughout my CV and specifically within the university. I take special
care to get to know each member of the team to understand what motivates them and
work with them to mentor and develop each person towards the university’s
strategies.
Time Management - Ability to multi-task and time manage is key to running a
business, as is the ability to prioritise work loads of both myself and my team. I fulfill
all university time frames for administrative tasks.
Performance Management – An over performer as evidenced by three years of
additional payments by the Faculty Management Team and by growing both my own
and others businesses. Dealt with performance management and have proceeded to
personal improvement plans where necessary. Committed to developing and

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supporting all staff to aspire to and deliver excellence, setting high expectations and
standards, and recognising those achieving them.
IT – Experienced and confident user of Microsoft packages, NVivo, SPSS, Refworks
Teaching – Undergraduate and Postgraduate responsibilities. Mentor for Business
Projects and livebriefs. Dissertation supervision. Developed and implemented
experiential, work-based learning, employability and professional accreditation into
the curriculum.
Project and Time Management – Strong time management skills developed through
juggling teaching, research and administrative duties. Management of assessment and
continuing quality management processes. Development and implementation of
mentor and academic support programme for marketing and advertising students.
Organisation of extracurricular activities.
Administration – Managed a team of 14. Undergraduate programme course leader,
set and marked examinations and assessments, supervised and marked dissertations.
Sourced external examiners. Organization and planning major projects: International
Marketing Week 2016. Course validation documentation & panel member, market
research for new course titles, National Student Survey, Solent Unit Evaluation
Surveys. Managed and reported on the Vice Chancellors Staff Conversations as one of
twelve champions.
EDUCATION 2015 - Fundamentals of NVivo (QSR Training), Microsoft Office 365 Training
2014 – DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION (OPEN UNIVERSITY). COMPLETION DUE OCTOBER 2017.
2012 – Master SimVenture Trainer (Venture Simulations Limited, York)
2010 - Training and Learning Needs Analysis-Wessex Partnerships- An employer engagement project
2009 – Post Graduate Certificate in Research Methods (Southampton Solent University)
2009 – Using EndNote
2003 – Masters in Business Administration (Open University)
2000 – Diploma in Management (Open University)
1990 – Associate of the New Era Academy of Drama
1988 – Royal Academy of Dancing Teaching Diploma (London)
1988 – Associate of the Society of Teachers of Dance (London)
1983 – Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (London)
EMPLOYMENT LEARNING AND TEACHING FELLOW - SENIOR LECTURER IN BUSINESS, INNOVATION, GROWTH AND
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
August 2015 – current
To enhance course provision in design, development and delivering excellence in teaching as
recognised across higher education, to lead research and/or innovation and to contribute to the
achievement of the School’s objectives and the University’s strategic priorities.
Taught units: Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE) - CPD
& Employability, International Business Management, International Research Skills, Lead -
International Business & Marketing Week.
PROGRAMME GROUP LEADER – MARKETING & HRM, SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
September 2003 – July 2015
Responsibilities – strategic and academic leadership across the Marketing & HRM portfolio, marketing,
recruitment and admissions, portfolio enhancement, resource management and staffing co-ordination.

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Recruitment/development/management of staff/appraisals/disciplinary experience. Teaching,
research and enterprise and administrative duties. Complaints, appeals, and academic misconduct
cases. Responsible to the Director of the School.
Accomplishments: Three consecutive years of additional payments for outstanding performance,
embedding of professional qualifications into the courses (Chartered Institute of Marketing, CAM
Foundation, Google Analytics and PRINCE2). National Student Survey improvements of 15% from 72%
to 87%, good honours average 87.7%, Interventions increased progression to award 95.7%,
completions rates for NSS 83%, winner of the employability and enterprise awards for employer
contribution to real world learning, embedding of livebriefs, employability skills and business
simulation experiences in the curriculum to improve the student learning experience. European
network and Erasmus contacts enabled increased staff and student mobility and new agreements. Five
partner bids resulting in one successful bid of £27,000.
DIRECTOR/OWNER – JAMESONS MARKETING LTD
2003-2010
Responsibilities – Strategic marketing consultancy projects. Clients and projects: Voluntary Director for
Sovereign Housing Association advising on Strategic Marketing. Contract Account Director for
European Creative Marketing responsible for new markets and business development for blue chip
organization’s including Sheraton Hotels, Intel, Fujitsu, and Humberts Leisure. Contract marketing
communications strategies for WalkAbout Computers Inc to expand into EMEA countries.
Accomplishments: Start-up company with fast growth in UK and EMEA countries for clients.
FRANCHISE OWNER – HELEN O’GRADY DRAMA ACADEMY
2004-2008
Responsibilities – Strategic and operational management of the business. Recruitment, admission and
retention of students. Resource management. Recruitment, management and staffing co-ordination.
Marketing and sales.
Accomplishments: Growth of the business, personal growth of students and staff. Sold business at a
profit.
GROUP MARKETING MANAGER – TRANSCOMM PLC (NOW PART OF BT PLC)
2000-2003
Responsibilities – Executive Board member responsible for strategic marketing and planning to raise
company profile, branding, market research, stakeholder communications, investor relations,
marketing of new products, web site. Resource management. Recruitment, management and staffing
co-ordination. Marketing and sales. Budget: £800K.
Accomplishments: Re-branded and re-positioned group of companies post take-over. As part of a team
designed and implemented new Vision, Mission, Values and KPI’s. Implemented The European
Foundation for Quality Management model. Change management programme. Customer relationship
programme. New business Partner programme. New telemarketing function. On-line collateral saved
£55K. Re-structured marketing department of 14 staff to improve effectiveness and efficiencies within
two months of being in post. Reported to CEO.

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MARKETING MANAGER – ICON SOFTWARE LIMITED
1999-1999
Responsibilities – To establish and maintain a global branding identity, Deliver a marketing plan to
support the global strategy and take responsibility for marketing activities. Reported to Managing
Director.
Accomplishments: Planned, managed and implemented an international group corporate identity.
Competitor analysis for new market penetration in the ticketing and leisure industry.
MARKETING MANAGER – CSI LIMITED PART OF THE EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT GROUP
1998-1999
Responsibilities – Headhunted to set-up and manage the UK office of a US based business and market
the company in the UK/EMEA countries. Marketing of predictive maintenance products. Strategies to
maximize sales through distributor channels. Co-ordination of business functions. Brand management
for Europe. Reported to Director of Consultancy Services in Knoxville, USA.
Accomplishments: Sales opportunities increased by 200%, quotes increased by 92% in six months
(£366K). 40% increase in UK sales leading to sales targets of $1.4 million. Recruited, trained and
managed staff for UK office.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER/INSTRUCTOR - DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING
1996-1998
Responsibilities – Developing sales and corporate partnerships in Hampshire, UK and instructing 1-1/
team/group courses in Sales/Management/ Communication Skills/ Strategic Presentations/ Media
Training (TV, Radio, stage and corporate presentations).
Accomplishments: £100K new business. Instructed The Dale Carnegie Course, Leadership Training for
Managers, Strategic Presentations Workshops. Coached senior management teams from leading UK
companies.
INTERIM MARKETING MANAGER – HOWARTH, WARNER MARSH
1995-1996
Responsibilities – To prepare marketing plans, organize conferences, corporate hospitality and deliver a
return on investment.
Accomplishments: Developed a telesales operation with 1:4 conversion ratios. Trained Directors in PR,
sales and presentation skills.
DIRECTOR – CENRE STAGE PRODUCTIONS
1983-1991
Responsibilities – Ownership and management of a dance school.
Accomplishments: Excellent examination results, introduction and growth of a start-up business.
MANAGERS ASSISTANT – LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
1972-1983
BANK TELLER – FORMALLY BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES NOW WESTPAC GROUP
1971-1972

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PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
2015 – ASSOCIATE MEMBER – CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING. Fellowship of The Chartered
Institute of Marketing – pending acceptance of portfolio
2010 – FELLOW OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY
MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE OF SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
FURTHER
INFORMATION
Letter of thanks from the Vice Chancellor for my work on the Staff Conversations
Project.
REFERENCES TBA