Sandra Marsh
Monovar
Summary
Trustworthy and accomplished Manager/Director with many years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. I am extremely self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines.
Adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement through staff mentoring, training evaluation, and employee development. Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship management and team motivation.
Career goal: to leverage extensive experience in a senior leadership role to drive organisational success and innovation. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Business Manager
Lakehood School
Rongo, Kenya
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Selected and mentored senior staff, creating successful leadership team.
- Reviewed reports, recommendations and requests from subordinate leadership.
- Cultivated strong industry relationships to promote services and improve business operations.
- Facilitated communication between school leadership and the wider school community, fostering strong relationships and collaboration.
- Monitored regulatory compliance across all school operations, ensuring adherence to national education standards and legislation.
- Supervised administrative staff, delegating tasks effectively to enhance operational efficiency and staff productivity.
- Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders, including parents, local authorities, and community organisations.
Business Consultant
Cascade Real Estate
MONOVAR
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Guided purchasers on regulations and processes for property acquisition in Spain.
- Managed business operations efficiently.
- Evaluated sector developments advising on potential impacts and growth possibilities.
- Directed business plan creation using market and industry analyses.
- Guided clients through market conditions, pricing trends, mortgages.
- Facilitated agreement in negotiations between buyers and sellers.
- Participated in business development efforts by identifying new or additional revenue opportunities with current clients.
- Implemented innovative methodologies for process improvement, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
Supply English Teacher
Jolly's Academy
Alicante
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with colleagues to meet target objectives.
- Planned lessons with dynamic discussions and exercises to promote engagement.
- Provided valuable feedback on assignments to enhance student achievement.
- Collaborated with parents and carers to review pupil progress.
- Evaluated student advancement via assignments, exams and presentations.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Edenstone
Abergavenny, United Kingdom
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Surveilled market trends, adjusting strategies to maintain competitiveness and drive expansion in key areas.
- Managed team efforts to ensure successful project completion under established corporate guidelines.
- Streamlined skill-building processes for improved sales performance.
- Gathered sales data and marketing tactics to adjust strategic initiatives.
- Managed budget creation and monitored expenses to maintain profitability.
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Pennant Housing Group
Swansea, United Kingdom
09.2010 - 01.2016
- Enhanced team dynamics and boosted revenue generation via effective workshop facilitation.
- Oversaw recruitment and training of sales staff, cultivating a team adept at achieving business goals.
- Identified improvement opportunities and initiated corrective measures to achieve targets.
- Collaborated with marketing to develop campaigns that enhanced sales performance.
Education and Training Manager
Action for employment
Swansea , United Kingdom
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Structured development initiatives fostering skill enhancement.
- Employed effective communication techniques to foster team motivation in demanding training environments.
- Managed workforce punctuality by supervising attendance records.
- Optimized allocation of resources while maintaining high standards in education.
- Worked closely with managers to identify necessary training, coordinating development strategies.
Personal Career Coach
action for Employment
Brecon , United Kingdom
09.2003 - 12.2005
- Worked closely with academic institutions to present career guidance sessions.
- Coordinated career fairs, providing clients exposure to potential employers.
- Built trust and reliability by connecting with individuals in person and online.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Teaching English
Tefal
2021
NVQ Level 1 - Spanish
Coleg Sir Gar
2015
NVQ Level 3 - Leadership and Management
Institute of Leadership and Management
2013
SVQ Level 1 - Leasehold Management
CIH Cymru
2012
A-Levels - English Language and Literature . Welsh, Arithmetic , Home Economics
Glynderw High School
1980
Skills
- Confident communicator
- People Management
- Staff mentoring
- Coaching and mentoring
- Motivational
- Leadership mentoring
- Adaptable
- Performance assessment
- Assertiveness
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Welsh
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hobbies and interests
- Walking
- Photography
- Reading
Timeline
School Business Manager
Lakehood School
03.2025 - 03.2026
Business Consultant
Cascade Real Estate
05.2023 - 04.2025
Supply English Teacher
Jolly's Academy
01.2021 - 06.2022
Director of Sales and Marketing
Edenstone
03.2016 - 04.2019
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Pennant Housing Group
09.2010 - 01.2016
Education and Training Manager
Action for employment
01.2005 - 06.2007
Personal Career Coach
action for Employment
09.2003 - 12.2005
NVQ Level 5 - Teaching English
Tefal
NVQ Level 1 - Spanish
Coleg Sir Gar
NVQ Level 3 - Leadership and Management
Institute of Leadership and Management
SVQ Level 1 - Leasehold Management
CIH Cymru
A-Levels - English Language and Literature . Welsh, Arithmetic , Home Economics
Glynderw High School