Andrea Cook
Head of People - Regional @Total Fitness
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WORK HISTORY
Head of People - Regional @Total Fitness
720 employees 15 Health Clubs & 2 Women GymsTeam of 74 direct reports I am part of the leadership team reporting directly to the CEO. I define and lead the people strategy for 15 health clubs and 2 Women\'s Gyms in the North West. I work in a fast paced, reactive environment where I oversee and manage recruitment, training, People Management and a HR service for 720 employees with a small team. We have driven employee engagement throughout my time at Total fitness to change the working climate to long term improve the culture. Communication has been instrumental to the improvement to this change.We drive talent management by supporting managers to spot talent within their teams and coach them to the right development pathway. I have worked as part of a team to create a award winning ‘Future Leaders’ 12 month development program for employees who want to become general managers. Analyzing, reporting and communicating key HR metrics to the Operating board is key to my role. I have designed and implemented a safeguarding training program and supported rewriting the employee handbook, appraisal process and all HR policies and procedures. My diverse background in working in a variety of different industries and dealing with a wide spectrum of individuals has given me a wealth of experiences which can be used and adapted in a variety of roles.People are a leading point of the differentiation within our business, I have strong enthusiasm to move the business forward through our people, I am proactive and eager for new challenges. I strive for us to achieve excellence through our people.
EDUCATION
De Monfort University
Design Management, Business/Display Design
ABOUT ANDREA COOK
I am an authentic leader who prides myself on integrity, ready to embrace challenge with extreme resilience. As a people person I am able to relate to people at all levels to create trust and approachability.My current role is extremely hands on which allows me to keep close to the frontline which can be reactive and fast paced.With over 26 years expertise in people strategy setting, organisational change, People Management, culture, recruitment, training & developing, HR, coaching and mentoring others and implementing management change.
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