Rachel C.

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT RACHEL C.

As a passionate and dedicated professional, I thrive on creating meaningful impacts within communities. My work focuses on collaborating with communities and partners to deliver key initiatives that address local needs.During my year-long secondment managing the Health, Wellbeing, Sport, and Leisure services for the council, I successfully negotiated and drove performance improvements. In this role, I- Led a multidisciplinary team: Managed a team of specialists across various fields, ensuring effective collaboration and high performance- Negotiated key contracts: Successfully negotiated contracts with service providers, resulting in cost savings and enhanced service delivery- Implemented strategic initiatives: Developed and executed strategic plans to improve community health and wellbeing, leading to measurable outcomes- Enhanced service delivery: Streamlined processes and introduced innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness- Engaged with stakeholders: Worked closely with elected members, community leaders, and partners to align initiatives with community needs and priorities- Monitored and evaluated performance: Established performance metrics and regularly reviewed progress to ensure goals were met and exceeded.Feedback from Stakeholders:\"Your leadership and strategic vision have significantly improved our community services. Your ability to bring together diverse teams and drive performance is commendable.\"- Elected Member\"The initiatives you implemented have had a profound impact on our community\'s health and wellbeing. Your dedication and innovative approach are truly inspiring.\"- Community Leader\"Working with you has been a pleasure. Your negotiation skills and commitment to excellence have greatly enhanced our service delivery.\"- Service ProviderKey Projects- Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)- Community Fun Days- Youth Social Prescribing- Contract Management of Leisure Centres- SEND Activities- Contract Management of providers delivering support for Dementia and Social Isolation- Collaborating with Developers to enhance Health and Wellbeing offers within the communityI am committed to working in conjunction with partners, including Health and VCSFE, as well as directly with communities to foster positive change and support local initiatives.