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Alison Freeman

Mercer Island,WA

Summary

A qualified school careers guidance counsellor and parent with significant experience caring for and supporting children. Seeking a return to employment following a career break parenting three young children and relocating for husbands employment. Motivated to applying existing skills and experience to work in an early years education setting.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalist - Parenting Team

RTL
Luxembourg
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Wrote articles specifically topics related to parenting for the widespread community of English speaking expat families across Luxembourg.
  • Developed and maintained a network of sources for accurate reporting, regularly interviewing a range of people.
  • Adapted writing style across a range of family topics.
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels working to tight deadlines.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible reporting.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine articles, ensuring clarity and adherence to journalistic standards.

Medical Administrator

NHS England
Hertfordshire, UK
06.2017 - 02.2018
  • Proficient use of patient database systems to maintain records, process medical prescriptions, private healthcare referrals and co-ordinate scheduling
  • Applied clear and concise language with accurate medical terminology ensuring utmost discretion.
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
  • Multi-tasked a range of administrative procedures within a fast paced city centre medical practice.
  • Applied critical thinking to assess triage, allocating patients accordingly.
  • Liaised with medical staff and executed all administrative requests within appropriate timescales.
  • Maintained patient care applying effective interpersonal skills.

Careers Adviser

Skills Development Scotland/Herts Council
Scotland, North London + Hertfordshire
04.2010 - 01.2017
  • Developed comprehensive career plans for clients to achieve their professional goals with clear action steps and timelines.
  • Included studying for a Masters qualification as a condition of employment whilst working full-time.
  • Offered personalised career coaching sessions addressing individual needs effectively
  • Utilised client database systems and maintained and developed online careers resources.
  • Assigned team trainer role for use of client database.
  • Supported students towards a positive destination, recording destination statistics for the government.
  • Organised career events, delivered presentations, 1:1 interviews and group workshops.

Guidance Adviser

Glasgow South East Regeneration Agency
Scotland, UK
10.2006 - 03.2010

Working for Families Project

  • Provide careers advice and guidance to a caseload of parents towards a return to employment, education or training.
  • Utilised client database systems.
  • Work in close partnership with external agencies

Bridging Services Project

  • Set up, market and deliver a new careers service.
  • Manage a caseload of clients (16+) who were seeking a return to work following ill health or managing a health condition.
  • Form effective partnerships with key healthcare staff.

Education

Master of Science - Careers Guidance And Development

West of Scotland University
Scotland, UK
09.2012

Postgraduate Diploma - Careers Guidance (QCG)

Strathclyde University
Scotland, UK
09.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

West of Scotland University
Scotland, UK

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Organised and adaptable
  • Problem solver
  • IT literate
  • Self-motivated

Timeline

Journalist - Parenting Team

RTL
04.2023 - 05.2025

Medical Administrator

NHS England
06.2017 - 02.2018

Careers Adviser

Skills Development Scotland/Herts Council
04.2010 - 01.2017

Guidance Adviser

Glasgow South East Regeneration Agency
10.2006 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

West of Scotland University

Master of Science - Careers Guidance And Development

West of Scotland University

Postgraduate Diploma - Careers Guidance (QCG)

Strathclyde University

Volunteering

March 2018 – June 2018 (Whilst on maternity leave)

Grassmarket Community Project, Edinburgh,Scotland, UK

Health All Round initiaitve. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

1998 - 2000

Babysitting for various families in my local area

1992 - 1993

Volunteering as a Sunday school teacher assistant at my local Church