CURRICULUM VITAE

LOUISE MCAULEY
Address: Flat 135 Skyline Apartments, 30 Macrossan Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
DOB: 29/01/1982
EDUCATION
Dates Institution Subject Grade
2006-2007 University of Birmingham MSc Public Management Pass
2005-2006 Manchester University BA (Hons) Public Policy 2.1
2003-2005 Blackburn College HND Public Services Distinction
1998-1999 Enterprise Training NVQ Business Studies NVQ 2

EMPLOYMENT
2006-2009 Nottingham City Council
(Project Manager Business Growth)
 I was responsible for initiating and delivering multiple social and economical projects to meet the needs
of local communities and businesses in Greater Nottingham.
 I set up a business support partnership which aligned with the UK National Business Support
Simplification Programme. This was achieved by understanding the needs of local business and then
initiating links with partner organisations.
 I organised and attended a business trade delegation to China. This involved seeking sponsorship to
promote and organise the trip. As a result, businesses formed international trade relations and I
stimulated a good working relationship between the Economic Development Department in Nottingham
and the Regional Development Agency in Jinxing, China.
 I have also undertaken various community based roles which involved setting up local meetings/ events
within disadvantaged communities. I arranging for the CEO and me to attend the meetings and listen
to the views of the local people. Local communities felt empowered to voice their opinions in
contribution towards their Local Area Agreement Plans.
 I wrote a Finance and Business Services Strategy in consultation with local businesses. This was in
response to the economic recession. I achieved this by setting up an advisory board for the sector,
which was led by high profile business leaders. A business retention plan and growth strategy was
produced as a result.
 I project managed a public/private partnership within the creative industries sector. This involved
regenerating a city council property in to a successful digital media centre for local businesses. Project
management methodology applied.

2000-2001 Tourist Industry - Greece

(Leisure and Recreational)
 I have spent two consecutive seasons working for the tourist industry within the country of Greece. I
thoroughly enjoyed my time within leisure and recreation. And this experience gave me a thirst for
exploring the world.
1998-2000 Leyland Auto Electrical & Diesel Ltd
(Systems Support Officer)
 I was responsible for providing technical support to employees with IT hardware and software
difficulties. I also gave training to employees in using Microsoft Office. This proved to be highly
effective as it improved employee productivity. I also wrote reports by using specialist database
software to run daily financial journals for the accountancy team.

VOLUNTEERING
I have worked as a volunteer for over a year. I was trained to support young people with emotional and
behavioural difficulties within a Primary School. Extensive training was undertaken.

INTERESTS
I am enjoying travelling the world, experiencing new cultures and meeting new people from different walks of
life. I am currently learning the Spanish language and I enjoy dancing Latino.