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Name
Samuel Kreps
LinkedIn Profile
Degree
MA Business and Management, 2018
Job Title
Channel Sales Manager
Organisation
PreVeil
preveil.com
Job sector
Information Technology
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What does your organisation do?
PreVeil makes encryption usable for CMMC & ITAR compliance, business and personal use. PreVeil’s encrypted email works with existing apps like Outlook or Gmail, letting users keep their regular email addresses. PreVeil Drive works like DropBox for file sharing, but with far better security. All messages and documents are encrypted end-to-end, which means that no one other than intended recipients can read or scan them—not even PreVeil. PreVeil is designed for both small teams and large enterprises.
Describe your main responsibilities
I have been hired to create efficient processes for our reseller and referral partners. I've been able to offload partner management tasks from account executives so they can focus on selling. I make sure our partners have updated sales/marketing materials, provide training sessions, and feel confident when they speak about PreVeil to their clients. I'm also responsible for signing new partners and even sometimes leading sales demo calls.
Describe a typical day and the range of activities you are involved in
My day typically starts off with sending follow up emails and making calls to prospective partners who I've spoken to about joining the partner network. I will then join sales demo calls and will then follow up with current partners to make sure they have the materials they need, schedule trainings, and address questions they may have. Reaching out typically consists of about 25+ emails and 10+ phone calls each day. If a prospective partner is ready to sign a partner a agreement I will process the paper work and will update our system. I'm in communication with the leadership team quite often so I usually speak with them about trends I'm hearing and areas where we can improve.
Why did this area of work appeal to you?
The Channel Sales Manager role at PreVeil was new and I was able to be the first employee to be in it. It's been a great opportunity to learn more about our partners at PreVeil products.
What are the challenging aspects of your job?
I have never been in a sales position like this one before so learning new skills and more about the product has its challenges, however it's been a positive experience as I get to learn more.
What skills/qualifications do you use in your job?
I need to know how to speak professionally with prospects and also need to know the prospect's business/industry. It's important to understand their business's products and services and how each can be used successfully. Being in a new role means that organization skills and creativity are needed to formalize processes and understand how to be the most efficient.
Please provide a brief history of the work and qualifications gained since leaving Hope, including any time out
Six weeks after I left Hope I started my career at Terryberry as an Outbound SDR where I spent one year. After a successful year, I was promoted to Customer Success Manager where I focused on reducing churn and expansions. After just about a year and a half as a CSM, I was promoted to Inbound SDR and tasked with helping create the Inbound Sales Development team which eventually led to another promotion as the Sales Development Team Lead. After about 12 months in that role I was offered the Sales Development Manager position at PreVeil. After 14 months as the Sales Development Manager I was promoted to Channel Sales Manager which is the current position I hold.
Where do you see yourself in the future? Add your career plans and any further qualifications you are planning.
I enjoy creating and implementing processes to ensure success regardless of what job I'm in. I'd like also like to get involved with a sports foundation if I get the chance to move to England like Everton in the Community, LFC Foundation, etc.
What advice would you give to students considering your area of study or career?
Be willing to go above & beyond so you can learn as much as possible. Try to become an expert in your field so you can become an educational resource while talking to prospects and customers. Not everyone wants to talk about your product so if you can provide value by educating prospects and customers on the industry then that can go a long way in creating meaningful professional relationships.
Any other comments?
My experience at Hope prepared me for my career. Without Hope, I wouldn't be in the position I am today as I learned every day in and out of the classroom. The relationships I made with Hope classmates and Hope employees has played a large part in making me into the person I am today.
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Name
Harry Doyle
LinkedIn Profile
Degree
BA (QTS) Primary Teaching with Mathematics, 2018
Job Title
Director
Organisation
Aspire Liverpool
Liverpool
L18 8BG
United Kingdom
aspireliverpool.org.uk
Job sector
Teacher training and education
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What does your organisation do?
Aspire works with young people from across Liverpool to show them that Oxbridge can be for them, helps navigate their way through the entry process and show off all of their talent, skills and hard work. Aspire helps you to maximise your potential. Working with 2 cohorts, Year 10 'Inspire' and Year 12/13 'Reaching Higher', Aspire Liverpool runs workshops that promote academic stretch, provides support through the Oxbridge university admissions process, and runs residential trips to both Oxford and Cambridge. We also provide teacher training sessions to offer specific guidance on Oxbridge applications and how best to support students.
Describe your main responsibilities
As the director of Aspire Liverpool, a charitable project supported by Sir Terry Leahy and William Currie, I organise activity for our 2 Aspire programmes. I am in charge of the project's programme delivery and meet regularly with key contacts at both Oxford and Cambridge. I also lead on fundraising for the project and the day to day running of the charity.
Describe a typical day and the range of activities you are involved in
Liaising with school headteachers Creating and distributing newsletters to our Aspire students Meeting with stakeholders and key contacts at both Oxford and Cambridge Sourcing speakers and lecturers to deliver academic workshops and taster lectures Promoting the project with potential supporters with the aim of raising funds to deliver our activities Holding and hosting events for our cohorts Updating and reviewing policies
Why did this area of work appeal to you?
Having an impact on the lives of students in our city, inspiring confidence, determination and promoting social mobility.
What do you really enjoy about your job?
Seeing students who never thought about applying to Oxford or Cambridge receive an offer. These students are often from disadvantaged backgrounds and from schools that do not have a record of Oxbridge applicants.
What are the challenging aspects of your job?
Administrative duties including invoicing. Having to comfort students if they don't receive an offer.
Please provide a brief history of the work and qualifications gained since leaving Hope, including any time out
Elected to City Council in May 2018. I serve on the Education and Children’s' services committee, Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships and Liverpool Institute Education Fund charities. I also serve on the local SACRE. I completed supply work in Primary schools across the region from May 2018 to December 2020.
What advice would you give to students considering your area of study or career?
Completing the Primary Education (QTS) course at Hope is fantastic as there is a clear career path at the end, but it also opens doors to other jobs in Education like mine. Although I am no longer in the classroom, being able to plan and deliver lessons, workshops and other events, as well as working with students is a huge part of my job. Completing my course has given me the confidence and ability to work in the field of education.
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Name
Olivia Vann
Degree
BA Psychology and English Language, 2022
Job Title
Training and Community Engagement Officer
Job sector
Charity and voluntary work
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What does your organisation do?
New Era is a domestic abuse charity that works holistically with victims and perpetrators to end domestic abuse in Stafford and Stoke on Trent
Describe your main responsibilities
As a training and community engagement officer it’s my job to create and run training for individuals and organisations who wish to learn more about domestic abuse, spotting the signs, and taking disclosures. We also go out to public events to publicise the service and engage with local communities.
Describe a typical day and the range of activities you are involved in
Creating training slides and resources, running training sessions, attending external meetings and events. We create and run bespoke training for organisations who wish for it, for example schools who want us to talk to their students about healthy relationships. We are also taking on the task of training the whole of Stafford’s police force.
Why did this area of work appeal to you?
I was director of the Nightline service and was Vice President for welfare at Hope SU, so the charity sector is something I am used to. I love helping people and doing good in the world, so this role appealed to me. As well as this, it was local for me having moved back to my home town.
What are the challenging aspects of your job?
Learning about domestic abuse as a whole (my background is more mental health) and hearing the things victims go through. Always being ready to take disclosures from people can be anxiety inducing but it's all part of the role.
What do you really enjoy about your job?
Knowing I’m helping people understand a serious topic, and tackle the domestic abuse epidemic. Being creative and interactive when going out to publicise the service.
What skills/qualifications do you use in your job?
Psychology degree, previous experience making and facilitating nightline training, empathy, active listening, people skills.
Please provide a brief history of the work and qualifications gained since leaving Hope
SALA award, Sabbatical year at Hope SU, 2 months solo travelling around Europe.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
I see myself progressing in the charity sector.
What advice would you give to students considering your area of study or career?
Volunteer work goes a long long way, it proves you’re willing to work unpaid for a good cause, and that you actually care about things other than money; be patient, you won’t get your dream job straight away, good things take time; you don’t have to get a job that matches your degree, just go with what you like doing.
LinkedIn Profile
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Name
Georgina Bromilow
Degree
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, 2002
Job Title
Musician
Job sector
Creative arts and design
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What does your job entail?
I hopefully entertain people!
Describe your main responsibilities
I produce my own shows playing the trumpet and singing.
Describe a typical day and the range of activities you are involved in
Everything from taking bookings, writing invoices, producing publicity material, rehearsing and performing.
Why did this area of work appeal to you?
I enjoy being self employed with an element of control over my work.
What do you really enjoy about your job?
Making people smile.
What are the challenging aspects of your job?
Irregularity of money arriving, travelling, being away from home.
Please provide a brief history of the work and qualifications gained since leaving Hope, including any time out.
Primary teacher, special needs teacher, supply teacher, musician, cabaret artist, education recruitment consultant, cruise guest entertainer.
What advice would you give to students considering your area of study or career?
Primary education is a great job if you find a lovely atmosphere to work in and don’t stress too much about the paperwork!
I’m am so grateful to Liverpool hope for giving me the opportunity to gain a PCGE. It was an amazing course that allows me to have two careers I love.
What does your organisation do?
Higher education provider
Describe your main responsibilities
I teach on a range of undergraduate & postgraduate modules across the LLB and BA Criminal Justice & Criminology programmes and supervise undergraduate dissertations on topics including Legal Education and Law & Society. Alongside teaching responsibilities, I am an Academic Personal Tutor to 45 students and an Access to Leeds Tutor for prospective students who plan to study at the School of Law. Alongside student education, I am responsible for contributing to the design, dissemination and delivery of academic skills for students in the School of Law. I also contribute to the development of innovative approaches to School and Faculty policy and procedure in relation to the learning and teaching of skills. In addition to the above, I oversee the recruitment, training and mentorship of Module Assistants.
Describe a typical day and the range of activities you are involved in
A typical day involves responding to emails, delivering seminars/a lecture, meeting with students and/or colleagues and preparing teaching content.
Why did this area of work appeal to you?
This area appealed to me because I have always wanted to work in education (I love being in a learning environment), I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and ability and I can teach subjects that I am passionate about.
What are the challenging aspects of your job?
One challenging aspect is managing my time during exam periods as this involves a lot of marking alongside teaching responsibilities and planning for the forthcoming year.
What do you really enjoy about your job?
I enjoy every aspect about my job but what stands out is working with students and becoming a part of their learning journey.
What skills/qualifications do you use in your job?
Skills: emotional intelligence, communication (written & verbal), resilience, teamwork & working autonomously, time management, negotiation, designing teaching materials that are inclusive, strong subject matter knowledge, problem solving - to name a few. Qualifications: BA Education Studies, MA Education Studies, CELTA, PGCAP, EdD
Please provide a brief history of the work and qualifications gained since leaving Hope
Since leaving the MA Education Studies programme, I held positions at Liverpool Hope University (I was a Peer Academic Writing Mentor), University of Salford and University of Liverpool where I taught English as a foreign language and academic skills to students around the following disciplines: Education Studies, Teacher Education, Sociology and Law. My role at Salford also saw me providing programme coordination and supporting the University Wide Language Programme. I joined the University of Leeds in September 2021 and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2023. Qualifications gained since 2018: (CELTA) Certificate in speaking English to Speakers of Other Languages (PGCAP) Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
As I am about to complete my EdD, I see myself conducting more research (focusing on second language acquisition in HE, student motivations and authentic assessments - all connected to my student education practice) and integrating this into my role.
What advice would you give to students considering your area of study or career?
Be prepared for long (yet rewarding) hours, be open to change and always remember that your impact on students is bigger than you might realise.
