Sharl Laurent

  • Advocacy and Community Engagement Specialist
  • London E7
  • 12 Jul, 2024
Full time Administration Business Development Charity Communications Customer Service

Personal Summary

I am a highly organized professional with extensive experience in citizen's advice and guidance. My passion lies in community consultation, social housing, and implementation management in social initiatives. I excel in communication and stakeholder engagement, always striving to achieve shared outcomes. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my skills to make a positive impact on communities and advocate for those in need.

Skills

  • Excellent ability to communicate and liaise with a range of stakeholders
  • Skilled in translating information into motivating plans for diverse audiences
  • Strong at working in solution-focused teams to meet objectives and deadlines
  • Proficient in administrative software, including Microsoft Office suite

Licenses and certifications

  • Strive VTCT Level 1 - Civil Service Employability
  • Pearson BTEC Level 2 Community Safety Casework
  • Pearson BTEC L1 - Business Administration & Employability
  • City & Guild L3 - Certificate in Employability Skills

Awards and achievements

  • Open College Network L3 - Advice & Guidance Advanced Award
  • Citizens Advice London HQ - Certificate in Generalist Advice

Work Experience

Moves/Lettings Officer
Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 Notting Hill Genesis

- Managed temporary/permanent decants and 1-2-1 matching assessments - Provided move-on services and support to clients - Monitored projects and reported progress

Housing Services Asst
Jun 2022 - Jan 2023 Hackney Council

- Handled reception and customer service for repairs/maintenance - Liaised with contractors and managed customer enquiries

Allocations Assistant
Jan 2022 - Present University of London

- Managed student room applications and online enquiries - Handled bookings and case recording

Education

Strive VTCT Level 1 - Civil Service Employability
Strive
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Community Safety Casework
Jan 2021 - Present Pearson
Pearson BTEC L1 - Business Administration & Employability
Oct 2017 - Present Pearson