Election post
Status
Elected
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I am a mature student and I think I can bring my experience in over 35 years of publishing where I dealt with very many issues of mental health and support both for members of my team, as well as suppliers, authors and colleagues. I was a team leader and it was my task to ensure that my team members could cope with their stress of work, survive well in their roles and try and find equilibrium and satisfaction to do their jobs. I feel I could help people fit into the new environment of university life by offering advice, support and a very calm approach to problems and issues.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I love being a member of the Medieval Society so I want the numbers to thrive and more people to get involved with the great events that have been staged so far. In this, I would like to support the team leaders, who are doing a fantastic job, but also provide any help or advice to new members. I am approachable, have had a lot of life experiences and feel I am well equipped to help new students (and any existing students who may be struggling) by providing tools to help them go forward.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I have a lot of life experiences, have been involved in roles of team management and leadership so know what it is like to deal with very many different issues and I can understand and empathise with areas of concern. I also have a daughter who is recovering from mental health issues so have experienced this first hand. I also have a passion for the Medieval Society and would love to help with events going forward and support the team leaders in this in any way I can.
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