Aaron Barnes - Curriculum Vitae

● Sustained an active online presence, reaching and engaging a global "digital congregation" by offering innovative and traditional spiritual services through digital platforms.
● Organized and facilitated accessible, inclusive online events and discussions on faith and spiritual practices, integrating disability-friendly approaches to ensure wide participation.
● Provided personalized 1-on-1 pastoral care, spiritual mentorship, and divinatory readings, supporting individuals in their spiritual growth and personal development.
● Managed all operational and administrative aspects, including website maintenance, content creation, resource compilation, financial tracking, and payments, ensuring seamless delivery of services.

● Composed and managed job vacancy listings, ensuring accurate, timely postings to attract qualified candidates.
● Handled the full recruitment cycle, including receiving and processing applications, shortlisting candidates, and coordinating interview logistics.
● Supported interview panels by processing interview notes and facilitating post-interview decision-making.
● Led the onboarding process for new staff, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization with appropriate documentation and orientation.
● Maintained and updated comprehensive personnel records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations.
● Managed employee leave and sickness records, ensuring up-to-date tracking and reporting.
● Organized training sessions, travel, and accommodation for staff, coordinating logistics to align with budget and timelines.
● Regularly updated and revised company policies to reflect changes in legislation and internal procedures.
● Generated HR statistical reports, providing insights into workforce trends to inform decision-making.
● Served as the primary point of contact for employee HR queries, offering prompt and accurate assistance on a range of HR matters.

● Initially self-employed, independently managed all administration and documentation while collaborating with established company policies and freelance Associates.
● Delivered tailored consultation and training to a wide range of private and public sector clients, specializing in the Equality Act 2010 and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) issues, with a focus on gender and sexual minorities, particularly transgender issues.
● Became the lead consultant on "Religion, Faith, and Belief" topics, offering expert guidance to clients on navigating faith-based diversity.
● Developed and produced comprehensive training materials and consultancy guidelines, utilized by both myself and fellow Associates to enhance service delivery.
● Acted as the liaison between clients and the organization, managing bookings, invoices, and ensuring timely payments.
● Conducted in-depth needs assessments for each client, ensuring customized training solutions and collecting post-delivery feedback to continually refine the quality of service.
● Assisted in the recruitment, orientation, and management of new Associates, eventually leading a team of support staff to deliver high-quality training.
● Stayed updated on evolving EDI trends, legal cases, and technology, analysing complex and conflicting resources to ensure that training materials reflected the latest social and legal developments.

● Consistently exceeded weekly ward visit targets, reaching 120-160% of the expected goals in the latter half of the contract, providing vital pastoral support to patients.

● Participated in the On-Call Rota, responding to urgent Chaplaincy needs during evenings, nights, and weekends.

● Improved the tracking of religious demographics for all bedded patients, increasing the frequency of reporting from 2-4 times a month to 3-5 times per week, providing management with clear, data-driven visual reports.

● Reduced the percentage of patients listed as "Religion: Unknown" by 5-10% monthly, ensuring more comprehensive and accurate records.

● Created and distributed an engaging multi-faith calendar, highlighting key religious festivals and Chaplaincy services, fostering greater awareness and inclusivity within the hospital.

● Strengthened interfaith relations as the primary Interfaith Liaison, building stronger ties with local religious leaders and enhancing community involvement with the hospital.

● Served as the department's LGBT Representative, supporting the early development of the Trust's LGBTQ Staff Network, contributing to its foundational success.

● Enhanced the department's service by submitting grant applications for over £10k in supplementary charitable funds, strengthening fundraising capabilities.

● Spearheaded modernization efforts within the Chaplaincy Department by introducing the use of QR codes in documents and promotional materials, receiving positive feedback from both staff and patients.

● Contributed to a marked increase in positive feedback to PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) about Chaplaincy services, a change noted by upper management within six weeks of joining.

● Authored a comprehensive 45-page Chaplaincy handbook, providing a valuable resource for the department upon my departure.

● During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, deployed to an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Cell and independently developed an incident and inquiry tracking system without specialized software, which later became critical for multiple audits.

● Collaborated with global partners, including the World Health Organisation, to ensure smooth communication and adherence to best practices.

● Took on additional responsibilities as an IPC trainer, delivering up-to-date training based on rapidly changing government guidelines.

● Provided comprehensive administrative and organizational support to a large team of healthcare professionals, including the Director of Nursing and Quality, within one of the largest NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in the country.

● Recorded, edited, and distributed minutes daily for several high-priority meetings, ensuring accurate and timely communication of critical information.

● Managed compliance and monitoring information, ensuring alignment with safeguarding, financial, and GDPR regulations.

● Performed data entry, collation, and analysis, creating user-friendly presentations of key information for internal and external stakeholders.

● Coordinated events, meetings, and professional functions, managing logistics for both on- and off-site gatherings.

● Acted as a liaison with key stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring effective communication.

● Provided front-line administrative support, managing phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries, ensuring a professional and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and staff.

● Coordinated and scheduled meetings, appointments, and events for the Vice Chancellor and senior leadership, maintaining a well-organized calendar and ensuring timely communication.

● Oversaw the complete overhaul of the stationery cupboard, implementing a more efficient organizational system that improved accessibility and reduced time spent searching for supplies, benefiting all office staff.

● Assisted in the preparation and distribution of official documents, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to key stakeholders.

● Maintained and updated confidential records and files, ensuring strict adherence to data protection policies and GDPR compliance.

● Liaised with internal departments and external partners, coordinating correspondence and facilitating smooth communication on behalf of the Vice Chancellor's office.

● Served as the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, providing a calm, supportive, and professional atmosphere in a sensitive mental health care environment.
● Managed appointment scheduling and patient check-ins, ensuring smooth and timely coordination with healthcare providers, while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations.
● Responded to phone and email inquiries with empathy and discretion, often dealing with individuals in distress or crisis, directing them to appropriate resources or support services.
● Overhauled the front desk filing and document storage system, improving record-keeping efficiency and reducing retrieval times for patient information.
● Assisted in the coordination of staff meetings, therapy sessions, and client appointments, ensuring that daily schedules ran efficiently and without disruption.
● Collaborated with clinical and administrative teams to streamline communication and support the trust's commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

● Transcribed handwritten and audio-recorded notes into clear, professional documents, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for use in case management and official records.
● Converted handwritten genograms into digital formats, enhancing the clarity and accessibility of family structures for caseworkers and support teams.
● Provided administrative support to social workers and child protection officers, coordinating case files, scheduling meetings, and maintaining confidential records in compliance with data protection policies.
● Assisted in managing case load tracking systems, ensuring that all case-related documentation was up to date and easily retrievable for audits and internal reviews.
● Acted as a liaison between social services teams, families, and external agencies, facilitating effective communication and ensuring that all parties were well-informed of case developments.
● Supported the organization of training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings, ensuring smooth logistics and accurate minute-taking for follow-up actions.

● Provided personalized administrative support to clients, including organizing and preparing financial documents such as receipts and invoices ahead of tax season, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
● Assisted in the planning and facilitation of client workshops, managing logistics, scheduling, and participant communication to ensure successful and well-organized events.
● Offered one-on-one life coaching sessions, helping clients set and achieve personal and professional goals, while providing practical advice and motivation.
● Managed calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements for clients, optimizing their schedules and ensuring efficient time management.
● Created and maintained filing systems for personal and professional documents, improving clients’ organizational systems and reducing clutter.
● Acted as a trusted point of contact for clients, handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions.

● Managed order tracking and fulfillment processes, ensuring that customer orders were accurately processed, delivered on time, and met client expectations.
● Created and implemented a comprehensive filing system from scratch, improving the organization of customer records, invoices, and supplier information for efficient retrieval and management.
● Conducted regular stock takes and managed inventory, ensuring that ingredients and supplies were adequately maintained and reordered in a timely manner to avoid disruptions in production.
● Provided administrative support for the day-to-day operations, including handling customer inquiries, processing payments, and coordinating deliveries.
● Streamlined communication between the kitchen and the front office, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
● Assisted in maintaining financial records, tracking expenses, and preparing reports for management to support decision-making.

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● I help local residents use and understand technology including personal devices.

● I coordinate and run workshops for the public to understand modern information technology.

● I support public and private bodies with understanding and employing information security and data protection and manage privacy issues.

● I am the primary administrator for the fandom based wiki for The World of Ogg Nott.

● I help manage several aspects of SPR Media's social media accounts.

● I edit podcast audio via REAPER Studio.