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- Ms Samantha Smith
Ms Samantha Smith
Personal details Back to top
- Photo
- Title
- Ms
- Forname
- Samantha
- Surname
- Smith
- Gender
- Female
- Date record last updated
- Monday 19 July 2010
Contact information Back to top
- Regions prepared to work:
- East of England; London; Midlands; North West; Scotland and Northern Ireland; South East; South West and Wales; Yorkshire and North East; International
- E-mail:
- sam@transitiontradition.com
- Website
- www.transitiontradition.com
Reference one Back to top
- Title:
- Associate Professor
- Name:
- Ashley
- Surname:
- Tauchert
- Job title:
- School of Arts, Languages and Literatures
- Intitution:
- University of Exeter
- Contact method:
- A.Tauchert@exeter.ac.uk / 00000 000000
Reference two Back to top
- Title:
- Ms
- Name:
- Jane
- Surname:
- Gawthrope
- Job title:
- Manager
- Intitution:
- English Subject Centre
- Contact method:
- jane.gawthrope@rhul.ac.uk / 00000 000000
Experience Back to top
- Job title:
- Managing Director
- Current institution:
- Transition Tradition Limited
- Relevant qualifications:
- NVQ 4 Information Advice and Guidance OCN Qualification - Evaluating Business
- Personal profile:
- An experienced speaker, Samantha Smith has delivered numerous workshops, lectures and training sessions, to diverse audiences across the UK. Speaking on subjects such as careers in the creative industries, the transition into self-employment, the incorporation process and entrepreneurship, Samantha has been described as "engaging", "stimulating" and "a fantastic public speaker." 100% of participants rated her last postgraduate training event (Creating a Career - Living and Working in the Creative Industries) highly.
- Biography:
- Samantha Smith graduated with a BA (1:1) and MA (Distinction) from Exeter University and then worked as Deputy Picture Editor at a regional press agency. Whilst in this role she developed an international syndication network and tripled income from secondary sales. In 2005 Samantha set up Transition Tradition an online publication and portal, to helps students and graduates to make the transition into creative careers. In 2006 Samantha was selected to participate in the NESTA Pioneer Program and went on to secure investment to research and develop Union Wire - an innovative web 2.0 application for creative organisations. The application is used by Arts Council funded organisations and creative businesses. As well as running Transition Tradition Limited, Samantha delivers training to staff and students at Higher Education Institutions across the UK, helping to improve employability and encourage enterprise among ‘multi vocational’ graduates.
- Testimonial one:
- “With her ‘real world’ experience and strong entrepreneurial disposition , Sam delivered a very engaging, stimulating and interactive workshop where she demonstrated an excellent understanding of her subject and an empathy with her delegation. She worked hard at generating appropriate content and structure for the workshop and this clearly paid off; 100% of the participants rated the event highly. In recognition of the above I would not hesitate in recommending Sam.” Dr. Steve Gaskin Director of Postgraduate Training University of Exeter
- Testimonial two:
- “Samantha presented an entirely fresh approach to professional development – a term that has passed its sell-by-date. Drawing on her own experiences, she convinced her audience that mentors and networking, are as important as your CV. This optimistic and energetic presentation was packed full of invaluable resources and advice.” Dr Jill Terry Head of Division Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts University of Worcester
- Audience:
- Careers service personnel
- Postgraduate researchers
- Postgraduate skills trainers
- Research staff
- Senior staff in HE
- Supervisors
Specialist areas Back to top
- Type of work:
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Training delivery
- Training design and development
- Subject areas:
- Career development
- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
- Interpersonal skills development
- Leadership
- Project management
- Research relating to skills and career development
- Training needs analysis/reflective practice/PDP
- Well-being and work life balance
Additional information Back to top
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