Karolina Drew (Burman)

Karolina Drew (Burman) has a diverse work experience in the disability care and support sector. Karolina currently serves as the Regional Head of Operations at SeeAbility since February 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Special Needs Adviser at Grace Consulting from September 2021. From October 2021 to February 2022, they held the role of Regional Manager at Achieve together.

Before their time at Achieve together, Karolina was the Operations Manager at R.E.A.C.H Disability Care from August 2018 to September 2021. Karolina also worked as an Area Manager at THE KINGWOOD TRUST from August 2015 to February 2018. Karolina'sexperience also includes serving as a Service Manager at Mencap from December 2011 to August 2015.

Karolina's early career includes roles such as Community Opportunities Co-ordinator at Leicestershire County Council from September 2009 to December 2011, and Carers Development Worker at Ansaar from September 2008 to September 2009. Karolina started their career as a Support Worker at MacIntyre in May 2005, eventually taking on the role of Senior Support Worker from January 2006 to May 2008.

Overall, Karolina Drew (Burman) has a wealth of experience in the disability care and support sector, holding various managerial and advisory roles throughout their career.

Karolina Drew (Burman) has a diverse education history. In 2007, they enrolled at The Open University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Health and Social Care. This program lasted five years, concluding in 2012.

In 2013, Karolina went on to attend The University of Manchester, where they obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Profound and Complex Learning Disabilities. Karolina'sstudies in this field lasted for two years, and they completed the program in 2015.

In addition to their formal degrees, Karolina has obtained several certifications. In May 2010, they received the Level 3 Award in First Line Management from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). The following year, in July 2011, they obtained The Certificate in Managing Care from The Open University.

Karolina's certifications continued with the acquisition of the NCFE Level 2 in Safe Handling of Medicines from NCFE in August 2008. In June 2016, they obtained Prince 2 certification, although the institution responsible for this certification is not specified.

Recent certifications include the Management of Potential and Actual Aggression Instructor certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute in May 2019. Most recently, in May 2020, Karolina obtained a Life Coach certification from 6star.

In summary, Karolina Drew (Burman) holds a Bachelor's degree in Health and Social Care from The Open University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Profound and Complex Learning Disabilities from The University of Manchester. Karolina has also acquired various certifications throughout their career, including those in management, care, safe handling of medicines, and specialized instruction in managing aggression. Karolina'seducational background reflects a strong commitment to their profession and continuous personal development.