Gemma Drever

Research Project Manager at Triple P International Pty Ltd (Positive Parenting Program)

Gemma Drever has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Gemma started their career as a Freelance Creative Developer, Writer, Facilitator, and Professional Actor in 2006. During this time, they developed and delivered training workshops for various clients in the public and private sectors and performed scriptwriting tasks. Gemma continued this role until an unspecified date in 2013.

In 2012, Gemma joined UK Shared Business Services Ltd as a Learning and Development Business Partner. In this role, they developed training and development strategies for the organization, delivered effective training and coaching, and monitored budgets. Gemma held this position until 2014.

From 2014 to 2016, Gemma worked as a Performance Lead at Research Councils UK (RCUK), where they managed a team of 10+ staff, set team objectives and monitored outputs, and promoted ongoing development and performance enhancement.

In 2017, Gemma joined UK Research and Innovation as a Project Manager/Engagement Lead. Their responsibilities included planning and facilitating workshops, creating and maintaining project documentation, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Gemma remained in this role until 2018.

In 2018, Gemma joined the Medical Research Council as a Project Manager in the Neuroscience and Mental Health and Research Infrastructure sectors. Gemma successfully delivered a government-commissioned program and provided governance, monitoring, and assurance support for programs across funding services. Gemma also acted as the day-to-day point of contact for research and innovation infrastructure, coordinated activities, and developed business cases. Their tenure in this role ended in 2022.

From 2022 to 2023, Gemma worked as a Project Manager at Etcembly Ltd, where they successfully managed projects before transitioning to their current position as a Research Project Manager at Triple P International Pty Ltd. The details of their responsibilities in these roles are not provided.

Gemma Drever's education history is as follows:

- From 2003 to 2006, Gemma Drever attended The Manchester Metropolitan University and obtained a BA Honors degree in Theatre Arts.

- In 2015, Gemma Drever attended Discovery Learning and received a degree in Exercise Referral, focusing on Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

- From 2014 to 2015, Gemma Drever studied at The Health Sciences Academy and became an Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner, specializing in Health and Wellness.

- In 2014, Gemma Drever also attended Discovery Learning to become a Personal Trainer, focusing on Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

- Between 2001 and 2003, Gemma Drever studied at Swindon College and earned A Level qualifications in Theatre Arts, Drama, and Media Studies, with a focus on Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts in general.

- In 2016 and 2017, Gemma Drever attended the Weight Management Centre - Discovery Learning and obtained a degree in Obesity and Diabetes Management.

In addition to their educational qualifications, Gemma Drever has obtained several certifications. Gemma became an Associated Professional Member (APM) through the Association for Project Management in August 2021. In November 2020, they received MSP® Certifications from AXELOS Global Best Practice and Agile Project Management - Practitioner certification from APMG International in April 2017. Gemma also obtained a PRINCE2® Foundation certificate in Project Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice in January 2017. Additionally, Gemma Drever holds the Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (QCF) from Active IQ, the Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Professional certification from YMCA Awards in July 2015, and the Professional Advanced Sports and Exercise Nutritional Advisor certification from YMCA Awards in 2014.

Note: The obtained_month for the Professional Advanced Sports and Exercise Nutritional Advisor certification is not provided.

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  • Research Project Manager

    January, 2023 - present