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<\/p>\nContinuing our celebrations of #IVMD17 and the latest update to VolunteerKinetic 7.3, we’d like to introduce our newest addition to the team, James Carr.<\/p>\n
Much like d\u2019Artagnan, my journey began by setting out in search of a new beginning.<\/p>\n
I was ready for a challenge, using my skills and knowledge to prove myself as capable.<\/p>\n
My studies in Sport Management had equipped me with the theoretical knowledge needed and a handful of short-term internships had given me the practical opportunity to apply it. I enjoyed the dynamic nature of marketing, from understanding the needs of the target audience to creating strategise and analysing results. I also realised how important it was for me to believe in the company, its purpose and values.<\/p>\n
When I was invited to an interview at a small business office in Manchester for the role of Marketing Coordinator, I knew such an opportunity had arrived.<\/p>\n
Despite all my preparation, on the morning of the interview, my apprehension began to build. With clammy hands, a dry mouth and my collar feeling like it had shrunk an inch since setting off that morning; I eventually arrived at the entrance.<\/p>\n
The moment I met the three men who greeted me I relaxed. Perhaps it was their warm welcomes, the light-hearted small talk or just the overall friendliness of these guys that made me so at ease. As we spoke I realised that their work was more than just a job. Collectively they were driven by the goal of delivering a product focused on: building better communities through volunteering.<\/p>\n
Of course, those \u201cthree men\u201d were TeamKinetic \u2013 Chris, Rolf and Steve!<\/p>\n
Thankfully, our introductions skipped any duels! In a short space of time, I gained a real understanding of their camaraderie, the crucial role each played and the extensive knowledge that each possessed in understanding their client\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n
In the interview, I shared my vision for a Boxing Club at the University and the story of how I turnt it into a reality.<\/p>\n
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I coached my club each week, drilling them on technique, fitness and skill. My success measured by the numbering regulars and increasing new members who turned up. I learnt the importance of organisation, communication and leadership. My experience volunteering equipped me with skills I had never considered before, which I now hold to be invaluable.<\/p>\n
Like me, TeamKinetic had their own vision. They wanted to enhance the ability of volunteers managers with a system that engaged volunteers, made their management simpler and more intelligent. Although they had already been working hard to make this possible, they needed someone to help market their brilliant product.<\/p>\n
This was certainly something I could do. Thankfully, they thought so too!<\/p>\n
Since settling into the team I have learnt so much more about those who make TeamKinetic possible. I have also had the opportunity to speak to some of their clients, who expressed how much they like working with TeamKinetic and their application.<\/p>\n
Now my role is to support the company through marketing the great
\nservice they deliver for the likes of Manchester City Council Council, Glasglow Volunteer Centre and Cardiff Metropolitan University.<\/p>\n
With a real love of sport, volunteering and marketing, I am excited to begin this opportunity alongside everyone at TeamKinetic.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll for one; one for all.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n James Carr<\/p>\n Marketing Coordinator<\/p>\n If you have any thoughts you would like to share, please feel free to contact me at:<\/p>\n james@teamkinetic.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Continuing our celebrations of #IVMD17 and the latest update to VolunteerKinetic 7.3, we’d like to introduce our newest addition to the team, James Carr. Much like d\u2019Artagnan, my journey began by setting out in search of a new beginning. I was ready for a challenge, using my skills and knowledge to prove myself as capable. My […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Introducing TeamKinetic: James Carr - Could I be d'Artagnan?","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[3],"tags":[365,85,92,102],"class_list":["post-1332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-views","tag-introductory-blog","tag-teamkinetic","tag-volunteer","tag-volunteering"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n