I am a highly motivated professional who believes decisions must be driven by meaningful insights. I translate complex data into clear, actionable outputs and I am passionate about showcasing social impact for different communities through my work. With a background in teaching, I deliver engaging workshops and presentations with strong delivery and audience engagement. I thrive under pressure, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high quality, and I lead by example as a collaborative team player committed to professional and coordinated teamwork. I run my own consultancy to provide specialist contracting in workforce planning and education strategy, bridging education and industry for clear, lasting impact. I am a lifelong learner who values stakeholder relationships and effective decision-making. I enjoy turning data into compelling outputs for diverse audiences and continuously seek to grow across sectors, embracing new languages, skills, and tools to drive positive outcomes for clients and communities.…

Michelle Russell

I am a highly motivated professional who believes decisions must be driven by meaningful insights. I translate complex data into clear, actionable outputs and I am passionate about showcasing social impact for different communities through my work. With a background in teaching, I deliver engaging workshops and presentations with strong delivery and audience engagement. I thrive under pressure, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high quality, and I lead by example as a collaborative team player committed to professional and coordinated teamwork. I run my own consultancy to provide specialist contracting in workforce planning and education strategy, bridging education and industry for clear, lasting impact. I am a lifelong learner who values stakeholder relationships and effective decision-making. I enjoy turning data into compelling outputs for diverse audiences and continuously seek to grow across sectors, embracing new languages, skills, and tools to drive positive outcomes for clients and communities.…

Available to hire

I am a highly motivated professional who believes decisions must be driven by meaningful insights. I translate complex data into clear, actionable outputs and I am passionate about showcasing social impact for different communities through my work. With a background in teaching, I deliver engaging workshops and presentations with strong delivery and audience engagement. I thrive under pressure, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high quality, and I lead by example as a collaborative team player committed to professional and coordinated teamwork. I run my own consultancy to provide specialist contracting in workforce planning and education strategy, bridging education and industry for clear, lasting impact.

I am a lifelong learner who values stakeholder relationships and effective decision-making. I enjoy turning data into compelling outputs for diverse audiences and continuously seek to grow across sectors, embracing new languages, skills, and tools to drive positive outcomes for clients and communities.

See more

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Norwegian
Beginner

Work Experience

Consultant at Crescar
January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Deliver bid support in the development of an executable social value plan and indicate associated actions for the plan.
Freelance Consultant at Rebuilding Futures Alliance
December 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver social value metrics and bespoke models; provide data diagnostics to enable focus on target audiences.
Contract Delivery Consultant at OWC
November 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Provide specialist consultant support for labour costs in BESS projects across several countries; provide cost comparison documentation to support bid.
Education Content SME (Contractor) at Wind Energy Ireland (Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy)
August 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Produce outline scope for content new micro-credential courses; engage with stakeholders to determine sector skills needs; run tender panel and provide SME for core content creation.
Skills Support Manager (Contractor) at RWE Renewables
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Develop education strategy for development projects; build and test workforce forecasting model; design and deploy interactive dashboards; produce a school engagement resource pack; prepare RQF documentation.
Senior Sustainability Advisor (Freelance) at The ESG Institute
June 1, 2025 - Present
Drive ESG and sustainability impact across projects; provide project support across specialist areas as required.
Director at Siderf Cons Ltd
December 1, 2023 - Present
Establish independent consultancy delivering fixed-term contracts focusing on workforce planning and education strategy; bridging education and industry needs.
Head of Workforce Analytics at NSAR Ltd
April 1, 2020 - January 31, 2024
Lead the core data function; strategic development of SWP; deliver Skills Forecasting Models and mentor a team; EDI lead; present insights to government.
Senior Analyst at NSAR Ltd
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2020
Optimize Skills Intelligence Model; run user access testing; produce insights and reports; validate data outputs and present findings to conferences and government departments.
Lead Practitioner for Maths, Assessment and Data at ATT
September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Implement Maths improvement strategy; robust data tracking; coordinate collaboration between regional schools for improvement.
Vice Principal at The Nicholas Hamond Academy
January 1, 2015 - August 31, 2016
Oversee data tracking, curriculum updates, timetable, exams; teach Maths, Economics; implement school-wide improvements.
Deputy Headteacher at Whitstable Community College
September 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Lead on teaching and learning, data tracking, intervention planning; contribute to school leadership.
Assistant Principal at The Gateway Academy - Ormiston Academies
January 1, 2008 - August 31, 2012
Curriculum development; timetable management; oversee exams; leadership in PE and PSHE.
Key Stage 3 / 4 Learning Leader at Swan Valley Community School
September 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Curriculum leadership; data tracking; intervention planning.
Head of Physical Education/Assistant KS3 Manager at Oldborough Manor Community School
September 1, 2002 - August 31, 2004
Lead PE and KS3 management; curriculum delivery.
Teacher of PE / Assistant Head of PSHE/Assistant Head of Year at Minster College
September 1, 1998 - August 31, 2002
Teach Maths and related subjects; leadership roles in PSHE and year groups.

Education

BA (Hons) Physical Education and Education – QTS at Canterbury Christ Church University
September 1, 1994 - July 1, 1998
Post Graduate Diploma Management Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
MA Management Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
MSc Transport Economics at University of Leeds
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021

Qualifications

2 A Levels and 10 GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Government

Skills

Experience Level