Since September 2018, Lily has provided essential administrative support and back-office services for the business development area to run smoothly. Lily plays a key role in identifying commercial and grant income opportunities for the organisation and assists with collating bids and expressions of interest for externally funded UK and overseas projects.
Lily is the first point of contact for general enquiries to the business development team. In addition, she manages travel documentation for all colleagues travelling overseas, and provides advice, coordination and document and policy development for international travel within the organisation.
Lilian Cullen Coates’s Biography
- 2018 to present: BGS International Travel Coordinator and Support to Business Development, British Geological Survey
- 2016 to 2018: Informatics Business Assistant, British Geological Survey
- 2012 to 2016: Assistant Manager at Powerleague fives LTD.
Qualifications
- 2024: BA (Hons First Class) in Business Management and Leadership, University of Derby
- 2016 to 2019: Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Business Administration, Access Training Ltd
Skills
- Principles of leadership and management; management within a workplace
- Project management
- Business development
- Production and organisation of bespoke business documents
- Administration within a workplace environment
- Coordination and organisation of business travel (UK and International)
Certificates
- September 2021: Emotional Intelligence
- July 2020: Influencing and Negotiation Skills
Awards
- Expected June 2024 : Chartered Management Institute accreditation.
- 2019 : Business Administration Apprentice of the Year, Access Training
- 2015 : Powerleague 5s Ltd Assistant Manager of the Year