Alan Beechey Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Alan enjoyed working as a project manager at Genesis implementing software allowing private and NHS hospitals to efficiently manage their inventory supporting revolutionary additional Point of Care and tissue tracking modules.The SW allowed time and actual savings as well as applying Scan 4Saftey principles within theatre locations.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Ever enthusiastic for change I swapped the corporate world for the charity sector, taking on the role of Project Manager within the charity UK Sepsis Trust. The accelerated growth of this charity meant that it was in need of the introduction of trust wide governance, including documentation, training and mentorship for the staff.Going beyond the job title I have been immersed in drafting and implementing many new workplace policies like procurement, social media and business continuity plans

United Kingdom

Alan has worked for Ascom for over 28 years....but his work life has been anything but dull! He has demonstrated his adaptability by relocating several times (Birmingham to Somerset 1998, Somerset to Brisbane May 2016, Brisbane to Sydney May 2017, Sydney to Somerset December 2017) and shown his willingness and flexible approach by being seconded on multiple occasions.He enjoys an ability to communicate with people on any level and successfully engages individuals or groups in… Show more Alan has worked for Ascom for over 28 years....but his work life has been anything but dull! He has demonstrated his adaptability by relocating several times (Birmingham to Somerset 1998, Somerset to Brisbane May 2016, Brisbane to Sydney May 2017, Sydney to Somerset December 2017) and shown his willingness and flexible approach by being seconded on multiple occasions.He enjoys an ability to communicate with people on any level and successfully engages individuals or groups in constructive debates, with the goal of successful delivery (regardless of the defined scope of requirement)Such is his adaptability, many times in his career (and also in external organisations ) he has been used as Ascoms own "Red Adair"...."flown in to put out fires" or plug gaps. Show less

United Kingdom

After completing the extended work stay in Ascom Australia, Alan returned to the UK and resumed his post within the Project office, delivering business as usual projects to his standard high levels

Sydney, Australia

Alan relocated from Brisbane to Sydney to assist with Ascom Au search for a Service Director. In this period, Alan became the acting Service Delivery Manager and upon the engagement of the appropriate SD, assisted with transition. Prior to the introduction of the new Service Director, Alan worked on delivering "Service desk tools and methodology" including a method of time management tools and the reduction of open service tickets. In the last months of his Australian secondment, Alan… Show more Alan relocated from Brisbane to Sydney to assist with Ascom Au search for a Service Director. In this period, Alan became the acting Service Delivery Manager and upon the engagement of the appropriate SD, assisted with transition. Prior to the introduction of the new Service Director, Alan worked on delivering "Service desk tools and methodology" including a method of time management tools and the reduction of open service tickets. In the last months of his Australian secondment, Alan worked with the service team and released a portal for clients to log and track their own service tickets, documented the user guides and internal processes Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Alan's secondment to Ascoms Australian branch provided the challenge of delivering a "lighthouse" project.The Sunshine Coast University Hospital was the building of a brand new health facility which in time will have over 1000 beds.The requirement was the provision of an ever increasing number of VoWIFI medical grade devices (presently 1800) and delivery of an integrated messaging platform,with the ability to receive messages from a host of 3rd party systems inc Nurse call, Pneumatic… Show more Alan's secondment to Ascoms Australian branch provided the challenge of delivering a "lighthouse" project.The Sunshine Coast University Hospital was the building of a brand new health facility which in time will have over 1000 beds.The requirement was the provision of an ever increasing number of VoWIFI medical grade devices (presently 1800) and delivery of an integrated messaging platform,with the ability to receive messages from a host of 3rd party systems inc Nurse call, Pneumatic tubes, Security, Fire, RTLS and The "messaging engine" was designed with HA and FT abilities and the capability to process over 2000 messages per minute. The primary recipients were users of the VoWIFI devices, however additional recipients would also be updated via SMS, Email, Smart phone apps.Late engagement of DXE (formally CSC and then the subsequent engagement of Ascom) to this project, provided a halved delivery schedule which was non the less met, to avoid incurring any of the substantial contracted daily Liquidated Damages Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

The start of 2016 once again saw Alan’s flexibility and willingness to accept new challenges when seconded to become Contracts manger, running the NCR service team, driving through improvements & efficiency to ensure the account achieved profitability in February in 2016.The new service team was built from new inexperienced company members. The team was brought together and despite the pressure of delivery, Alan's ongoing mentor ship allowed the young individuals to develop into competent… Show more The start of 2016 once again saw Alan’s flexibility and willingness to accept new challenges when seconded to become Contracts manger, running the NCR service team, driving through improvements & efficiency to ensure the account achieved profitability in February in 2016.The new service team was built from new inexperienced company members. The team was brought together and despite the pressure of delivery, Alan's ongoing mentor ship allowed the young individuals to develop into competent service desk team, understanding the importance of good communication, prompt attention, prioritisation and performance measurementThese secondments were run in parallel with the ongoing daily duties of the Mark and Spencer account. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

In 2015 Alan’s versatility and enthusiasm led to an 8 month secondment as Transition manager, fulfilling Ascoms requirements to take over the service contract for over 1300 J. Sainsbury stores from a competitor. This engagement required;- Ongoing negotiations with with various parties to ensure that SLA agreements would be met- The employment and building of a new service team, dedicated to this contract- Negotiation and employment of 3rd parties to assist with device… Show more In 2015 Alan’s versatility and enthusiasm led to an 8 month secondment as Transition manager, fulfilling Ascoms requirements to take over the service contract for over 1300 J. Sainsbury stores from a competitor. This engagement required;- Ongoing negotiations with with various parties to ensure that SLA agreements would be met- The employment and building of a new service team, dedicated to this contract- Negotiation and employment of 3rd parties to assist with device replacement and repair, on site support activities and "out of the box" thinking for end of life product support Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Alan became the Ascom Project Manager for the Marks & Spencer account. A genuine blue chip account, with a previously high turn over of staff within this role. Alan brought stability and introduced new efficient systems, allowing day to day running of the account to become "cookie cutter" in nature and thus managed by a Project Coordinator. Day to day duties include managing telephony installations (IPDECT, VoWIFI, TILLCOM, integrated messaging platforms) and system upgrades across all… Show more Alan became the Ascom Project Manager for the Marks & Spencer account. A genuine blue chip account, with a previously high turn over of staff within this role. Alan brought stability and introduced new efficient systems, allowing day to day running of the account to become "cookie cutter" in nature and thus managed by a Project Coordinator. Day to day duties include managing telephony installations (IPDECT, VoWIFI, TILLCOM, integrated messaging platforms) and system upgrades across all Marks & Spencer new build and store renovations (including international stores). In 2013 Alan was responsible for the roll out and installation of the first 36 VoWIFI cordless phones within the Marks & Spencer estate. This roll out was used as a proof of concept and its success, heralded this technology becoming the standard for all new build installations.Another major project (starting in April 2013 reaching conclusion in November 2014) demonstrated Alan’s adaptability as he migrated over 500 stores internal PBX to a MITEL cloud based solution. The complexity of the project was increased as many 3rd party devices involved became part of Ascoms project responsibility, including MITEL 3300 PBX and the use of IAD (Integrated Analogue Device) Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Alan completed over 20 years titled as a field service technician. However this title does not encapsulate;- HIS EVER GROWING SKILLSETSQuickly progressing through trainee and junior engineer status, Alan was soon entrusted as project lead on system installations, he became the "turn to man" on difficult and persistent service issues, was a reliable survey engineer working with sales to provide accurate reports on the clients requirements- THE RESPONSIBILITIES HE UNDERTOOK TO PROVIDE… Show more Alan completed over 20 years titled as a field service technician. However this title does not encapsulate;- HIS EVER GROWING SKILLSETSQuickly progressing through trainee and junior engineer status, Alan was soon entrusted as project lead on system installations, he became the "turn to man" on difficult and persistent service issues, was a reliable survey engineer working with sales to provide accurate reports on the clients requirements- THE RESPONSIBILITIES HE UNDERTOOK TO PROVIDE THE DESIRED OUTCOMERecognising that difficult situations are opportunities for learning and then embracing this philosophy has Alan volunteering, for many challenging scenarios. Ensuring that good communication channels were constantly open, allowed appropriate information management up and down the line, of good and bad news, establishing two important values; Trust and Respect- THE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN AND HIS ABILITY TO DELIVER THEMAlan constantly looks to exceed expectations. Satisfactory outcomes are good, but delivering the "WOW" factor is better-HIS CONSTANT INVENTION AND REINVENTION OF HIS CAREER, AS HE EMBRACED NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND MARKET REQUIREMENTSThe leading communication technology of the 1980's was local area paging, sending alpha numeric messages. Alan recently managed the installation of a VoWIFI system / integrated messaging platform with the ability of delivering 1000's of "code blue" messages to WIFI devices, SMS, Email and via Smart phone apps. Many technologies have been introduced, embraced and are now obsolete between these 2 eras-HIS DRIVE AND AMBITION FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT, PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLSIn line with emerging technologies, and to enhance & update his professional skills, Alan undertook an ongoing self improvement programme, encompassing Cisco CCNA status, Microsoft MCP & MCDST, CWNA, ITIL v3 and PRINCE2. These study programs were all conducted outside of business time. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

To gain a one of the 15 places in renowned Hardy Spicer (GKN) apprentice school, Alan conducted 2 tests and 2 interviews. He successfully obtained a position, despite 800 applicants and became the only electrical / electronic apprentice.The "old school" apprenticeship, which required work shop pass through lathes, millers, welding, bench work skills training was supplemented by day release at college. After the first 12 months "shop floor" experience in the electrical department… Show more To gain a one of the 15 places in renowned Hardy Spicer (GKN) apprentice school, Alan conducted 2 tests and 2 interviews. He successfully obtained a position, despite 800 applicants and became the only electrical / electronic apprentice.The "old school" apprenticeship, which required work shop pass through lathes, millers, welding, bench work skills training was supplemented by day release at college. After the first 12 months "shop floor" experience in the electrical department, electronic lab, R&D and other appropriate departments provided Alan the foundation to launch his career Show less