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Lancing, Gb

Lancing, Gb

Brighton, Uk

West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

I design Eco, Food Grade Paints, Stains and Craft materials.I took these to market, ensuring product and marketing compliance.Designed the corporate identity/branding.Upscaled production by changing production methods when lockdown generated a sharp increase in business.Now selling as a franchise to enable people to work flexible hours from home making fun products!https://www.tiny-land.co.uk.

Redhill, Surrey

Managing the team of Project Managers, and involved in strategy and process across TAS’ development delivery teams.I was responsible for the Project Portfolio and introducing a Project Management methodology.I designed and implemented this methodology using experience of both waterfall and agile methods, ensuring a structured governance was complied with. I designed an in-house BI tool, which compared timesheet data (utilisation) with project plans (project server - now project online)I also had responsibility for the largest projects in the portfolio including a Technology Refresh Programme of circa £8m. I also implemented improvements in the testing area, introducing scripts based on approved requirements and expected results. I worked closely with the Development managers to prioritise sprint packages/software releases.

Brighton, United Kingdom

Responsible for delivering projects which ensure compliance whilst maintaining competitive advantage in the marketplace.Knowledge and assessment of European Regulations and transposition into market.Complete detailed Impact Assessments for the business and define and start up Projects under the CCD Programme.Ensures timely delivery of objectives within budget.Measure risk and manage mitigants effectively to ensure the CBA is maintained.This is a senior role which involves discussing key legal and delivery issues at various Committees and Steering groups.

Hassocks, England, United Kingdom

Corporate ID, Brand and Marketing strategy.Manufacturing methods and business process designBusiness start up admin including accounting, tax, IP Procurement of goods, services and staffStaff training, HSE

Providing Planning and Governance consultancy to TPR, I managed the Procurement, Design and Policy projects for the Employer Compliance Regime which enforces the Pensions Reform.This is a huge change to the nature of the Regulator from advisor to enforcer, requiring a new business model and branding.This Programme was highly governed including OGC reviews, when we were commended for our approach and delivery.Key Responsibilities:• Managed the Impact Assessment and CR process for the Programme, feeding to DWP• Designed and Implemented the Document Configuration Management process to ensure confidentiality• Design and managed the MSP Project plan and work flow diagrams • Reporting RAG progress of ECR Programme to TPR Directors and discussing issues and risks• Risk Management and Issue escalation• Facilitating SWOT analysis reviews with the Programme team, inc BA’s • Assessed solution proposals and identified any mismatch with policy and requirements• Involved in proposal meetings with potential suppliers and legal partners• Liaised with Policy, Business Analysts and Finance to manage progress of legal framework (business rules), requirements and budget

Project Managed the Annual Report and Accounts for 2009, advised Project Managers on PRINCE2 methodology and control documents

Manchester Airport Then Weybridge, Surrey

Varying in size and technology, I used my interface skills to resolve SAP feeds into the Data Warehouse. A very hands-on role with stakeholders including UK Director level. In Jan 08 I was promoted from Project Leader to Project Manager, having line management responsibilities. I am able to speak with technical resource, and been involved in the design of their reporting systems, creating a good degree of documentation including Specifications, Business Cases, MSP Project Plans and Terms of Reference. Projects included Time and Attendance, Global Data Warehouse, Infrastructure upgrade (inc DR) and systems migration, Citrix Implementation.

Projects; IVR, Internet Payments, Chip and PIN, back office systemsProject Management• Liaising with 3rd parties such as RBOS and Government bodies e.g. DWP• Resource Planning• Creating Project documentation e.g. Project plans, change control logs, risk registersOperational/Change Management experience• Performance analysis: Monitoring the profitability of all external projects• Analysis of MI for performance indicators; identifying key areas for improvement• Researching current processes and IT, identifying and designing improvements• Resource Planning • Task Management 8 Software Consultants• SQL data checking • System and Release testing• Arranging and presenting at Stakeholder meetings to justify resource or costs• The training and support of all departments to ensure compliance of procedures and positively encourage cultural change• Writing Requirements specifications, business cases and other documentation

Resource analyst for 200 staff within Channel Services; who provide Retail Banking software. I worked with Demand planners to ensure the Programmes (Sarbanes Oxley, Chip and PIN) were satisfied/supplied. I input strategy on resource issues at business meetings. Ensured portfolio was delivered on time on budget. With Line Management responsibilities e.g. appraisals and task/performance management, I trained and supported 2 other Resource Planners in my teamKey achievements:• Identified skills gaps within the support department and implemented a cross training plan to prevent PBS (retail banking software) from being unsupportable• Created processes that enabled resource planning to be utilised in difficult areas; this involved allocating resource around the software release schedule.• Identified high priority projects at risk - that had not submitted resource requests – and sought suitable resource by negotiating allocation exchanges. This enabled the projects to be delivered on time using internal resource, reducing the need for contractors.

Diploma, Developmental And Child Psychology, Distinction

Diploma, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia, Distinction

Ultimate Digital Marketing Programme

A Levels, Art, Photography, Design, English Literature, Music

Gcse'S, Business, Statistics