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Equimedia are an independent full-service marketing agency based in the UK. As Senior Digital Project Manager Ben was the overall project & strategic lead for all digital transformation projects undertaken by the business. Ben was responsible for overall project delivery alongside RAIDO & Benefits Management process administration, stakeholder management, advanced project reporting and DevOps management.• Overhauled risk management procedures within the company• Conducted administration and documentation of RAIDO process for all projects and led timed reviews• Coached and mentored client-side project professionals in relevant Project Management techniques and methodologies.• Acted as the main stakeholder contact across all projects, facilitating communication and agreement across numerous parties/departments.• Led on the creation and administration of benefits management process & documentation for all projects within the company• Led the creation of advanced reporting dashboards with Googles Data Studio and Microsoft Excel• Led technical analytical projects for multiple clients ranging from GA4 upgrades to the creation of a full reporting ecosystem.

As Digital Project Manager Ben was responsible for oversight & management of retained and new project work across the business. Ben was also the main strategic lead for technically complex CRO, web development & software development projects, alongside project strategy across retained clients. Ben took the lead in scoping, pitching & delivery for SME projects within the business and also continued to lead both internal and external DevOps teams both in project delivery and process refinement.• Implemented comprehensive change to dev-ops processes increasing efficiency and output• Led and advised on crucial process changes for a key client who had lost crucial personnel and knowledge.• Led and implemented a client CRO strategy resulting in a 105% ROI• Conducted in-depth market research for new website builds and re-design projects, facilitating strategic discussions around approach and feasibility• Provided in-depth training for clients across multiple subject areaso Analytics & Reportingo Research methodologies for user centric designo Project management best practiceo Process refinement & implementation• UXUK award nominated (2019

Swindon, United Kingdom

Working as a Project Executive within the Digital experience team, Ben was tasked with running new web build & software implementation projects across industries ranging from NGO’s & Charities toFinancial Institutions and Pharmaceuticals. This role also required Ben to embed himself within; and lead external client DevOps teams to spearhead the implementation of development processes to ensure best practice.• Delivered multiple new website build projects across different industries• Planned & conducted user research, analysed results and championed user centred design• Planned and implemented CRM integration & analytics projects to provide clients with robust reporting capabilities• Assisted with Market research activities – user & competitor interviews, statistical modelling, data visualisation & presentation• Managed and trained several different DevOps teams on best practice and process refinement

Taunton, United Kingdom

DESlock Ltd were a branch of ESET, a market leading anti-virus software provider. As project coordinator, Ben was responsible for managing project for the creation & implementation of robust software, data protection and cloud encryption solutions for companies and governments worldwide. The role also required Ben to liaise closely with several different DevOps teams across the world and link their workflows together to create successful outcomes. • Created a central repository of technical information relating too Processo Productso Testing• Conducted in depth pen testing of DESlock Ltd encryption solutions to ensure they were fit for purpose

Bristol, United Kingdom

Project Manager within a busy projects team. Lead manager and coordinator for all aspects of new implementations of Iken software, as well as projects focussed on upgrading existing software at client sites, on projects valued up to £1M. Extensive stakeholder management with other teams within the business and external agencies ensured smooth project implementation and increased referral business secured from other public sector organisations. Acted as the main point of contact for client and end-users, conducting user training on software, whilst managing risk and resources to deliver successful implementations within the time, cost and quality constraints imposed. Clients worked with include, but are not limited to the following: Which? (Consumers Association), Cleveland Police & Crime Commissioner, North Wales Legal Services Collaboration, West Berkshire District council, Carlisle City Council and Sunderland City Council (Childcare team).

Aberystwyth

Coached and administered three Army Reserve Rugby 7s teams, and founded the first women’s UOTC team to take part in the largest Rugby 7s tournament in Wales. Planned and implemented training sessions twice a week for 50 players. Led negotiations with several companies to design and create a new high-performance kit whilst simultaneously reducing contract cost by 25% over 3 years. Forged a new business to business partnership between the charity “Help for Heroes” and “The University of Wales Officer Training Corps”, coordinating fundraising during the tournament. The role served as a useful, practical test-bed to further refine successful leadership attributes and a broad range of communication skills.

Aberystwyth

Army Reserve service. Trained to command HM Forces’ personnel and manage their welfare through physical, academic and military training. Extensive practical experience of giving clear and effective direction through oral and written communication and effective time management. Enhanced ability to lead and complete tasks to the highest standards. Successfully completed elements of the Sandhurst regular officers’ commissioning course syllabus for Officership.

International Politics And Espionage Studies (Bsc) (Econ) (Hons), Military History, Intelligence Studies, Espionage Studies

Activities and Societies: Aberystwyth Rugby 7's Club, Wales Universities Officer Training Corps (WUOTC), International Politics Society.

Politics Studies, History, Physical Education, Law

Activities and Societies: Rugby, Cross country, Athletics, FootballThree A Level Qualifications (A-C) History, Political Studies, Physical.

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Activities and Societies: Rugby, Athletics, Football, Cross countyThree AS Level Qualifications (A-C) Physical Education, Human Biology.

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