Dan James

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Head of OSEF, Digital Innovation & Data, Entrepreneurship Centre - Saïd Business School, University of Oxford @ Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
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Greater Oxford Area, United Kingdom
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About Dan James

I currently lead on the Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum (OSEF), digital innovation and data for the Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. OSEF: Responsible for leading strategy, delivery and curation of the conference. DIGITAL: Drive the centre's digital innovation and projects including the wider university facing entrepreneurship school (E-School). DATA: Oversee the centre's CRM activities via Salesforce including the reporting of all engagement and programming activity.I am experienced in entrepreneurship, operations directing and complex event management.My multi-skillset includes all aspects of events, operations and project management including leadership, communication skills, financial budgeting, documentation, stakeholder management, logistics, team management, project planning, health and safety, strategy and lots more. I ran my own business for 8 years.During my career I have event directed some of the UK’s largest and most complicated long distance triathlon events. I led on over 20 high profile IRONMAN events over the years. As Operations Director for IRONMAN in the UK between 2011 and 2015 I was an integral part in overseeing the growth in athlete participation numbers from around 2,000 to over 10,000 annually for the IRONMAN brand. This also included delivering a huge year one event at a scale of 2,500 athletes with multiple sites including transport systems.

Dan James's Current Company Details
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Saïd Business School, University Of Oxford

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Head of OSEF, Digital Innovation & Data, Entrepreneurship Centre - Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Dan James Work Experience Details
  • Saïd Business School, University Of Oxford
    Head Of Osef, Digital Innovation & Data, Entrepreneurship Centre
    Saïd Business School, University Of Oxford Mar 2022 - Present
    Oxford, England, United Kingdom
  • Oxford Foundry
    Head Of Operations At Oxford Foundry, University Of Oxford
    Oxford Foundry Dec 2018 - Mar 2022
    Oxford, England, United Kingdom
    Head of Operations at the University of Oxford's entrepreneurship centre, the Oxford Foundry, launched by Tim Cook, CEO Apple in October 2017. The Foundry supported and inspired all 24,000 students to become more entrepreneurial in outlook and action. I provided leadership and direction to all operations and events of the Oxford Foundry as well as supporting the Elevate accelerator working closely with Saïd Business School teams on delivery. In addition I provided strategic input and oversight of all the digital innovation development for The Foundry. At all times retaining excellent working relationships with relevant teams and senior leadership at Saïd Business School and the wider University of Oxford.EXAMPLE PROJECT: SALESFORCE CRM REBUILDReporting data was complex due to multiple platforms and inconsistent data sets. Salesforce CRM was available but not used so a new approach was required.I led a Foundry project to consolidate, clean, integrate and standardise data and we rebuilt the CRM into a single source of truth for our membership and management reporting.We added value to the successful end result by using IT development work to create a unique identifier platform. This created a foundation to enable future automation which will enable access to digital resources and new membership types.
  • Montager Productions Ltd
    Director
    Montager Productions Ltd Oct 2015 - Dec 2018
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Freelance Event Director working on all aspects of event management including logistics, planning, team building and stakeholder management:Projects included:Event Director for IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire June 2018 moving the event to a complex town centre environment with multiple senior stakeholders.Event Director for IRONMAN 70.3 UK 2017.Project Director for VINTAGE SIXTEEN a documentary film about the passion of the 2016 southern hemisphere wine harvest. Planned all logistics, production and post production.
  • Ironman
    Operations Director & Race Director- Ironman Uk
    Ironman Feb 2011 - Oct 2015
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Employed by IRONMAN for five seasons and responsible for operations across a series of high profile races in the UK and Ireland including the following event roles:2015Event Director - IRONMAN WalesRace Director - IRONMAN UK BoltonRace Director - IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire2014Race Director - IRONMAN WalesRace Director - IRONMAN UK BoltonRace Director - IRONMAN 70.3 UK Exmoor2013Race Director - IRONMAN WalesRace Director - IRONMAN UK BoltonRace Director - IRONMAN 70.3 UK Exmoor2012Race Director - IRONMAN WalesEvent Director - IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland (Galway)Race Director - IRONMAN UK BoltonRace Director - IRONMAN 70.3 UK ExmoorRace Director - Liverpool Triathlon 5i50 European Championships2011Race Director - IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland (Galway)Race Director - IRONMAN UK BoltonRace Director - IRONMAN 70.3 UK ExmoorRace Director - Liverpool Triathlon 5i50 Race Director - The London Duathlon
  • Urbanrace
    Managing Director
    Urbanrace Oct 2003 - Jan 2011
    Founder and Managing Director of Urbanrace Ltd. Various multisport events successfully delivered including The Sussex Triathlon, The Brighton Triathlon and The Sussex Obstacle Dash. Provided Race Director Consultancy Services to Mass Participation Events through Urbanrace Limited between January 2009 and January 2011. Projects included The Liverpool Triathlon, The Goodwood Duathlon and The London Duathlon.
  • Lloyds Tsb
    Manager, Research
    Lloyds Tsb Oct 1995 - Dec 2006
    Investment Research Analyst for Lloyds TSB Wealth Management.
  • Charles Schwab
    Liberty Service Dealer
    Charles Schwab Mar 1993 - Oct 1995
    US Securties and Foreign Exchange Dealer

Dan James Skills

Event Management Event Planning Sports Operations Management Sports Management Management Project Management Sponsorship Sports Marketing Business Planning Budgets Corporate Events Social Media Team Building Team Leadership Time Management Coaching Venue Management Strategic Planning Customer Service Fundraising Triathlon International Project Management Logistics Marketing Communications Major Events Video Editing Editing Digital Media Film Production Strategy Project Planning Research Entrepreneurship Adobe Premiere Pro Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel Adobe Lightroom Stakeholder Management Leadership Teamwork Team Management Health And Safety Investment Research Supplier Management Writing Skills Powerpoint Adobe Prelude Film Photography

Dan James Education Details

  • It Governance
    It Governance
    General Data Protection Regulation (Gdpr) - Foundation Certificate
  • The Knowledge Academy
    The Knowledge Academy
    Prince2 Practitioner
  • The Knowledge Academy
    The Knowledge Academy
    Prince2 Foundation
  • Iosh
    Iosh
    Managing Safely In The Exhibition & Events Industry
  • Association Of Project Management
    Association Of Project Management
    Introductory Certificate In Project Management
  • The Securitites Institute Diploma
    The Securitites Institute Diploma
  • Institute Of Investment Management And Research
    Institute Of Investment Management And Research
    Investment Management Certificate
  • The Securities Institute Investment Advice Certificate
    The Securities Institute Investment Advice Certificate
  • The Sfa Registered Representatative  Examinations
    The Sfa Registered Representatative Examinations
    Securities, Futures And Options
  • The Securities Institute Investment Merit Award
    The Securities Institute Investment Merit Award
  • Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate Of Insurance Practice
    Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate Of Insurance Practice
  • Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate Of Proficiency
    Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate Of Proficiency
  • North East Worcesteshire College
    North East Worcesteshire College
    Btec

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What company does Dan James work for?

Dan James works for Saïd Business School, University Of Oxford

What is Dan James's role at the current company?

Dan James's current role is Head of OSEF, Digital Innovation & Data, Entrepreneurship Centre - Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

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What schools did Dan James attend?

Dan James attended It Governance, The Knowledge Academy, The Knowledge Academy, Copenhagen Business School, Iosh, Association Of Project Management, The Securitites Institute Diploma, Institute Of Investment Management And Research, The Securities Institute Investment Advice Certificate, The Sfa Registered Representatative Examinations, The Securities Institute Investment Merit Award, Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate Of Insurance Practice, Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate Of Proficiency, North East Worcesteshire College.

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Dan James has skills like Event Management, Event Planning, Sports, Operations Management, Sports Management, Management, Project Management, Sponsorship, Sports Marketing, Business Planning, Budgets, Corporate Events.

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