David Whitefoot Email & Phone Number

Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Gb

Derby, England, United Kingdom

As a Project Planner I excel in creating and managing detailed project plans that ensure timely and successful project completion. My expertise spans across various project management tools, including MS Power BI, MS Project, MS Planner, Power Apps and Asta Power Project, enabling me to build comprehensive project data reports and ensure the execution of annual project plans.My role includes* Strategic Project Planning for two sites* Analyse project progress and performance against… Show more As a Project Planner I excel in creating and managing detailed project plans that ensure timely and successful project completion. My expertise spans across various project management tools, including MS Power BI, MS Project, MS Planner, Power Apps and Asta Power Project, enabling me to build comprehensive project data reports and ensure the execution of annual project plans.My role includes* Strategic Project Planning for two sites* Analyse project progress and performance against the plan, identifying any deviations and recommending corrective actions.* Generate comprehensive reports on data, project performance, financial status, and resource utilisation. These reports allow for enhanced decision-making and project tracking* Carry out audits that ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.* Resource Allocation & Management* Risk Assessment & Mitigation* Stakeholder Communication & Management* Created comprehensive project data reports that enhanced decision-making and project tracking.* Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and objectives.* Proficiency in MS Power BI, MS Project, MS Planner, Astra Power Project* Introducing new and improved process maps. Utilising ms Visio* Use ms Power Apps to drive innovation within our business unit* Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Show less

Derby, England, United Kingdom

Act as Principle Contractor• Act as Prinicple Designer during pre construction.• Responsible for issuing the project cost budget• Responsible for the projects from inception to completion• Work highly to CDM Regulations• Responsible for all contractors under my control• Liaise with all stakeholders, to ensure all their needs and requirements are achieved• Create an maintain project plans in MSP.• Defining tasks, dependaencies, durations and resource… Show more Act as Principle Contractor• Act as Prinicple Designer during pre construction.• Responsible for issuing the project cost budget• Responsible for the projects from inception to completion• Work highly to CDM Regulations• Responsible for all contractors under my control• Liaise with all stakeholders, to ensure all their needs and requirements are achieved• Create an maintain project plans in MSP.• Defining tasks, dependaencies, durations and resource assignments• Data integration, utilizing Power BI to gather data from various sources and intergrate it into a centeralised project dashboards.• Monitoring & Tracking projects, updating schedules and track actual vs planned progress using MSP.• Risk Management• Hold Progress meetings & maintain documentation / historical data. Show less

- Ensuring all maintenance & project tasks are planned and carried out in a timely manner.- Mentor and manage lower ranks in the ethos, standards, procedures & policies of the RAF- Implementing Urgent Technical Instructions, Routine Technical Instructions and Service Modifications on equipment- Clear understanding and compliance with all Engineering, HSE Legislation- Solely responsible for delivering bespoke aircraft platform training- Taken the lead on Projects for… Show more - Ensuring all maintenance & project tasks are planned and carried out in a timely manner.- Mentor and manage lower ranks in the ethos, standards, procedures & policies of the RAF- Implementing Urgent Technical Instructions, Routine Technical Instructions and Service Modifications on equipment- Clear understanding and compliance with all Engineering, HSE Legislation- Solely responsible for delivering bespoke aircraft platform training- Taken the lead on Projects for introducing new processes, ensuring all standards are met in accordance with policies and procedures- Provide knowledge and support to senior stakeholders for a project which saw the Puma aircraft deploy around the globe.- used and highly proficient with PowerBI & Power Apps to build in-depth reporting dashboards & power apps. Additional- Member of RAF Video Gaming & Esports Association (RAFVGEA)- RAFVGEA station lead for RAF Benson. Responsible for all RAFVGEA matters on station. - Took the lead on a variation project of turning a disused coffee shop into a fully functional Esports Arena. This included: 1, Ensuring the project programme was written and stayed on track 2, Carried out critical path analysis. to ensure all key tasks that were necessary for the project were met. 3, Ensured all M&E was correct in accordance with CDM regs & CAD plans. 4, Used CAD to design the layout of the room. Including measurements for chasing channels for containment to be laid for CAT 6 LAN & electrical cablingRAFVGEA Events project officer. Where I’m responsible for organising events for the whole association. these events are either in person or virtual. Organising these events includes writing orders, risk assessments and plans for the events. As well as ensuring all key indicators for the event are met & stakeholders are kept informed at all times. Show less

Royal Derby Hospital

- Acted as Principle Contractor.- Acted as Principle Designer during pre construction.- Worked on 6 projects (4 Capital Projects / 2 Lifecycle Projects). Ranging from £500,000.00 to £7,000,000.00- Responsible for the projects from inception to completion.- Worked highly to CDM regs.- Responsible for all contractors under my control.- Liaised with all stakeholders, to ensure all their needs and requirements were achieved.- Planned project programmes, using MS Project… Show more - Acted as Principle Contractor.- Acted as Principle Designer during pre construction.- Worked on 6 projects (4 Capital Projects / 2 Lifecycle Projects). Ranging from £500,000.00 to £7,000,000.00- Responsible for the projects from inception to completion.- Worked highly to CDM regs.- Responsible for all contractors under my control.- Liaised with all stakeholders, to ensure all their needs and requirements were achieved.- Planned project programmes, using MS Project and ensured live updates were completed.- Control overall HSE on sites & projects- Responsible for reviewing and approving all RAMS.- Plan and manage deployments of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones.- Hold and chair progress meetings with the client.- Managed each individual project budget. Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

• looked after 4 projects.• Resopnsable for planning all 4 projects with Microsoft Project, ensuring live updates are completed.• Manage each individual project budget.• Liaise with architect with the design of the projects.• progress meetings with the client and stakeholders• Design Team Meetings.• Direct, manage and motivate the project team.• Perform inspections on site and write reports on the projects• Manage Project procedures – Risk management, issue and… Show more • looked after 4 projects.• Resopnsable for planning all 4 projects with Microsoft Project, ensuring live updates are completed.• Manage each individual project budget.• Liaise with architect with the design of the projects.• progress meetings with the client and stakeholders• Design Team Meetings.• Direct, manage and motivate the project team.• Perform inspections on site and write reports on the projects• Manage Project procedures – Risk management, issue and change control, communication & RAMS.• Carry out weekly Tool Box Talks• Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary• Managing the production of the required deliverables.• Plan and manage deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones.• Preparing and maintaining project, stage and exception plans as required. Show less

Coventry, United Kingdom

Roles and ResponsibilitiesPlanning works for workforce of 70/80 people using various methodologies. Write & Review RAMS Speaking to the client on a daily basis, to arrange places of work & to report on progress.Track progress of the job, and report to directors.Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers, for materials and plant required for the project. Ensure H&S regulations are adhered to on siteCarry out Tool Box TalkCarry out Environment Health &… Show more Roles and ResponsibilitiesPlanning works for workforce of 70/80 people using various methodologies. Write & Review RAMS Speaking to the client on a daily basis, to arrange places of work & to report on progress.Track progress of the job, and report to directors.Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers, for materials and plant required for the project. Ensure H&S regulations are adhered to on siteCarry out Tool Box TalkCarry out Environment Health & Safety inspectionsPlan, Monitor and manage the team's workPrepare reports for board membersEnsure the behavioural expectations are established & maintained. Authorise work packagesManage the project's procedures - risk management, issue and change control, and communication Maintain project filesUpdate plansAdvise project directors of any issues, deviations required. Show less

Raf Coningsby

Team Development Manage maintenance workDelegate WorkManage personnel Oversee general running of the servicing bayMaintain disicpline Mentor subordinates Develop subordinates into future JNCO'sWrite appraisalsMaintain consistent lean fundamentals in the form of 5 & 6 SInstil continuous improvement Carry out auditsDailiy use of Outlook, Work, Excel, Citrix, GOLDesp, LITS, ESS on a daily basisStaff shift planning Six sigma Deliver… Show more Team Development Manage maintenance workDelegate WorkManage personnel Oversee general running of the servicing bayMaintain disicpline Mentor subordinates Develop subordinates into future JNCO'sWrite appraisalsMaintain consistent lean fundamentals in the form of 5 & 6 SInstil continuous improvement Carry out auditsDailiy use of Outlook, Work, Excel, Citrix, GOLDesp, LITS, ESS on a daily basisStaff shift planning Six sigma Deliver presentationsPublic speaking Deal with other agencies outside of the RAF.Feed accurate and comprehensive information up the chain of command. Show less

TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERINGSURVIVAL EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTSurvival Equipment Specialists fit and repair the equipment that saves our personnel’s lives. They specialise in either Survival Equipment – fitted to aircraft – or individual Aircrew Equipment.Typical Responsibilities:Test and repair cutting edge night vision devices and emergency pilot locator systemsMaintain anti-G force protective equipment like flying helmets for aircrewRepair emergency-escape parachutes… Show more TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERINGSURVIVAL EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTSurvival Equipment Specialists fit and repair the equipment that saves our personnel’s lives. They specialise in either Survival Equipment – fitted to aircraft – or individual Aircrew Equipment.Typical Responsibilities:Test and repair cutting edge night vision devices and emergency pilot locator systemsMaintain anti-G force protective equipment like flying helmets for aircrewRepair emergency-escape parachutes and survival packsSimilar civilian roles include Specialist equipment repair or General engineering. Show less

Raf Odiham

line manager, Supervisor of engineering practices, Junior Non-Commissioned Officer,Maintain 5S practices with the working areaCarry out Audits Maintain Quality Assurance Maintain and ensure all paperwork and manuals (Air Publications) are up to dateCarry out and supervise the implantation of Urgent Technical Instructions, Routine Technical InstructionsControl and use Engineering Maintenance policies and proceduresMaintain Health and safety procedures… Show more line manager, Supervisor of engineering practices, Junior Non-Commissioned Officer,Maintain 5S practices with the working areaCarry out Audits Maintain Quality Assurance Maintain and ensure all paperwork and manuals (Air Publications) are up to dateCarry out and supervise the implantation of Urgent Technical Instructions, Routine Technical InstructionsControl and use Engineering Maintenance policies and proceduresMaintain Health and safety procedures Carry out maintenance of Typhoon specific equipment – Flight Jackets, HMSS (Helmet Mounted Symbology System) NVG (Night Vision Goggles), Anti Gravity Trousers & Jackets, repairs on Ejector seats, Maintain and update databases & other IT based work. Show less

Raf Kinloss

Raf Benson

Raf Cosford

High School, Gcse

Activities and Societies: School football Team School Athletics Team Maths B Science CC English language B English literature C History C.

Aircraft Component Management, Level 2

Key Skills - wider Key Skills in problem solving Key Skills - Communication Key SKills - Wider Key SKills in improving own learning.

Level 2

Key Skills - Application of Number Key Skills - Information Technology

Education record

Professional Development Award - Lean Fundamentals

Education record

Lean Awareness

Aircraft Component Maintenance, Nvq Level 3

12 Modules completed - successful in all : Move standard Engineering loads Install Engineering products/ assets Dismantle Engineering.

Modern Apprenticeship

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Aviation

Edi It Users, Nvq Level 2

Presentation software 2 Word processing software 2 Make selective use of IT 2 Spreadsheet software 2 Database software 2

Diploma In Team Leading, Level 2

Personal development as a team leader Building work relationships Team development Providing customer service Team communication Team.

Certificate In First Line Management, Level 3

Managing in communicating information Improving team performance Developing individuals and teams

Advanced Respirator Test System, Pass

E-Careers Distinction, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Distinction

IASSC Accredited Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training

Primavera P6, Project Management Fundamentals Primavera P6, Pass

40 PDUs / Contact hours Applying project management fundamentals using Primavera P6

Prince2 Practioner, Prince2, Practioner

PRINCE2

Level 3 Nvq Diploma, Construction Contracting Operations, Pass

Activities and Societies: Level 3 - Develop and maintain working relationships and personal development in construction Level 4.