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York, Gb

York, England, United Kingdom

Leading major transformation programmes for a range of global clients; including but not limited to digital transformation, technology implementation (such as ERP systems), Sourcing Strategy and Managed Services.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Varied consulting services, leading large programmes and delivering long-term value for a range of public and private clients across multiple sectors; mostly in the technology space but including all aspects of strategic transformation. Current role is Business Partner/Transformation Lead for a large Manufacturing client’s ERP implementation; primarily managing multiple workstreams that cover Enterprise Architecture, developing capabilities frameworks, establishing a data management strategy… Show more Varied consulting services, leading large programmes and delivering long-term value for a range of public and private clients across multiple sectors; mostly in the technology space but including all aspects of strategic transformation. Current role is Business Partner/Transformation Lead for a large Manufacturing client’s ERP implementation; primarily managing multiple workstreams that cover Enterprise Architecture, developing capabilities frameworks, establishing a data management strategy, and standardising working practices in a multi-country environment. Other recent client roles have included managing multiple critical projects and data migration to ensure the UK met its international legal obligations under the Withdrawal Agreement (EU exit); and an IT strategy role, which included Finance Systems strategy and consolidation, ERP specification/selection, data strategy/governance and master data management for a large global Life Sciences client. I have also managed internal projects, such as the design and implementation of a demand management tool; developing and launching a Technology-specific Knowledge Management platform; supporting in the development of a better bids framework; and data strategy/master data management for an organisation-wide ERP (SAP). Proactive in bid work for frameworks and specific programmes (including a successful £1.3 billion bid, covering multiple countries and sectors). Actively engaged in L&D, including training facilitation, and recruitment; Career Counsellor; Purple Champion for D&I; Mental Health First Aider; growing the Technology Transformation practice and operations/pipeline management. Significant experience leading high-performing multi-disciplinary teams, both on and offshore, and managing engagements, including economics, people and processes. Adept in effectively engaging key stakeholders, particularly C-suite, and helping them to better understand the digital world and identify available opportunities. Show less

The University Of York

Having acted as a Student Ambassador and Course Rep in my first year, I became Departmental Rep for my second and third years. I was Chair of the Staff Student Liaison Committee and member of several other committees, including a departmental performance improvement working group; working closely with the University Executive Board, YUSU Academic Officer and the TYMS Director for Teaching and Learning. Responsible for leading and developing a team of Course Reps within the York Management… Show more Having acted as a Student Ambassador and Course Rep in my first year, I became Departmental Rep for my second and third years. I was Chair of the Staff Student Liaison Committee and member of several other committees, including a departmental performance improvement working group; working closely with the University Executive Board, YUSU Academic Officer and the TYMS Director for Teaching and Learning. Responsible for leading and developing a team of Course Reps within the York Management School; taking a proactive and global view to actively consult students and effectively representing these views to the University through meetings and committees, to design Academic Policy and improve the academic experience for all students within the department. Ensuring that changes and improvements that happen as a result of feedback were cascaded / communicated to students. Significant improvements include changing lecture capture to opt out and generating a huge improvement in NSS scores. Show less

Successfully completed a BA (Hons) Management at the York Management School - Course Rep in first year; Departmental Rep in second and third years; President of the Business, Accounting and Management Society (BAMSoc) in second and third years; Student Ambassador on a number of occasions. Recipient of the Dean's Student Citizenship Award for outstanding services to the York Management School.

York, United Kingdom

Established and ran the Business, Accounting and Management Society for two academic years, having discovered there was nothing similar available for students at the York Management School (TYMS); after initial success, it was expanded to other departments. Responsible for writing the Charter, registering the society and appointing the other board members; prior to their appointment, performed all roles then supervised and trained other students, with lots of energy but limited experiences. Ran… Show more Established and ran the Business, Accounting and Management Society for two academic years, having discovered there was nothing similar available for students at the York Management School (TYMS); after initial success, it was expanded to other departments. Responsible for writing the Charter, registering the society and appointing the other board members; prior to their appointment, performed all roles then supervised and trained other students, with lots of energy but limited experiences. Ran a number of events, including skills development and networking; engaging employers and staff, and connecting them with students to improve future career prospects. Received the Dean’s Citizenship Award for outstanding services to TYMS. Show less

Nationwide

During a career break to care for family, identified a desperate need and performed a voluntary role as Chair of the Board of Trustees for a national Charity and support group, which I established. Responsible for Charity Commission registration and returns, financial management, strategic planning, fundraising, sponsorship, event planning, coordinating work of other trustees / committee members and providing a support service for those affected by Fanconi Anaemia (FA) - a rare, genetic… Show more During a career break to care for family, identified a desperate need and performed a voluntary role as Chair of the Board of Trustees for a national Charity and support group, which I established. Responsible for Charity Commission registration and returns, financial management, strategic planning, fundraising, sponsorship, event planning, coordinating work of other trustees / committee members and providing a support service for those affected by Fanconi Anaemia (FA) - a rare, genetic, life-limiting condition. Show less

Home

Career break. Full-time personal care responsibilities in a home setting for a disabled adult and a disabled child.

York

Jaén, Spain

Initially contracted to different language academies to provide English lessons for students from the age of 5 up to the age of 18 - from conversational to exam preparation and Business English. Lesson planning and preparing / marking assessments. Demand grew significantly so I was also, self-employed for working with local businesses, and staff and Masters/Doctoral students at the University (Universidad de Jaén): this work included teaching Business English to staff and students of the… Show more Initially contracted to different language academies to provide English lessons for students from the age of 5 up to the age of 18 - from conversational to exam preparation and Business English. Lesson planning and preparing / marking assessments. Demand grew significantly so I was also, self-employed for working with local businesses, and staff and Masters/Doctoral students at the University (Universidad de Jaén): this work included teaching Business English to staff and students of the Business School, as well as providing a translation service for key documents and texts. Show less

Scarborough

Advanced English lessons for young, professional adults - both conversational and written.

Beverley, E Riding Of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Responsible for upholding law and order, preventing and detecting crime, maintaining public safety and providing reassurance to the public. Undertook a secondment to a specialist crime management unit, which included analysing crime patterns, targeted resourcing and special projects / operations.

York, United Kingdom

Primarily working on infrastructure improvement for the East Coast Mainline within the Cross Country Route Modernisation programme; the role developed from a pure Project Management role to assisting with wider Programme Management (primarily using PRINCE2 and MSP methodologies, and Primavera software; sometimes taking an agile approach, when appropriate). Responsible for organising and controlling works, which included drawing up project plans, requesting line closures, liaising with Train… Show more Primarily working on infrastructure improvement for the East Coast Mainline within the Cross Country Route Modernisation programme; the role developed from a pure Project Management role to assisting with wider Programme Management (primarily using PRINCE2 and MSP methodologies, and Primavera software; sometimes taking an agile approach, when appropriate). Responsible for organising and controlling works, which included drawing up project plans, requesting line closures, liaising with Train Operating Companies, preparing project documents and reports for the project board, and risk mitigation. Realised an 80% increase in efficiency and improved safety by evaluating and automating the method of calculating maximum line speeds by designing sets of elaborate worksheets. Show less

York, United Kingdom

Member of the Strategic Management Team (SMT) - responsible for the core function and operational use of resources and capital; with responsibility for a number of staff, including Team Leaders and Regional Coordinators. Effectively administered a £26 million budget (including contract management) to enable the generation of a £1.5 million special projects fund; comprehensively mapped workflow and streamlined business processes, which reduced overhead costs by £100,000; introduced a… Show more Member of the Strategic Management Team (SMT) - responsible for the core function and operational use of resources and capital; with responsibility for a number of staff, including Team Leaders and Regional Coordinators. Effectively administered a £26 million budget (including contract management) to enable the generation of a £1.5 million special projects fund; comprehensively mapped workflow and streamlined business processes, which reduced overhead costs by £100,000; introduced a comprehensive fraud policy and audit system to prevent financial loss in grants approval, and pioneered new management reporting techniques; engineered a £50,000 decrease in organisational expenditure and a £15,000 reduction in holiday grant on-costs, enhanced service levels and improved consistency by restructuring and altering working methods; improved response times by 85% by analysing antiquated distribution methods and designing complex worksheets, using complicated logic statements; improved service levels by shortening processes and increasing access to data, through replacing the image-based computer system with a forms-based system - combined with a new organisational design, this delivered further savings of £300,000 - a combined 5-year saving of £2.3 million. Show less

York, United Kingdom

Responsible for upholding law and order, preventing and detecting crime, maintaining public safety and providing reassurance to the public; ultimately performing the role of Constable as required. As a Sergeant and shift supervisor, additionally responsible for the day-to-day supervision of police and non-police staff; including the delivery of a wide range of diverse services, specialised assignments and operations, strategic workforce planning, performance management, targeted briefings… Show more Responsible for upholding law and order, preventing and detecting crime, maintaining public safety and providing reassurance to the public; ultimately performing the role of Constable as required. As a Sergeant and shift supervisor, additionally responsible for the day-to-day supervision of police and non-police staff; including the delivery of a wide range of diverse services, specialised assignments and operations, strategic workforce planning, performance management, targeted briefings, resource management, closely monitoring and managing complex investigations and major incidents. Often providing leadership to a very large area, when deputising for the Inspector. Show less

Selby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

A number of administrative functions to assist Planning Officers. Gradually began to manage a caseload of Planning applications and appeals, and dealt with queries and pre-application enquiries. Also, contributed to the preparation of the new district wide Local Plan. I performed a change management role and assisted with transition planning when York became a Unitary Authority and areas of Selby moved across as part of a boundary review.

Wakefield, United Kingdom

As well as providing a physical presence, maintaining security, and ensuring adherence with health and safety policies; liaising with facilities management; diary management and room booking control at a large business complex. Also, responsible for a small team; rota planning, staff development and training coordination.

Belfast, United Kingdom

Project managing a range of large and small infrastructure developments across a large geographic area using waterfall methodologies and MS Project software; and responsible for a small PMO function, which assisted other areas of the business. Qualified in PRINCE2, Agile, Lean abs six sigma. Responsible for day-to-day activities, such as defining the scope of work, scheduling, financial controls, risk management, quality assurance and resource planning.

Tech Mba, Business Administration And Management, General With Strategy & Technology Focus

Ba (Hons) Management, Business Administration And Management, General, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Course Rep in 1st Year; Departmental Rep in 2nd & 3rd Years; President of BAM Soc in 2nd & 3rd Years; Student.

Bsc (Hons) Chemistry, Biological And Medicinal

Activities and Societies: Course Rep; Taekwondo; Rugby Not completed - transferred to Management programme