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Dublin 2, Ie

European Lead for Accenture's Industry X key digital transformation program. Focus is on identifying and solving for clients problems and opportunities using the latest technologies, methodologies and transformation processes to add sustained value at scale.

Dublin 2, Ie

Managing Director in Accenture's Industry X team based in Perth Australia. I have two main roles1) Global Lead for Accenture's Digital Mining group - focus on delivering the Triple Zero vision (Zero Loss, Zero Waste & Zero Harm) to our core Mining clients by leveraging the latest technologies including Cloud, IoT, Analytics, AI/ML and Cognitive capabilities. Product Owner for Accenture's Connected Mine solution.2) Australia and New Zealand lead for Accenture's Digital Manafacturing & Operations group (part of IX) serving the Resources, Health & Public Service, Products & CMT industries.

Dublin 2, Ie

Leading Accenture's Digital Mining group for Asset and Operations globallyInnovative digital strategy work focused on enabling people to capture value through agile deployment of technology IT / OT integration across the Chemical and Natural Resources sector.Project ManagementChange Management through agile deliveryRoad to Automation (automated decisions) strategyMultiple commodities, mines, cultures.

Vélizy-Villacoublay, Fr

Consultant in performance improvement to mining operations in EMEAProblem solving - Identify strategic operational issues and present solutions backed up by a business cases related to the specific operationProject Management (operational and budgetary) of ensuing implementation.35 mines visited in last 18 months.Combining production performance data with financial information for head office through use of innovative technology.Introducing technology from aerospace and automotive industries and influencing managers to adopt new ideas in the mining industry. Operational and change management experience during implementation period to embed a continuous improvement cultureEngagement of C level, General Managers, Mine Managers & senior mine staff in French (fluent) and English (native)Internal management, training and mentoring of new sales, services and project management staff.Large number of contacts in global mining industry Achievements$2 million USD revenue generated personally Consulted on 35 producing operations in 15 countries within EMEA region Advanced understanding of operational processes with a variety of mining styles and commodities.Prospecting & Business development of a sustainable pipeline with limited support and no recent history in the region.Organising committee for FINEX Exploration Conference 2014, London

Morrisville, Nc, Us

ChannelAdvisor helps people Sell More online. The Saas platform allows retailers to distribute their inventory across multiple channels:1. Marketplaces include eBay (UK, FR, DE, ES, IT, IE, US, CA, HK, SG, AU), Amazon (UK, US, FR, DE), Pixmania2. Comparison Shopping Engines number more then 120 worldwide3. Paid search across multiple engines4. Webstores and Rich Media ProductsThe software then brings all reporting back to one place allowing businesses to make important strategic decisions and increase profitability.

Martyr Worthy, Hants, Gb

Organisation: Powder Blue is a professional web development company based in Winchester. The business develops software & hardware for the financial world, winter sports market, comedy industry and other e-commerce businesses within the UK and Europe.Business Development - key role in driving the business to new destinations, designing sales documents, sales tools, active recruitment of new staff, project management and setting up a new branch on foreign soil.Remote Management of French based Sales team including organising and motivating all staff members through incentives, regular visits and good line management. Continued sales of advertising and maintaining key (£20k plus) UK based contracts.Development of UK software sales. Selling of Powder Blues web-based software solutions including CMS, CRM and workflow systems to a range of new businesses. Project Management of new systems; liaising between clients and Powder Blue developers to make sure expectations are realistic and targets achieved.Consultant in SEO, Adwords, web analytics, website optimisation, social media and email marketing. Sales in VoIP telephone systems, Email solutions and consultant services.Key point of liaison between French and UK officesAchievementsSales Team achieved all targets during the economic downturn with an increase of 20% advertising sales YOY (600k€ achieved 2009/10).Juggling sales with capacity - Ten Powder Blue developers are booked with work for at least 2 months at all times and all deadlines have been hit.Efficiencies increased within the UK office and a new structured project path has been put into place.Launch of new destination on time and on budget.Integral in growing the company 30% per annum for the last 3 years. Company turnover changed from £500k - £1 million during this periodManagement of a highly performing Sales TeamExcellent results achieved through SEO consultancy

Martyr Worthy, Hants, Gb

Overall responsibility and management of the Sales Team - The role is to lead the sales efforts and strategies and I have direct responsibility for revenue growth. My main role includes prospecting new business within targeted areas, developing account strategies and proposals, carrying out sales meetings and closing deals with a variety of media agencies and b2b contacts50% of negotiations and daily work is carried out in French. I speak and write fluently.Other duties included delivering excellent after sales service, add-on sales, cash flow management, accounting, marketing, management and recruitment.Contracts were negotiated with a variety of businesses from Multi National Companies, Media Agencies, Independent businesses and Private Individuals.Achievements:1.5 Million Euros + generated in 3 years - 50% of company revenue during this period.Sole sales person in the business a key to the dramatic increase of the business - circa 30% per annum since 2006.Recruitment, development & training of Sales team within key region allowing for development to new growth region.Sales and lead generation allowing for expansion and software development. Powder Blue now sells a premium bespoke software & hardware solutions to the ski industry.

Hannover, Lower Saxony, De

Organisation:TUI UK is the global leader for package holidays selling such brands as Thomson Holidays, First Choice, Simply, Crystal Holidays, Headwater & Active.Role:Management of the operations team comprising of 20 staff members in various rolesAchieving tough sales and service targets. Negotiating contracts in French for accommodation and winter extras such as Lift Passes, Ski Hire and Ski School.Achievements:All targets surpassed and staff PDR's reflected a successful season at the end.Company expectations exceeding with contract negotiations.80% staff retention for following year's programme.

Hannover, Lower Saxony, De

Overall responsibility for all Health & Safety reporting within the Ski & Summer programmes in France, Switzerland & Corsica. Programmes included over 1000 properties, 1500 staff members, over 100 000 guests and numerous incidents.Negotiation of improvements in safety standards to properties in line with FTO guidelines in French & English.Achievements:Management of major incidents including 2 serious fires, a Legionella bacterium detection in a 200 bed hotel and othersIncrease in standards achieved across the board against FTO guidelines.Reduction in budget.

Hannover, Lower Saxony, De

This new role to the company placed me with 650 villa, apartment and hotel owners to manage throughout mainland FranceI managed a team of reservation staff, representatives, logistic coordinators and area managers. Achievements:This programme turned a profit for the first time by the end of the second year in charge90% staff retention year on year

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