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Hedge End, Gb

Chichester, England, United Kingdom

As a crucial member of the Delivery Assurance team, I ensure the successful delivery of projects to both new and existing clients while managing and optimizing business operations. Reporting directly to the COO, I develop detailed reports to support informed decision-making within the organization.Duties:- Proactively identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the business.- Scheduling, end-of-month billing, and ensuring accurate logging of development time.- Work with stakeholders to define project requirements, delivery estimates, and develop comprehensive delivery plans, seeing them through to completion.- Conduct and participate in project retrospectives to evaluate and improve project outcomes.- Innovate new reporting methods for sprint progress and success measurement.- Provide project updates to internal and external stakeholders, monitor scope changes, and adjust delivery estimates as needed.- Lead and facilitate weekly stand-up meetings to mitigate risks and proactively remove blockers, ensuring the development team can proceed efficiently.- Maintain independent communication with key project stakeholders.- Review weekly time logs to ensure accurate tracking of development time by all team members.- Create weekly and monthly reports for the COO and other decision-makers within the business.- Review and update company documentation to ensure adherence to current best practices across the organization.

As a Training Optimization Developer at Babcock Training, I play a pivotal role in driving the development of training optimization capabilities to support both current operations and future growth opportunities. My responsibilities encompass a wide range of initiatives, from spearheading small-scale information management projects within existing training operations to laying the groundwork for organization-wide capabilities to fuel future expansion.Duties:- Collaborate on the development of innovative data initiatives internally while identifying opportunities for application with current and prospective clients.- Utilize Palantir Foundry and other cutting-edge analytics tools to craft training optimization solutions tailored to the needs of the Training Business Unit.- Lead efforts to consolidate training analytics capabilities across the organization, fostering a culture of best practices and knowledge sharing.- Cultivate strong relationships across departments, particularly with training operations teams and Babcock Information Services.- Prepare comprehensive project management documentation in adherence to company governance policies.- Collaborate closely with users and stakeholders to accurately scope, define, and deliver project requirements.- Conduct thorough market analysis of competitors, products, services, and equipment to inform strategic decision-making.- Contribute expertise and insights to customer bid submissions to enhance our competitive edge.- Develop robust solutions within platforms like Palantir and Power BI, leveraging advanced functionalities to optimize performance.- Implement streamlined processes and systems to enhance efficiency in working with data.

United Kingdom

Working as a part of the Training Capability Team, I am responsible for the delivery of critical training capability projects across the business, while supporting the wider Training Capability and Innovation Programme. Duties: - Creation of Project documentation in accordance with companies governance policy - Work with users and key stakeholders to scope, define and deliver requirements - Contribute knowledge and expertise in customer bid submissions - Manage roll-out of new solutions - Submit entries for awards to ensure training capability solutions obtain the deserved recognition - Writing strategic competitive analysis reports for MDs - Support the development and implementation of best practices for: - Continuous Improvement - Project & Programme Management - Benefits tracking and realisation - Ensure diligent administration and tracking of projects on Project Management platforms (DevOps, MS Project and Asana) - Hands on development in Palantir - Management of partner relationships - Utilisation of current data for identification and development of new capabilities

United Kingdom

Working as a part of the Business Enhancement Team I am in a hybrid role which consisted of Project Management and Business Analysis, responsible for supporting the identification, agreement and implementation of business enhancement projects across the business. Three main areas of responsibility are business process improvement, support of best practices and enabling continuous improvement; and delivery of sustainable business benefits through projects.Duties:- Work with users and key stakeholders to scope, define and deliver requirements, including: - Business and Management Information Reporting - Business Process and Controls - Business Improvement Projects - Business Analysis- Develop solutions in platforms such as, but not limited to SharePoint and Power Bi- Train users and manage roll-out of new solutions- Support and administer existing solutions including SharePoint and Power BI solutions- Writing strategic competitive analysis reports for MDs- Support the development and implementation of best practices for: - Continuous Improvement - Project & Programme Management - Benefits tracking and realisation

Whiteley, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Working as a part of the Technology Change Delivery team, I was responsible for organising, outlining and delivering projects. I’ve continuously set goals and success markers to determine how the teams’ successes will be measured and tracked, ensuring the project remains on schedule and within budget. I motivated and manage and motivate my team members to hit their goals, while liaising between the project team and upper-level management, to prepare and present progress reports. Doing this instils confidence in my senior leadership team by ensuring the project is furthering organisational goals.Duties:- Regular communication, meetings, and presentations to optimise stakeholder engagement.- Use of project management methodologies to deliver projects (Waterfall, Agile, Lean, Scrum and Kanban).- Transformation of a Waterfall project to Agile (with the use of Kanban, Scrum, ‘Work in Progress’ management, and continuous delivery). - Management of project finances (raising and tracking PO’s, invoicing, reporting, timesheet management, goal setting, PMO reviews).- Track and report project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short- and long-term goals, using a variety of Project Management tools in accordance with the company guidelines (SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, Asana, KeyedIn, MS Project, Leankit).- Create and upkeep of project documentation.- Develop comprehensive project plans with the use of tools and methodologies to share with stakeholders as well as other staff members.- Collaborate with other project teams to ensure successful delivery of large projects.- Management and monitoring of in-house project teams and third- party sub-contractors (both onshore and offshore).

Whiteley, Hampshire

Working as a part of the internal communications team, responsible for editing, posting and distributing Specsavers organizational information using a variety of channels. Creation and management of communication system-wide information with internal audiences and stores, including web portals, newsletters, videos, meetings and events. Duties: - Creation of communication materials for any training sessions taking place - Sending out the weekly internal email to inform of any company news that came out - Working with the use of the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) - Proofreading any material that has been submitted for publishing - Regular publishing materials on the internal website - Creation of an internal company portal (SharePoint) - Working and executing internal communication campaigns across the UK- Creating weekly content that is displayed on company TV’s

Southampton, United Kingdom

As a part of a newly formed marketing team, I worked on a variety of marketing projects to bring leads to the business. I was the point of contact for bringing out the new website to improve customer experience, management of social media channels and company events. Duties:- Create measurable marketing campaigns with a focus on lead generation.- Produce case studies using effective written, photographic, and video content.- Communicate with target audiences and build and develop customer relationships.- Support the Marketing Manager in delivering agreed activities.- Manage social media channels (e.g. LinkedIn) to enhance audience engagement.- Organise and attend events such as conferences, seminars, receptions, and exhibitions.- Creation and publication of a wide range of marketing material in line with marketing plans.- Working closely with design agencies and assisting with new product launches.- Produce creative content, including videos and blog posts.- Source advertising opportunities and place adverts in the press, including writing of press releases.- Undertake competitor analysis.- Write and publish content that resonates with customers.- Develop relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.- Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills.- Managing external agencies to provide design and copy work required for campaigns.- Designing artwork for social media channels, website, and brochures (GIMP, Photoshop).- Create email campaigns, blog, and social media content for the company.

Basingstoke

Worked in a fast-paced office environment as a part of the Central Digital Team, working on the current project and day to day business marketing duties. Duties: - Created new product listings on Sony websites globally- Coordinated with a copywriter to source product descriptions and specifications - Proofread material posted on the website- Worked with other teams at Sony to ensure that content was published on time - Attended at international meetings to inform and obtain information about any upcoming products and events in preparation for content development- Created and analysed data- Supported the Central Digital Team with any urgent tasksAdditionally, I worked on the content publishing processes in-house as opposed to an agency based one, resulting in a 67% cost saving and additional benefits to efficiency.

Torquay, United Kingdom

Worked in a fast-paced office environment, creating marketing content and planning events to increase brand awareness. Additionally, undertaking market research and analysis of data found to gain a better understanding of the target audience. Duties: - Creating and maintaining up to date marketing content.- Event organisation.- Report creation.- Review of all marketing collateral, including brochures, letters, emails and websites.- Creation and analysis of spreadsheets.- Creation of company briefs.- Managing the office (when required).- Undertaking primary research .- Attendance to networking events and company meetings.- Creation, ordering and management of complimentary products (event giveaways). - Managing the distribution of office and marketing materials to all branches.- Translation of marketing materials and vacancy advertisements into a variety of languages.

Worked alongside a team of marketers to provide clients with the necessary services needed to connect with their target audiences and ensure the campaigns success. Duties: - Attending meetings with clients - Working with the accountant on company’s finances - Send out a monthly newsletter to subscribers - Assure that social media sites are up to date and post required/relevant posts on behalf of the company.- Creation and analysis of spreadsheets - Creation of company briefs- Managing the office (when required) - Hands on experience of promotional work- Undertaking necessary research - Invoicing clients- Attendance to networking events

Southampton, United Kingdom

Assist employees in completing day-to-day tasks. Creating and updating spreadsheets. Market research such as events that are taking place and businesses that provide opportunities for the company.

Dealt with customer complaints and provided them with the necessary information to finish their shopping.

Dealt with customer complaints and delegated work to nurses that had to attend to their consumer needs.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Management With Marketing, Second Upper Honours

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Diploma In Business Studies

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