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Broxbourne, Gb

Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

Catalyst for improvement and optimisation by developing a best practice knowledge base for project professionals.Delivering high profile director sponsored projects to improve project outcomes.Driving improvements for all projects helping them be delivered faster, cheaper and with a lower risk profile.Champions and leads on the capturing and learning of lessons for the benefit of all projects.Identifying performance opportunities and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to… Show more Catalyst for improvement and optimisation by developing a best practice knowledge base for project professionals.Delivering high profile director sponsored projects to improve project outcomes.Driving improvements for all projects helping them be delivered faster, cheaper and with a lower risk profile.Champions and leads on the capturing and learning of lessons for the benefit of all projects.Identifying performance opportunities and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to develop and implement the best solutions. Show less

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Delivering Ocado's Smart Platform solution into client Customer Fulfilment Centres.Creation, maintenance and reporting of integrated project schedules across complex large scale CFC projects.Project and budget administration, analysis and reporting across several multi-million pound projects.Identifying, monitoring and mitigation of risks and issues.Managing the Change Control process.

Turnford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Whilst raising my young children I managed the review of exam policies ensuring compliance with all regulations and good practice guidance. Established written policies and procedures to improve working practices. Analysed and reported on data using Excel pivot tables, macros and the MIS system.

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

Directed multiple projects which included software implementation, consultancy and marketing & branding materials in the pensions and employee benefits sector.Worked with cross-functional teams delivering successful projects for clients including EA Games, The Co-Operative Group and Hachette Filipacchi.Led the project team in gathering client requirements and translating these into operational plans.Managed the reporting from initiation of the project to final operational stage… Show more Directed multiple projects which included software implementation, consultancy and marketing & branding materials in the pensions and employee benefits sector.Worked with cross-functional teams delivering successful projects for clients including EA Games, The Co-Operative Group and Hachette Filipacchi.Led the project team in gathering client requirements and translating these into operational plans.Managed the reporting from initiation of the project to final operational stage. Determined, monitored and reviewed all project economics including costs, budgets, resources and risk. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Managing a portfolio of software, web and documentation localisation projects for high profile IT clients with large project teams. Lead project manager for the companies largest client Adobe Incorporated managing multiple simultaneous projects as well as project managers, project Associates and project administrators.

Watford, United Kingdom

Supervised the Pay & Bill team ensuring a high level of client service and all quality standards met.Jointly ran payroll for several rapidly expanding recruitment agencies, requiring ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work effectively in a pressurised environment. Role upgraded to work alongside management and oversee the payroll process. Developed a defined set of procedures and processes. Trained new and existing staff, including management following process improvement… Show more Supervised the Pay & Bill team ensuring a high level of client service and all quality standards met.Jointly ran payroll for several rapidly expanding recruitment agencies, requiring ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work effectively in a pressurised environment. Role upgraded to work alongside management and oversee the payroll process. Developed a defined set of procedures and processes. Trained new and existing staff, including management following process improvement. Implemented and designed training manuals. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Demonstrated high level of accuracy as the sole payroll officer to maintain high standards.Organising time effectively to meet strict deadlines.Ability to adapt to new role and understand relevant work and pay statutory requirements in a short period of time.

Wembley, London

Managed and maintained the customer accounts of a busy company in the shop-fittings sector.Responsibilities included sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing and credit control.Instrumental in the implementation of a new computer system and accounts package, improving the efficiency of the company as a whole.Ensured continuous smooth running of the accounts system during a disruptive changeover period from an Apple based system to a new TAS system on PCs.Reduced lead time from… Show more Managed and maintained the customer accounts of a busy company in the shop-fittings sector.Responsibilities included sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing and credit control.Instrumental in the implementation of a new computer system and accounts package, improving the efficiency of the company as a whole.Ensured continuous smooth running of the accounts system during a disruptive changeover period from an Apple based system to a new TAS system on PCs.Reduced lead time from order receipt to goods dispatch in the warehouse, by organising the previous operating system and establishing effective communication system. Notable effect on customer satisfaction.Reorganised the credit control function, resulting in a reduction in the timescale of receivables and improved cash flow. Show less