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United Kingdom

Recruited directly by the OwnersI currently lead and have created multiple PMO teams across the UK delivering on a portfolio of renewable Ground Source Heating Projects for multiple Tier 1 construction contractors including Mace, Laing O'Rourke, Ardmore and KeltBray.As the Project Manager I am the focal point for all design, technical submissions, planning, Environmental issues, Sub-Contractor negotiations and delivering on the project scope within the constraints of Time, Cost and Quality.• Project Managed the creation of the most complex energy centre run off of Ground Source heating within the UK. This is critical due to the flow and return rates received from the Ground Source Heating. This is a multi-million pound project providing heating and chilling to newly built Government projects.• Project Managed a Closed Loop Ground and Air Source Heating systems incorporating an array of boreholes, interlinking into two manifolds providing heat source to a newly created science complex. • Project Managed an Open Loop Ground source heating system to a commercial and residential property. Inherited the project with time and budget delays. Delivered the project with in a new scope. Collaborating with the Environment Agency on all matters relating to the Aquifer and its daily management.

Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

I lead and drive development of National-scale Field Service Engineering team, Customer Service desk, and multi-site logistical support team, while streamlining warehouse operations for delivering to B2B/B2C. Assessing contract negotiation and executing Service Level Agreements and Post-Preventative Maintenance agreements, I transform and implement MRP changes. I devise operational strategies at all levels, while supervising programme/project management/installation sites throughout the UK. I project manage lifecycles from business demand/backlog through early life support by utilising Project Management methodologies and latest tools and coaching methods. I support senior stakeholders and SMEs delivering PKE and PKM innovative parking systems, including Lince Web 7.0 technology, complex fibre, and GSM® networks, providing connectivity to fully automate POF and integrating commercial networks. • Enhanced cross-departmental processes/communication between key departments, facilitating projects and scheduled works on time. • Optimised resource planning and decreased supply chain time from 12 to 10 weeks by fostering professional relationships with international suppliers and third-party vendors, influencing expectations, and defining goals. • Secured 82% of contract renewals, lowered SLA and enhanced customer relations by establishing and training mobile team of field engineers, while ensuring establishment/delivery of contracted terms. • Retained £51K every three months by performing ROI, deploying stakeholder management tools across workforce and customer community, with focus on expectation management, KPI assurance/results, challenges and mitigation. • Ensured smooth flow of communication and directed £500K programme to completion via execution of project methodology by improving programme on verge of critical failure.• Decreased remedial work, saved £75K, and raised quality assurance through better planning and implementation of proven methodologies.

Chesham, England, United Kingdom

Recruited directly by the Managing Director• Led cross-functional departments, including Sales, Servicing, Procurement, and Logistics, while offering technical leadership to accomplish objectives and innovation. • Claimed and increased revenue by 1731% (£221,503) within 12 weeks by securing cost margins, leveraging soft skills and standard tools, and overseeing suppliers for on-time delivery.• Decreased product release dates by two weeks and problem resolution time within hours by executing SCRUM and SCRUM of SCRUM’s, resulting in improving efficiency and communication between all departments. • Enhanced logistical supply chain by 75% through spearheading sales to installation process, as well as full route to contracts, including driving/owning bidding process.

I enabled complex solution integration of technology by directing team of SMEs. I directed operational excellence to senior management on strategy, logistics and capacity planning, while driving teamwork and leadership at grass roots level. I ensured adherence to rules, monitored performance and developed skills of highly motivated team of SMEs by serving as role model for people management processes. I delivered 24/7/365 assistance to SMEs and senior management via complex operating shift system by optimising Laboratory Information Management System process and controlling operational side of four laboratory-based teams in support of laboratory operations.• Generated clinical output by 75%, enabled SMEs to multi-task and achieve laboratory success by attaining multi-functional robots improving product quality. • Managed overall control of £150K P&L budget, spread over three departments, while leading procurement, servicing, calibration and quality control certification of Laboratory equipment. • Spearheaded site mobilisation delivered tiny point-of-care hubs within constraints of airport terminals and cruise ships to 600sqm laboratory and offered technologically sound methodologies and compelling solutions. • Directed development/execution of high-level public exposure, geographical footprint and project stabilisation of Project Screen, while supervising completion of B2B/D2C COVID PCR testing operations.• Led D2C and B2B regional testing SILOS on 38 sites throughout UK by leveraging Waterfall and SCRUM methodology, while administering resources/costs, offering forecasts and narrative reporting at review points. • Saved £5500 per month by endorsing waste contracts, liaising with suppliers/third-party vendors, defining goals and confirming results, ensuring delivery of contracted terms.• Acquired ISO 17025 and ISO 15189 status in Feb 2022 by overhauling H&S policies, cataloguing SOPs and adopting QMS in compliance with UKAS and ISO 15189.

In this role, I upheld responsibility for development of objectives and execution of change and growth strategies via team leadership and performance improvement. I devised portfolio of climate work across business and wide range of different clients, including formulating climate-related proposals. Additionally, I designed and delivered multi-mode communications to convey clear understanding of the needs/information to wider audiences, while fostering long-term relationships to meet shared objectives.• Ensured continuous performance improvement throughout organisation by developing performance improvement plans and delivering extensive training/guidance to trainees. • Achieved stakeholders’ expected results and commercial parameters for specific programmes by facilitating development/configuration of customised service solutions and associated commercial models and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies. • Achieved 17% growth by determining KPIs and supervising marketing progress. • Augmented turnover of B2B and B2C sales by 13% within six months by delivering strategic direction to key stakeholders and influencers, prioritising work to meet commitments/tight deadlines, and aligning organisation’s goal.• Directed operational improvement by evaluating trends, performing critical analysis of service performance, and tracking progress throughout major geographical areas.

Prestwood, Bucks,

In this role, I spearheaded operations, programme, and project management activities, encompassing manufacturing, production planning, procurement, logistics, quality management, facility management, and occupational health & safety in alignment with company portfolio and client expectations, while establishing highly Agile, multi-functional operations team of 24. Along with recognising and resolving risks/problematic areas by executing effective solutions, I led portfolio of construction projects, ensuring meeting goals within timeline, specifications, quality, and costs, while devising project pipeline, including mitigation risks. I ensured communication changes across business and individual project teams by contributing to continual improvements in delivery and business development processes.• Drove business and built alliances with external vendors by staying updated on market developments, recognising new opportunities, devising business development plans, and designing strategies to expand portfolio into new markets.• Boosted productivity by 10-12% through establishing culture of excellence across teams of 3-24 staff. • Decreased costs by £20K per annum through devising personal network within sector/relevant clients, maintaining strong relationships across relevant stakeholders, and deploying new operational systems. • Generated sales by £300K+ through development and distribution of business assessments to external companies.

Prestwood, England, United Kingdom

Managing multiple domestic and commercial projects simultaneously using Agile and Waterfall project management methodology. Projects ranging from £60,000-£750,000.

Senior Operations Manager, responsible for operational management of 130 personnel. Dealing directly and reporting to COO on all military operations on a daily basis. Managing and advising Junior Leadership on military, discipline and CIS matters. Planning military operations globally. Responsible for deployment training of 150+ Officers and Soldiers resulting in change of military doctrine being introduced at Group level

Bordon, England, United Kingdom

Providing Communications Information Support to a field based unit. I was responsible for maintaining a multi million pound CIS system, training of all military personnel on CIS, briefing and updating COO of all CIS issues. Bowman Systems Manager - Bowman Network Architecture and Execution , Administration, LAN and Trunk Network Monitoring and Administration, Troubleshooting and Maintenance for 500+ users

Telecommunications Engineer, responsible for deploying in support of Global Operations providing CIS, SATCOM and data communications globally. Deployed as team leader on numerous times working independently in support of Battle groups, Brigades and small teams.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Level 7 (Masters) Strategic Leadership And Management

Level 7 Diploma, Operations Management

Level 5 Management And Leadership

High School Diploma, Telecommunications Engineering

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Iso Lead Auditor, Pass

Activities and Societies: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor