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Site Coordinator | Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)Responsible for the delivery of the UNAS project; the digital transformation of over 900 DWP sites from LAN to Wi-Fi. Data and resource management - captured, managed, processed and distributed data to different stakeholders across multiple resources including SharePoint, O365, shared mailboxes, webapps, and power apps. Communicated and resolved issues with the client, suppliers, and further stakeholders in order to facilitate the successful transformation of each site.Achievements:- Promoted to transition manager

PMO | Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)Responsible for the delivery of a business change project. Produced and maintained project governance including SharePoint, RAID management, benefits management, weekly status reports, and other communications. Monitored team progress through stand-up calls and resource management. Supported project planning, scheduling and facilitating workshops between the team and the client. Produced, presented and gathered feedback on project artefacts from the client. PMO | Imperial College of London Responsible for facilitating the procurement of an ERP tool through communications between bidders and the client. Produced and maintained project governance including SharePoint, RAID management, weekly status reports, and other communications. Supported project planning, scheduling and facilitating face-to-face demonstration events. Supported the review process of procurement through the production of project artefacts. Achievements:- Agile Project Management Foundation- BCS Business Analysis Certified- Scrum master training

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities: • Managing data spreadsheets• Calling, pitching and completing sales with clients- Establishing gap in cover for clients and generating leads- Dealing with client complaints and objections- Resolving payment issues and policy cancellations

Songkhla, Thailand

Responsible for teaching all age groups (5-12 years old) English in accordance to the school’s curriculum. The students under my responsibility totalled 338. I planned, conducted and managed lessons for all of these students. These lessons were split into classes ranging between 30-40 students; 5 classes per day, 25 classes a week. I created and conducted tests which I then marked and provided individual test reports on.

Master Of Science - Ms, Global Strategy And Innovation Management, Merit

During my time at Leeds University my knowledge of business areas, including strategy, consultancy and innovation, were refined..

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Business Management, 2:1