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Following the sale by Bosch of the packaging division from its Industrial Sector, Syntegon was born!Key responsibilities and achievementso Employee of the Quarter, Q3-2023o Data Security Partner for the Bristol and Derby Syntegon sites, reporting to the Head Office DSO, upholding the quality of compliance and ongoing security for the benefit of clients, suppliers and Syntegono Root and branch review of the company’s foreign trade processes and compliance, as Bristol lead of Bosch and Syntegon’s BREXIT team, resulting in successful AEO accreditation following an external audit by HMRCo Ongoing assessment of any emerging impact of BREXIT across all functions, with particular focus on the Foreign Trade regulatory environment and Data Protection laws.o Flexible and adaptable business function project support enabling successful execution of Syntegon’s key objectiveso Reviewed, planned and managed the implementation of required changes to our ERP system’s documentation, working alongside internal IT and the external software provider, improving the content, quality and compliance of business information for clients and supplierso Timely and accurate co-ordination of the records and documentation for the Virtual Data Room, ensuring due diligence, contributing to the successful sale of the packaging division to eventual purchaser CVC Capital Partnerso Foreign Trade material master data: management across multiple systems and MMD problem solving

Bristol, United Kingdom

Key responsibilities and achievementso Internal lead for the co-ordination of the PMI project across all workstreams, following the purchase of Kliklok International Limited by the packaging sector of Bosch's Industrial Technology division, enabling clearer and more timely reporting to the external boardo Internal oversight and co-ordination of the IT integration and Data Security workstreamo Assumed the role of Data Security Partner, with strong focus on employee awareness and engagement reducing data security and privacy risks, improving compliance for the companyo Assessed, planned and implemented the GDPR as part of the Bosch UK teamo Undertook a full review of the company's electronic data structure, identified ownership and access rights and migrated onto a new server resulting in time efficiencies, improved costs, security and a clearer approval processo Instigated and documented costs and operational issues to gain approval for the replacement of the phone system and printers. The installation of new hardware and software later proved invaluable when the coronavirus pandemic hit, as well as an annual financial saving of more than £15,000 and better contact options for clients and off-site team members.o Evaluated and organised a site wide review of the Fire Systems, both hardware and organisational, with external consultation, managing the contractors through successful installation bringing the site in line with its H&S obligations and mitigating risko Support for colleagues to assist practical understanding of the division's company standards and policies and encourage better engagement with the group’s multiple systems

• Successfully planned and led an external ISO9001:2008 audit• Responsible for the company’s business administration and records required under Hazardous Waste Regulations, Carriage of Dangerous Goods, LOLER, Fire & Security and fleet vehicles.• Organised monthly company meetings, quarterly management reviews and planned events.• Provided effective support in the recruitment of new staff, planned and ran the induction programme, and put in place reference documents and checklists for future new starters.• Built a more easily understandable and logical Business Manager manual.• Managed the non-waste related suppliers and systems, e.g. PPE, IT and communications, stock purchasing, achieving a 15% overall reduction in purchase costs.• Acted as representative on the business estate’s committee.

Uk, Egypt And Worldwide

Three roles held at Regaldive, a scuba diving tour operator offering charter and tailor-made packages to over 35 destinations in 19 countries and revenue in excess of £4 million with up to 4,000 passengers annually. Executed during a sustained period of commercially, operationally and internally demanding circumstances.Product Manager (May 2007 - September 2012)Dive Centre Auditor, Worldwide (October 2004 - February 2005) - contractResort Manager, Sinai, Egypt (January 2001 - February 2003)Key achievements include:• Commercial loss limitation through effective operational and client management during 9/11, the collapse of XL and Kiss Airlines, the 2010 volcanic ash cloud, and regular weather disruption and geopolitical upheaval• Establishment of the first UK tour operator dive product in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea• Direct involvement in the successful implementation of a tour operation IT system (ANTEEO) resulting in improved cost and profit control, supplier and contract management and more accurate reporting and sales documentation• Chosen as the tour operator representative in an open Q&A forum at a travel consumer show• Developed and implemented a uniform SOP for worldwide resort partners to ensure liabilities are met, including countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Cuba and Malta• Tasked with the review and inspection of current and potential products• Sole management of up to 130 guests per week, across 16 hotels in 3 different areas of the Sinai• Balancing of local ground handlers’ needs with the demands of guests in often conflicting cultural situations• Creative thinking when crises in logistics or frequent client problems occurred

Somerset, England, United Kingdom

An adventure tour operator offering group, individual and school expedition trips. This wide ranging role involved the sale and operation of travel itineraries, special projects and IT management.Key achievements and responsibilities• Introduction of an integrated sales, marketing and back office IT system (RWA Sell-it Suite)enabling the company to offer online bookings; input of relevant data: images, pricing and testing of bespoke system elements, guidance for web site optimisation and out-sourced marketing.• Management and co-ordination of logistics for TV production and corporate development trips, including leading a 3 week trip to Yemen and Socotra for a Guardian Travel writer, resulting in a double page article.

Glastonbury, Somerset

• Following the death of my father, I managed his tailored clothing business through substantial debt to successfully prepare it for sale as a going concern, in challenging personal circumstances

Sheraton Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh

• Responsible for the safety and education of multi-national student or qualified divers, and environmental protection. Management of boats with up to 32 passengers.• Impart relatively complex scientific and physiological concepts in a concise and comprehensible way.

France

Two highly challenging seasonal contracts, based in Courcheval and Corsica, France• Central communication point for Ski Resort Managers, Area Managers and the London office.• On the spot coordination of 3 weekly flights, 6 coaches and 13 airport staff in Geneva.• Administration of vehicles, health & safety, customer complaints and linen and wine contracts across 7 resorts.• Corsica: Responsible for 17 properties, client and travel management and owner relations.

London And Paris

Initially recruited as Hotel Reservations Assistant, promoted to set up operations in Paris, then to Hotel Reservation Supervisor for Switzerland in London with responsibility of several Asian markets. Finally appointed as Sales Account Manager for 8 U.S. based clients. Also selected to attend Industrial Society training courses in Appraisal, Supervision and Negotiation.• Establishment of strong client/supplier relationships and support for outlying service offices.• Management, motivation, training and development of teams of up to 15 individuals.• The negotiation and placing of business contracts within specific parameters.