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Portishead, Gb

Newly employed to lead the delivery of Project Management and bring to bear previous knowledge, experience, and skills to new and developing project delivery.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Worked on a portfolio of Projects within the Medical Equipment Programme to provide/upgrade medical capability within Defence. • Led a portfolio of 10 projects through the full project lifecycle. • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to understand what the military requirement is, but also to understand what systems are available on the market to meet these needs.• Projects ranged in complexity and timeframes up to £5m through life, which were effectively managed using… Show more Worked on a portfolio of Projects within the Medical Equipment Programme to provide/upgrade medical capability within Defence. • Led a portfolio of 10 projects through the full project lifecycle. • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to understand what the military requirement is, but also to understand what systems are available on the market to meet these needs.• Projects ranged in complexity and timeframes up to £5m through life, which were effectively managed using Project Management Plans.• Trusted to deliver high priority, difficult projects which had previously failed, ensuring that sub and key milestones were achieved throughout the project duration. • Led a multi-disciplinary team made up of Commercial, Category, Finance, Safety, Supply Chain and Equipment Supports managers.• Accountable for cross functional project documents including SRD, Safety Artefacts, trials directive, tender assessment, and cost analysis / reporting.• Ensured that the equipment is delivered functioning to units worldwide on time.• Chaired weekly update meetings, ensuring that projects progressed, and relevant actions were completed / being worked on.• Completed the trial directive and assessment.• Completed multiple project documents ranging from System Requirement Documents to AESP’s. • Introduced new ways of working to ensure that the team of project managers were able to work in a standardised way, increasing productivity.• Direct interface between PMO and Project team to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned with performance, risks and how these can be mitigated when required. This was essential in helping to ensure that projects were achieved in a timely manner.• Managed project budgets and forecast spend while leading the internal project team, but also the customer.. Show less

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Working Agile, I was responsible for the delivery of all phases of projects. I was managing 20-30 projects across SharePoint, CRM and Web. • Ensured that the team work collaboratively meeting budget and deadlines formed in the sprints. • Gathered requirements and use my business analysis skills to help clients understand benefits realisation.• Led a small team of technical architects and testers and ensure that a product backlog was formed for sprints • Managed multiple clients… Show more Working Agile, I was responsible for the delivery of all phases of projects. I was managing 20-30 projects across SharePoint, CRM and Web. • Ensured that the team work collaboratively meeting budget and deadlines formed in the sprints. • Gathered requirements and use my business analysis skills to help clients understand benefits realisation.• Led a small team of technical architects and testers and ensure that a product backlog was formed for sprints • Managed multiple clients and multiple projects, ensuring that clients were kept up to date on the progress of their work packages and projects stayed on track.• Completed detailed project documents including Business Case’s and Roadmap to clients to understand what, why and when we will complete the work required. • Stakeholders regularly comment on how well informed they have been throughout projects I have been responsible for, demonstrating strong working relationships with clients, providing them with confidence and trust. • Utilised methods of clear communication in consultation meetings to ensure a full understanding is gathered and this is disseminated to my team. • Supported other areas of the business when needed, such as presales to help deliver confidence to the client and discussing working practice and project ways of working.• Responsible for planning work into Sprints, considering the different projects, milestones and completion dates. • Introduced several new initiatives, to make processes more efficient which had a direct impact in increasing productivity.• Made redundant due to COVID pandemic Show less

Asked to take this role as there were several classified projects that had been left inactive, which had suddenly become high importance.• Significantly moved these three different projects on from Concept phase to Implementation ensuring that robust project documents had been completed.• Delivered confidence to the customer by collaborating with them and subject matter experts through different communication methods. • Led a multi-disciplinary team of Finance, Category, Commercial… Show more Asked to take this role as there were several classified projects that had been left inactive, which had suddenly become high importance.• Significantly moved these three different projects on from Concept phase to Implementation ensuring that robust project documents had been completed.• Delivered confidence to the customer by collaborating with them and subject matter experts through different communication methods. • Led a multi-disciplinary team of Finance, Category, Commercial and supply chain, to ensure the project remained compliant and on Budget. • Responsible for the completion of trials directive and subsequent trials assessment. Managed projects with a through life budget up to £5M Show less

Bristol, United Kingdom

Promoted into this role after only being in previous role for 1 year. • Responsible for the planning, management and organising of the projects that I was accountable for delivering. • The main point of contact for the Military for any questions or new requirements for specific weapon group, mitigating risks and problem solving. • Worked on Classified Projects to ensure the Military achieve operational capability.• Organised and chaired project meetings to ensure that all… Show more Promoted into this role after only being in previous role for 1 year. • Responsible for the planning, management and organising of the projects that I was accountable for delivering. • The main point of contact for the Military for any questions or new requirements for specific weapon group, mitigating risks and problem solving. • Worked on Classified Projects to ensure the Military achieve operational capability.• Organised and chaired project meetings to ensure that all parties are kept up to date with the progress of the relevant projects and better understand requirements. • Accountable for project documents including business cases, management plans, risks, and quality plans. • Responsible for delivering project updates and reports to relevant stakeholders, using different methods including RAG status, Risk Register, and requirements documents.• Conducted post project reviews to understand benefits realisation and improvements that can be made before passing on to business as usual. Show less

Bristol, United Kingdom

Worked in Vehicle Support, working on improvement and the upkeep of the vehicles currently in use in the Military. • Managed projects from Concept through to Handover in Vehicle Support on Titan and Trojan vehicles which are currently In Service. • Projects ranged from £10,000 up to £1M. • Accountable for the planning and delivery of my projects, ensuring that they were delivered effectively, on time while also offering value for money. • First project achieved a saving of £438k… Show more Worked in Vehicle Support, working on improvement and the upkeep of the vehicles currently in use in the Military. • Managed projects from Concept through to Handover in Vehicle Support on Titan and Trojan vehicles which are currently In Service. • Projects ranged from £10,000 up to £1M. • Accountable for the planning and delivery of my projects, ensuring that they were delivered effectively, on time while also offering value for money. • First project achieved a saving of £438k by analysing the requirements and providing a more robust project approach. • Supported the heavy platform in completing work which were priority to ensure capability of the platform and working to tight deadlines. • Managed the reviews of the project during the different phases of the project lifecycle, making sure that the project stayed on track and on budget. • Chaired and managed regular project meetings to ensure everyone was aligned with project progress.• Held in high regard in this role which led to training and mentoring an Apprentice, to help develop skills and knowledge for working on projects to help the team. • Continually worked with subject matter experts to project manage the procurement of new equipment. Show less

Southwest, England

This role was an area management role where I was required to manage a caseload of learners between 40-60 individuals. • I delivered individual training on different areas including fitness, management, and customer service. Working towards tight deadlines and KPI’s, • I was a recognised high achiever, winning several awards. For this role I worked remotely on site with my clients in the Bristol and surrounding area. • Trusted to deliver several projects in different areas (London… Show more This role was an area management role where I was required to manage a caseload of learners between 40-60 individuals. • I delivered individual training on different areas including fitness, management, and customer service. Working towards tight deadlines and KPI’s, • I was a recognised high achiever, winning several awards. For this role I worked remotely on site with my clients in the Bristol and surrounding area. • Trusted to deliver several projects in different areas (London and Cornwall). • I was specifically requested by the company directors to rescue several projects. • These required me to use my strong interpersonal skills to help rebuild the relationships that had been damaged and progress students with their qualifications. • These projects were turned around and new business was acquired for the company, therefore enabling my successor to have a positive platform to build upon. Show less

Bristol, United Kingdom

Progressed with Lifetime from being a temporary member of staff as a contact support advisor to a regional trainer.• The first point of contact for employees and clients. This was a key link between the company’s employees and clients to ensure an all-encompassing service. • Managed several projects including a change in compliance paperwork during a period when there was no compliance manager.• Managed the process of going from paper to paperless, ensuring that learners paperwork… Show more Progressed with Lifetime from being a temporary member of staff as a contact support advisor to a regional trainer.• The first point of contact for employees and clients. This was a key link between the company’s employees and clients to ensure an all-encompassing service. • Managed several projects including a change in compliance paperwork during a period when there was no compliance manager.• Managed the process of going from paper to paperless, ensuring that learners paperwork was transferred digitally. Show less

Eastville - Bristol

• Managed Forty members of staff from a variety of different backgrounds• Was responsible for regular reviews, disciplinary issues and training of staff• Carried out a twelve week accelerated management training program to get signed off as an Out of Hours Manager• Training programme involved many presentations, teamwork and workshops• I was responsible for the overall night operation, at a time when the store was going through a £15 million upgrade• I was an integral link… Show more • Managed Forty members of staff from a variety of different backgrounds• Was responsible for regular reviews, disciplinary issues and training of staff• Carried out a twelve week accelerated management training program to get signed off as an Out of Hours Manager• Training programme involved many presentations, teamwork and workshops• I was responsible for the overall night operation, at a time when the store was going through a £15 million upgrade• I was an integral link in ensuring the store maintained a turnover of £1.5 million per week• Responsible for achieving weekly targets that including wages Show less

Sydney, Australia

• Accountable for the safety of up to 150 children per week, aged 5-16 years• Actively promoted the coaching camps through local schools and football clubs• Managed up to five other coaches• Planned, co-ordinated, and implemented the coaching sessions for the children.• Liaised closely with other coaches and parents to discuss the development of the children, this involved good customer care skills• Awarded children and coaches with certificates and medals at the end of each… Show more • Accountable for the safety of up to 150 children per week, aged 5-16 years• Actively promoted the coaching camps through local schools and football clubs• Managed up to five other coaches• Planned, co-ordinated, and implemented the coaching sessions for the children.• Liaised closely with other coaches and parents to discuss the development of the children, this involved good customer care skills• Awarded children and coaches with certificates and medals at the end of each week as a reward. These were presented in front of all children and their parents Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Sports Conditioning & Coaching, 2Nd Class (Hons)

8 Gcse'S A-C Including English And Maths

Level 3 Award In Eductation & Training