Leading the operations function within the business group to deliver high quality naturally-derived ingredients for the personal care industry.* Delivering key business improvement projects in telecoms, ERP systems, IT infrastructure and process streamlining.*Responsible for Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety performance working to ISO 9001, 14001 and 22001.* Ensuring regulatory and legal compliance in all areas of the organisation.* Managing the delivery of complex supply chain solutions for exceptional customer projects.* Identifying training opportunities and delivering solutions for up-skilling across the business.* Building and developing relationships with strategic business partners.

Working within a SME developing and manufacturing naturally-derived raw materials for the cosmetics and personal care industries.Responsible for management of Production, Quality, Health & Safety and Regulatory Compliance.Leading business intelligence exercises to identify trends and inform strategic decision making.Managing operational improvement projects including the implementation of NPD processes, telecommunications and ERP systems.

Solo Acoustic Guitarist and Singer performing to crowds of up to 2,000 people around the UK.

Industrial placement year working as a production chemist in an award-winning company specialising in custom organic-synthesis.Practical experience includes equipment preparation, hazardous material handling, chemical analysis and project development and reporting.Achieved a 1st class grade for project report and placement work.