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Versatile, results-driven IT project and service delivery management exponent with transferable international experience.Knowledgeable of all stages of the software development lifecycle; leads multi-disciplinary technical teams.Organising and coordinating critical operations; completes tasks to optimal standards with solid ROI (Return on Investment).Employing a methodical approach to assignments and leading concurrent projects with tight deadlines for corporate clients.Delivered international consultancy services to non-UK offices and people in other departments, resolving technology based issues.A solid team player and leader; effectively manages senior stakeholders and clearly presents information to varied audiences.Adaptable and results-driven within an evolving, fast paced environment with a focus on providing value-for-money solutions.Interior designs in Europe/Far East for retailers and hotels such as Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Forte, Four Seasons, Grand Hyatt, and Sheraton.Designs store display equipment and merchandising, with space planning, 3D drawings and perspective drawings.Manages migrations such as anti-virus software to McAfee V8.0 (2005), then to Trend Micro V16 during 2008.Key attributes:Change and service improvement allied to resource and service management.Recruited employees; appointed an Assistant Manager in 2012.Influencing short and long-term strategic plans.Demonstrating organisational expertise and completing many successful projects.Interfacing proactively at all internal and external levels.Driving forward concurrent projects.Keeping stakeholders updated on progress; reporting to progress meetings.Involvement in business change and business development.Outstanding communicator.