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Glasgow, Scotland

Leading a team developing the business case for bringing high speed rail further and faster to Scotland.• Within recruitment budget constraints, built and am now leading project team of over 25 policy officials, technical experts and consultants. • Responsible for project worth over £1bn. Developed procurement strategy and governance. • Delivered complex business case within a year on time and below budget.• Providing briefing: written and face-to-face to Transport Minister… Show more Leading a team developing the business case for bringing high speed rail further and faster to Scotland.• Within recruitment budget constraints, built and am now leading project team of over 25 policy officials, technical experts and consultants. • Responsible for project worth over £1bn. Developed procurement strategy and governance. • Delivered complex business case within a year on time and below budget.• Providing briefing: written and face-to-face to Transport Minister and First Minister.• Utilising my networks to build links between HSR teams in Scotland and Westminster.• Briefing ‘HSR Scotland’ Stakeholder Group to achieve one voice for high speed rail in Scotland. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

On the strength of my delivery at Transport Scotland, I was asked by David Middleton, Chief Executive, to lead on establishing the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry (into project shortcomings) from scratch:• Led on communications, finance, staffing, accommodation, IT on behalf of Lord Hardie, Inquiry Chair.• Coordinated diverse team across Scottish Government to ensure rapid set-up of high profile Inquiry.• Ensured permanent team and document management was in place to tight deadlines… Show more On the strength of my delivery at Transport Scotland, I was asked by David Middleton, Chief Executive, to lead on establishing the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry (into project shortcomings) from scratch:• Led on communications, finance, staffing, accommodation, IT on behalf of Lord Hardie, Inquiry Chair.• Coordinated diverse team across Scottish Government to ensure rapid set-up of high profile Inquiry.• Ensured permanent team and document management was in place to tight deadlines, before managing handover. Show less

London

• Headed-up team of five.• Led project planning of engineering, sustainability appraisal, engagement and consultation to get to a Government decision of Phase 2 routes and stations.• Planned and led delivery of engagement with local authorities and MPs along the route.• Planned workforce across HS2 Ltd to ensure adequate resource for 2013/14 consultation.• Led briefings and confidential meetings with Secretary of State and stakeholders.• Recruited teams for project… Show more • Headed-up team of five.• Led project planning of engineering, sustainability appraisal, engagement and consultation to get to a Government decision of Phase 2 routes and stations.• Planned and led delivery of engagement with local authorities and MPs along the route.• Planned workforce across HS2 Ltd to ensure adequate resource for 2013/14 consultation.• Led briefings and confidential meetings with Secretary of State and stakeholders.• Recruited teams for project management and engagement to build towards consultation. Show less

London

• Led multi-disciplinary team of 15 engineers, analysts and environmental experts to identify and develop station options in North of England.• Built and developed relationships to ensure buy-in from diverse regional delivery partners.• Chaired meetings with HS2 Ltd Executive Board to sift station options.• Led on the economic case and briefing for HS2 during vast public consultation, getting information to public and dispelling myths – recognised by Chief Executive for this… Show more • Led multi-disciplinary team of 15 engineers, analysts and environmental experts to identify and develop station options in North of England.• Built and developed relationships to ensure buy-in from diverse regional delivery partners.• Chaired meetings with HS2 Ltd Executive Board to sift station options.• Led on the economic case and briefing for HS2 during vast public consultation, getting information to public and dispelling myths – recognised by Chief Executive for this. • Led Treasury negotiation on 2010 Spending Review, securing generous £750m settlement. • Wrote station chapters for March 2012 report to Government on HS2 phase two. • Received performance bonus for exceeding annual objectives. Show less

Zithulele, Eastern Cape, South Africa

I arranged a year long sabbatical to head-up a grassroots NGO in rural South Africa, supporting the local community with healthcare, education and community projects. I led it through a year of delivery and growth. • Started and ran a pre-school from renovation of building to managing the teacher, parent committee, curriculum and logistics and enrolling children.• Recruited and managed hospital staff for HIV and TB programmes.• Ran and improved governance and financial… Show more I arranged a year long sabbatical to head-up a grassroots NGO in rural South Africa, supporting the local community with healthcare, education and community projects. I led it through a year of delivery and growth. • Started and ran a pre-school from renovation of building to managing the teacher, parent committee, curriculum and logistics and enrolling children.• Recruited and managed hospital staff for HIV and TB programmes.• Ran and improved governance and financial functions of Foundation.• Managed local political relations as a member of Ward Community Committee raising Jabulani’s profile and managing expectations around pre-school expansion. • Developed partnerships with other NGOs and Government bodies which unlocked access to best practice and materials.• Project managed renovation of old clinic accommodation to tight timescale, including managing builders and team of 20 volunteers – it now houses 4 health professionals.• Wrote Annual Report, quarterly newsletters and managed 2008-09 audit process. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Developed £6bn roads programme to increase UK motorway network capacity. • Author of report to Secretary of State for Transport on motorway network – attained special performance bonus for delivery from inception to deadline within 8 months.

London, United Kingdom

• Promoted to lead a team of three working on UK shipping tax regime. • Oversaw ‘SMarT’ seafarer training scheme budget (£9.6m pa). Developed policy proposals to increase SMarT as incentive for UK nationals to become seafarers. • Represented DfT in discussions with Treasury and European Commission on State Aid. • Improved relations with maritime trade associations and unions, which had opposing views. • Introduced staff personal development plans which contributed to one… Show more • Promoted to lead a team of three working on UK shipping tax regime. • Oversaw ‘SMarT’ seafarer training scheme budget (£9.6m pa). Developed policy proposals to increase SMarT as incentive for UK nationals to become seafarers. • Represented DfT in discussions with Treasury and European Commission on State Aid. • Improved relations with maritime trade associations and unions, which had opposing views. • Introduced staff personal development plans which contributed to one being promoted. • Wrote a speech on maritime issues for Secretary of State, raising his profile with industry and unions. This improved his reputation in maritime circles. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Led ship recycling negotiations for UK in UN and European Council, with other States and NGOs such as Greenpeace International. • Organised diplomatic conference of 25 European Member States’ delegates, which established UK as a leader on this policy. Took lead for EU in UN forum. • Presented (in Japanese and English) at ‘International Regulatory Developments in Ship Recycling’ conference, Tokyo, Sept 06, cementing UK-Japan relations with regard to policy.

London, United Kingdom

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Shiga, Japan

Bsc (Hons) 2:1, Psychology

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