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Utrecht, Netherlands

London, United Kingdom

• Coordinated a range of accredited (by APMG) and non-accredited short courses
• Improved operating processes, reviving struggling client base and played key role in increasing revenue.
• Created databases to maintain accurate and reliable enrolment, schedule, and finance information.
• Developed procedure documentation, creating a more efficient, cohesive & productive work environment.Highlight: Increased short course revenue by 500%, from less than £90,000 to over £500,000… Show more Coordinated a.
• Developed procedure documentation, creating a more efficient, cohesive & productive work environment.Highlight: Increased short course revenue by 500%, from less than £90,000 to over £500,000 per annum Show less

BBC Weather Centre

• Coordinated multi-disciplinary team of industry experts at multiple locations, and managed priorities of internal and external stakeholders.
• Managed a team of broadcast and support staff, employing a rigorous performance management process, ensuring team members set and achieved development goals, meeting business objectives.
• Provided specialist knowledge and best practice advice to support BBC Weather’s strategy to remain the number 1 place to go for weather related… Show more
• Provided specialist knowledge and best practice advice to support BBC Weather’s strategy to remain the number 1 place to go for weather related services.Highlight: Reduced operating costs by around 25% through.

London Weather Centre

• Managed a multi-disciplinary team of IT development and support specialists at multiple locations.
• Planned the deployment of new hardware and software at multiple locations, as required, ensuring full integration with the organisation, improving resilience and support control.Highlight: Planned and managed the.

London & Southampton Weather Centres

• Provided expert IT development and admin support to around 15 staff of varying disciplines
• Generated innovative maritime forecast services, including one of the UK’s first via SMS.Highlight: Redeveloped entire suite of products and services for Y2K, ensuring business continuity.

RAF Linton-on-Ouse, York

• Provided accurate and timely weather observations in support of the RAF's flying operations
• Improved my IT skills by developing spreadsheets and templates for use by staff in the local office. Highlight: Completed a 5-month tour of duty in the Falkland Islands, during which time I passed an IT promotion board.