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Manchester, United Kingdom

Project Managing the development of two highly innovative Hydropower products from concept through to full working prototype.Liaising with key stakeholders and ensuring that projects are delivered to deadlines, within budget and in line with Best Practice guidelines.Delivering multiple Hydropower Renewable Energy Development sites around the North West and UK. Engaging positively with potential partners / clients, seeking to encourage, educate and support new renewable… Show more Project Managing the development of two highly innovative Hydropower products from concept through to full working prototype.Liaising with key stakeholders and ensuring that projects are delivered to deadlines, within budget and in line with Best Practice guidelines.Delivering multiple Hydropower Renewable Energy Development sites around the North West and UK. Engaging positively with potential partners / clients, seeking to encourage, educate and support new renewable energy projects.Coordinating Business Development aims & objectives alongside Government grant applications and management of proposals. Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

The proximity based mobile app was designed to improve people’s Health, Wealth and Happiness by facilitating short moments of face-to-face conversation in safe public locations.Managing and overseeing product idea from concept to Beta release on Android & Apple App Stores.Establishing Project management toolset (mind-map, Gantt chart, risk awareness chart and basic business structure.)Product Wire-framing of phone screen designsProject flow chart… Show more The proximity based mobile app was designed to improve people’s Health, Wealth and Happiness by facilitating short moments of face-to-face conversation in safe public locations.Managing and overseeing product idea from concept to Beta release on Android & Apple App Stores.Establishing Project management toolset (mind-map, Gantt chart, risk awareness chart and basic business structure.)Product Wire-framing of phone screen designsProject flow chart creationManual user testingFundamental UX/UI research and incorporation into product designUser feedback gathering Show less

Coordination and management of key daily tasks alongside Director of production.Volunteer management.

Madang, Papua New Guinea

Establishing and Project Managing the new SMS Story & Youth Programmes for VSO in Papua New Guinea.Objective: To improve the literacy levels of elementary children across 10 provinces in PNG.Project planning, including initial implementation and identifying priority objectives.Design of project management systems and processes.Development of management tools with which to record and track core activities. (Gantt charts, risk management matrix, budget tracking… Show more Establishing and Project Managing the new SMS Story & Youth Programmes for VSO in Papua New Guinea.Objective: To improve the literacy levels of elementary children across 10 provinces in PNG.Project planning, including initial implementation and identifying priority objectives.Design of project management systems and processes.Development of management tools with which to record and track core activities. (Gantt charts, risk management matrix, budget tracking etc)Managing multi stakeholder relationships, including suppliers and technology partner companies.Produced detailed situational analysis report including mapping, consultation and analysis of existing data.Managing two staff support members and ensuring set tasks are completed on time and to the required standard.Liaising with new suppliers and conducting in depth procurement process in order to select preferred supplier partners.Obtaining quotes from competing suppliers and tracking invoices.Development of technical mobile technology delivery plan.Development of mobile logical survey diagram for technology partner.Evaluation and testing of selected technology partner systems for delivering multiple text message survey. Show less

Madang, Papua New Guinea

Voluntary PositionLead the design of projects which help improve the literacy, numeracy and entrepreneurship skills of young people who have not completed a primary education. Build strong sustainable partnerships, relationships with the Papua New Guinea Department of Education, NGOs, churches and donors to fund and manage the projects. Design volunteer placements and collect and analyse evidence for the projects.

Haywards Heath

Specialist Development Manager helping to raise awareness of and promote the uptake of the new flagship ‘Novus’ technical software talent model. Project Managed full consultancy process with The Army Headquarters Software Development House to develop a new mobile application and improve communication between front line staff and family members around the world. Online and Social Media Ambassador for Capita's Novus Programme. Skilled with content curation and developing effective… Show more Specialist Development Manager helping to raise awareness of and promote the uptake of the new flagship ‘Novus’ technical software talent model. Project Managed full consultancy process with The Army Headquarters Software Development House to develop a new mobile application and improve communication between front line staff and family members around the world. Online and Social Media Ambassador for Capita's Novus Programme. Skilled with content curation and developing effective and targeted online marketing campaigns. Building and maintaining professional and sustainable Networks of clients and associates.Engaging with Key Stakeholders/Civil Servants/Private Sector to address the UK IT Skills Gap.Accurately planned and targeted online content material and curation.Working closely and proactively alongside Capita Marketing material producers to plan and implement written and video material for on-going sales and awareness campaigns.Writing and presenting reports and proposals to sales and marketing managers for new marketing or sales approaches.Working with Sage ACT CRM Database system to, Build, Monitor and Evaluate the success and Return on Investment of individual sales/marketing campaigns.Accurate record keeping and scheduling agreed follow up meetings with clients. Show less

London, United Kingdom

I was Project Manager for the Tufnell Park Estate Green Project for over 3 years.In that time I engaged local residents and established a new gardening club. We successfully constructed 30 raised bed allotments around Feb/March 2011.Roles and ResponsibilitiesWorking with residents to raise their awareness of the estate’s green space and to encourage them to become involved current and upcoming projects.Teaching volunteers about local flora and fauna and the correct… Show more I was Project Manager for the Tufnell Park Estate Green Project for over 3 years.In that time I engaged local residents and established a new gardening club. We successfully constructed 30 raised bed allotments around Feb/March 2011.Roles and ResponsibilitiesWorking with residents to raise their awareness of the estate’s green space and to encourage them to become involved current and upcoming projects.Teaching volunteers about local flora and fauna and the correct usage of outdoor tools and equipment. This includes tree management and pruning.Talking to residents, in order to transform their perception of the previously neglected greenspace on their estate.Organizing regular community events and meetings.Putting across the vision for the area, with food growing and a new Community Centre.Improving the Quality and awareness of wildlife on the estate, through arranging bird box and bat box building workshops – Installing them onto trees/buildings on the site.Coordinating and managing volunteers, to assist on the current project.Managing contact lists, in order to keep people informed of upcoming events or plannedmeetings.Design, and distribute posters and leaflets in order to raise awareness of the Green Project toresidents and local communities.Networking with other Community groups in order to offer volunteering opportunities and to Educate people about the site and their local environment.Engage in the physical clearing and removal of green waste (Ivy, Bushes, dead trees) In order to clear the space for raised beds and food growing bags.Fundraising Show less

Educational Resources ConsultantTelesales Consultant Field Sales Consultant

Sales and Business Development

Account Manager, whereby it was my job description to sell the range of Boardworks Interactive whiteboad products into schools and colleges.

Roles and Responsibilities Excellent teamwork skills, in order to initiate and develop a new sales team with a fresh approach to selling into schools. Development of roles and responsibilities for the new team. Involving appropriate use of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing to record all data. Accurately recording and tracking information throughout the development process in order to gain a clear picture of what tasks are effective and which need adjustment. Liaising… Show more Roles and Responsibilities Excellent teamwork skills, in order to initiate and develop a new sales team with a fresh approach to selling into schools. Development of roles and responsibilities for the new team. Involving appropriate use of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing to record all data. Accurately recording and tracking information throughout the development process in order to gain a clear picture of what tasks are effective and which need adjustment. Liaising regularly with Field Sales team in order to successfully coordinate the new sales approach. Conference calls and regular email contact amongst team. Calling Senior school management and ascertaining their strategy and ICT requirements for the year. Strong use of Time management skills to cultivate successful sales processes. Developing rappor with contacts by use of open questions and listening skills. Maximising revenue opportunities in all major schools and colleges, through a more personal account management approach, rather than standard telesales method. Successfully working towards and hitting sales targets. Reasons for leaving: Headhunted by Data Point Education Ltd., subsequent relocation to London Show less

Roles and Responsibilities To build up a database of clients with use of cold calling and sourcing techniques. To sell JDNetworks services and mobile telecoms contracts to businesses. To negotiate offers and deals in person or over the phone and Internet. To liaise with network support staff and suppliers in order to keep up to date with movements and new offers on the market. Utilisation of good time management and organisational skills. To visit clients at their place… Show more Roles and Responsibilities To build up a database of clients with use of cold calling and sourcing techniques. To sell JDNetworks services and mobile telecoms contracts to businesses. To negotiate offers and deals in person or over the phone and Internet. To liaise with network support staff and suppliers in order to keep up to date with movements and new offers on the market. Utilisation of good time management and organisational skills. To visit clients at their place of work to give presentations and to discuss a client's needs. To maintain excellent customer relations To work effectively as a member of a team.Reasons for leaving - Re-location to Oxford from Leeds) Show less

Roles and Responsibilities To be a strong role model and to lead and teach groups of divers all required PADI underwater skills. To sell education courses/products to customers. Matching the correct products to people's requirements, through discussion and negotiation. To Encourage Further Education in diving specialities. - selling specialities such as Deep Diver, Nitrox, Wreck Diver and Free Diving. To communicate effectively with staff and customers. Coordinating groups… Show more Roles and Responsibilities To be a strong role model and to lead and teach groups of divers all required PADI underwater skills. To sell education courses/products to customers. Matching the correct products to people's requirements, through discussion and negotiation. To Encourage Further Education in diving specialities. - selling specialities such as Deep Diver, Nitrox, Wreck Diver and Free Diving. To communicate effectively with staff and customers. Coordinating groups in order to compensate for oversized groups or failure of attendance. To organize and arrange all equipment for each dive group, making sure it is all suitable and working and is returned and logged at the end of the day.Reason for Leaving - End of travelling period, returned to UK Show less

Ba (Hons), Theatre, Film And Television

Btec National Diploma - Performing Arts; G.C.S.E, Performing Arts

5 B grades and 4 C Grades

Gcse

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