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London, United Kingdom

Head of Communications and Liaison for a well established Education Consultancy firm based in London along with 3 international offices in China, Bangladesh and Middle East. The company recruits internationally mobile students into suitable academic courses.I am responsible for the contract management and effective communications and liaison with partner universities .I have developed new markets, specifically Canada and Australia, enabling new company opportunities, and become ICEF and QEAC trained.I have detailed knowledge of target markets with the educational demands of the programmes, and the company has an excellent track-record in the placement and retention of students. The position involves working collaboratively across different international time zones and ensuring that Visa and Immigration requirements are met, and that timescales (for course entry) are strictly adhered to.Also, I conduct pre-admission interviews with prospective graduate and undergraduate students remotely and on site at the office. I have to ensure that the company meets all of the requirements of the partner universities, and to maintain contact throughout the process and to update the universities on progress.I organise and facilitate recruitment activities, and overseas partnership opportunities between international education providers.I have increased the companies profile from Asia and Europe to include Canada and Australia, and I am currently working on the United States. The portfolio of contracted partner organisations has increased from 17 to 43 during my tenure, and is increasing.

London And Maidstone, Kent

Deputy to the Chief Executive (Charitable Sector), reporting directly to the Chief Executive.Executive function in fund raising, fund management, office functionality and administration and procurement.Duties included Grant identification, processing and payment, Joint Venture initiatives, fundraising activities and reporting outcomes to the Board of Trustees and supporting organisations.Collaborative working with organisations in the justice sector, including the Ministry of Justice and other charities. Research into fields of employment and successful outcomes. Part of the 'Policy Fellows at Large' Network, identifying and nurturing entrepreneurship in the criminal justice sector, developing policies and strategies for assisting those displaced from the workplace to re-integrate into society and lead productive lives. Identifying and mitigating the causes of recidivism. Focus on housing and work.

London, United Kingdom

A start up company involved in the training and recruitment of people with few formal skills or qualifications and those having a criminal record who require significant help and assistance to re-enter society upon release. This involved the identification of suitable courses that would yield an immediate appropriate job outcome, in order to stop recidivism. Worked within the Criminal Justice Sector to identify those establishments that would support the venture and work with job centres and probation to move people into work in as short a time frame as possible.

Maidstone, Kent

Head of Procurement (Public Sector), reporting to the Commercial Services Director.Designed and developed new procurement methods and the growth of in house businesses. The use and application of financial markets in the procurement of energy enabling significant savings, of over £54 million, to be made. Designed and developed flexible energy procurement techniques, introduced these to the public sector, responsible for a team that grew to 63 individuals. Implemented training programmes, delivered reports and presentations and had significant national impact.

Ashford, Kent

Design and development specialists, taking manufacturing projects from concept through to small scale manufacture, from 3D design, 3D modeling, tool making and injection moulding. Specialising in prototypes for the automotive sector.

Canterbury, Kent

Reporting to the Strategic Director and the European Commission, having responsibility for the co-ordination of pan European innovation projects, linking innovation finance and technology. Involved in new company formations, obtained EU funding for several university start up projects, as part of Framework Programme 7 (FP7).

Reporting to the Chief Engineer. Civil Engineer, having overall responsibility for the design and construction of several projects with a combined value of over £20 million, including land reclamation and cold storage facilities. Involved in the design and construction of berthing facilities and Roll On/Roll Off, Load On/Load Off terminals.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Strategy And Finance, 3.83

Activities and Societies: Political Lobbying, Innovation, Start ups, Globalisation

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.), Contract Law And Constitutional Law

LLB (Hons)

Beng (Hons), Civil Engineering (Hons), First

Activities and Societies: Music, Geographical Information SystemsSpecial interest in historical engineering and project management. Winner.