Managing the planning, executing, and reporting of research activities for 2 projects at University of Surrey: DECaDE (Decentralized Digital Economy) and AI4ME UKRI/BBC Prosperity Partnership (Personalized Object-Based Media Experiences)

Co-ordinating the provision of business support for BASE customers in order to support their business performance and growth, with the objective of enabling business growth, innovation development and commercial success.

Founder and manager of a boutique coworking space in Waterlooville. Bringing the community together by networking and connecting. Training business owners how they can use Canva to help their business stand out. I have 20 years of experience in Support and Management roles in the Corporate and Small Business world, which has included, PA, HR, Bid Management, Commercial Management, Process Management and Office Management. I have worked with over 70 Associate Coaches across EMEA and by providing virtual support I can support you from anywhere in the world.

Connecting people and helping people to follow their dreams.My passion is to help people connect with their dreams and with others. I opened a coworking space so that people have a place to feel connected and can focus on their business. I know I almost gave up my business so many times due to feeling lonely and I didn't want others to go through the same isolation and feeling like it's a big mountain to climb. It's easy to go into overwhelm in your own business when you are sat at home on your own, but when you have like minded people around you who understand what you are going through it can help you to see the wood through the trees. Just talking things through and the ability to swap skills and knowledge is important to keep your business on track.

Providing efficient administrative and business support for the team.

Responsible for the selection and recruitment of Associate Coaches for EMEA.Train new coaches on policies, procedures and CiaB systems. Coordinate the global annual training plan and coordinate Coaches' attendance and ensure that they complete all training modules in a timely manner. Organise and facilitate 2 annual event for the EMEA Associate coaches and CiaB employees to join as a community and to receive training in CiaB modules. Produce and analyse quarterly KPI's for coach statistics to the Global Leadership Team. Review and create policies and procedures to ensure high levels of productivity and consistency across the company and for the coaches. Work with the Programme Managers and Coach Community Leader to accurately resource and match coaches on Client assignments.

Organise and manage all of the administrative activities required to facilitate the smooth running of the office, with HR, Purchasing, Accounts and Sales Fulfillment responsibilities. PA to Managing Director, booking meetings, travel being the first point of contact. Develop and maintain systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient administrative and financial management.Manage external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value.Maintain local databases and websites to develop the brand and grow web site traffic. Manage the order fulfillment process, whilst developing the existing and new relationships with the Distributors and Customers. Organise and facilitate events for Distributors, Customers and Exhibitions.Maintain HR documentation and employment records, and develop local processes in compliance with UK/EU employment regulations.

After leaving a 15 year career at IBM, I decided to explore my creative side and grew my cake making business, and spend some quality time with my son. After a successful year of making cakes for a restaurant and decorating cakes for a Cake shop in Portsmouth, I decided to focus on my desire and ambition in HR and returned to work in an office. I still make cakes for friends and family.

Coordinating all contract renewal and bid process activities for the Security Services Division with responsibility for Profit & LossSupporting sales teams; liaising with internal commercial staff on corporate queries and issuesWorking alongside the procurement team, providing consultative advice for numerous contractsLiaising with the client team and the customer in analysing and resolving queries Providing process solutions and improvements; resolving internal/external commercial disputesOverseeing projects and ensuring all processes meet their contractual obligationsManaging business development for CISCO and leading relationships between CISCO and IBM

Proactively leading end-to-end bid process from initial price proposal to contract managementProviding detailed information for each bid highlighting IBM's major attributes and substantial benefits that can be gainedProject managing, building and driving the team to ensure that all elements of the RFP (Request for Proposal) are met including all technical, legal, accounting and business aspectsNegotiating with suppliers, ensuring best service/price and maximising profitsGathering and collating all essential data to complete each bid submission for existing or potentially new clientsFirst point of contact for each client, answering questions, guaranteeing the smooth running of the bid process and ensuring the best opportunity for a successful bid

Focal point for Europe maintaining the European process of all customer records on the IBM database with ownership of around 23 countries Reviewing operating systems and processes to ensure maximum output and effectivenessCoordinating system improvements and modification of processesDeliver training to off-shore teams in Slovakia and Hungary, developing and delivering the training material that will ensure self-sufficiency amongst the new team. Change Management of EMEA in processes and policies.

Promoting retail sales, providing sales support to business partners as part of a busy sales teamIdentifying sales opportunities, calculating and providing quotations, receiving purchase orders and achieving sales targetsMaintaining up-to-date knowledge of all retail products, features and accessories and relationship to potential customer benefit and providing an effective after sales serviceTeaching and coaching business partners on internal systemsProvide training to internal sales team and to Business Partners on e-Commerce solutions and internal processes.