Simon Bradley Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, Gb

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the day to day management of the Transmarine TDI risk portfolio and business development.

Banstead, Surrey

● Part of the Board and senior management team with full accountability for IT management, including systems, virtualisation, infrastructure, support and project delivery, delivering business-critical services to 100+ internal staff within a specialist tour operator● Delivery of effective IT services to support circa 20,000 passengers per annum, business turnover £23m+● Oversee entire business disaster recovery strategy for both IT and infrastructure (Acronis)● Led procurement of new network infrastructure for new premises, including a MITAL VOIP phone system with SIP trunks and other failover features. 2019 migrating to Splicecom hosted telephony solution.● Procurement of new VRTX blade servers, as the backbone to the server infrastructure on premise● Design and implementation of cloud web site server hosting, hosted CRM, hosted DAM, AWS data server and backup repositories● Development of Terminal Server based platform for internal staff (x85) via Wyse terminals significantly reducing support requirements● Developed infrastructure for new website project, including procurement of new web servers● Introduction of CensorNet two point authentication (2FA) for all remote users to increase security● Manage the technical requirements for new £500k+ bespoke iVector (Intuitive) reservations system and its integration with Workbooks CRM, customer Travel App, SAP Crystal Reports client documentation system, APIs with external providers, Amadeus GDS and payment gateway.● Improve efficiency and accuracy by designing and executing new quotation and itinerary documentation system utilising SAP Crystal Reports ● Design and implementation of intranet (Sorce)● Scoping, Project Management of a new GDPR compliant CRM system (Workbooks)● Procured Media Library (DAM) for marketing image library (Third Light)● Introduced world first iPad based Itinerary and holiday planner for Iceland● Project managed, designed and implemented new customer Travel App launched January 2019

Dorking, Surrey

● End to end management of all aspects of client’s business management, along with creating and introducing the marketing strategy to enhance company exposure● Planned and implemented long term business strategies for the Transmarine TDI (Trade Disruption Insurance) product for the marine industry for cargo and cruise vessels● Direct management for three website portals to support online marketing and eCommerce● Successfully led development of marketing collateral, including brochure design, content and CD-ROMs● Gained an insight into the needs of the business to develop project objectives in line with organisational needs, including scope, content, timings and budget; planned work schedules and deadlines to meet the agreed needs● Designed and delivered training, support and mentoring for staff in the Michael Else underwriting department● Developed a client and prospects database which included data cleansing of internal systems● Completed a major review of all accounts over a 5-year period, building a target list of potential clients

Leadenhall Street, London

● Oversaw IT systems, infrastructure, desktops and support services● Due to commitment and achievements, selected to serve as a member of the Senior Management Team, provided expert advice on technology, IT and administration● Focused on delivery of business-critical IT services for two business operations, turnover $45m+: The Charterers P&I Club and Transmarine TDI and Goodacre & Townsend corporate travel● Developed and managed a high performing team, continuously raised the bar and managed performance using best performance tools● Ensured operational efficiency by creating a claims system in MS Access, which provided live, enterprise-wide access to claims information● Co-ordinated and managed supplier / vendor contracts, including budgets for relevant outsourced IT● Pivotal in the development of Transmarine from a turnover of $1m in 1997 to $28m by 2003● Successfully achieved publication of frequent articles in Lloyds List, Seatrade and other marine press● Led the Transition of Transmarine from a Mutual Assurance Association, reporting directly to its members, to a Lloyd’s of London Binding Authority

English And History, 10 O Levels And 2 A Levels

Education record

Various in-house & external training programmes including: Presentation Skills Negotiating Skills Mitel and Splicecom systems Crystal.