Digital Skills Solutions – “turning career aspirations into reality”Digital Skills Solutions gives individuals the opportunity to upskill, progress and gain employment in a wide range of digital careers.We do this through courses directly relevant to the industry, that are accredited by the world’s leading technology companies.We support businesses to strengthen their workforce by providing work-ready apprentices, as well as tailored development programmes for existing staff.

Financial, Commercial & Business Strategy

Private Jet Ownership Services – Management, Logistics, Flight Planning, Consultancy, CharterFull P&L control of Ocean Sky (UK) – (Turnover £40m/Staff 250)Management of 5 senior direct reportsWorking closely with the post holders of AOC and staff of UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to ensure standards maintainedClient relationship management. Working with Account team to deliver high services levels and standardsWorking closely with Shareholder and CEO to deliver Group policy and expectationsWorking closely with Group Company senior management to review Group OpportunitiesEvaluate and develop new business opportunities, 1, 3, and 5 year business plan production.Review and control of key Suppliers relationships

Ocean Sky Group – Aircraft Management, Aircraft Charter, AviationWorking with CEO, and CFO to ensure Group expectations are communicated and managed across companiesWorking with Senior management across UK and European Offices Supplier relationship management. Renewed and controlled after historical issuesClient contract and payment management. Renewed and controlled after historical issues and problemsReview of all processes and controls. Implementation of new systems to improve reporting and managementImplementation of client reporting and Aircraft management servicesFull responsibility for 4 companies, Staff management of Finance team consisting of 10 people

Pre-press Production, TV Production, Photography and Retouching ServicesProduction of Budget, Forecasts and Management information including business plans.Group reporting to Loewy. (Monthly and Quarterly Board Presentations)Management of Worldwide client contracts and pricing models. In particular procurement liaison.Cash management and credit control. Oversight of billing process and recovery.Costing of project work. Resource management, Margin calculations and forecast planning.Investigation & exploring of Outsourcing options within India to cover key Production processes.Successful Large Office move. (Time sensitive given nature of business)Supplier relationship management.Key Clients: Adidas, B&Q, Orange, WHSmith, Coty, Berrys, Mikimoto,

Pre-press Production, TV Production, Photography and Retouching ServicesProduction of Budget, Forecasts and Management information including business plans.Group reporting to Loewy. (Monthly and Quarterly Board Presentations)Management of Worldwide client contracts and pricing models. In particular procurement liaison.Cash management and credit control. Oversight of billing process and recovery.Costing of project work. Resource management, Margin calculations and forecast planning.Investigation & exploring of Outsourcing options within India to cover key Production processes.Successful Large Office move. (Time sensitive given nature of business)Supplier relationship management.Key Clients: Adidas, B&Q, Orange, WHSmith, Coty, Berrys, Mikimoto,

Digital and Direct AgencyWorking with Client Service Directors to manage all aspects of client reporting and business planning.Presentation of Monthly, Quarterly information and Forecasts to FD, MD, and Business heads.Profitability and margin calculation for clients based on resource and cost allocation.Generation of Fee proposals for DM & Online services for annual and ad-hoc projects.Management of Worldwide client contracts, orders, and pricing models. Updating of client information systems.Oversight of billing process and cash recovery in tandem with the WIP and Credit Control teams.Financial advisory role for internal system change. (DDS to Maconomy switch)Introduction of Digital project management and reporting tool.Resource allocation management. Working with Department heads to ensure staff available to cover workload.Key Clients: Amex, Cisco, GlaxoSmithKline, Mothercare,