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Set up own business to provide IT consultancy Services.Various Interim Management roles including the following Interim IT Director for a large Retail Organisation ensuring that the foundations were in place for the transition from old legacy systems to a new Group ERP solution and a review of existing skills and working practice was carried out. Seconded to SITA as interim IT Director. SITA is the UK's foremost waste services company, employing over 7,500 people with a turnover in excess of £550 million per annum. Led the IT team; reviewing security arrangements; supplier relationships, identifying and, implementing cost savings and successfully managed a project to relocate the Data Centre. Supported Finance Director in the recruitment process for a new IT Director, then subsequently the ongoing mentoring of the appointee. Project Managed the delivery of Major IT projects (including ERP) to a variety of UK clients.Working with a leading University developed an IT Strategy to enable the university to meet its mission to achieve academic excellenceThe provision and management of Project Managers to a number of clients.Working with Clients on infrastructure projects, change management implementation, supplier rationalisation, cost reduction and reviews of staffing levels and skills

TSF is an IT Solutions provider specialising in server, storage and security. In the Year 2000 it featured in the Sunday Times Fastrack 100 as one of the fastest growing Companies in the UK. Established Northern office and grew business to a turnover of £550K, with a team of 5 in sales, technical and administration. Creating a north east presence attracted considerable media interest, including interviews on BBC Business Breakfast and NewsnightClients included Northumbrian Water (provision of security solutions and anti virus protection); Business and Innovation Centre (provision of hardware);Alecta Investmant Bankers (general IT solutions)Introduced new market opportunities to TSF including security solutions leading to partnerships with a leading IT security vendor and leading barrister in the field of data protection.Involved in business strategy for TSF at a national level, including identifying and assessing growth opportunitiesOrganised high profile marketing events both in the North East and London (e

Set up own business to provide IT consultancy Services.Implemented year 2000 compliance testing for the manufacturing and resource planning systems for Sanofi -a major pharmaceutical company Sold IT security solutions to over 40 companies partnering Network Associates and TSF

A large acute trust operating from a number of small community hospitals and two large modern acute hospitals arising from the merger of two former trusts.Provided leadership to a team of twelve and managed a team providing outsourced servicesDuring the first year of operation carried out a fundamental review of IT systems and developed an IT strategy for the trust, gaining the support of senior managers and the Trust BoardProvision of Information for internal and external purposes.Identification of business needs working closely with the Chief Executive and Medical Directorates.Management of all outsourced services and identification of further opportunities for outsourcing.Development and Implementation of Network Strategy.Identification and implementation of shared business solutions with the users.Liaison with internal and external audit.Management of all supplier hardware and software support contracts.Year 2000 compliance Project

Reporting to the IT Director responsible for the maintenance, enhancements and development of systems to support both the regional and national requirements of the business. Team of 30Succeeded in bringing together several project teams into a united group able to provide a high level of quality support to internal customers. Having previously worked in isolation this resulted in cross fertilisation of skills, ideas, and business knowledge and the establishment of common standardsEstablished priorities with Business Leaders and implemented solutionsFollowing the demerger of the British Gas regions identified requirements, and selected the solution for a Payroll and HR system for Transco on a national basis. Prior to leaving had the role of acting Head of the department, with responsibility for 50 people

The Group had a number of multi outlet operations including leading brands, Little Chef, Welcome Break, Harvester and KFCEstablished the requirements of two major business areas i.e. Supplier Management and Sales Analysis and Planning. Produced a Business Requirement Document outlining a strategic way forward for the business units.This was adopted by the management teams with increased sales and cost reductionsBuilt excellent working relationships with the User Project Teams from the different business units

Spillers a leading manufacturer of Petfood.Promoted to a manufacturing management position as part of an initiative to involve IT professionals in different areas of the business. Responsible for the production/inventory planning of the Company's total pet food product range, using a computerised Master Production Scheduling System. Daily liaison with managers of all disciplines, including sales and marketing, to the most senior levels regarding the impact on manufacturing and distribution capacitiesResponsible for the sales and distribution of the Company's secondary products (c£1m) and the purchasing and stock control of raw materialsRationalised product lines working closely with Research Unit Responsible for Sale and Marketing systems

Maintenance and development of production reporting and stock control systems. Based at head office with regular visit to production units

Maintenance and development of various projects including financial, stock control sales and general ledger systems

P.E; A Level, Mathematics; British Government And Political Systems

Levels - Mathematics, Statistics, English Language, History, British Constitution Various technical and management training courses

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Activities and Societies: School sports teams, Brass band and orchestraO levels