* Identify and develop new business opportunities for clients * Develop and expand existing business streams for clients * Project Manage port, harbour and renewable energy projects throughout UK and abroad * Advise clients regarding emerging markets/future opportunities for strategic planning * Consult on specific client issues/problems providing a strategy for addressing same * Project Manage all aspects of CTV contracts * Manage all operational activities with regards CTV including personnel, training, certification and maintenance * Liaise and comply with UK and International port and harbour authorities * Liaise and comply with certifying authorities regarding CTV certification * Provide progress reports to clients detailing budgets, costs, resources, timescales, forward planning and any issues arising with action plan to address * Comply with client SHEQ procedures and internal processes and systems * Attend project meetings on behalf of our clients

HMCG liaise with the DLA as to the nature and place of an incident at sea, and the pool of resource's eg lifeboats and crew are tasked to the scene, and then are under the guidance of HMCG,whislt performing the rescue.

ALB Coxswain RNLI Gt Yarmouth & Gorleston January 1987 – July 2012 (25 yrs 7 months) * Lead crew members during sea rescues * Training all crew members to work the ALB efficiently and safely * Recruiting volunteers * Liaison with authorities and emergency services * Organising fundraising events

Operations Manager Gardline Environmental Ltd Dec 2008 – August 2013 * Manage project team of a Technical Superintendent, Crewing Manager, LSA Document Controller and Administrators * Set up joint ventures and partnerships with other CTV parties in UK * Prepare, review and submit tenders * Liaise with clients regarding all aspects of contracts * Prepare Bimco and charter party agreements between clients * Negotiate day rates and terms & conditions with clients specific to their individual needs * Ensure all fleet vessels are utilised to full capacity * Ensure all vessel various certifications are up to date and monitoring same * Actively drive business forward seeking out new opportunities and emerging markets both in UK and abroad * Liaise with clients and attend project, progress and initial meetings * Ensure all vessel crews fully trained in all operating procedures with regards vessel and equipment * Control all costs involved with contracts, reviewing invoicing, dealing with queries in a timely manner * Liaise with other departments and companies under the Gardline umbrella in order to offer client cost effective contracts.

Owner/Partner Access Scaffolding – Great Yarmouth, Norfolk January 1983 – December 2008 (26 yrs) * Founded scaffolding company with business partner at the age of 21, subsequently employing 15 staff * Managing all scaffold contracts within Norfolk and Suffolk for small, medium to large sized business’ and private customers * Ensuring forecasts for business were met and exceeded * Strategic planning for future contracts and developing business over 25 years * Ensuring strict cost control to re-invest money back into the business * Compliance with all legislation in relation to H & S and quality * After running business for 25 years my business partner and I felt it was time to develop further aspirations such as working in renewable energy sector