I have a comprehensive background in Business Continuity Management, backed by a strong educational foundation. I successfully completed various courses at EPC Easingwold and excelled in the BCI Certificate exam, achieving a Merit on 7th July 2010.For over two decades, I served in a local authority, gaining extensive experience and expertise. During my tenure, my final role, held from May 2008 to November 2011, was as a Senior Resilience Officer. In this capacity, I expertly responded to localised emergencies, led Business Continuity efforts within the Council, and actively promoted business continuity practices to local businesses. Notably, I conceptualised and designed the 'Building Business Resilience' booklet, a valuable resource for local businesses.A significant accomplishment during my time with the local authority was co-founding the 'Liverpool Business Continuity Management Forum' (LBCMF). This forum played a vital role in assisting local businesses in establishing robust Business Continuity arrangements.In recognition of my dedication and expertise within the Business Continuity sector, I was shortlisted for 'Public Sector Continuity Manager of the Year' at the CIR Awards in London in 2011.In March 2012, I transitioned to Biscon Planning Ltd as a Business Continuity Consultant. Biscon Planning Ltd is a pioneering risk and business continuity consultancy with a broad clientele across the UK and abroad. My role involved supporting clients from diverse organisations with various critical aspects, such as Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessment, Business Continuity Plan development and review, Internal Audit, Exercising, Training, and Embedding. Notably, I assisted several clients in achieving and maintaining ISO 22301 certification. In 2013, I achieved MBCI grade membership at the Business Continuity Institute, further affirming my commitment and expertise in the field.In August 2023, I was promoted to a Director role and actively participated in the decision making and continual progression of Biscon.Key Specialties:Business Continuity ManagementProject & Programme Management (Prince 2)Business Continuity PlanningEmergency PlanningBusiness Continuity TrainingPreparing and facilitating Business Continuity ExercisesFacilitating Post Incident Debrief MeetingsBusiness Impact Analysis / Risk AssessmentSupporting clients achieve and maintain ISO 22301 certificationOrganisational ResilienceInternal Audit (BCMS)Gap AnalysisOperational Risk ManagementSupply Chain Resilience