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South East Midlands

Helping to push the brilliant DCL brand further south. Estimating / Quantity Surveying and Project Management responsibilities

Ipswich, United Kingdom

As the Financial Director I am responsible for ensuring that the business remains productive.My responsibilities include invoicing, completing VAT returns, Corporation Tax, PAYE, paying staff and overseeing the human resources requirements of the company.

Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom

Generating comprehensive tender applications in relation to multi million pound fit outs. Liaising with contractors to establish strong working relations. Set out clear, concise and cost effective tender applications for Residential, Commercial and Specialist fitouts. Conduct meetings with contractors on a regular basis to ensure all parties remain updated and informed as to the performance of the project. Negotiating prices with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to budget. Completing a 360 review of the project with the project team to ensure that action items, both positive and negative are discussed. Reading and understanding architectural drawings, which ensures that all stakeholders remain satisfied.

Grafton House, Ipswich

My responsibilities include steering the organisation through the Transformation process. This involves challenging individuals, departments and management so that the organisation can become more effective and efficient to all its stakeholders. I am also responsible for developing the I-Print brand and making the department more efficient as an income resource.Report writing and presenting to Corporate Management Team (Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer)Project Managing key projects within the council, providing clear project plans (using smartsheet), chairing and setting out clear governance and keeping to deadlines. Projects include; White House Skate Park, Business Continuity Planning, Waterfront Gym. Delegating to others, keeping to timescales, meeting deadlinesSupporting Operation Managers in the implementation of the Transformation Process which actively challenges the processes and procedures of services within the organisation. Analyse service key performance indicators in line with Business Plans and Operational Plans so that Councillors and Corporate Management are aware of the performance associated to service delivery. Fundamental skills required to carry out these duties include being an effective communicator, being proactive, calm, responsive, determined, methodical and when required persuasive.

Gainsborough Sports Centre

Gainsborough Sports and Community Centre caters for an array of sporting disciplines. I was part of the project team who effected change at Gainsborough by reducing the carbon footprint and running costs of the facility. As a Safeguard Level 1 trainer I have managed to support the Councils high standards through making all those within Sport aware of the commitment the organisation has to young children and vulnerable adults. Others areas of responsibility are:Health and Safety ManagementRepairs and Maintenance ManagementPreparing, Submitting and Agreeing Training BudgetsOperational ManagementFacility Development ReportAppraisal and Employee DevelopmentMonthly Managers Reports

Joint Provisions dry side Sports facilities, which caters for an array of sporting disciplines. The close relationship of Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council make the operating of these centres unique. Northgate Sports Centre has recently built a new 25-station fitness suite. A project I contributed too as the Health and Safety Representative on site during the different phases of development. Health and Safety ManagementRepairs and Maintenance ManagementSafeguarding Representative and TrainerPreparing, Submitting and Agreeing Training BudgetsOperational ManagementFacility Development ReportAppraisal and Employee DevelopmentMonthly Managers Reports

This facility caters for an array of customers who are interested in maintaining a level of fitness. This centre has three pools a fitness suite and crèche facilities. It was my responsibility to monitor and forecast staffing throughout the centre. Dealing with all human resource requirements I was responsible for the recruitment and selection process, training and appraising so that the councils ‘Corporate Plan’ was integrated into staff development. Successfully coordinated the programming of the facility, which incorporated leisure swimming, lengths swimming, club hire, championship hire, regional competitions, holiday programmes and swimming lessons. Managed the internal and external marketing associated with the facility, discussing strategies and identifying appropriate media sources within budgetary parameters. Dealt well with customer feedback and chaired customer forum meetings as a process of improving customer services within the facility. Generated monthly reports on the performance of usage and income on the facility, concluding on my responsibilities and informing colleagues of changes and future developments. The greatest achievement during my time at this facility was the well-executed £4million refurbishment, which took 2 years to complete. Regularly meeting with the site-foreman and subcontractors so that the safety of customers and the welfare of staff was considered whilst trying to maintain a service for those customers we were financially committed too.

India, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Northern America

After my secondment at Whitton Sports Centre had concluded I decided to explore various ideas for both employment and study, I decided that my current situation allowed me the opportunity to fulfil a life-long desire to experience and enjoy other cultures and communities. Being a confident and independent individual, the idea of travelling alone while continually meeting new people excited me. My journey lasted for eleven months commencing in India, taking me through the Far East to Australia where I worked for five months in a Lebanese restaurant. I then moved on to New Zealand, Tonga, Samoa and concluded my travels experiencing the delights of the West-coast of America. During this I honed many skills, including decision-making, communication, organisation, problem solving and planning. While I thoroughly enjoyed travelling, I feel it also served to make me a more rounded individual, giving me a wider perspective on life and a greater appreciation of my own abilities.

This facility is a dry side Sports Centre that caters for customers who intend on playing racket sports and taking part in fitness classes. This facility was the first to open a synthetic grass pitch in Suffolk. It was my responsibility to monitor the Health and Safety, Repairs and Maintenance of the facility.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management, 1St

Modules included: Change Management Strategic Management International Cultural Concepts Financial Management Employment Law

Btec National Diploma, Sports Science, Merit

Activities and Societies: BTEC National Diploma in Sports ScienceStudied B-TEC National Diploma in Sports Science

Education record

Activities and Societies: School Swimming Team Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme - Bronze/Silver Awards