Experience

School ICT Resourcing

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SaaS Program Manager

  • May 2021 - Present

  Managing multiple, short and long term programmes concurrently, in the deployment of Arbor’s MIS across schools in Multi Academy Trusts and Groups.• Managing the relationship with Stakeholders at Executive/CEO at MAT/Group level• Monitoring service delivery throughout the implementation phase.•Owning and managing programme plans to successfully on board MATs/ Groups•Change management focusing on the people impacted by this change and helping them to engage, adopt and use the change•Managing Governance associated with the programme e.g. policies, managing risk, change and escalation•Wealth of expertise in speaking and presenting with confidence at a product level



Consultant

• Consultant

  • Jul 2020 - May 2021

  Working with clients to improve system software integration and assess fire strategies. Working with clients on overall IT contracts and Fire Strategies. defining scope of works, managing change impacts and new processes and procedures that have principles to make the regime future proof and to secure budget savings. Helping clients manage changes that impact their business, navigating complexity and risk, while providing the critical context to make informed and compliant decisions. Motivating & coaching team members through empiricism and lean thinking on how to introduce processes to reduce waste, creating transparency, enabling the clients to adapt and inspect the work confidently.



YORKSHIRE FIRE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Teams Business Partner

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2020

  Motivating cross functional teams to implement fire auditing software programmes for stakeholders of large universities campuses. Working on multiple projects consecutively. The software allows the stakeholders to audit the buildings against fire safety regulations. Developing core principles with the team on the approach of training stakeholders to use the software, enabling successful inspection and adoption of the system, whilst integrating clear transparent systems and processes. Throughout the project lifecycle, assessed events with the team at daily stand ups, to inspect progress towards the goal and adjust upcoming planned work, improve communications, and identify any impediments to the successful integration of the system.



Primary School

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• School Business Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2017

  Inspirational Senior Leadership member, responsible for providing strategic leadership and management with a solid experience in l motivating cross functional teams in People (HR), Business & Finance management. Dedication to ensuring the best possible educational experience for young people, and ability to motivate and inspire staff across departments to work together. Motivating teams through daily stand ups, retrospectives, and events to identify impediments and improve communications, enabling teams to reach their full potential and feel empowered to self-motivate. Ensured transparency of artifacts representing work and value and leaning thinking.



Other

• Project management

  • Feb 2009 - May 2017

  I have managed several charity projects for specific earmarked fundraising. The projects have been primarily focused on community involvement, encouraging partnerships, raising the profile of specific events and charities. Developing marketing and delivering strategic planning of events through to delivery, working with Volunteers and professionals along the way.Many aspects of my project management skills are transferable, in my current role and previous roles in construction and school finance, I have organised large projects in post construction- managing the close of building Projects with Construction managers to close out and transfer to the client, marketing and event management whilst at Depuy attending and organising marketing conferences and workshops and more recently organising a NatWest Rugby Force Weekend intended to assist a local rugby organise refurbishments over one weekend.



secondary school

• Netherlands
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Officer

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2015

  Under the management of the Director of Finance Managed school budget and financial regulations, processes and procedures. Attended Governors on quarterly basis to report on financial matters. Work directly with Director of Finance, Headteacher and Curriculum Leaders to organise whole school activities and trips. Implemented strategic plan to lead all fundraising projects with creativity and innovation and developed community links, marketing and business strategies. Implemented best practices and procedures for the main admin function and supported the team. Improved the communication and payment methods across the school by introducing new systems and developed strategies to encourage all parents to use new system successfully. Supported Director of Finance with all premises issues.



BAM Construct UK

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Technical Assistant

  • Apr 2009 - Nov 2011

  Working directly with two Post Construction Managers to manage building project defects across the North East region. Attending client meetings and liaising with all responsible contractors to coordinate the completion of all defects raised on the project during the 12 month defects period.

• Design Assistant- pre construction

  • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

  Working directly for the Design Director and design team to pull together tender documents for submission working on large construction projects

• Construction office - Onsite

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

  Working with the Project Construction team onsite providing administration support throughout the project



DePuy Johnson & Johnson

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Apr 1999 - Apr 2007

  As part of the marketing team I organised and coordinated several marketing events to promote the product brands to Orthopaedic surgeons. I organised UK and International marketing events, venues, hotels, flights, marketing brochures, fliers etc for each event working the designated Product Managers and to a tight budget. High profile surgeons were invited to speak during workshops and hospitality events were organised during evenings. As part of the marketing team I organised and coordinated several marketing events to promote the product brands to Orthopaedic surgeons. I organised UK and International marketing events, venues, hotels, flights, marketing brochures, fliers etc for each event working the designated Product Managers and to a tight budget. High profile surgeons were invited to speak during workshops and hospitality events were organised during evenings.