Experience

Next Steps Group

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO & Founder

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Next Steps Group is an organisation I have set up to deliver high quality daytime educational and activity based classes to adults with varied learning disabilities. This also includes adults with Down's Syndrome and Autism. The classes are delivered by highly trained and very experienced specialist teachers in a safe, thoughtful and fun environment. We cover basic Maths, English, Reading, Writing and excellent Arts & Crafts classes, we can accommodate any skill level and tailor the class to suit the individual. It is a wonderful interactive, friendly and inclusive environment, great for developing life skills and social interactions. Show less



Independent Consultant

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Consultant (Healthcare Sector)

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Working with individual business owners and small corporate owners within the Healthcare & Special Education sectors to enhance operational efficiency, performance, strategic planning and sustainable growth. Develop internal and external business relationships to underpin the successful delivery of project goals by positive collaboration. Working with individual business owners and small corporate owners within the Healthcare & Special Education sectors to enhance operational efficiency, performance, strategic planning and sustainable growth. Develop internal and external business relationships to underpin the successful delivery of project goals by positive collaboration.



Vets Now

• United Kingdom
• Veterinary Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Specialist Referral Hospital Change Manager at Vets Now (1 Year Contract)

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Successfully leading a team of clinical specialists including, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Avian & Exotics, Soft Tissue & Orthopaedic Surgery, Dermatology and Emergency Critical Care clinicians, Specialist Nurses and Management Support Staff through a complete repositioning and restructure process. Achieving all set budget and target requirements including EBITDA & Staff FTE. 7 direct reports, 50+ Staff. Reporting directly to the Joint Managing Director & Clinical Director. Successfully leading a team of clinical specialists including, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Avian & Exotics, Soft Tissue & Orthopaedic Surgery, Dermatology and Emergency Critical Care clinicians, Specialist Nurses and Management Support Staff through a complete repositioning and restructure process. Achieving all set budget and target requirements including EBITDA & Staff FTE. 7 direct reports, 50+ Staff. Reporting directly to the Joint Managing Director & Clinical Director.



Southern Dental Ltd

• Australia
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area Business Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  Multi-Site Retail Dental (Healthcare). Full accountability for 16 dental practices across a large geographic area, consisting of multiple NHS Contracts, Private & Cosmetic Dentistry. Successfully delivered all NHS (UDA) contracts & CQC compliance requirements in all practices. Consistent delivery of revenue targets through supporting & developing Practice Managers and their teams. Lead the integration process of new practice teams after acquisition, ensuring clinical & support staff retention. 12 direct reports, 250+ Staff, £20m Turnover. Show less



Kodak Lens Vision Centre | eyeTrust Network

• Area Business Development Manager

  • May 2010 - Jul 2014

  Multi-Site Optical Retail (Healthcare) Full Operational & P&L Accountability for 9 Optical Practices across the South West, focusing on acquisition and integration. Successfully delivering company targets & budgets through strong leadership and change management processes. Successfully implementing the strategic company vision by establishing a positive & collaborative culture. 9 Direct Reports, 30+ Staff. Multi-Site Optical Retail (Healthcare) Full Operational & P&L Accountability for 9 Optical Practices across the South West, focusing on acquisition and integration. Successfully delivering company targets & budgets through strong leadership and change management processes. Successfully implementing the strategic company vision by establishing a positive & collaborative culture. 9 Direct Reports, 30+ Staff.



LloydsPharmacy

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Manager

  • Feb 2009 - Apr 2010

  Multi-Site Pharmacy Retail, Full operational Accountability For 33 Pharmacy Sites, Central Hub, Responsibility For 6 Cluster Managers , Operational Support Manager, Clinical Support Manager. 400+ Staff, £35m + Turnover. Multi-Site Pharmacy Retail, Full operational Accountability For 33 Pharmacy Sites, Central Hub, Responsibility For 6 Cluster Managers , Operational Support Manager, Clinical Support Manager. 400+ Staff, £35m + Turnover.



Optical Express

• United Kingdom
• Medical Practices
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Regional Manager

  • Mar 2005 - Feb 2009

  Retail Optical, Laser Eye Surgery & Dental Business, 15 Optical Sites, 3 Laser Surgery Clinics, 8 Laser Consultation Only Sites, 3 Dental Clinics, £25m + Turnover Retail Optical, Laser Eye Surgery & Dental Business, 15 Optical Sites, 3 Laser Surgery Clinics, 8 Laser Consultation Only Sites, 3 Dental Clinics, £25m + Turnover



Optisave Opticians

• Owner

  • Nov 2001 - Feb 2005

  I personally funded the set-up of my own Private Optical Practice using the profit attained by selling my shares as a Retail Director of a Specsavers Franchise. I built up the business from scratch and merged it in 2005, I became a silent partner to enable me to advance my career in Corporate Retail and sold the remainder in 2007. I personally funded the set-up of my own Private Optical Practice using the profit attained by selling my shares as a Retail Director of a Specsavers Franchise. I built up the business from scratch and merged it in 2005, I became a silent partner to enable me to advance my career in Corporate Retail and sold the remainder in 2007.



Specsavers

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Director / Franchise Owner

  • Aug 1998 - Sep 2001

  After a successful interim role as a General Manager of Specsavers (Southampton) I was put forward for the opportunity to buy into the Cheltenham Practice as a Retail Director, subject to presenting an approved business plan to Head Office Operations. Additional Role (RDC), Regional Director Chairman, After a short time I was approached by the existing RDC and asked if I would consider this additional role, I agreed to stand and was elected by the Directors who made up the Midlands Division, I was one of 13 RDC's in the country. Show less