Senior Project Manager

• Apr 2023 - Present

Project Manager

• Jun 2021 - Apr 2023

Associate Project Manager

• May 2019 - Jun 2021

During my time as an APM I invariably worked at the grade above, which enabled me to lead my own projects. One of these projects was a software development tool. In addition, I was responsible for day-to-day support to 4 PM’s across a range of projects covering research of specific topic areas to Horizon Scanning and futures work. I frequently deputised for the senior PM and led responses to review board and various technical and programme members. A key role was chairing multiple project meetings with much senior colleagues and leading at Quarterly Project Reviews. ● Found new ways to improve work packages: A project was costing a lot more than budgeted and wasn't delivering the envisioned impact. I redesigned the governance and holding to account process that brought the project work package back into budget and a better deliverable was subsequently produced. ● Helped train new APMs: I was responsible for training new APMs to ensure they understood their role and the processes. ● Tested new forecasting system: I was chosen to test the forecasting system due to my understanding of MSP and agility. Once the system was implemented I supported other team members on how to use the system. ● Led the first APM networking event: I devised, led and delivered the first Dstl AMP Network for the growing AMP community. At these sessions presented overviews and hosted the events and workshops. Attendance more than tripled during my tenure of leadership for these events Show less

Events Assistant

• Dec 2017 - May 2019

Responsible for the overall events’ strategy and managing over 45 events annually to support new business opportunities. Key aspect of this role was supplier negotiation, budgeting, marketing and customer engagements. Responsible for the overall events’ strategy and managing over 45 events annually to support new business opportunities. Key aspect of this role was supplier negotiation, budgeting, marketing and customer engagements.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

• Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

Responsible for coordinating displays at high profile industry events such as DSEI. Lead for planning and execution to ensure we had the right innovative products displayed, appropriate staff supporting and key messages generated. I was also responsible for planning and delivering internal staff events such as the annual awards event and the first employee festival. Responsible for coordinating displays at high profile industry events such as DSEI. Lead for planning and execution to ensure we had the right innovative products displayed, appropriate staff supporting and key messages generated. I was also responsible for planning and delivering internal staff events such as the annual awards event and the first employee festival.

Equine Specialist

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

Responsible for the coordination of customer orders, customer relationships management and supporting successful new business opportunity bids. Responsible for the coordination of customer orders, customer relationships management and supporting successful new business opportunity bids.

Sales Advisor

• Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

• Consistently hit and exceeded monthly sales targets as set out by the company. • Dealt with any complaints or queries by many customers on a day to day basis. • Developed my telephone and interpersonal skills whilst engaging with customers, managers and colleagues and developed and mentored new members of the team. • Consistently hit and exceeded monthly sales targets as set out by the company. • Dealt with any complaints or queries by many customers on a day to day basis. • Developed my telephone and interpersonal skills whilst engaging with customers, managers and colleagues and developed and mentored new members of the team.

Yard Manager

• Jul 2011 - Dec 2014

• Sole responsibility for the management of the horses and their welfare. • Undertook and delivered fitness training programme for the horses given by the team coach • Managed the health of the animals, seeking help from experts (vets, farriers and suppliers) in a timely fashion to ensure the highest levels of performance from the animal. • Managing the supply and delivery of supplies. • Supervised the export of animals for short and long term visits working with vets, customs and export authorities to ensure successful and safe passage. • Managed the welfare of the animals while in quarantine. • Organised the logistics associated with the delivery, maintenance and appearance of horses at high profile, international events. • Provided potential information about the nature of the horses so that informed decisions can be made about their future. • Managed a team of five from briefing them of their daily duties, to leaving detailed instructions of tasks to be done whilst I was away at competitions Show less

Yard rider/groom

• Dec 2010 - Aug 2011