Gordon Dickson

Producer at Alchemist
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, UK
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Raymond Spellen

Gordon is a great person to work with. He was led our team communicating effectively and providing direction and support to team members. He ensured that everyone understood their roles and responsibilities and has the resources needed to complete their tasks. Additionally, Gordon is the type of person that is not only a good team but he's approachable, open to feedback, and able to adapt to changing circumstances. He always leads by example and inspires the team to work hard and achieve their best.

Christy Scott

Gordon's passion for communicating ideas is evident in everything he does, and he has a great knack for knowing just what to say on an individual level when you need a confidence boost! He has a solid understanding of L&D theory and is always willing to learn more. I have no hesitation in recommending him both as a colleague and a professional.

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Credentials

  • Agile Principles and Methodologies
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Agile Project Planning
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Final Exam: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • PRINCE2® Project Management Overview (2017 Update)
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Scrum Foundation: Scrum Certification & the Scrum Guide
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Basics of Hypothesis Testing and Tests for Means
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Business Case, Project Charter, and Tools
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: DFSS Methodologies, Design for X, and Robust Designs
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Data Types, Sampling, Collection, and Measurement
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Designing, Conducting, and Analyzing Experiments
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Determining Process Performance and Capability
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: FMEA and Other Nonstatistical Analysis Methods
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Lean Improvement Methods and Implementation Planning
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Measurement Systems and Metrology
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Measuring and Modeling Relationships between Variables
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Multivariate Tools and Nonparametric Tests
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Probability and Probability Distributions
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Process Flow Metrics and Analysis Tools
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Control Charts
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Sustaining Improvements
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Understanding DOE and Planning Experiments
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Using Basic Statistics and Graphical Methods
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Using Lean Control Tools and Maintaining Controls
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Variances and Proportions, ANOVA, and Goodness-of-fit
    Skillsoft
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Determining Requirements from the Voice of the Customer
    Skillsoft
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Team Facilitation and Leadership
    Skillsoft
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Team Dynamics, Roles, and Success Factors
    Skillsoft
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Impact on Stakeholders and Benchmarking
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Using Business and Financial Measures
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Project Selection, Roles, and Responsibilities
    Skillsoft
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Strategic Planning and Deployment
    Skillsoft
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma and their Applications
    Skillsoft
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Veeam Certified Sales Professional 2021 Specialty Badge
    Veeam Software
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Veeam Technical Sales Professional 2021 Specialty Badge
    Veeam Software
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Veeam Certified Technical Sales Professional Plus 2020
    Veeam Software
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Veeam Certified Sales Professional Plus 2020
    Veeam Software
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Associate
    CIPD

Experience

  • Alchemist
    • United Kingdom
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Producer
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      LEADERSHIP & SALES ENABLEMENT Working directly with our clients across a wide range of our ‘experiences and assessments’ offerings to support organisational success by helping their people to explore, develop and grow. Working with our Senior Learning Solutions Architects to manage workstreams on larger complex client programmes. You will be involved from briefing, through design and into delivery. Supporting all aspects of our work including client engagement, stakeholder management, research, project management, business development and reporting. Taking responsibility for tracking all aspects of project & event progress, including key milestones, stakeholders, third parties and commercials. Being comfortable using and improving our internal systems and processes, including finance and collaboration platforms. Taking a key role in ensuring the quality of our project delivery, including floor management and observing ‘live’ client events. Providing consistent and regular feedback both internally and to our clients. Forging strong relationships with our associate community, both in terms of event management and also their ongoing development. Adapting to an environment where no two days are the same, and taking the initiative to make sure each day is better than the one before. Show less

  • Veeam Software
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Global Programs Senior Manager
      • Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

      I project managed the development and publication of our award-winning partner/end user enablement programs such as - VMSP and VMTSP for sellers, and the technical enablement and certifications, notably VMCE (System Engineers) and VMCA (System Architects).Where I led the use of a development model which took from Lean Six Sigma (I am a Black Belt in Six Sigma) and the industry standard Learning and Development process for content creation.The programs work with a wide-range of senior colleagues as key stakeholders and numerous technical and expert Veeamers as contributors and reviewers.More recently, the programs have worked with outside vendors to deliver content and managing that relationship is another responsibility of mine.I also co-founded and led on the Sales Acceleration team's 'Accelerate' program for knowledge sharing and for growing your personal and professional skills. Show less

    • Global Program Manager
      • Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

      Working amongst a shared services team, my primary duty is to own the end-to-end management of global learning programs, including (but not limited to) scoping & analysis, proposing solutions, designing & developing curriculum, implementation & evaluating the business impact. As Global Program Manager, I contribute my skillset as/when required for core strategic program management, development & design tasks, or any other reasonable request. I work proactively to expand on the value-add of enablement for the business in multiple areas of importance, as business priorities dictate the requirements; examples of these could be Sales Methodology, New Hire Training, Product Training etc.My role requires interaction with the extended executive leadership team of Veeam and has a direct influence on the driving of core Veeam Business Improvement Strategies, by creating & establishing new enablement hallmarks of excellence & best practices, working within a fast-growing company with great ideas, and a bright future with lots of opportunity to grow & work cross culturally. Show less

  • National Union of Journalists
    • United Kingdom
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Project Worker
      • Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

      Project Manager for Jobsearch and Training App for Freelance Journalists. Project Manager for Jobsearch and Training App for Freelance Journalists.

  • Scottish Artists Union
    • United Kingdom
    • Retail Art Supplies
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance & Projects Manager
      • Mar 2017 - Jun 2020

      Led programme of change to modernise union website, communications and membership database. This included development of new financial processes and payment collection. Worked closely with web designers to deliver a NationBuilder platform solution for the union and with accountants to switch to direct debit collection for almost all members. These developments grew the membership during that time and the engagement members had with the union. Led on the development of a Fair Work contract which will be a valuable resource for underpaid and precarious freelance visual artists. Support the expanding Learning Programme for finance and comms. Show less

  • Stand
    • United Kingdom
    • Design
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

      Freelance Account and Project Management on various campaigns. - HPV Vaccine Campaign for NHS Scotland Freelance Account and Project Management on various campaigns. - HPV Vaccine Campaign for NHS Scotland

  • The Scottish Parliament
    • United Kingdom
    • Legislative Offices
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

      Part Time Admin Assistant for Patrick Harvie, Green MSP for Glasgow Region. Dealing with appointments, schedules and constituent enquiries and casework. Part Time Admin Assistant for Patrick Harvie, Green MSP for Glasgow Region. Dealing with appointments, schedules and constituent enquiries and casework.

  • Ambassador Theatre Group
    • United Kingdom
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Front of House
      • Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

      Part-Time Front of House King's Theatre, Glasgow Theatre Royal, Glasgow Part-Time Front of House King's Theatre, Glasgow Theatre Royal, Glasgow

  • Scottish Green Party
    • United Kingdom
    • Political Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional Support Officer
      • Jan 2016 - May 2016

      Led campaign to elect Patrick Harvie as MSP for Glasgow Kelvin and to elect Zara Kitson as MSP for Glasgow Region Result: Scottish Greens came 2nd ahead of Scottish Labour with closest placing to SNP across Glasgow. Glasgow Kelvin vote share was highest ever recorded by Scottish Greens to date. Increased regional vote to highest ever recorded in the region. - Regional team support and organisation - Local materials development and distribution - Regional press and media - Election Agent for both campaigns - Manage campaign budget Show less

  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Quality & Coaching Consultant
      • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

      Enablement Consultant | HPE | UK&I Delivering training to multiple sales roles, including Inside Sales, Field Sales, Channel Managers, Public Services, etc. Driving sales success through learning & development interventions. Quality & Coaching training for people managers. Conducting Learning Needs Analysis and designing enablement solutions to fill gaps. Facilitation of HPE Onboarding Program. Managing multiple internal talent development programs. Enablement Consultant | HPE | UK&I Delivering training to multiple sales roles, including Inside Sales, Field Sales, Channel Managers, Public Services, etc. Driving sales success through learning & development interventions. Quality & Coaching training for people managers. Conducting Learning Needs Analysis and designing enablement solutions to fill gaps. Facilitation of HPE Onboarding Program. Managing multiple internal talent development programs.

  • Kura (CS) Ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Learning & Development Manager
      • Nov 2008 - Sep 2015

      2015 Operational Support Team of the Year - ECCCSA Design, develop, implement & evaluate training according to multi-client SLAs. Liaise with various external and internal stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement. Recruit & manage L&D trainers. Enhancing customer engagement & experience. Continuous evaluation & revision of company onboarding. Design & deliver sales training across business, according to specific role-based needs. Develop effective evaluation & reporting mechanisms for enablement. Conducted Train the Trainer events for new trainers, focusing on group dynamics, training cycle, learning styles, presentation skills, planning & organizing, coaching and mentoring. Managing specialist projects upon client requests. Delivery of Leadership Development programs. Clients: US Embassy, Santander, Scottish Power, esure, Hiscox, Student Loans Company, Scottish & Southern Energy. Show less

  • Infinite Lawn
    • Funkster
      • Oct 2008 - May 2015

      Freelance & Consultancy Work A Funky Business transferring contemporary ideas and innovations into practical, progressive change for Creative Industries, Social Enterprises and New Learning Entrepreneurs. Freelance & Consultancy Work A Funky Business transferring contemporary ideas and innovations into practical, progressive change for Creative Industries, Social Enterprises and New Learning Entrepreneurs.

  • Street Level Photoworks
    • Office and Finance Co-ordinator
      • May 2008 - Sep 2008

      Responsibility for general and financial administrative duties for Street Level which ensure the organisation can achieve its ambitions, maintain quality provision across all services and programmes: provide support in implementing projects; support the development required as part of Trongate 103; manage and disseminate information; and ensure access to services and programme. Responsibility for general and financial administrative duties for Street Level which ensure the organisation can achieve its ambitions, maintain quality provision across all services and programmes: provide support in implementing projects; support the development required as part of Trongate 103; manage and disseminate information; and ensure access to services and programme.

  • Reeling & Writhing Theatre Company
    • Administrative Producer
      • Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

      Delivery of Company Handbook and development strategy. Fundraising and development of future projects. Delivery of Company Handbook and development strategy. Fundraising and development of future projects.

  • Toonspeak Young Peoples' Theatre Company
    • Freelance Administrator & Fundraiser
      • Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

      Company administration – including Finance, Communications and Marketing. Fundraising for company development and project Company administration – including Finance, Communications and Marketing. Fundraising for company development and project

  • Playwrights' Studio, Scotland
    • Operations Manager
      • Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

      Management of Company operations and delivery. Including – Finance, Communications, Personnel, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Company Management. Management of Company operations and delivery. Including – Finance, Communications, Personnel, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Company Management.

  • Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
    • Projects Officer
      • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

      Delivery and development of training programmes – GAIN and ‘The Inspiration Academy.’ Including – Administration, Promotion, Business Development and Future Planning. Delivery and development of training programmes – GAIN and ‘The Inspiration Academy.’ Including – Administration, Promotion, Business Development and Future Planning.

  • 7:84 Theatre Company, Scotland
    • Administrator
      • May 2002 - Jan 2005

      Financial and administrative responsibilities. Including – Financial management and reporting. Financial and administrative responsibilities. Including – Financial management and reporting.

  • Citizens Theate, Glasgow
    • Building Manager
      • May 1998 - Apr 2002

      Facilities Management, Accessibility and Health & Safety. Including – Services management and budget control. Facilities Management, Accessibility and Health & Safety. Including – Services management and budget control.

  • UK Benefits Agency
    • Adjudications Officer
      • May 1996 - Apr 1998

      Administration of Income Support claims. Including – making accurate and lawful decisions on customer entitlement. Administration of Income Support claims. Including – making accurate and lawful decisions on customer entitlement.

  • Glasgow Film Theatre
    • Cinema Operative
      • Dec 1994 - Apr 1998

      Full/Part-time Customer Service. Including – Box Office, Bar and Front of House duties. Full/Part-time Customer Service. Including – Box Office, Bar and Front of House duties.

Education

  • London Metropolitan University
    BA, Philosophy with Classical Civilizations
    1990 - 1994
  • Tell Organisation
    SVQ Modern Apprenticeship, Management
    2014 - 2015
  • City of Glasgow College
    CIPD CLDP
    2012 - 2013

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