Board Member

• Sep 2022 - Present

Co-Founder and CEO

• Jul 2017 - Present

Community Interest Company set up to provide training in mental health and wellbeing support to music, theatre and film/tv crew professionals Community Interest Company set up to provide training in mental health and wellbeing support to music, theatre and film/tv crew professionals

Accredited Instructor

• Jul 2019 - Present

Senior Consultant

• Apr 2019 - May 2020

Head of Commercial - Rail Sevices

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2018

Leading an excellent team of Contract Managers supporting Network Rail contracts for Operation and Maintenance of On-Track Machinery, Freight and other services. Procurement Lead with a team of Category Managers looking after all main spend areas including Fleet, Capital purchases, labour supply, fuel and travel. Leading the fleet team to improve vehicle utilisation and minimise cost with out impacting operational efficiency. Leading an excellent team of Contract Managers supporting Network Rail contracts for Operation and Maintenance of On-Track Machinery, Freight and other services. Procurement Lead with a team of Category Managers looking after all main spend areas including Fleet, Capital purchases, labour supply, fuel and travel. Leading the fleet team to improve vehicle utilisation and minimise cost with out impacting operational efficiency.

Commercial Director

• Jan 2012 - Sep 2016

Leading and excellent team. Accountable for Supply Chain, Project Definition and Implementation. Focussed on Business Process Improvement and fostering improved supplier relationships to bring added value to the business.I designed and implemented a spares delivery solution to supply Network Rail specific plant fitters with spare parts crucial in meeting KPI's set by Network Rail.Negotiated 25% cost reduction in Commercial Vehicle costs and concurrently defined and rolled out an efficient order process for LCV's which increased control and provided cost visibility.

Sector Manager - Film/TV - TPA

• Nov 2010 - Jan 2012

Account Management for TPA's film and tv customers. Providing portable roadways, aluminium and plastic, barriers and bridges to Location Managers. Developing and implementing the sector plan. Liasing with Film industry bodies and senior personnel to raise the profile of TPA solutionsLast projects include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, War Horse, Pirates 4, Doctor Who and Ryder Cup.

Procurement and Systems Manager

• May 2006 - Nov 2010

Negotiation of Group contracts for Cars, Communications, utilities and waste. Bringing significant savings and added value through procurement plans and a solid understanding of the marketSaving Vp several £million over the period.Aquisition integration and start up.Project definition, implementation and Training on interal ERP system.Account Management for TPA division Portable Roadways on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, DDD Co Ltd

Procurement Manager - Services Division

• Jan 2005 - May 2006

Responsible for contract negotiation for Company Cars, Mobile Phones, Waste, Utilities, Consumables. Implemented internal e-procurement system.I brought excellent savings and control. Reducing waste suppliers from 23 to 2, re-negotiating car manufacturers terms and running tenders for mobile phone provision

Technical Buyer

• 1999 - 2003

Responsible for Packaging, Toll Manufacture, Waste. Negotiating contracts and ensuring suppliers could fulfil a requirments of a major chemical producer.Total savings exceed $2million

Sales Representative

• 1996 - 1999

Technical Sales across Europe/Scandinavia for Resins, Adhesives and Plasticizer.I gained a good knowledge of the coatings and adhesives markets in UK and Western Europe bringing in valuable revenue by defining and implementing novel logistic chains to supply customers in UK and Europe.

Production Engineer

• 1993 - 1996

Operating Dequest plant, start ups, Spray dryer process optimization.Day to day plant management and project management. I led a multifunctional team to start up a new plant and process.Highly focussed on cost saving and health and Safety