Programme Lead

• Nov 2021 - Present

Member Board Of Trustees

• Jan 2021 - Present

Owner

• Nov 2020 - Present

Program Manager

• Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

As programme manager I am co-ordinating all aspects of the project from design through engineering, procurement and build whilst ensuring appropriate reporting to stakeholders.Like with any project I deliver a key focus on people, quality, cost and delivery. As programme manager I am co-ordinating all aspects of the project from design through engineering, procurement and build whilst ensuring appropriate reporting to stakeholders.Like with any project I deliver a key focus on people, quality, cost and delivery.

Owner and Head Coach

• Jun 2018 - Apr 2020

Embarked on a lifelong desire to own and operate health and fitness facilities. Currently a CrossFit (Strength and Conditioning) gym and boutique yoga studio. Embarked on a lifelong desire to own and operate health and fitness facilities. Currently a CrossFit (Strength and Conditioning) gym and boutique yoga studio.

Senior Planning Analyst - Business Improvement

• Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

- Steer and coordinate business transformation portfolio incl. identification, analysis and monitoring of issues affecting implementation progress using a wide range of internal and external data sources- Collaborate with business unit Vice Presidents, Directors and Senior Managers to develop implementation plans and support successful execution of transformation offices- Work with senior management to identify areas where we can improve business performance andintroduce new initiatives- Present regular Tactics and Strategy updates, issues and recommendations to the Executive team.- Collaborate and gain feedback from the VP team to role out communications.- Work with project owners to ensure that the financial impact of each project is forecast.- Work with Finance to ensure that the combined impact of all the transformation offices achieves Aston Martin’s business plan targets.

Project Leader - New Model Operations

• Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

Responsible for developing & delivering quality disciplines relating to vehicle design, development & launch of all future vehiclesLeadership of quality activities to achieve programme targets. Ensure clarity of situation, direction & issues at all levels of company (Director to Technician).Key Responsibilities & Tasks:• Manage introduction of new models from quality aspect; from concept through to launch• Develop & implement plans & activities to deliver continued improvement in product & delivery • Co-ordinate activities of NMQ/SPM engineers to ensure all project KPI & targets are met• Report to management team & communicate issues up & down, including director level. Clear information flow to engineers of programme direction & requirements• Lead the development & implementation of quality process & agreed operating practices by working with other teams /interfacing organisations internally & externally• Drive quality support plans for production releases & engineering changes to ensure quality parts & vehicles• Drive quality history reviews & campaign prevention activities to ensure no repeat issues from previous models & robustness of new designs• Work closely with all departments to support virtual & physical builds• Ensure the vehicle & parts quality requirement is set in order to support requirements• Work within PST structure for achieving technical, process & timing deliverables during product development & launch• Report quality status at gateways to senior management• Drive systematic problem solving, root cause analysis & fix verification for issues found during concept, design, prototype build, testing & launch of new products• Lead the application of Quality tools with emphasis on QHR, FMA activities & Practical Problem Solving at all stages of program development, including launch• CPA & DPV glidepath management• Ensure quality targets are included in product definition & are delivered (craftsmanship, usability of vehicle, etc)

STA Engineer (Supplier Technical Assistance)

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

The STA function is responsible for the capacity and quality performance of all new product and current vehicle suppliers. It performs an important role within the Purchasing department. The function is also accountable for planning, monitoring and controlling supplier manufacturing processes and activities. All of this enables the high quality and on-time execution of product programmes effectively and efficiently, while maintaining and improving current car performance.Principal Duties:- Lead and Support the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables- Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)- Improve quality systems and drive continuous improvement- Be involved with Launch support including problem solving- Support Vehicle Engineering/Quality function with the Global Product Development System- Facilitate resolution of complex cross-functional issues throughout complete programme timeframe

Project Manager

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

Following a company structure alteration the delivery of IDNO contestable works has been amalgamated with the ICP work. I am currently dividing my time between managing the delivery of projects as a construction engineer, progressing leading self connect works for GTC and Power On Connections and training within a tendering role to expand my knowledge of business.

Regional Manger - Contestable Works

• Feb 2012 - Jan 2013

Principal Duties-• Ensure the Health & Safety plan is enacted within the region, creating a proactive safety first culture.• Continually monitor and ensure the quality of contestable installations are to specified standard within the South East for GTC works• Work to maximise value across all projects. • Responsibility for the growth and development of all personnel• Continue to lead with the “Self Connect” pilot at HV and LV• Deliver ICP and IDNO projects.As project manager of the GTC offsite works in the south east I developed appropriate relationships with GTC Construction department, DNO’s, Developers, clients and POC senior management team to deliver safe, quality assets on time to customer expectations. I was involved in the redundancy process of Freedom staff and have also furthered my skills in interviewing and appraisal techniques whilst managing a small team of construction engineers. I continued to manage IDNO sites and furthered my knowledge of ICP site delivery including the management of finances of the projects to achieve percentage gross margin targets.I have started to work towards an OU degree in Business and Management, sponsored by the company and have completed a course in LV switching and linking.

Control Room Operator

• Aug 2011 - 2012

Principal Duties-• Take LV operational calls and give instruction to complete works.• Ensure the safety of jointers through control.• Receive LV fault calls and ensure that the minimum number of customers are “off supply” for the smallest time period. • Carry out fault team mobilisation.• Log all operational calls on control log.• Process fault invoices• Collate fault data and CML's for Ofgem reporting• Carry out HV control under supervision.During my time as a control engineer I was heavily involved in the industry leading self connect pilots with the DNO’s. I delivered the very first IDNO jointing to live mains pilot with ENW in the country. I also completed connections with Northern Power Grid and progressed work towards connections with the other DNO’s I continued my personnel development to work towards professional registration and completed courses in foundation network planning, emergency fist aid at work and SHEA (Electricity) operative passport.

Area Field Engineer - Electric

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2011

Principal Duties- • Manage electrical contestable works for new builds ranging from 6 - 2000 plots• Manage multi-utility builds of over 1000 plots. • Communicate with contractors to co-ordinate works to meet developer timescales.• Liaise with local DNO’s to organise audits and connection to new electrical networks.• Complete training courses for future development within IETFollowing 8 months graduate training I was promoted to Electrical Area Field Engineer for the East of England in September 2009. Over the 23 months I worked as a field engineer I successfully energised over 120 HV and LV sites.This included responsibility for managing two multi-utility projects of over 1500 plots which involved working in close partnership with Anglian Water and the developer to construct gas, electricity and water networks.This role also involved being a part of the standby rota in which I took operational control of the management and rectification of out-of-hours faults. During this time I carried out further training to build up my portfolio for professional registration including an IOSH Managing Safely course, a NWRSA Supervisor course and Operational trainingIn the final months of working as a Field Engineer I trained two new employees to take over the area in which I was working. This involved teaching two individuals from different backgrounds to achieve competency as Field Engineers.

Graduate Trainee

• Jan 2009 - Sep 2009

Principal Duties – • Undertake internal training scheme for all areas of the company.• Undertake Power On Connections graduate training scheme.• Gain technical and hands-on knowledge in the electricity industry. • Manage legal documentation for adoptable networks.• Develop asset management database.During my first 8 months at GTC I underwent formal training to expand my knowledge of the electrical distribution industry and the company. This included an overview of all aspects of the business with more in depth modules on Health and Safety and Legal issues. I completed detailed modules on gas and electrical engineering.

Team leader - Rental Technician

• Oct 2007 - Sep 2008