Paul Smith
Head Of Department - Training & Development | Master IPC Trainer for Aim Training & Chemtools Pty at Chemtools- Claim this Profile
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Matthew Southard
Working together on two critical projects at Virgin media Paul was my Technical Project Manager, he played a key role in the success in the delivery of both. Utilising his strong personality, understanding of the business and the requirements of the projects, he created training guides for both our partners and project team, budget forecasting tools, weekly dashboards, creating new process and briefs for the project, whatever was needed was completed on time to the right standard, often exceeding the requirement. The important part for me was the manner this was delivered in, utilising his determination to succeed and interpersonal skills if he didn’t know he’d find out and learn new skills or ways of working, sharing with the team to develop a stronger better-informed team, creating a supportive culture that succeed together! Paul would be an asset to any team, and would I be delighted to work together again if the opportunity arose.
Hibat ul Mohsin Abid
Working with Paul Smith on a critical project from Virgin Media has been one of the best learning experiences I have had in my career. Paul while working as Technical Project Manager on the programme played a key role in the success from inception to delivery. Vendor Selection, Budget Forecasting and Actuals, Risk Management, Planning, Workpackage allocations to vendors and driving the training programme were all possible because of Paul hard work and meticulous attention to detail. During my time in Virgin Media, I found that Paul has excellent business sense and adapts very quickly to the changing environment. He doesn't just deliver the project successfully, he also helps others along the way to do the same. Paul has all the right ingredient that any project manager can wish for. Building relationships with stakeholders and developing a positive working culture in the team is another strength that I found in Paul. Paul as a Project Manager for any organisation will be a huge asset and I sincerely hope that we get to work together again.
Matthew Southard
Working together on two critical projects at Virgin media Paul was my Technical Project Manager, he played a key role in the success in the delivery of both. Utilising his strong personality, understanding of the business and the requirements of the projects, he created training guides for both our partners and project team, budget forecasting tools, weekly dashboards, creating new process and briefs for the project, whatever was needed was completed on time to the right standard, often exceeding the requirement. The important part for me was the manner this was delivered in, utilising his determination to succeed and interpersonal skills if he didn’t know he’d find out and learn new skills or ways of working, sharing with the team to develop a stronger better-informed team, creating a supportive culture that succeed together! Paul would be an asset to any team, and would I be delighted to work together again if the opportunity arose.
Hibat ul Mohsin Abid
Working with Paul Smith on a critical project from Virgin Media has been one of the best learning experiences I have had in my career. Paul while working as Technical Project Manager on the programme played a key role in the success from inception to delivery. Vendor Selection, Budget Forecasting and Actuals, Risk Management, Planning, Workpackage allocations to vendors and driving the training programme were all possible because of Paul hard work and meticulous attention to detail. During my time in Virgin Media, I found that Paul has excellent business sense and adapts very quickly to the changing environment. He doesn't just deliver the project successfully, he also helps others along the way to do the same. Paul has all the right ingredient that any project manager can wish for. Building relationships with stakeholders and developing a positive working culture in the team is another strength that I found in Paul. Paul as a Project Manager for any organisation will be a huge asset and I sincerely hope that we get to work together again.
Matthew Southard
Working together on two critical projects at Virgin media Paul was my Technical Project Manager, he played a key role in the success in the delivery of both. Utilising his strong personality, understanding of the business and the requirements of the projects, he created training guides for both our partners and project team, budget forecasting tools, weekly dashboards, creating new process and briefs for the project, whatever was needed was completed on time to the right standard, often exceeding the requirement. The important part for me was the manner this was delivered in, utilising his determination to succeed and interpersonal skills if he didn’t know he’d find out and learn new skills or ways of working, sharing with the team to develop a stronger better-informed team, creating a supportive culture that succeed together! Paul would be an asset to any team, and would I be delighted to work together again if the opportunity arose.
Hibat ul Mohsin Abid
Working with Paul Smith on a critical project from Virgin Media has been one of the best learning experiences I have had in my career. Paul while working as Technical Project Manager on the programme played a key role in the success from inception to delivery. Vendor Selection, Budget Forecasting and Actuals, Risk Management, Planning, Workpackage allocations to vendors and driving the training programme were all possible because of Paul hard work and meticulous attention to detail. During my time in Virgin Media, I found that Paul has excellent business sense and adapts very quickly to the changing environment. He doesn't just deliver the project successfully, he also helps others along the way to do the same. Paul has all the right ingredient that any project manager can wish for. Building relationships with stakeholders and developing a positive working culture in the team is another strength that I found in Paul. Paul as a Project Manager for any organisation will be a huge asset and I sincerely hope that we get to work together again.
Matthew Southard
Working together on two critical projects at Virgin media Paul was my Technical Project Manager, he played a key role in the success in the delivery of both. Utilising his strong personality, understanding of the business and the requirements of the projects, he created training guides for both our partners and project team, budget forecasting tools, weekly dashboards, creating new process and briefs for the project, whatever was needed was completed on time to the right standard, often exceeding the requirement. The important part for me was the manner this was delivered in, utilising his determination to succeed and interpersonal skills if he didn’t know he’d find out and learn new skills or ways of working, sharing with the team to develop a stronger better-informed team, creating a supportive culture that succeed together! Paul would be an asset to any team, and would I be delighted to work together again if the opportunity arose.
Hibat ul Mohsin Abid
Working with Paul Smith on a critical project from Virgin Media has been one of the best learning experiences I have had in my career. Paul while working as Technical Project Manager on the programme played a key role in the success from inception to delivery. Vendor Selection, Budget Forecasting and Actuals, Risk Management, Planning, Workpackage allocations to vendors and driving the training programme were all possible because of Paul hard work and meticulous attention to detail. During my time in Virgin Media, I found that Paul has excellent business sense and adapts very quickly to the changing environment. He doesn't just deliver the project successfully, he also helps others along the way to do the same. Paul has all the right ingredient that any project manager can wish for. Building relationships with stakeholders and developing a positive working culture in the team is another strength that I found in Paul. Paul as a Project Manager for any organisation will be a huge asset and I sincerely hope that we get to work together again.
Credentials
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APM Project Fundamentals Qualification PFQ
Association for Project ManagementAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate III Electronics Trade
TAFE NSW -
IPC J-STD-001 Certification
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IPC-7711/7721 Rework, Repair, & Modification of Printed Boards & Electronic Assemblies
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IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies Certification
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IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements & Acceptance for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies
IPC
Experience
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Chemtools
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Department - Training & Development | Master IPC Trainer for Aim Training & Chemtools Pty
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Certified IPC Trainer and Sales Executive
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May 2021 - Jan 2022
IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® offers globally recognized industry-traceable training and certification programs on key Electronics Industry Standards.These IPC industry-developed and approved programs use the two-tier “train the trainer” approach for standardized classroom training to assure understanding of IPC criteria in the industry’s most popular IPC documents. This IPC training leads to an industry traceable IPC certification for the instructors, standards experts, quality team, management and operators.Developed by users, academics and professional trainers, IPC programs reflect a standardized industry consensus. In addition, the IPC programs are current; periodic IPC re-certification is required, and IPC course materials are updated for each IPC document revision with support from the same industry experts who contributed to the IPC standard.WHY PURSUE IPC CERTIFICATION?Investing in IPC training and IPC certification programs can help you:Demonstrate to current and potential customers that your company considers rigorous quality control practices very important.Meet the requirements of OEMs and electronics manufacturing companies that expect their suppliers to have these important IPC credentials.Gain valuable industry recognition for your company and yourself.Facilitate quality assurance initiatives.Programs focused on understanding and applying criteria, reinforcing discrimination skills and supporting visual acceptance criteria in key IPC standards include:IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic AssembliesIPC-A-600, Acceptability of Printed BoardsIPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.IPC Programs covering IPC standards knowledge plus development of hands-on skills include:IPC J-STD-001, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic AssembliesIPC-7711/IPC-7721, Rework of Electronic Assemblies/Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Electronic Assemblies. Show less
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Other
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Poland
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Marketing Services
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Travel Australia and relocate back to Sydney Australia.
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
After 4.5 years working for Virgin Media in London, the time was right to relocate back to Sydney Australia. Utilized this transition time to travel across NSW, reconnect and establish ourselves in a new home. Now excited to explore new opportunities in Sydney. After 4.5 years working for Virgin Media in London, the time was right to relocate back to Sydney Australia. Utilized this transition time to travel across NSW, reconnect and establish ourselves in a new home. Now excited to explore new opportunities in Sydney.
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Virgin Media
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Feb 2019 - Sep 2020
Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global plc, the world’s largest international TV and broadband company. In my role as Project Manager I led a team working on critical projects assessing the HFC network across the UK, identifying maintenance/ upgrade requirements and potential growth opportunities.My key responsibilities included:- Defining project scope in collaboration with key stakeholders.- Vendor selection and management including negotiations, monitoring deliverables and maintaining strong relationships.- Leading project team to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.- Monitoring and tracking progress of projects and reporting to senior management and stakeholders.- Identifying, documenting and managing project risks and project changes.- Budget forecasting and actuals monitoring and reporting.- Single point of contact for project activities, guiding project review sessions with project team, business managers and stakeholders.- Ensuring compliance to all requirements of project documents and contracts. Show less
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Technical Project Manager
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2019
In my role as technical project manager I joined a new team working on critical projects assessing the HFC network across the UK, identifying maintenance/ upgrade requirements and potential growth opportunities.My key responsibilities included:- Planning and management of projects to scope, schedule, budget and resources.- Development and implementation of project plans to meet agreed timeframes and standards.- Providing training and support on complex, technical and implementation related issues to internal and external clients.- Vendor management including negotiations, monitoring deliverables and maintaining strong relationships. Show less
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Regional Trainer
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Apr 2016 - Oct 2018
In my role as regional trainer within the Virgin Media L&D team my focus was on creating, managing and conducting a range of training and mentoring projects. My key responsibilities included:• Creation of training documentation, training programs and content. • Running theory and practical based training courses in a class room environment with course duration ranging from 1 day to 3 weeks.• Facilitation of effective workflow between project teams and project streams.• Monitoring and tracking progress of projects and reporting to stakeholders. Show less
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Relocation/Travel
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United Kingdom
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Recreational Facilities
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Relocation to London/ Travel
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
Spent this time travelling through Europe prior to settling in London to start my new role at Virgin Media. Spent this time travelling through Europe prior to settling in London to start my new role at Virgin Media.
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Progility Technologies
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Australia
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
My key responsibilities included: - Manage RF solution projects through full life cycle from inception to delivery. - Capturing minutes and actions from meetings, ensuring documentation is recorded in the internal project reporting system. - Provide updates on progress and reporting status of project tasks and progression ensuring project information is up-to-date and readily available to stakeholders. - Participating in cost budgeting, forecasting and deviation analysis. My key responsibilities included: - Manage RF solution projects through full life cycle from inception to delivery. - Capturing minutes and actions from meetings, ensuring documentation is recorded in the internal project reporting system. - Provide updates on progress and reporting status of project tasks and progression ensuring project information is up-to-date and readily available to stakeholders. - Participating in cost budgeting, forecasting and deviation analysis.
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BTW Communications
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Australia
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Service Manager/ Account Manager
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Jan 2008 - Oct 2014
My key responsibilities included:- Complete management of business takeover transition at Wollongong branch.- Liaise with clients to address solution requirements.- Manage service team and field technicians in supplying all radio communication needs.- Conduct regular internal staff and contractor work quality and safety audits.- Conduct JSAs, consult with senior managers and prepare SWMS’s.- Assess training needs and deliver training as needed.- Attract new clients to develop business growth. Show less
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Communications Technician
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Jan 2002 - Feb 2008
My key responsibilities included:- Complete apprenticeship and Certificate III Electronics Trade.- Design complex customer programming architecture and program radio systems for a wide range of two way radio makes and models.- Service RF communication equipment to component level.- Install, service and repair mobile phone car kits in vehicles.- Program and install repeater and simplex radio systems into a wide variety of industries including emergency services, construction, critical applications, retail centers, security and more.- Liaise with clients to understand their challenges and work closely with sales department to design custom solutions. Show less
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Education
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2002 - 2005
TAFE
Certificate III Electrotechnology Communications -
1998 - 2001
Glenmore Park High
Communications
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