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| Job |
Accomplishment |
| Accountant |
Documented and tested client risk processes, and identified and addressed weaknesses in internal controls / accounting systems
Computerised accounting systems, increasing transparency and control - and facilitating more informed decision-making |
| Account Manager |
Negotiated 'cross media' contracts to secure a larger share of clients advertising budgets |
| Barrister |
Specialised in personal injury and clinical negligence for claimants and defendants in the corporate sector - advising on liability, quantum, procedure, evidence and cost effectiveness |
| Brand Manager |
Set up Brand Management Forum to performance manage NPD, brand, account, marketing and manufacturing teams in the UK to work synergistically to deliver an end-to-end process |
| BT Engineer |
Developed data audit tools to minimise poor network performance and ensure networks met BABT targets |
| Business Analyst |
Led the conversion of an internally operated administration division into a stand alone administration services provider - facilitating post merger expansion
Created a communicative organisational development framework to encourage whole-company participation in sales, operational and resource control initiatives |
| Business Consultant |
Designed engineering company's workforce rationalization scheme; installed an operating system that improved sales forecasting, order planning, transparency and knowledge-sharing between cross-functional teams |
| Business Grad |
Group Projects presented to and awarded a high grade from the Tutor Group:
A Study into International Marketing Strategies in the Media
An evaluation of loyalty schemes and their value in relationship marketing |
| Cabin Crew |
Reported a number of serious medical incidents and received a large number of complimentary 'comment cards' from passengers |
| Call Centre |
Designed and implemented an Assessment Day role play and one-to-one competency based interviews, an initiative that improved the caliber of candidates, performance and retention
Integrated 150k new customers into the Call Centre's system, working in close partnership with internal and external customers to set and achieve quality targets
Streamlined operational processes, meeting all KPIs, reducing costs by 25% and increasing the team's capacity to facilitate increased workloads
Developed and implemented reporting systems, facilitating the identification and resolution of customer service problems across the business |
| Chef |
Contributed to the restaurant receiving local and national awards: 'Newcomer of the Year' (City Life) and 'Restaurant of the Year' (Theme Magazine) |
| Customer Service |
Implemented a 'customer satisfaction' measurement system that resulted in the Dept attaining the highest quality measure of 99.4% |
| Commercial Director |
Spearheaded a 'market' rather than 'production' led strategy, improving customer relations and increasing new business / competitive advantage capabilities
Supported the development of a strategic category marketing programme
Introduced 'right first time' cost culture, reducing waste and adding £1m to bottom line |
| Computer Graduate |
Project: Designed an Interactive Database on Formula 1 Racing
Thesis: The Design and Implementation of a Java Program |
| Construction |
Acquisition due diligence and subsequent re-negotiation of supply contract and procurement of construction contractor for a 560MW CCGT power plant in Korea |
| Contracts Engineer |
Contracts completed on time and budget include:
Manchester Joint Hospital £315m PFI Regeneration Scheme
Designer Outlet Mall at The Lowry £50m Leisure, retail, residential |
| Crime Prevention |
Intelligence supplied to management on under-performing retail branches highlighted irregular, dishonest or inefficient operating practices - reducing waste by 78% |
| District Nurse |
Contributed to encouraging a collaborative, problem-solving approach to continuous improvement and best practice |
| Electrical Engineer |
Installed and commissioned electrical systems for 4-storey new build |
| Events Coordinator |
Organised the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games - the UK's largest turnover multi-sport event - on time and within budget |
| Financial |
Attained 80% conversion rate for group contract - 600 multi-sited Adviser personnel - with a leading day care nursery |
| Finance Analyst |
Secured 35% GP funding for UK DIY Distributor in Baltic States |
| Hotel Director |
Improved Guest Satisfaction Statistics from 48% to 86%
First UK hotel to implement 'At Your Service' System
No.1 in industry to attain 100% occupancy during market downturn
Sourced and developed a number of key supplier partnerships, attaining quality and cost benefits |
| HR |
Instigated a culture change programme via a series of road shows - improving channels of communication, staff morale and performance
Implemented a skill-based management / supervisor structure to achieve a consistent, proactive approach to continuous improvement and forward planning
Identified and resolved the causes of attrition by implementing personal development programmes to nurture top talent and offer employees opportunities to evaluate their strengths and focus on learning objectives |
| Interim Consultant |
Realigned the management structure, recruitment processes and director roles within client organisation's long-term strategic growth objectives
Designed and delivered technology architecture, systems and prototype for sales and marketing KPI MIS, facilitating timely, accurate and more informed management decision-making
Advised on rescue, definition and on-time completion of delayed manufacturing planning system comprising component based distributed architecture - enabling client to launch new care model on time and achieve £MM cost savings
Delivered the £12M capital on time and within budget - achieved through introduction of operational strategies and systems supporting delivery, including mapping and development of new SID database
Devised clearly defined, strategic business development programme involving recruitment and performance measurements across sales, marketing, finance and operations to deliver 'best in class' client service
Demonstrated the business value of refocusing marketing activity on brand and service quality - a strategy that increased the airline's catchment areas and passenger numbers |
| IT Network |
Guided Marketing and R&D teams in identifying, evaluating, formulating and presenting a market entry business plan for an innovative service concept, and convinced the President to promote the plan as an 'Imagination Breakthrough' |
| IT Project Consultant |
Set-up and rolled out a 1000-user branch in Wales, with permanent SERIAL 2MB WAN link to Dublin; this included router set-up, configuration, server builds, workstation image WIN2k
Led the fulfillment of enhancement requests: justification, analysis, specification, data cleanse, coding, testing and documenting of software changes |
| Logistics |
Designed and implemented JIT Logistics concept for leading European trailer builder, significantly reducing capital and logistics cost
Harmonised vehicle activity across all three contracts, increasing profit and ensuring ROI |
| Management Consultant |
Directed the Executive team in changing the business from a 'legacy' bureaucratic culture to a more dynamic, efficient and financially viable operation |
| Managing Director |
Introduced the direct employment of GPs and Orthopedic Surgeons, improving standards and revenue - and achieving a unique competitive edge
Instigated programme of mergers and acquisitions to expand business units from 10 to 15 - increasing range of services and doubling revenues |
| Marketing Director |
Devised a customer-facing, targeted, industry-specific marketing strategy
Introduced new technology and professional services equipment, adding value to core business, enhancing market profile and generating additional revenue streams |
| Nurse |
Delivered pre, peri and post-operative nursing care to patients undergoing operations: phacoemulsification, vitrectomy, retina detachment, glucoma, DCR, lasers/cryotherapy, corneal graft, squint, occuoloplastic and lid surgery |
| Operations Director |
Streamlined service operations, eliminating unnecessary, costly call-outs
Rebuilt, nurtured and developed operational teams to achieve zero tolerance
Centralised material purchasing, increasing buying power and reducing admin costs |
| PR |
Gained commitment of leading solicitor firms to launch 'Law Works' in the North - a Pro Bono scheme designed to offer free legal services where they are needed |
| Producer |
Directed '.' - a film that explored the inner emotional lives of bereaved children and received a Royal Television Society Award |
| Production |
Reduced the time-to-market cycle by six weeks, improved supplier relationships, enhanced company profile and reduced HR costs - saving £3M |
| Quality |
Led implementation of ISO 9002; this included issuing and gaining commitment of internal and external parties to 100 quality initiatives
Initiated TQM and Performance Measurement systems into all core business processes |
| Retail Store |
Increased customer transactions by 1,000 per week
Organised the pre and post-launch of 150 sq.ft. flagship store - 800 staff
Turned around a negative year on year growth to a positive within 5 months
Oversaw £6m, 17k extension and refit within time scales and below budget |
| Retail Operations |
Coordinated redesign of pallet wraps and glass gift packs, uplifting sales 80%
Established link-product initiatives with Gallo Wine resulting in 40% volume growth and 70% value growth over the period
Oversaw £9.5m refit programme with zero disruption to sales and service |
| Solicitor |
Increased Dept's scope of corporate and commercial expertise, and achieved recognition as one of the Region's emergent corporate teams, with the capacity to undertake a diverse range of complex deals on behalf of major, high profile clients |
| Sports Leader |
Encouragement of each child's interest in sport within a friendly, safe and secure environment resulted in 100% participation |
| Teacher |
Improved the Y6 to Senior High School transition via close liaison with feeder primary schools, ensuring continuity of curriculum and cross sector curricular links, and the establishment of child-centred familiarisation visits
Established two fully equipped libraries, one enabling electronic monitoring of each child's lending record - an initiative that raised literacy standards
Set up a networked ICT suite, facilitating learning and optimising resources
Restructured and resourced an extensive open plan teaching area into a more effective learning environment in terms of privacy, health and safety |
| Team Leader |
Communicative, empowered leadership reduced absenteeism from 3.5% to -1%, and increased retention by 27% - increasing efficiency and reducing costs |
| Training |
Designed a Customer Service Training Programme and achieved a 36.4% improvement in staff attitudes and best practice standards - adopted Group-wide |
| Travel |
Initiated and led launch of two Transatlantic Routes from Manchester - achieving international carrier status and exceeding targets in challenging market |
| Union Official |
Negotiated national 4Rs Relocation, Redundancy, Retraining and Redundancy Agreement - a clearly redefined initiative for the benefit of all parties |
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