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REF NO:RC1269





PROFILE

· Accomplished Project Manager and Operations Manager in the Support environment.
· A Change Management specialist with previous experience of implementing new structures across a large organisation.
· Excellent communications skills used extensively in decision-making environment.
· Enterprising leader having had a very successful 7 year career as CONFIDENTIAL.
· Developed, well-rounded character with a wide range of managerial and motivational skills.


IT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

· Considerably detailed knowledge of all Microsoft Office Professional v7 applications down to macro level. Seeking MCSE (NT) accreditation in the near future.
· Internet Explorer v3.02, Netscape v3, MS Exchange & Windows Messaging v4, MS Project v4, Lotus Notes R4, SCO UNIX.
· IT Consultant to CONFIDENTIAL.
· Configuration of networks running Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11.
· Knowledgeable user of SCO UNIX running relational databases and WordPerfect 5.1.
· Development of UNIKOM and TAFMIS (WAN/LAN systems for the MoD).
· Various MS-DOS 6.22 applications and previous DOS versions.


ACHIEVEMENTS AND ATTRIBUTES

· Formation and implementation of policy within a large corporate organisation.
· Capable of initiating, planning and implementing projects and training programmes.
· Budget manager and financial controller of funds in excess of £½M.
· Experienced at working effectively under pressure to meet targets and deadlines.
· Well organised, possessing a high level of self-discipline and dedication.
· Possessing a thorough, analytical approach to problem solving.


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

· AECI - Associate of the Employment Consultants Institute (Distinction).


EDUCATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Studying for Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management.
· The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst May 1990 - April 1991.
· The Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover September 1980 - July 1987.
14 GCE 'O' Levels & 4 'A' Levels - Maths, Computer Science, Business Studies, English.


CAREER HISTORY

Client Consultant, CONFIDENTIAL March 1995 to Present

Successful Client Consultant in the extremely competitive market of recruiting IT Personnel in London. Responsible for a quarter of the companies in Greater London and The City. Successful marketing campaigns and placements at all levels up to and including Director level. Increasing business development daily whilst managing and expanding existing accounts.

Also involved in Lotus Notes R4 development, Internet strategy development and MS Office and Windows 95 support. Some input to SCO UNIX development.


IT Consultant CONFIDENTIAL March 1995 to February 1997

IT Consultant and lecturer for CONFIDENTIAL sponsored resettlement courses such as Business Management and Managing Business Operations. Specifically concerning Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Office Professional v7 and Microsoft Project v4. Produced original course material and designed course content.


Second In Command, CONFIDENTIAL September 1994 to February 1997

Providing IT Support, installing and upgrading from Windows for Workgroups to Windows 95 for up to 100 end users. Assisting in database design using Access v7 and training of end users on all Microsoft Office Professional v7 applications. Setting up of MS Exchange post office and implementation of paperless office systems and Remote Access links.

Responsible to the Initial Training Group for the recruitment, training, career planning, welfare counselling and appraising of up to 200 staff and recruits. Also responsible for the Security Vetting of all recruits and staff to the Director of the Army Security Vetting Unit.

I successfully took on and completed several diverse projects including the VE/VJ Celebrations as usher to HRH Prince Andrew, The Duke of York and the production of Standard Operating Procedures for a large and diverse organisation.


Company Training Officer CONFIDENTIALSeptember 1991 to September 1994

This middle management appointment involved the co-ordination of all aspects of training for a unit of 120 officers and soldiers. My main operational role was to provide air defence cover from a command post vehicle containing a purpose-built computerised weapons management system. During this period I deployed as a Patrol Commander on an Operational Tour to West Belfast, Northern Ireland. In June 1994 I was responsible for all aspects of the movement of the company from the United Kingdom to Germany.


Airship Ground Crew, Flying Pictures July 1989 to April 1990
CONFIDENTIAL

Part of the successful advertising team working in conjunction with the touring 1989 Ashes Australian Cricket Team, sponsored by Castlemaine XXXX. As a member of the team I was responsible for launching, landing and the daily maintenance of a 55,000ft3 Helium airship. I then continued on to become part of the Thunder & Colt "Pacific Flyer" Team with Richard Branson and Per Linstrand.


Telephone Sales, CCONFIDENTIAL July 1987 to July 1989

An effective Telephone Sales Operator in a customer-oriented and computer-based organisation. Supplying a comprehensive product information service and processing customer orders in relation to most household white and brown goods. Promoted to establish the Insurance Services Team within the organisation after 6 months.


HOBBIES & INTERESTS

I enjoy keeping fit by running marathons and playing rugby. I am an accomplished Nordic Skier and have competed with the National Team in Switzerland, France and Germany. I also enjoy cinema and theatre going and maintain a healthy interests in computing technology, developments and the Internet.


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