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About me
I am an experienced manager with 35 years of work experience, 33 years of which were in management. I specialize in the management of management, policy and governance, and Information and Communication Technology. My expertise lies in management analysts and consultants, IT managers, and other related roles.
Superpowers
Business TransformationLean Six SigmaProcess ImprovementResource Management
Skills
Business TransformationCustomer ServiceDigital TransformationLean Six SigmaProcess ImprovementResource Management
Experience
May, 2021
Current
programme director
Information Technology
Professional services
Responsible for the successful planning and delivery of the FTTP Gigabit Broadband rollout across the island of Guernsey. Developed the concept, business case, funding, setup and delivery of the project, ensuring its successful completion.
Key responsibilities
Developed project concept
Created business case
Secured funding
Managed setup and delivery
Key achievements
Successfully delivered FTTP rollout
Achieved project milestones
Secured additional funding
Ensured successful completion
Feb, 2020
May, 2021
programme director
Professional Services
Provided expertise in network expansion, developing rural FTTP build programmes, alternative build architectures and operating models, wholesale partnerships and investment prospects. Generated innovative solutions to increase network coverage and broaden access to fibre technology.
Key responsibilities
Developed rural FTTP build programmes
Identified alternative build architectures and operating models
Established wholesale partnerships with other FTTP operators
Identified and evaluated fibre investment prospects
Key achievements
Successfully secured DCMS voucher funding
Created business cases for fibre investment prospects
Developed innovative solutions to increase network coverage
Broadened access to fibre technology
Jan, 2009
Dec, 2011
programme director service transformation programme
Communication Services
Service Transformation
Delivered a business transformation programme for a broadband provider, focussing on reducing churn, operating costs and supplier performance. Used Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement methods to reduce sales acquisition costs, internal supplier charges and external supplier costs, resulting in a £2M operating profit. Improved NPS, CSAT and churn throughout the programme.
Key responsibilities
Designed business transformation programme
Reduced sales acquisition costs
Reduced internal supplier charges
Reduced external supplier costs
Key achievements
Took business from £8M operating loss to £2M operating profit
Significantly improved NPS, CSAT and Churn
Reduced Sales Acquisition costs
Reduced Internal Supplier charges
Mar, 1999
Mar, 2002
operations director
Communication Services
Broadband Transformation
Delivered a Business Transformation Programme for a DSL Broadband business, resulting in a reduction of Sales Acquisition costs, Internal Supplier charges and External Supplier costs. This led to a £6M operating profit and improved NPS, CSAT and Churn throughout the Programme by implementing a Lean Six Sigma Business Process Improvement programme.
Key responsibilities
Designed Business Transformation Programme
Reduced Sales Acquisition costs
Reduced Internal Supplier charges
Reduced External Supplier costs
Key achievements
Took business from £8M operating loss to £2M operating profit
Significantly improved NPS, CSAT and Churn
Reduced Sales Acquisition costs
Reduced Internal Supplier charges
Jun, 1997
Mar, 1999
operations director of internet service provider
Data & Telecoms
Operations Director of B2B Data & Telecoms provider General Telecom, responsible for leading and managing the company's network expansion. Developed and implemented strategies to increase reach and market penetration. Ensured customer satisfaction and effective use of resources. Delivered projects on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities
Developed and implemented network expansion strategies.
Managed and monitored network expansion.
Ensured customer satisfaction.
Delivered projects on time and within budget.
Key achievements
Increased reach and market penetration.
Optimised use of resources.
Developed customer loyalty.
Increased profitability.
Aug, 2019
Jan, 2020
programme director
Professional Services
Responsible for the successful funding, planning and delivery of a FTTP Rural Broadband Build in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Recruited, set up and managed a regional Delivery Team of Design, Network Access, Programme Management and Network Build experts. Successfully funded, designed and delivered a 2020 Commercial Build Programme, as well as rebuilding the BDUK Programme and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders in BDUK, District Councils, County Councils and Highways.
Key responsibilities
Recruiting and setting up a regional Delivery Team
Funding and Designing a 2020 Commercial Build Programme
Rebuilding the BDUK Programme
Strengthening relationships with key stakeholders
Key achievements
Successfully funded, planned and delivered a FTTP Rural Broadband Build
Recruited and set up a regional Delivery Team
Successfully funded, designed and delivered a 2020 Commercial Build Programme
Rebuilt the BDUK Programme and strengthened relationships with key stakeholders
Jan, 2018
Jun, 2019
clock restoration
Sustainable
Antique Clock Restoration
An experienced professional with a passion for antique clock restoration and the skills to match. Studied under the UK's leading experts in the field of clockmaking, furniture restoration and french polishing. Possesses the knowledge and technical skills required to restore, repair and maintain antique clocks and furniture.
Key responsibilities
Restoring and repairing antique clocks and furniture
Maintaining and preserving the quality of antique clocks and furniture
Conducting research and maintaining accurate records
Interpreting customer requirements and providing appropriate advice
Key achievements
Successfully restored and repaired a variety of antique clocks and furniture
Provided excellent customer service and advice to customers
Developed a detailed understanding of antique clocks and furniture
Maintained a high level of accuracy in all records and research
Aug, 2014
Nov, 2017
programme director
Information Technology
Customer Service Leadership
Experienced Programme Director with a track record of success in developing and improving customer service operating models. Proven ability to deliver business process improvement and technology development, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and reduced costs.
Key responsibilities
Developed and sponsored Transformation Programme
Developed cross-company Service Improvement Programme
Designed and executed Digital Transformation Programme
Grew Digital Customer Service channels
Key achievements
Positioned Sky as No 1 Broadband & Phone Customer Service Provider
Reduced annual BT Openreach costs by £8M
Reduced headcount costs by £15M
Lowest number of complaints
Jan, 2015
Dec, 2016
skys customer service
Information Technology
Customer Service
The candidate was responsible for driving a programme of digital transformation and business process improvement using Lean Six Sigma. This enabled the organisation to become more efficient and effective in its operations, and to provide better customer service. The candidate was able to identify areas for improvement, develop and implement solutions, and to measure and report on the success of the changes made.
Key responsibilities
Identified areas for improvement
Developed and implemented solutions
Measured and reported on success
Optimised operations and customer service
Key achievements
Improved operational efficiency
Reduced customer service complaints
Enhanced customer experience
Streamlined processes
May, 2013
Aug, 2014
programme director
Information Technology
Professional Services
Delivered Sky's £35M Strategic Over the Top TV platform from concept through to delivery and encompassing teams across IT, Broadcast, Product and Finance. Agile architecture enabled International expansion of Sky Over the Top TV Services into Europe. Programme was designed, funded and executed on time and within budget.
Key responsibilities
Design
Funding
Delivery
Managing Teams
Key achievements
Flexible and Scalable Architecture
International Expansion of Services
Programme Designed
Programme Executed
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