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Professionally, I have over 15 years specialist Learning & Development, Community Regeneration and Business Turnaround experience and have been prolific in the field of Learning, Development & Apprenticeships within the UK and have over 20 years experience within Business having also been bought into develop the operational strategy and organisational competence within a range of key learning & development settings at Director / CEO level. I am a Member of the Institute of Directors and have membership & association with a range of professional bodies including being a member of the Institute of Enterprise Mentoring (2012) and hold Membership of the Chartered Management Institute (2008). My own personal style is one with a strong entrepreneurial approach and this has assisted me in both the management of complex relationships & networks and in the development of opportunities and increased business.

In my career to date, I have gained a range of knowledge, skills and experiences that I believe would add value to this role.

In summary I offer skills and experience in :

 Strategic Business Planning & Leadership
 Brand Management
 Business Turnaround & Business Startup
 Business Revenue Improvement & Key Account Management
 P&L Accountability
 Strategic Policy & Practice Development at organisational and individual staff level
 Relationship Management including Developing & Managing Partnerships
 Team Leadership & Coaching Development
 Dealing with a range of bodies including the Learning & Skills Council, Awarding Bodies, Government Departments and Committees
 Writing Successful Bids & Tenders (£56 M over 12 years)

Personally and professionally, I am able to focus on the big picture whilst gaining the necessary detail and alignment. I am solutions driven and am passionate about innovation & creativity in finding cost effective solutions with measurable ROI and translating business requirements into common understanding and have demonstrated measurable change within my previous roles.