Alex Sharp
Programme Officer
Lerwick,Shetland
Summary
Diverse and resourceful professional with years of experience in managerial positions within the public sector and events industry. Several years of travelling and volunteering with refugees influenced a decision to complete an MSc in Humanitarian Engineering. With the intention to enter the 3rd sector supporting International Development. The past four years have served to improve leadership and project management skills and increase financial security. I am now looking for a new challenge in an exciting and dynamic sector.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Haematology & Blood Transfusion Manager
NHS Shetland
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
2023.10 - Current
- Organisational and regulatory oversight of the Blood Transfusion Service.
- Local and national policy management and implementation.
- Multi stakeholder engagement for strategic and service planning.
- Quality assurance and risk management including clinical governance.
- Staff and service management.
- Perform complex scientific techniques.
- Review and summarise scientific documentation and research.
- Perform and reviewed audits.
- Staff management, training and service reviews.
- Multitask managing multiple projects including: implementation of new computer system, introduction of new managed service contracts and updating scientific methods for best practice.
- Local budgetary responsibility for expenditure on staffing and equipment.
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff, Cardiff
2022.06 - 2023.07
- Analysed and interpreted complex biomedical data, contributing to scientific understanding.
- Conducted risk assessments for various lab protocols mitigating potential hazards.
- Managed team of laboratory technicians, ensuring high-quality performance.
- Developed standard operating procedures, improved lab safety standards.
Biomedical scientist
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2020.04 - 2022.07
- Conducted laboratory tests for accurate patient diagnosis.
- Use and maintenance of highly complex analytical equipment.
- Collaborated with medical staff to deliver optimal patient care.
- Utilised Quality Management System to measure the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations, taking prompt corrective action to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during lab operations.
- Junior staff training and mentoring.
Event coordinator
Alex Sharp Events
St Briavels, Gloucestershire
2015.05 - 2020.04
- Coordinated logistics, leading to seamless flow of events.
- Maintained a safe environment, prioritising attendee welfare at all times.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to secure cost-effective deals.
- Managed multiple tasks concurrently under tight deadlines without compromising on quality or customer service.
- Coordinated team activities for streamlined event execution.
- Facilitated smooth running of events by coordinating all logistical elements.
- Coordinated event staff workflow and delegated tasks to maintain seamless flow of events.
- Recruitment and onboarding of staff and volunteers.
- Managed staff and resource budgets, including payment of staff wages and equipment hire.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Biomedical Science
University of Greenwich
London 2011.04 - 2013.04
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Westminster
London 2006.09 - 2009.06
Master of Science - Humanitarian Engineering
University of Warwick
Coventry 2020.10 - 2021.10
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Report-writing
- Risk Management
- Scientific analysis
Timeline
Haematology & Blood Transfusion Manager
NHS Shetland
2023.10 - Current
Senior Biomedical Scientist
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
2022.06 - 2023.07
Master of Science - Humanitarian Engineering
University of Warwick
2020.10 - 2021.10
Biomedical scientist
Swansea Bay University Health Board
2020.04 - 2022.07
Event coordinator
Alex Sharp Events
2015.05 - 2020.04
Post Graduate Diploma - Biomedical Science
University of Greenwich
2011.04 - 2013.04
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Westminster
2006.09 - 2009.06