Bryn Bowden
Longbenton,North Tyneside
Summary
I am a director of my own company which incorporated in June 2023 and the work I have carried out up until my unemployment from December 2024 was all subcontractor work.
I am an experienced project manager with focus on delivering complex projects within scope, time, and budget. Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and drive project success through strong communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating risks to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Professional with a strong foundation in decision-making capacity and focus on creative thinking and time management efficiency to drive successful outcomes. Committed to leveraging skills for continuous career advancement and organisational success.
I am a loyal subcontractor with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. A dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Manager
L3 Optics Ltd
Seaham, Durham
2023.10 - 2024.12
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
- Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
- Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimised expenditure.
- Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
- Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
- Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
- Utilised advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
- Delivered products and services in line with agreed arrangements and contracts.
Fibre engineer
L3 Optics Ltd
Seaham, Durham
2020.01 - 2023.10
- Repaired damaged cables, improved network performance.
- Increased network efficiency by performing regular maintenance on fibre optic systems.
- Accurately tested newly installed cables with sophisticated equipment.
- Installed fibre optic systems to ensure efficient data transmission.
- Cooperated with cross-functional teams during project development stages.
- Trained trainee engineers and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base.
- Optimised manufacturing processes, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
- Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.
- Dug trenches, establishing groundwork for key utilities.
- Set up road signs and cones around worksites to ensure safety compliance during roadworks.
- Operated power tools, efficiency of construction tasks.
- Prepared concrete mixtures, facilitating sturdy construction foundations.
- Identified and wore appropriate PPE required for various tasks.
- Attended regular training and toolbox talks, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best groundwork practices.
- Organised site materials to minimise risk and disruption.
- Established positive relationship with members of public affected by groundworks.
- Installed fibre optic cables quickly and accurately to meet demands of commercial settings.
Skills
- Decision making
- Improvement strategies
- People Management
- Compliance awareness
- Professional integrity
- Project Management
- Creative thinking
- Time management
Affiliations
- Charity Work
- Exercising and keeping active
- Listening to music
- Spending time with my family
Certification
- Full UK Driving Licence
- IPAF MEWP ticket
- Safety overhead (SA001)
- Safety underground (SA002)
- Confined spaces
- First aid expires
- Safety Working in Civils (SA006)
- Duct Laying (DL1)
- Duct blockages (DB1)
- Core Drill (CD1)
- Streetworks
- Mini digger
Timeline
Project Manager
L3 Optics Ltd
2023.10 - 2024.12
Fibre engineer
L3 Optics Ltd
2020.01 - 2023.10