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Catherine Kennedy

Entrepeneur
Kilmacolm

Summary

Versatile Director of Development with 3 years guiding various projects to fruition. Owner of expansive development portfolio of more than 5 successful customer-facing products. Keen to meet new challenges and old developmental obstacles with equal vigor. Talented at fostering exceptional development team performance through compassionate management and technical leadership. Skilled communicator known for shortening development times by applying novel structural and technical approaches. Leader in eliminating waste and redundancy to streamline development and excise unnecessary dependencies. Adept at delivering products that perform above expectations, on time and under budget.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Chief Development Officer

LilyBee Ltd
Kilmacolm, Inverclyde
06.2022 - Current

I am a Director of the company and also responsible for developing new products, overseeing the development of the business as the majority shareholder.

I am the founder of the business and created the products that are the current core of LilyBee Ltd

  • Worked with senior management to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution.
  • Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase sales and overall company productivity.
  • Managed [Number] individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development.

Senior Staff Nurse for Neo-Natal Intensive Care un

NHS Glasgow
GLASGOW, Glasgow
08.1983 - 06.2017
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Software Testing Assistant

Future Technologies
Beith, Ayrshire
08.1981 - 07.1983
  • Created satisfied customers by providing attentive customer service and quick problem solving.
  • Coordinated work with various teams to solve problems and improve efficiency for software testing and automation.
  • Teamed on planned tests and time-sensitive ad hoc requests.

Education

RSCN - Nursing

Western College of Nursing
Glasgow
08.1983 - 06.1986

High School Diploma - Various

Garnock Academy
Kilbirnie, Nth Ayrshire
08.1976 - 06.1981

Skills

Planning and Coordination

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Accomplishments

  • Achieved the creation of products to help people cope with the challenges of issues such as the alleviating the symptoms of the menopause, pregnancy, muscle cramps, joint pain etc. this was done through effectively creating a selection of natural products that have proven to help people with many issues.
  • I created LilyBee as a company, I helped design the brand, packaging and was solely responsible for creating the LilyBee range of products.
  • I was a key member of the team that helped save many small babies lives when working in the Neo-Natal unit in ICU over 30 + years which was my biggest accomplishment, this brought joy to their parents and families and I still retain a relationship with some of those parents till this day.

Affiliations

RSCN (Nursing)

ECMO Technician

Aromatherapy

Formulation

interests

I am interested in Ancient history and mythology, I love watching the Glasgow Warriors Rugby team. I am also a huge Scotland Rugby fan and try to attend games when possible. My passion is creating products to help people overcome the challenges we face as we get older in life and also the younger generation. My passion for the humble Bumble Bee is huge, the planet needs them to survive and I support any organisation that works towards the same goals.

Timeline

Chief Development Officer

LilyBee Ltd
06.2022 - Current

Senior Staff Nurse for Neo-Natal Intensive Care un

NHS Glasgow
08.1983 - 06.2017

RSCN - Nursing

Western College of Nursing
08.1983 - 06.1986

Software Testing Assistant

Future Technologies
08.1981 - 07.1983

High School Diploma - Various

Garnock Academy
08.1976 - 06.1981
Catherine KennedyEntrepeneur