Team leader committed to improving customer satisfaction. Skilled at policy implementation, strategic planning and staff governance. Listens to customers to understand needs and optimise service delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Group Director of ICT (Operations)
Heckfield Management Limited
Hampshire
2014.05 - 2026.03
Directed ICT operations across multiple properties to improve system uptime and ensure seamless technology service delivery for end users.
Established standardized protocols for incident management, enhancing response efficiency and minimizing downtime across all locations.
Orchestrated cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with business objectives, boosting operational productivity and competitiveness.
Prioritized cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data and maintain compliance with industry regulations, reducing risk exposure.
Aligned vendor partnerships and technology investments with long-term IT strategy to optimize cost-efficiency and resource allocation.
Analysed market trends and competitor activity, adapting strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
Achieved outstanding customer satisfaction through effective team management.
Supervised and observed team activities, offering praise and constructive feedback.
Addressed and solved customer issues and complaints without difficulty.
Streamlined processes to improve operational efficiency.
Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in enhanced profitability.
Director of IT
FourSeasons
Hampshire
2013.12 - 2014.05
Directed IT infrastructure modernization to improve system reliability and reduce downtime, ensuring continuous business operations.
Established strategic cybersecurity frameworks that enhanced data protection and maintained regulatory compliance across the organization.
Aligned cross-functional teams to streamline IT project delivery, increasing operational efficiency and accelerating time-to-market.
Optimized vendor management processes to reduce costs and improve service quality, strengthening supplier relationships.
Orchestrated disaster recovery planning and testing to guarantee data integrity and minimize business disruption.
Prioritized technology investments based on business goals, maximizing return and supporting long-term scalability.
Coordinated user training initiatives that increased technology adoption and improved overall workforce productivity.
IT Project Manager (temporary contract)
Exclusive Hotels
UK
2013.07 - 2013.12
Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects within scope and schedule, improving overall project throughput and stakeholder satisfaction.
Established risk management protocols to ensure compliance with organizational standards, enhancing project quality and minimizing potential disruptions.
Directed communication between technical teams and business units to align project objectives with customer requirements, increasing end-user adoption.
Prioritized resource allocation to optimize team productivity and maintain project momentum under tight timelines.
Defined project milestones and performance metrics to improve process predictability and facilitate timely decision-making.
IT Manager
Heckfield Place
2012.05 - 2013.05
Position made redundant due to project delays.
Rejoined Heckfield Place in 2014 after being contacted by Directors
Hospitality Project Manager
Square International
London
2011.03 - 2012.05
Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery while maintaining budget adherence and operational standards.
Directed quality assurance initiatives to uphold safety regulations and enhance compliance across all hospitality projects.
IT Manager
The Lanesborough Hotel
London
2008.01 - 2011.02
Directed IT infrastructure upgrades to improve system uptime and ensure seamless business operations.
Established cybersecurity protocols that strengthened data protection and compliance across the organization.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline incident response, reducing time-to-resolution for critical issues.
Prioritized technology investments to align with business objectives, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Orchestrated vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and reduce IT-related costs effectively.