Dwight D Aguilar-Gooden
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager skilled in strategic planning and IT administration. Delivered impactful IT solutions through effective project management and exceptional communication skills, driving organisational efficiency and fostering innovation. Cultivated strong business relationships while leading cross-functional teams towards transformative results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Career Break/Other Pursuits
2019.01
- Took timeout for family commitments, pursuit of personal and business interests.
CEO/Creative Consultant
Ashanti Dreamweaver
2002.05 - 2026.06
- Owner Management – Pursuit of personal and business interests.
- Position Description – Pursuing personal projects and interests in the performing arts.
- Preparation and work in theatre and major motion pictures.
- Working and developing projects as an Actor.
- Developing and writing projects.
- Social Media Journalist.
- Advising Performers on career matters, via personal consultancy in The Arts.
Chair/CEO
Pleydell RMOL
2024.04 - 2025.05
- Position Description – As Chair and CEO, have all the responsibilities of a Board Director and CEO via the Organisation’s Rules, Constitution and Articles of Association.
- Responsibilities: -
- To act as a Brand Ambassador for the Organisation representing the image of the Board to the general public and other organisations.
- Ensure Board meetings and general meetings are conducted efficiently.
- Give all Board Members an opportunity to express their views.
- Establish a constructive working relationship with the Council and Landlords, providing support for the employees of the Organisation.
- Where necessary (and with other Board Members,) deal with HR and Recruitment.
- Encourage the Board to delegate sufficient authority to its sub-committees to enable the business of the Organisation to be carried out effectively between Board Meetings.
- Ensure Board monitors the use of delegated powers.
- Encourage the Board to take professional advice when it is needed.
- In addition to the core requirements above, the following additional responsibilities include: -
- Communicate the vision, purpose of the Organisation and an awareness of current issues that might affect said Organisation.
- Advocate for and represent the Organisation at external meetings and events.
- Bring impartiality and objectivity to meetings and decision making.
- Facilitate Change and address conflict within the Board and the Organisation.
- Renew governance performance, skills and planning for recruitment and renewal of the Board.
Board Member
Pleydell Tenant’s Management Organisation (TMO)
2019.01 - 2024.04
- Position Description: As Member of the Board, worked with other members of the Board.
- Outlined key responsibilities for Board members.
- Ensure the TMO complies with its governing rules, Company Law and other relevant legislation and regulations.
- Ensure the TMO focuses on achieving its Vision furthers the TMO’s purpose.
- Contribute actively to the Board’s work in giving firm strategic direction to the TMO
- Setting overall policy.
- Defining goals and setting targets.
- Evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- Ensure Organisation uses its resources to pursue its purpose and vision.
- Ensured financial stability of TMO through strategic oversight and resource management.
- Safeguard the good name and values of the TMO.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of TMO.
- Protect, manage the property of the TMO, ensuring the proper investment of TMO funds.
- Ensure the TMO Estate Manager is appointed and their performance monitored and appraised against an agreed workplan.
- Ensures Estate Manager applies the same for the staff team.
- Facilitated consultations with TMO members, residents, and stakeholders to enhance community engagement and inform decision-making.
- Place a plan in place to ensure continuity of the Board in future.
- Confirmed that the Board possessed the necessary skills and knowledge.
- Works alongside the TMO Manager in organising training and learning opportunities.
- Ensure the TMO complies with the terms of Management Agreement with the Council.
- Evaluated Board performance annually with fellow members, identifying areas for improvement and strategic alignment.
- Outlined additional responsibilities beyond primary tasks.
- Each Board member is expected to take a full and active role. They should also use any specific skills, knowledge or experience in assisting the Board reach sound decisions. This involves: -
- Scrutinising Board papers before meetings.
- Attend Board meetings regularly.
- Taking an active role in discussions.
- Focusing on key issues, helping the Board make decisions via consensus where possible.
- Abiding by collective Board decisions.
- Taking part in Sub-committees and working groups on projects.
Contractor
Orange Genie
London
2022.11 - 2023.02
- Executive Officer: IT Administrator/Helpdesk Service Engineer (Subject to SC Security Check) UK Export Finance (UKEF) London
- November 2022 to February 2023
- Position Description – Provision of IT Administration, 2nd Line Helpdesk Support and Asset Management solutions. Supporting 600 staff based remotely and in Government offices based in Whitehall, London.
- Main duties include: -
- IT Administration.
- 2nd Line Helpdesk Support.
- Asset Management.
- Managing and Conducting IT Induction Presentations for new members of staff.
- Setting up new user accounts and email accounts.
- Setting up access and security protocols for new members of staff.
- Authenticating/re-authenticating security access for members of staff.
- Provision of a ‘Tech Bar’ Service for internal and external clients.
- Liaising with internal and external contacts on issues related to Helpdesk.
- Service, Printers, Hybrid Working, Infrastructure issues and other requirements.
- Building, configuring, setting up and testing new hardware and software products.
- Building, setting up, configuring laptop computers, Tablets and Mobile ‘phones for staff.
- Uphold policies, related to the security protocols and procedures.
- Use of Microsoft Azure and Intune in resolving IT Administration issues.
- (Via Spinwell Global, London)
- Umbrella Company – Pursuit of Employment, Career and Commercial interests.
Recruitment Agencies | Contractor
2006.01 - 2019.01
- Operated as independent contractor through recruitment agencies including Prospects, Crone Corkill, Brook Street, Hays, and umbrella companies like Shipshape Pay.
- Served clients across diverse sectors, including:
- UK Government Departments (Home Office, Communities & Local Government, Education;
- Business & Innovation Skills (via UK Trade and Investment); The Royal Parks, Transport (via Passenger Services); Charity/Non-Profit Sector (London First, King’s College London; Charities Evaluation Service; Shelter, Chartered Institute of Librarian & Information Professionals (CILIP)); Media Organisations (Freemantle, National Theatre and Film and Theatre Productions).
Education
Google Cybersecurity Certificate V2 - Google Cybersecurity
INCO Academy
Student in Project Management, Studies for Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM)
LEARNING PEOPLE GLOBAL
BSc (Hons) - Computing & Multimedia
TRINITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Higher Education - undefined
LONDON GUILDHALL UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Project Management Skills
- PRINCE2
- Strategic Planning
- Project Development
- Events Management
- Scheduling
- Calendar Coordination
- Time Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Report Preparation
- Technical Support
- Helpdesk management
- IT support engineering
- Digital Content Management
- Data Protection
- Database Design
- Database Administration
- Azure Administration
- Intune Administration
- Linux & SQL
- Compliance Awareness
- Quality Promotion Management
- Induction Presentations
- Authoring (Technical)
- Professional Presentations
- Written Correspondence
- Client Engagement
- Brand Development
- Exceptional communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Public Speaking
- Management Development
- Internal Consultancy
- PRINCE2
- Azure Administration
- Intune Administration
- Mobile Communications
- Linux & SQL
Education & Training
- Courses include: -
- PRINCE2 Foundation
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- PRINCE2 AGILE Practitioner
Custom
- IM AGENCY – London/Manchester
- LinkedIn Masterclass: Driving Business Growth Through LinkedIn
Timeline
Chair/CEO
Pleydell RMOL
2024.04 - 2025.05
Contractor
Orange Genie
2022.11 - 2023.02
Career Break/Other Pursuits
2019.01
Board Member
Pleydell Tenant’s Management Organisation (TMO)
2019.01 - 2024.04
Recruitment Agencies | Contractor
2006.01 - 2019.01
CEO/Creative Consultant
Ashanti Dreamweaver
2002.05 - 2026.06
Student in Project Management, Studies for Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM)
LEARNING PEOPLE GLOBAL
BSc (Hons) - Computing & Multimedia
TRINITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Higher Education - undefined
LONDON GUILDHALL UNIVERSITY
Google Cybersecurity Certificate V2 - Google Cybersecurity
INCO Academy