Kristina Walls
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
A bid professional with extensive expertise in leadership, team management, and performance management. Demonstrates strong written English language skills and excellent attention to detail. Proficient in bid planning, MS Office, staff recruitment/training, and continuous improvement. Adept at time management and prioritisation, ensuring efficient project completion. Committed to training and development to foster growth within teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bid manager
Mitie
11.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations during the bidding process, avoiding any legal complications later down the line.
- Streamlined the bid writing process by implementing effective planning methods before starting each project.
- Manage the end-to-end bid process.
- Manage virtual bid teams and inputs from key stakeholders, typically engaging with sales, operations
teams, finance, commercial, legal and executive management - Work with the Sales lead to develop a clear win strategy for each bid and ensure win themes are clear and
compelling. - Understand and resolve complex technical, strategic and business issues.
- Prepare and review the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all products / services are included in the final
price to the customer. - Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process.
- Contributing to the written proposal - both in terms of content and presentation (such as providing guidance
around the executive summary). - Ensure timescales are achieved at each step of the bid process, including all internal governance, while taking
the initiative in setting realistic deadlines. - Ensure on-time submission of compliant and commercially sound bids.
- Co-ordinate and plan all client presentations required as part of the bid submission.
- Drive continuous improvement, through post-bid reviews.
Operations Manager
Evolve Fire and Security
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Managing day to day Operations
- Implementing new CRM System
- Assisting in Designing New Website
- Managing Resources
- Managing HR Processes and Practices
- Work directly MD to develop improvement plans
- Analysed performance metrics, identified areas for improvement in operations management.
- Optimised workflow procedures with strategic planning and team coordination.
- Managed inventory efficiently to minimise stockouts and overstock situations.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning, improved workforce competency levels.
- Streamlined supply chain processes to reduce procurement cycle time.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
Operations Director - Lancashire
24x7Ltd
, Lancashire
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Lancashire
- Managing the Lancashire region day to day operations
- Working with stakeholders to consistently deliver our brand
- Recruitment, staff development and management
- Procurement/tendering via tender portals (Including Bid Writing)
- Liaise with District and Local councils to deliver Special Educational Needs school contracts
- Working with Special Educational Needs schools, pupils and their families
- Ensuring Safeguarding measures are in place and adhered to
- Manage resources and fleet of vehicles
- Budgeting and cost control
- Lancashire
Competency and Training Manager
The Delton Group
Preston
09.2013 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Preston
- Working with Key Stakeholders to define requirements and delivery milestones for new Service
- Consult with department heads and conduct Gap Needs Analysis to identify training needs
- Utilise performance metric tools to assess effectiveness of training programmes
- Work directly with individuals to develop improvement plans
- Oversee development of training programme scopes and course materials
- Partner with Managing Directors to develop competency-based training infrastructures by job title
- Facilitate training initiatives for executives, managers, and employees in quality service, coaching, and performance management
- Manage training and development program for recently promoted managers
- An aptitude for remote management with 90% of projects operating overseas
- Delivering Objectives to strict budgets, deadlines and Service Level Agreements
- Involved in Project Management, Recruitment and Training in Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe
- Procurement/tendering via tender portals (Including Bid Writing)
- Preston
- Have Provided certification and recertification training for existing personnel resulting in a100% pass rate
- Improved quality and efficiency of work and employee retention by 12% by implementing a Competency Management System
- Successfully managed £50 Million budget projects and successfully achieved the projects' scheduled goals
Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Consultant (Self Employed)
07.2011 - 09.2013
- Built and grew a client portfolio using commercial information to identify organisations that have current or future recruitment
- Consulted and engaged with clients to understand their needs and sell the most appropriate solution for attracting the right candidates
- Interviewed candidates to understand their requirements and gain valuable market information
- Provided advice on market conditions, CV and interview techniques and manage expectation
- Identified new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, products and services
- Set aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business
- Drew up client contracts
Office Manager/Sales Coordinator
Experis (formerly ELAN IT a Manpower Company)
London
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: London
- Procurement
- Conducted reviews and appraisals for 5 reception staff and set development plans for them
- Post room duties, training new staff, cash management for the canteen and organising events
- PA duties to the 5 Directors
- Prepared letters, presentations and reports
- Managed office budgets
- Liaised with staff, suppliers and clients
- Implemented and maintained procedures/office administrative systems
- Organised induction programmes for new employees
- Ensured health and safety policies were up to date
- Attended meetings with senior management
- Supervised a team of 5 staff
- Organised repairs to faulty office equipment
- Monitored staff sickness levels
- Established office standards and procedures
- Ensured personnel files are up to date and secure
- Oversaw staff performance management
- Organised, coordinated and chaired office meetings
- London
Recruitment Administrator
Manchester Staff Agency
Manchester
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: Manchester
- Manchester
Concession Manager (4 North West Stores)
Virgin Mobile
Manchester
09.2005 - 04.2007
- Company Overview: Manchester
- Manchester
Project Coordinator
Lancashire Education Business Partnership
, Lancashire
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Company Overview: Lancashire Schools
- Lancashire Schools
Telephone Researcher
E-Map Radio (Key 103 Manchester)
02.2001 - 11.2003
Education
BA Hons - English
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.1999 - 06.2002
ILM Level 5 Certificate -
Institute of Leadership And Management
09.2019 - 01.2020
TESOL Certificate - undefined
Trinity College London
A Levels - English Language, English Literature, German, Sociology, AS level French,
Windsor School
Rheindahlen, GermanyGCSEs - 10, including Maths and English
Rydal Penrhos
Colwyn Bay, ConwySkills
- Leadership Skills
- Team Management
- Time management and prioritisation
- Strong written English language skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Bid planning
- MS office proficiency
- Staff Recruitment/Training
- Performance Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Training and Development
Custom
Bid Manager
Accomplishments
Was awarded a Mitie Star for work supporting the successful win of the Colt bid.
Languages
German
Advanced
Timeline
Bid manager
Mitie
11.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Evolve Fire and Security
07.2022 - 11.2022
Operations Director - Lancashire
24x7Ltd
03.2020 - 05.2022
ILM Level 5 Certificate -
Institute of Leadership And Management
09.2019 - 01.2020
Competency and Training Manager
The Delton Group
09.2013 - 03.2020
Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Consultant (Self Employed)
07.2011 - 09.2013
Office Manager/Sales Coordinator
Experis (formerly ELAN IT a Manpower Company)
07.2008 - 06.2011
Recruitment Administrator
Manchester Staff Agency
05.2007 - 06.2008
Concession Manager (4 North West Stores)
Virgin Mobile
09.2005 - 04.2007
Project Coordinator
Lancashire Education Business Partnership
01.2004 - 08.2005
Telephone Researcher
E-Map Radio (Key 103 Manchester)
02.2001 - 11.2003
BA Hons - English
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.1999 - 06.2002
TESOL Certificate - undefined
Trinity College London
A Levels - English Language, English Literature, German, Sociology, AS level French,
Windsor School
GCSEs - 10, including Maths and English
Rydal Penrhos
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