Martin Barry
St. Leonards On-Sea,East Sussex
Summary
Strong track record in public engagement, project execution, and high-quality communication, combining meticulous attention to detail with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Adept at managing operational logistics, meeting firm deadlines, and bringing enthusiasm and structure to team environments.
A passionate CWGC volunteer for 5 years, with the EOHO & Speakers programmes and also as a Tour Guide.
Have built strong working relationships with members of CWGC's Public Engagement Teams and Maintenance Teams.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Service Innovation Lead - Operations
Department For Work & Pensions
Hastings, East Sussex
2015.02 - Current
- Aligned project objectives with stakeholders through shared planning discussions.
- Delivered assigned tasks within tight deadlines using day-to-day prioritisation.
- Applied new skills quickly to daily tasks, improving efficiency and output.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently to support team work.
- Built positive colleague relationships through respectful friendliness and readiness to help.
- Aligned objectives through stakeholder discussions to maintain shared understanding and commitment.
- Delivered work within tight deadlines by following agreed schedules.
- Learned new skills rapidly and used them daily to boost efficiency.
Application Expert - Operations
Department For Work & Pensions
Hastings, East Sussex
1991.02 - 2015.01
- Managed multiple projects at once, meeting deadlines reliably.
- Coordinated daily with team members to keep delivery on track.
- Resolved software-related issues promptly to strengthen client relationships.
- Applied application management best practices to improve overall process efficiency.
- Communicated with stakeholders to confirm alignment on project objectives.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Education
GCSEs - History
Hastings College
Hastings, East Sussex 2000.09 - 2001.05
GCSEs - Maths
Hastings College
Hastings, East Sussex 1990.09 - 1991.05
GCSEs - French
William Parker School
Hastings, East Sussex 1986.09 - 1987.05
GCSEs - English Language
Sociology
Hastings, East Sussex 1986.09 - 1987.05
GCSEs - English Literature
William Parker School
Hastings, East Sussex 1986.09 - 1987.05
GCSEs - Sociology
William Parker School
Hastings, East Sussex 1986.09 - 1987.05
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Leadership
- Clear understanding of CWGC's Values
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Service Innovation Lead - Operations
Department For Work & Pensions
2015.02 - Current
GCSEs - History
Hastings College
2000.09 - 2001.05
Application Expert - Operations
Department For Work & Pensions
1991.02 - 2015.01
GCSEs - Maths
Hastings College
1990.09 - 1991.05
GCSEs - French
William Parker School
1986.09 - 1987.05
GCSEs - English Language
Sociology
1986.09 - 1987.05
GCSEs - English Literature
William Parker School
1986.09 - 1987.05
GCSEs - Sociology
William Parker School
1986.09 - 1987.05