Neil Evans
Carmarthen,Carmarthenshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project management and organisational consultancy. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and proficiency in data collection management, deadline management, and stakeholder management. Adept at project reporting, presentation management, risk mitigation, and employee management. Experienced in public sector consulting with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Career goal includes leveraging skills to drive impactful projects and foster organisational growth.
Offering strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with foundation in project support and client interaction. Knowledgeable about data analysis, report generation, and teamwork, bringing collaborative and proactive approach. Ready to use and develop communication, organisational, and critical thinking skills in any role.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant consultant
Carmarthenshire County Council
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
2003.12 - 2028.08
- Provided dedicated support to the Scrutiny Committees of the County Council.
- Assisted Senior Consultants in undertaking Service Improvement Reviews
- Provided administrative and research support to the Corporate Management Efficiency Savings Group.
- Facilitated task and finish groups of elected Councillors on specific topics with a view to enabling service improvements.
Business Manager
Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
2022.09 - 2026.04
Had the following responsibilities:
- Dealing with Freedom of Information Requests and Subject Access Requests
- Organisations Data Protection Officer
- Ensured compliance with regulations by conducting routine audits
- Managed the Joint Audit Committee
- Managed a volunteer scheme
- Fostered partnerships with Dyfed Powys Police strengthening network ties.
Senior Executive Officer
Neath Port Talbot Council
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
2008.09 - 2022.08
- Maintained regular liaison with County Councillors to ensure alignment of strategic goals across the organisation.
- Provided briefing notes and research support to the Leader of the Council.
- First point of contact for the Leader and Cabinet.
- Facilitated relationships between the Political Executive and the Chief Executives Office
- Managed the administrative support function for the Executive
Higher Executive Officer
Welsh Government
Cardiff, Cardiff
1997.09 - 2003.11
Various roles held within the Welsh Government:
- Administrative Assistant - processing livestock subsidy claims
- Administrative Officer - managing a small team of individuals processing livestock subsidy claims
- Executive Officer - Responsibility for assisting in the development of a software package to deliver livestock subsidy claims
- Higher Executive Officer - Overall responsibility for the delivery of the livestock extensification payment scheme
Education
BCS Practitioner In Data Protection - Data Protection
Data Protection Advisory Service
London 2023.02 - 2023.02
Post Graduate Certificate - Oversight and Scrutiny
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2012.07 - 2012.07
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd 1994.09 - 1997.06
Skills
- Project Management
- Organisational consultancy
- Data collection management
- Deadline management
- Stakeholder management
- Project reporting
- Presentation management
- Risk mitigation
- Employee management
- Public sector consulting
- Strong leadership skills
Affiliations
- Being outdoors including camping, body boarding and country walks
- Qualified Rugby coach and current Chairman of a local Mini And Junior rugby teams
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BCS Practitioner In Data Protection - Data Protection
Data Protection Advisory Service
2023.02 - 2023.02
Business Manager
Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner
2022.09 - 2026.04
Post Graduate Certificate - Oversight and Scrutiny
University of Birmingham
2012.07 - 2012.07
Senior Executive Officer
Neath Port Talbot Council
2008.09 - 2022.08
Assistant consultant
Carmarthenshire County Council
2003.12 - 2028.08
Higher Executive Officer
Welsh Government
1997.09 - 2003.11
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
University of Glamorgan
1994.09 - 1997.06