Experienced managerial professional with proven success in managing staff, operations and processes. Leads development of centre initiatives, and improvements for effective delivery of programmes and services. Natural leader with strategic oversight to exceed goals and objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy training and safety centre manager
Greater Manchester combined authority
Bury , Greater Manchester
09.2015 - 03.2023
Supervised and trained staff to complete projects and tasks for centre.
Reviewed applications to determine eligibility and acceptance of applicants.
Organised events and activities to enhance projects.
Formulated financial statements to examine revenue.
Overseen the operational operation of the 10 acre state of the art training centre. plus 5 satellite training sites.
Responsible for liaising with internal and external partners.
example
Kent fire and rescue
SO15 the Mets anti terrorist training team.
northwest ambulance service
Lancashire fire and rescue.
Submitted periodic reports to inform management regarding status and progress of centre projects.
Drafted proposals to request for funding of new projects.
Watch commander
GMC fire service
Manchester , Greater Manchester
05.1989 - 03.2023
fire risk assessor
Self Employed
Manchester, Greater Manchester
May 2023 - Current
Checked designs for potential risks and non-conformance issues with health and safety regulations.
Detected fire hazards and outlined detailed to mitigate risk of fire.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current legislation for guaranteed project compliance.
Outlined possible safety hazards through diligent risk assessments and analyses.
Identified need for maintenance and repair work, scheduling as necessary.
Education
level 4 Diploma. - fire risk assessing
Birmingham University
online self study
10.2022 - 02.2023
Level 3 - fire door inspection
Birmingham university ABBA
online self study
04.2023 - 06.2023
Level 3 - award in education
Manchester college
Manchester
06.2022 - 06.2022
IOSH MANAGING Safely -
Greater Manchester fire service
Manchester
08.2021 - 08.2021
Station officers exam - Operational fire service promotion exams
fire service exams
Manchester
09.1996 - 09.1996
Skills
Operations management
Regulatory compliance
Team supervision
Operations oversight
New hire on-boarding
Leadership training
Training solutions development
Staff development plans
Written and oral communication
Public speaking
Time management
Small Group Instruction
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
fire risk assessor
Self Employed
May 2023 - Current
Level 3 - fire door inspection
Birmingham university ABBA
04.2023 - 06.2023
level 4 Diploma. - fire risk assessing
Birmingham University
10.2022 - 02.2023
Level 3 - award in education
Manchester college
06.2022 - 06.2022
IOSH MANAGING Safely -
Greater Manchester fire service
08.2021 - 08.2021
Deputy training and safety centre manager
Greater Manchester combined authority
09.2015 - 03.2023
Station officers exam - Operational fire service promotion exams
Deputy Manager – Training & Audits, Fire & Safety at Embassy Golf Links - PFMDeputy Manager – Training & Audits, Fire & Safety at Embassy Golf Links - PFM
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC