Structured Methodologies &
techniques, Rapid Application Development, organisational
learning,
knowledge management. Information modelling, RDB
design & development, Oracle development,
expert system
development.
Business systems review,
Borland Paradox development, LAN, CNC engineering machines,
IT
help/support/training.
Logistics, quality systems management, service team management, communications, inventory.
Leeds Metropolitan University
June 1998 Present
Research
Assistant Information systems, organisational learning
BBM Engineering Ltd November
1996 June 1998
Systems Manager IS &
IT development & implementation
Self Employed April
1995 November 1996
Consultant
Quality, Logistics & IT
Thorn Lighting Ltd August
1988 April 1995
Distribution Service
Manager
Magnet Joinery Ltd September
1984 August 1988
Assistant Branch
Manager
Leeds Metropolitan University
M.Sc. Information Systems (Module
list below*) 1996 1999
(Attained
distinction at PG Dip level)
Bradford & Ilkley Community
College
BTec HND Business Studies 1982 1984
Allerton Grange High School,
Leeds
6 O' Levels (including English &
Mathematics), 2 A' Levels 1976 1982
Leeds
Metropolitan University
Research
Assistant, Faculty of Information & Engineering Systems
Developed a critical understanding of business within the construction industry; design & build, partnering, knowledge management & information systems.
Constructed a working prototype application that required an understanding of structured information systems, analysis & design, structured methodologies, conceptual & logical design, database design concepts. The role required a working knowledge of the Windows 9x operating systems and Microsoft office applications, the development of Oracle & Access databases, project management, presentation skills and report writing.
The building and maintenance of relationships with members of various organisations at different levels within the construction industry was an essential part of my contribution, and was central to the overall success of the project.
The research (into areas such as organisational learning, inter-organisational systems and business process redesign/reengineering) required both collaborative and individual work and gave an improved awareness of the work that was being carried out and the reasoning behind it.
BBM
Engineering Ltd
Systems
Manager
Carried out a business systems analysis, as a result of which I greatly improved the companys use of a Paradox relational database, allowing the logging and reporting of all orders received, stock movements, purchase orders and invoices received.
Installed & commissioned an accounting package, followed later by a salary package, providing much needed office automation and business information.
Assembled the infrastructure and hardware enabling a PC to interface with three CNC engineering machines, allowing programs to be written, saved, downloaded and uploaded.
Managed the organisations local area network, which doubled in size within 12 months, allowing faster access to more accurate information.
My duties required a thorough understanding of DOS, Windows 3.x & 9x operating environments and the development of, and training & coaching in, computerised office systems. The entire organisations IT and IS queries were dealt with personally.
Self Employed
Quality,
Logistics & IT Consultant
Sought and obtained short-term contracts to assist local organisations in logistics, IT and ISO 9000 areas.
Thorn Lighting Ltd
Distribution
Service Manager (January 1993 - April 1995)
Distribution
Service team management, site maintenance & communications,
maintenance of quality system.
Distribution Projects Manager
(September 1991 - December 1993)
Installation
of national quality system, member of AS400 user acceptance
testing & installation team.
Stock Movement Manager May 1990
- September 1991
Stock administration,
Perpetual Inventory, site maintenance.
Distribution Centre Shift
Manager August 1988 - May 1990
Management
of 20- 25 people to achieve required production & quality
targets.
Lead Assessor, recognised by the Governing Board of the National Registration Scheme of Assessors of Quality Systems.
Extra curricular courses: MS Excel, MS Access, Novell NetWare, Visual Basic and VRML.
Sage Accounting package foundation course.
Various management, communication, team building and time management courses.