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A bi-lingual (English and Spanish) Operations Strategy Consultant who has led and contributed to high-profile change, turnaround and operational transformation projects within consultancy and industry positions both in the UK and overseas. An experienced professional who offers an ability to successfully engage with all levels of management in the transformation of operations and business performance. Has delivered...

A bi-lingual (English and Spanish) Operations Strategy Consultant who has led and contributed to high-profile change, turnaround and operational transformation projects within consultancy and industry positions both in the UK and overseas. An experienced professional who offers an ability to successfully engage with all levels of management in the transformation of operations and business performance. Has delivered results and succeeded in transforming operations within large multi-national organisations and more entrepreneurial environments.Director, The Strategy Group @ From January 2010 to Present (6 years) Consultant @ Celerant Consulting is a global Operations Management Consultancy Responsible for leading change and operational transformation project workstreams and delivering financial and operational benefits to a pan European client base in the telecoms, property, financial services and retail sectors Led business analysis and solution design, applying a full range of both technical and tactical consultancy skills, leading client taskforce teams in operational implementation and engaging regularly with senior client management From January 2009 to September 2009 (9 months) Associate Director @ Sage Management Advisers is boutique management consultancy specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, Turnaround Management and Corporate Renewal. Reporting to the Managing Director, designed and developed a business development strategy aimed at embedding a presence in the UK for the US consultancy. In addition, supported the Managing Director in the analysis and resulting organizational restructuring of a leading charitable organization. From April 2008 to December 2008 (9 months) Director @ Tradevelopment is privately held Tour Operator and Destination Management Company (DMC). Responsible for leading a business transformation programme to return the loss making business to profit. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, conducted a detailed financial and business analysis, identifying key problem areas and presenting a transformation solution. Oversaw solution implementation, re-engineering strategies across the business which included increasing credit facilities, fundraising initiatives with existing investors, new financial controls and a high profile operational re-structure across sites in both the Netherlands and Argentina. From October 2006 to February 2008 (1 year 5 months) Business Process Manager @ The Frans Maas Group is a publicly held Dutch multinational logistics and transport services provider. The group was acquired by the Danish company DSV A/S in April 2006. Business Process Manager, Frans Maas Spain (Jul 05 - Sep 06): Member of the Senior Management Committee responsible for leading a commercial turnaround programme for the Spanish subsidiary which had delivered substantial losses over the previous 5 years. Specific areas of responsibility included IT, Business Process Management, Quality and Insurance. Led the IT and business process integration after the Frans Maas Group was acquired by DSV in April 2006. Business Development Executive, Frans Maas UK (Dec 04 - Aug 05): Reported at Director level supporting them in the achievement of the annual sales target of €6m per annum across a pan-European industrial client base From December 2004 to September 2006 (1 year 10 months) Management Trainee @ From July 2002 to September 2003 (1 year 3 months) Intern @ Ebrex food services is the official vendor and distributor of perishable and non perishable foodstuffs to the US Armed Forces in Southern Europe. Summer internship split between the company's operations office in Cesena, Italy and the its Head Office in Geneva. Reported to the Operations and Managing Directors, supporting an office relocation project in Geneva and leading the design and implementation of a new delivery performance model. From July 2001 to September 2001 (3 months) BBA, Management @ Lancaster University From 2000 to 2004