Aston University Alumni

Richard Connett

Exeter, United Kingdom
Computer Software Professional
Computer Software

Education
Aston University   1996 — 2000
Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, BEng Hons

Experience
Freelance   2012 - Present
Sift   2003 - 2012
Castle Links Ltd   2000 - 2003

Skills
Ada programming, REST, Object Oriented Design, XML, PostgreSQL, MySQL, JavaScript, Subversion, jQuery, HTML emails, PHP, HTML 5, Emacs, AJAX, Sendmail, Linux, XSLT, JSON, SOAP, Perl, CSS, Bash

Richard Coomber

Brighton, United Kingdom
Information Technology and Services

Education
Aston University   1980 — 1983
BSC

Charters School   1973 — 1980

Experience
Credit Suisse   July 2015 - Present
Credit Suisse   March 2012 - November 2014
RBS Global Banking & Markets   April 2011 - December 2011
Deutsche Bank   August 2010 - December 2010
Deutsche Bank   August 2009 - June 2010
JP Morgan   February 2008 - May 2009
AOL Broadband (Car Phone Warehouse)   May 2006 - November 2007
HSBC   April 2002 - April 2006
HSBC   March 2001 - April 2002
HSBC   January 2000 - February 2001

Skills
Project Delivery, Oracle, Stakeholder Management, System Testing, Agile Methodologies, JIRA, ISEB, Testing, Quality Center, Business Analysis, Test Management, Test Planning, SDLC, Test Automation, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Agile Testing, Analysis, User Acceptance Testing, Investment Banking, Performance Testing, Test Strategy

Richard Cope

Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Assistant Control Engineer at National Grid
Utilities

Education
Aston University   2011 — 2013
Foundation degree, Power System Management

University of Birmingham   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematical Sciences

Experience
National Grid   March 2015 - Present
National Grid   September 2013 - March 2015
National Grid   September 2011 - August 2013

Skills
High Voltage, Electricity, Substation, Power Transmission, Electric Power, Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, Power Plants, Energy, Power Generation, Power Systems, Smart Grid, Engineering

Richard Corbett

Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Chief Executive at Healthwatch Bucks
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management   1999 — 2000
MBA

Aston University   1992 — 1996
B SC, Managerial and Administrative Studies

Hereford Cathedral School   1979 — 1986

Experience
Healthwatch Bucks   November 2014 - Present
Reading Voluntary Action   September 2010 - June 2014
Oxfam GB, Oxford   October 2006 - May 2010
GAP Activity Projects   March 2003 - July 2006
Self Emloyed   November 2001 - February 2003
Management Centre   October 2000 - September 2001
Explore Worldwide   January 1999 - August 1999
Medical Emergency Relief International (MERLIN)   1996 - 1998
3M UK Plc   1993 - 1994
British Army   January 1987 - December 1990

Skills
Change Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Project Management, Program Management, Leadership, Charities, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Governance

Richard Corner

Warrington, United Kingdom
Database Support Analyst at IT Alliance Group
Computer Software

Education
Aston University   1977 — 1980
BSc, Civil Engineering

Oundle School   1966 — 1971

Experience
IT Alliance Group   July 2013 - Present
Capita-Symonds Industrial Ltd   October 2011 - December 2012
BAE Systems   October 2009 - October 2011
Liber8 Ltd   January 1999 - April 2009

Skills
Systems Analysis, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Access, VBA, VB.NET, Requirements Analysis, Database Design, Project Management, DTS, Database Administration, Databases, jQuery, SSIS, SSRS, Microsoft Technologies, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Software Development

Richard Coulling

St Albans, United Kingdom
Senior Business Analyst at Henderson Global Investors
Banking

Education
Aston University   1989 — 1993
Computer Science

Experience
M&G   August 2014 - Present
Henderson Global Investors   April 2009 - August 2014
New Star Asset Management   July 2005 - April 2009
UBS Global Asset Management   1997 - 2003
DC Systems Ltd   1994 - 1997

Richard Crabb

Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Student at Aston University

Education
Aston University   2011 — 2015


Skills
Project Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management

Richard Craven

Torquay, United Kingdom
Lean Director EMEA at ASSA ABLOY
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
Aston University   1994 — 1997
MBA

University of Birmingham   1988 — 1989
Msc(Eng)

Cranfield University

Experience
ASSA ABLOY   

Richard Cuthbert

London, United Kingdom
Global Marketing Manager Whisky; Bacardi Global Brands
Wine and Spirits

Education
Aston University   1997 — 2001
BSc (Hons), Marketing

Winstanley College   1995 — 1997
Business Studies, History, Geography

Experience
Bacardi   April 2015 - Present
Bacardi   April 2014 - April 2015
Bacardi   April 2012 - April 2014
Bacardi   May 2010 - March 2012
Bacardi   November 2008 - May 2010
Fullers Group Limited   March 2008 - November 2008
Westfield   December 2006 - March 2008
Bigbluetube   January 2005 - December 2006
The National Football Museum   November 2002 - January 2005

Skills
Promotions, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Innovation, Creative Development, Innovation Management, Branding & Identity, Global Marketing, Marketing Budget..., Consumer Marketing, Product Innovation, International Marketing, Retail Marketing, Relationship Marketing, P&L Accountability, Sponsorship, Copywriting, Brand Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail Category..., Travel, People Skills, Retail Design, Trade Marketing, Customer Insight, P&L Management, NPD, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Brand Equity, Press Releases, Marketing, Duty Free, Creative Direction, Budget Process, Marketing Management, Retail, Trade Shows, Luxury Brand Marketing, FMCG, Multi-channel Retail, Wine, Marketing Communications, Wine & Spirits Industry, Product Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Brand Development, Brand Development..., Alcoholic Beverages, Experiential Marketing

Richard Cutler

Southampton, United Kingdom
Managing Director of Serving Tennis; Honorary Consul at Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany London
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
NIMBAS, Bradford - Graduate School of Management (GB)   2000 — 2002
Post Graduate, Business Administration

Aston University   1996 — 2000
Bsc (Hons), Business Administration / German

King Edward VI School & Sixth Form College, Southampton   1989 — 1996

Experience
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany London   November 2012 - Present
Serving Tennis   April 2004 - Present
Southampton Anglo German Society   January 2006 - January 2013
The Nuffield Theatre   September 2004 - July 2012
WaterAid   March 2003 - September 2003
Lynx Express Partsflow   February 2002 - March 2003
Exel Plc   September 2000 - February 2002
Birkart Globistics   August 1998 - May 1999

Skills
Project Management, Coaching, Event Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Program Management, Sports Development, Website Design, Fluent German, Small Business...

Richard D F Waltier

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Colmore Insurance Brokers
Insurance

Education
Aston University   1997 — 1999
MBA

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst   1983 — 1984

Experience
Colmore Insurance Brokers   March 2015 - Present
Waltier Chance Ltd   April 2014 - Present
Orbis Corporate Finance   March 2014 - Present
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Support UK (formerly JTSMA)   2012 - Present
Business and Insurance Consulting Services   April 2014 - February 2015
Jobson James Insurance Brokers Limited   October 2011 - March 2014
Willis   April 2011 - October 2011
Willis   January 2008 - April 2011
Marsh   January 2001 - December 2007
Geodis   2000 - 2001

Skills
Management, Insurance, Recruiting, Liability, Underwriting, Leadership, Retail, Business Development, Training, Security, Logistics, Risk Management, New Business Development, General Insurance, Business Strategy, Claim, Financial Risk, Commercial Insurance, Brokers, Real Estate

Richard Dace

Southampton, United Kingdom
Head of Technology Architecture at Carnival UK
Information Technology and Services

Education
Aston University   1983 — 1984
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Information Technology

University of York   1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematics

Experience
Carnival UK   July 2011 - Present
Recordfield Limited   April 1994 - October 2011
Unum   May 1995 - January 2009

Skills
Leadership, IT Management, Governance, Databases, Project Delivery, Business Process, IT Strategy, SDLC, Strategy, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Integration, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture

Richard Darell

Marbella Area, Spain
Captain at Arik Air Ltd
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Aston University   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Hons Degree

Monkton Combe School   1969 — 1974
Bsc, History Ancient History Economices, A Level

Stouts Hill Schol   1964 — 1969
Common Entrance

Experience
Arik Air Ltd   May 2012 - Present
HiFly 2.0 SRL   June 2011 - April 2012
Afriqiyah Airways   October 2006 - February 2011
Virgin Atlantic Airways   August 1993 - August 2006
Darell Computers   November 1992 - August 1993
Dan Air London   January 1988 - November 1992
Royal Air Force   December 1979 - December 1987

Skills
Novell Netware, Flight Safety, Marketing, Flight Planning, Training, Aviation, Computer Hardware, Aviation Security, Proficient Typing Skills, Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, Sailing, Business Strategy, Piloting, Microsoft Office, Flights, Flight Training, Airlines, Civil Aviation, Studio Photography, Photography, English, Charter, Photoshop, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft, Airports, Photo Editor

Richard Deane

Oxford, United Kingdom
Director of Finance & Information
Accounting

Education
Aston University   1982 — 1986
BSc, Managerial & Administrative Studies

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
FCA

Experience
Response Organisation   January 2013 - Present

Richard Dickson

Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Liberal Democrat candidate to be MP at Kenilworth & Southam
Philanthropy

Education
Common Purpose Coventry   2008 — 2008
Street MBA, Community Development

Aston University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BSc), managerial & administrative studies

University of Leicester   1978 — 1979
Life Studies, Distinction

Experience
Kenilworth & Southam constituency   July 2014 - Present
Abbey Medical Practice   September 2013 - Present
Kenilworth Community Care   July 2010 - Present
Community Support for Bucks   February 2014 - February 2015
Buckinghamshire Community Foundation   January 2010 - February 2015
Kenilworth & Southam LibDems   2010 - November 2014
Friends of Kenilworth-Uyogo Link   July 2009 - April 2014
CORD   January 2006 - January 2010
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust   December 2003 - December 2005
Staffordshire Building Society   2000 - 2004

Skills
Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Leadership, Community Engagement, Public Relations, Fundraising, Event Management, Strategy, Budgets, Business Strategy, Charities, Networking, Organizational..., Non-profits, Nonprofits, Marketing, Recruiting

Richard Downes

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Business Analyst experienced in business process reengineering
Information Technology and Services

Education
Aston University   2000 — 2004
BSc, Business Computing & IT

Experience
PricewaterhouseCoopers   October 2005 - Present
Domestic & General   July 2004 - October 2005
GlaxoSmithKline   July 2002 - June 2003

Skills
Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Change Management, Management, Systems Analysis, Project Delivery, Business Process Mapping, Testing, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Software Documentation, Documentation, Business Process..., Management Consulting, SDLC, Process Mapping, Business Process, Business Transformation, Process Improvement, User Acceptance Testing

Richard Drake

Nottingham, United Kingdom
Commercial Accountant at AGA Rangemaster Group plc
Accounting

Education
Aston University   2001 — 2005
Bsc (Hons), Management

Tapton, Sheffield

Experience
AGA Rangemaster Group plc   March 2015 - Present
Pall-Ex   November 2011 - February 2015
RSM Tenon   September 2005 - November 2011
IBM   July 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Management, Financial Audits, Cash Flow Forecasting, Corporate Tax, UK GAAP, Assurance, Analysis, Statutory Accounting, Management Accounting, Internal Controls, Audit, IFRS, Leadership, External Audit, Project Planning, Financial Accounting

Richard Drinkwater

Port Clarence, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
Senior Operations Manager at SABIC
Chemicals

Education
Aston University   1993 — 1997
BEng, Chemical Engineering

Bury Grammar School   1986 — 1993

Experience
SABIC   April 2012 - Present
SABIC UK Petrochemicals   July 2005 - April 2012
Huntsman   July 2002 - July 2005
Huntsman   July 1997 - July 2002

Skills
HAZOP, Process Control, Petrochemical, Chemical Engineering, Commissioning, Process Simulation, Project Engineering, Process Engineering, FEED, Continuous Improvement, Process Safety

Richard Durrant

United Kingdom
B2B Marketer Energy & Hydrocarbon Technology sector
Oil & Energy

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2006 — 2006
BP Sales & Marketing Academy, Management & Administration

University of Derby   1986 — 1988
CNAA, Management & Administation

Aston University   1979 — 1981
Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Infineum   November 2011 - Present
Arctic Whale Design   2010 - 2011
Energy and Engineering Sector   2010 - 2011
BP   2009 - 2010
BP   2004 - 2009
BP   2003 - 2004
BP   2001 - 2003
BP   1999 - 2001
Mobil Oil   1990 - 1999
The Lubrizol Corporation   1985 - 1990

Skills
Change Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Lubricants, Product Development, Strategy, Petroleum, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Energy

Richard Edwards

High Throston, Hartlepool, United Kingdom
Consultant at GOC
Retail

Education
Aston University   1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Optometry

Manor Comprehensive

Experience
OPTOMiSE Consulting   July 2014 - Present
Boots Opticians   January 2014 - July 2014
Boots Opticians   May 2012 - January 2014
Boots Opticians   June 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Business Process..., Team Leadership, Customer concern..., Franchise Attraction &..., Coaching, Customer Service, Professional..., Performance leadership..., Team Building, Clinical Governance &..., Training, Leadership, Business Planning, Coaching & Leadership, Retail, Professional..., Performance Management, Leadership Development, Management, Optometry Business &..., Healthcare, Human Resources, Change Management

Richard Faderin

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Student at Aston University

Education
Aston University   2011 — 2014

Richard Fantom

Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Optometrist at Richard Fantom Eyecare Ltd
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Aston University   1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Optometry

Experience
Richard Fantom Eyecare Ltd   January 2014 - Present
Walford & Round   June 1992 - February 2014

Skills
Lenses, Pharmacists, Sunglasses, Glaucoma, Optometry, Dispensing, Eyewear, Contact Lenses

Richard Fearn

Lund, Sweden
Senior Software Engineer at European Spallation Source (ESS)
Research

Education
Aston University   1998 — 2002
1st, BSc (Hons) Computer Science

Experience
European Spallation Source (ESS)   August 2014 - Present
Fedora Project   March 2008 - Present
Diamond Light Source   January 2013 - July 2014
Diamond Light Source   January 2011 - July 2014
Diamond Light Source   February 2009 - January 2013
Ofwat   September 2005 - January 2009
Mars   September 2002 - November 2004
MEI   July 2000 - September 2001

Skills
JBoss, Fedora, Databases, HTML, Tomcat, Algorithms, Python, Java, XML, Web Applications, JSP, Spring Framework, Eclipse, Linux, C, Subversion, Computer Science, C++, Git, Software Development, SQL, Spring, JavaScript, Software Engineering

Richard Fletcher

Nottingham, United Kingdom
Technical Director at Ramtech Electronics Limited
Research

Education
Loughborough University   2002 — 2005
Masters (Distinction), Digital Communication Systems

Aston University   1996 — 1999
BEng (First Class Honours), Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Experience
Ramtech Electronics Limited   February 2014 - Present
Ramtech Electronics Limited   January 2012 - February 2014
Pera Innovation   May 2010 - January 2012
Pera   November 2006 - May 2010
Marconi Communications   September 1999 - November 2006
Ericsson Ltd   2006 - 2006

Skills
PRINCE2, Electrical Engineering, Creative Problem Solving, Testing, Hardware, Planning, Product Development, Systems Engineering, R&D, Technical Management, Wireless, Coaching, Embedded Software, C, Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Electronics, Troubleshooting, Telecommunications, Firmware, Cost Reduction, Innovation Management, Problem Solving, EN 300 220, RF, Hardware Architecture, Innovation, Engineering Management, Continuous Improvement, Management, Team Leadership, Product Management, Project Planning, Simulation, PCB design, Gantt, MS Project, Situational Leadership, Simulations, Hardware Design, Fault Finding, Mentoring, Change Management, Electronic Engineering, VHDL, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Sensors, Cross-functional Team...

Richard Franks

Dudley, United Kingdom
Assistant Director for Business, IT and Computing at Birmingham metropolitan college
Education Management

Education
Aston University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science

Experience
Birmingham metropolitan college   

Skills
Management, Teaching, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Training Delivery, Staff Development, Change Management, Project Management, E-Learning, Leadership Development, Customer Service, System Administration, Training, Higher Education, Microsoft Office

Richard Frazer

Birmingham, United Kingdom
National Manager of Associates at Hitachi Capital
Automotive

Education
Aston University   2000 — 2004
BSc, Law With Legal Practice Management

Aston University

Experience
Hitachi Capital   March 2013 - Present
PoliticsUK   March 2011 - Present
Current Group: Wythall Theatre Group   2009 - Present
Ogilvie Fleet Ltd   February 2012 - March 2013
Renault   March 2011 - February 2012
TTL Automotive   March 2011 - February 2012
Fleet Alliance   April 2010 - January 2011
HSBC Vehicle Finance   May 2008 - March 2010
Masterlease   January 2007 - June 2008
GM UK Leasing   2007 - 2008

Skills
Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales Process, Management, Time Management, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Selling, Business Strategy, Retail, Marketing Management, Training, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Logistics, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Customer Retention, Team Leadership, Purchasing, Vehicles, Profit, Start-ups, Marketing, Business Planning, Finance, Budgets, Operations Management, Team Management, Strategy, Team Building, CRM, Pricing, New Business Development, Account Management, Change Management, Direct Sales, B2B, Strategic Planning, Sales, Analysis, Automotive, Automobile, Fleet Management, Product Development, Leadership, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Sales Presentations

Richard Friend

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Programme and Portfolio Management Consultant at HSBC
Investment Banking

Education
Aston University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science, First Class Honours

Experience
HSBC   November 2010 - Present
Royal Bank of Scotland   July 2008 - November 2010
Friends in Property Limited   February 2007 - October 2010
Deutsche Bank   January 2006 - April 2008
Deutsche Bank   2002 - December 2005
Quidnunc   1995 - 2001
LBMS   1992 - 1995
IMI Computing   1990 - 1991

Skills
Project Portfolio..., IT Portfolio, Collaboration Tools, SharePoint, Change Management, Portfolio Management, Business Transformation, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Risk Management, Investment Banking, PMO Development, Project Management, PMO, Program Management, Financial Risk, Microsoft Excel

Richard Garbutt ACMA, CGMA

Dudley, United Kingdom
Financial Controller / Engineering Business Partner at UTC Aerospace Systems
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants   2011 — 2014
CIMA, Fully Qualified

Aston University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Accounting for Management, 2:1

Experience
UTC Aerospace Systems   October 2014 - Present
UTC Aerospace Systems   December 2013 - September 2014
UTC Aerospace Systems   October 2012 - December 2013
Goodrich Actuation Systems   August 2011 - October 2012
Goodrich Actuation Systems   September 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Year-end Close, Group Accounts, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Team Management, Consolidation, SAP, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, Budgets, Process Improvement, VBA, Hyperion HFM, Forecasting, Essbase, Financial Forecasting, Finance, CODA Financials

Richard Garside

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Associate Architecture at Broadway Malyan
Architecture & Planning

Education
Oxford Brookes University   2013 — 2015
MSc in Historic Conservation, Conservation of the Built environment

Birmingham School of Architecture   1972 — 1979
BSC in Arch, Dip Arch, Architecture

Aston University   1972 — 1977
BSc in Arch Dip Arch, Architecture

The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone   1965 — 1972

Experience
Broadway Malyan   May 2007 - Present
Glazzard Architects   2003 - 2007
West Midlands Architects   1997 - 2003
RHG Architects   1989 - 1997
Associated Architects LLP   1980 - 1988

Skills
Design Research, Architectures, Construction, Construction Drawings, BIM, Comprehensive Planning, Residential Design, Architecture, Architectural Design, Sustainable Design, Mixed-use, AutoCAD Architecture, Feasibility Studies, Urban Design, SketchUp

Richard Gibson Phd

Northampton, United Kingdom
Business Unit Director
Logistics and Supply Chain

Education
The University of Huddersfield   2007 — 2011
Phd, Logistics

Aston University   2001 — 2004
MSc, Logistics

St Davids University College Lampeter   1987 — 1990
BA (Hons) 2:1, Geography

Experience
Yusen Logistics UK   August 2014 - Present
WMG, University of Warwick   August 2014 - Present
Healthy Planet   January 2013 - July 2014
BP   January 2012 - July 2014
Wincanton   November 2008 - January 2012
British Sugar   September 2007 - November 2008
Musgrave Budgens Londis   July 1999 - September 2007
BOC Distribution Services   1997 - 1999
Argos   January 1995 - January 1997
British Sugar   1992 - 1995

Skills
Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Transportation..., Insourcing, Business Process..., Operational Excellence, Negotiation, Team Building, Outsourcing, FMCG, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Management, Sourcing, Management, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Materials Management, ERP, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., Inventory Management, 3PL, Leadership, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Project Management, Warehousing, Operations Management

Richard Glen

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Head of GSF Sales UK, Ireland and Americas at Clearstream
Financial Services

Education
Aston University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BSc), International Business & German

Experience
Clearstream   October 2005 - Present
BGC Partners   March 2004 - October 2005
Dresdner Bank AG   January 1999 - March 2004
Dresdner Bank AG   September 1997 - January 1999

Skills
Derivatives, Settlement, Securities Lending, Finance, CRM, Financial Markets, Financial Services, Securities, Liquidity, Fixed Income, Relationship Management, Equities, Back Office, Loans, Collateral Management, Capital Markets

Richard Go

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Treasurer at Bright Futures Resourcing
Banking

Education
Aston University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business and management

St. Bonavanture and St. Angelas sixth form centre   2011 — 2013
BTec, Business studies

Experience
Bright Futures Resourcing   July 2014 - Present
Gotoviva.co.uk   June 2014 - June 2014
Young Enterprise   June 2010 - June 2012
Boots UK   May 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Team Leadership, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Management, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Time Management, English, Social Media, Marketing, Public Speaking

Richard Gore

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior Implementation Manager at MetaPack
Computer Software

Education
Aston University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Logistics

Royal Hospital School   1998 — 2005

Experience
MetaPack Group   April 2015 - Present
MetaPack   October 2013 - March 2015
Gist - Future Business Logistics   September 2011 - October 2013
Gist - Future Business Logistics   January 2011 - September 2011
Gist - Future Business Logistics   April 2010 - January 2011
Gist - Future Business Logistics   September 2009 - April 2010
Renault   July 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Team Management, FMCG, Warehouse Management, Transportation Planning, Red Prairie, 3PL, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Management, Team Leadership, Reverse Logistics, Project Management, Supply Chain, Transportation..., Operations Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning

Richard Greenslade

Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
ICT Architect
Government Administration

Education
Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield   1990 — 1994
BSc (hon's), Information Technology

Richard Hale School

Aston University

Stevenage CollegeHNC electronics

Experience
Coventry City Council   October 2011 - Present
Calor Gas, Warwick   January 1995 - July 2011
British Gas, Leicester   July 1992 - August 1993
rank xerox   July 1986 - July 1990

Skills
Visio, System Administration, Business Continuity, Access, IBM iSeries, OS/400, TOGAF, Budgeting, Business Process, Project Planning, ITIL, SQL, IT Strategy, Administration, Team Leadership, Telecommunications, ERP, Project Management, AS400, IT Management, IT Audit, Change Management, Management, Windows, Integration, JD Edwards, Business Analysis, MS Project, iSeries, Servers, Disaster Recovery, Planning, Databases

Richard Guttridge

Stevenage, United Kingdom
Senior Network Support Engineer at Updata Infrastructure
Computer Networking

Education
Aston University   1997 — 2000

Experience
Updata Infrastructure   August 2014 - Present
Updata Infrastructure   April 2012 - August 2014
Hertfordshire County Council   December 2004 - April 2012

Skills
LAN Switching, QoS, TCP/IP, Network Administration, WAN, IP, LAN-WAN, Switches, Infrastructure, Routing Protocols, VoIP, Routers, Routing, STP, Network Architecture, OSPF, BGP, PRINCE2, Cisco Technologies, VLAN, DNS, MPLS, DHCP, ITIL

Richard Hampton

Bath, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Organic Milk Suppliers CoOperative
Dairy

Education
Aston University   1990 — 1994
BSc, International Business & Languages

ESCMP

Experience
Organic Milk Suppliers Co-Operative   April 2015 - Present
Organic Trade Board   September 2013 - Present
Organic Milk Suppliers Co-Operative   January 2013 - April 2015
Organic Milk Suppliers Co-Operative   2009 - January 2013
Organic Milk Suppliers Co-Operative   2006 - 2009
Organic Milk Suppliers Co-Operative   2003 - 2006
Endeva Ltd (Boxclever group)   2002 - 2003
Dyson   2001 - 2002
Dyson   1999 - 2001
Centura Foods   1998 - 2000

Skills
Key Account Development, FMCG, Retail, Management, Key Account Management

Richard Harper

Stourbridge, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Production Director at Arriva UK Trains
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Education
Aston University   1990 — 1994
BSc (Hons), Transport Management

Experience
Arriva UK Trains   2013 - Present
Chiltern Railways   2001 - 2013
Oscar Faber   1994 - 2001

Skills
Market Research, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Rail, Change Management, Public Transport, Transportation, Project Planning, Infrastructure, Management, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Engineering, Light Rail, Business Strategy, Leadership, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Railway

Richard Haywood

Watford, United Kingdom
Development Manager at Ocado
Computer Software

Education
Aston University   2005 — 2009
PhD, Electronic Engineering

Aston University   2002 — 2005
BEng (Hons), Internet Engineering, 1st class

Experience
Ocado Technology   January 2014 - Present
Ocado Technology   January 2012 - January 2014
Ocado   November 2011 - January 2012
Ocado   July 2009 - October 2011
Xyratex   October 2008 - June 2009
Worcester 6th Form College   September 2005 - June 2009
IT Consultant   June 2000 - June 2009
Aston University   2005 - 2009

Skills
Hibernate, Team Leadership, Tomcat, SQL, PHP, Supply Chain, Java, Management, Linux, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, E-commerce, Subversion, Programming, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, UML, Warehouse Control, Spring Framework, Databases, JavaScript, Warehouse Management, XML, Volunteering, Software Development, Product Owner, Software Engineering, Mercurial, MySQL

Richard Hewitt

St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Business Development Manager at Weatherford Drilling Services
Oil & Energy

Education
Aston University   1984 — 1988
BSc (Hons), Geological Sciences

Experience
Weatherford   March 2015 - Present
Weatherford   November 2011 - February 2015
Weatherford   May 2011 - October 2011
Baker Hughes   June 2010 - February 2011
Baker Hughes INTEQ   May 2009 - May 2010
Baker Hughes Services International Inc Kazakhstan   January 2006 - May 2009
Baker Hughes INTEQ Caspian   July 2003 - December 2005
Baker Hughes INTEQ North Sea   May 1998 - June 2003
Baker Hghes INTEQ North Sea   September 1995 - April 1998

Skills
Formation Evaluation

Richard Holder

Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Owner at Elf Magic Jewellery
Fine Art

Education
Aston University   1972 — 1976
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Metallurgical Engineering

Southall Grammar School

Experience
Elf Magic Jewellery   Operations DirectorXenotronAugust 1985 - December 1985
Jermyn Industries   August 1980 - July 1985
Elmwood Sensors   July 1978 - June 1980
IRD   July 1976 - June 1978
Smiths Industries   January 1970 - June 1972

Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Web Design, Art

Richard Hovey

Sandbach, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Director at Zan Limited
Real Estate

Education
The Manchester Metropolitan University   1994 — 1996
DMS, Management Studies

Aston University   1981 — 1982
MSc, Computer Science

Staffordshire University   1977 — 1981
BA(Hons), Business Studies

Experience
G Hovey Limited   April 2001 - Present
Zan Limited   January 1987 - Present
University of Manchester   December 2002 - November 2006
Rolls-Royce & Bentley Motor Cars   1990 - 2002

Skills
Negotiation, Human Resources, Strategy, Management, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Training

Richard Hoyland

Torquay, United Kingdom
Optometrist, Practice owner at Richard Hoyland Opticians
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Aston University   1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Optometry

University of Birmingham   1975 — 1978
BSc Hons, Biological Science (Microbiology)

Clifton College, Bristol   1964 — 1972

Experience
Newmedica   February 2014 - Present
Richard Hoyland Opticians   2006 - Present
Andrew Laird Optometrist   1996 - 2006
Multiple UKpharmacy   1990 - 1996

Skills
Pediatrics, Lenses, Optometry, Eye Exams, Treatment, Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Eyewear, Healthcare, Dry Eye, Ocular Disease

Richard Jarrett

Bristol, United Kingdom
System Design Analyst at Pennant Training Systems
Airlines/Aviation

Education
Aston University   2004 — 2008
B-Eng, Electronic

Experience
Pennant Training Systems   November 2011 - Present
Horstmann Controls   September 2011 - November 2011
Tesco   September 2003 - September 2011
Sensor Technology   June 2003 - July 2003

Skills
Organisational Skills, Fault Finding, Planning, Digital Electronics, Java, Training Skills, Motorcycle, Electronics, Bash, Assimilation, Microsoft Office, Research, Computer Hardware, Team Leadership, Mathematics, Fast Learning, Problem Solving, Flexible Working

Richard Jeffery

Nottingham, United Kingdom
Principal Commercial Manager at SITA UK
Environmental Services

Education
Ashridge Business School   2010 — 2010
Certificate in accelerating management effectiveness, Business management, Certificate

Aston University   2007 — 2009
Diploma, Business Management, C

Experience
SITA UK   January 2015 - Present
FCC Environment   May 2011 - January 2015
Biffa   January 2010 - April 2011
Biffa   March 2008 - January 2010
Biffa   September 2006 - March 2008
CDP Plant Hire and Sales   June 2004 - September 2006
Nottingham Forest FC   June 2000 - February 2004

Skills
Solid Waste, Logistics, Management, Environmental Compliance, Waste Management, Business Planning, New Business Development, ISO 14001, Key Account Management, Environmental..., Sustainability, Negotiation, Waste, Sales, B2B, Water Treatment, Biomass, Procurement, Operations Management, Business Development, Sales Process, Strategy, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Carbon, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Awareness, Disposal, Contract Management, Environmental Services, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Renewable Energy, Coaching, Carbon Management, Energy, Waste to Energy, Waste Reduction, Account Management, Recycling, Sales Management

Richard Kelsey

Southampton, United Kingdom
Design Engineer
Telecommunications

Education
Aston University   1997 — 2001
BEng, Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Experience
Ericsson   2009 - Present
Tandberg Television   2001 - 2009

Skills
IP, IPTV, MPEG, Embedded Software, Digital TV, Streaming Media, Transmission, Embedded Systems

Richard Kipping

Branksome, Poole, United Kingdom
Private investor
Accounting

Education
Aston University   1990 — 1990
TEFL, English Language teaching as a foreign language

The University of Huddersfield   1978 — 1981
BA(Hons), History

Richard Lai

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Software Application Engineer at Cambridge CMOS Sensors Ltd
Semiconductors

Education
Aston University   2002 — 2003
PgC, Telecommunication Technology

University of Liverpool   1999 — 2002
BSc, Physics and Computer Science

The Open University
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Statistics

Experience
Cambridge CMOS Sensors Ltd   May 2014 - Present
Vigosys Inc   December 2013 - Present
HTC   February 2012 - December 2013
Acer   April 2011 - February 2012
Compal (Compal Communications Inc)   January 2010 - April 2011
Merizone   November 2008 - September 2009
MSI - Micro-star International CO., Ltd.   April 2005 - June 2008
Avery Dennison (Paxar Hong Kong)   July 2003 - April 2005
Marketing IT   June 2000 - May 2003

Skills
Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Unity3D, Android, C, Software Development, Device Drivers, Bluetooth, Windows CE, ARM

Richard Latham

Worcester, United Kingdom
Planning manager at Skanska UK
Civil Engineering

Education
Aston University   1982 — 1986
BSC Hons, Civil Engineering

Parkside

Experience
Skanska UK   June 2015 - Present
BAM Nuttall Ltd   January 2015 - May 2015
BAM Nuttall Ltd   March 2003 - December 2014
Freelance   August 2002 - March 2003
Morgan Sindall   November 2001 - August 2002
AMEC   1991 - 1995

Skills
P3, Primavera P6, Project Control, Cost Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Road, Earthworks, Public-private..., Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Highways, FIDIC, Bridge, Rail, Commercial Management

Richard Ling

London, United Kingdom
Product Marketing Director (CoFounder) at Paved with Gold
Internet

Education
Aston University   2003 — 2007
Business Admin & Public Policy and Management, Business Admin & Public Policy and Management

Experience
Paved with Gold   May 2015 - Present
Made by Many   November 2014 - May 2015
Mint Digital   November 2012 - November 2014
Foldable.Me   October 2012 - November 2014
nerdbanite.com   October 2008 - January 2012
Mint Digital   August 2009 - 2012
Channel 4   September 2009 - September 2010
University of Jyväskylä   September 2008 - December 2008
BBC   June 2008 - September 2008
Intel   August 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Agile Methodologies, Digital Marketing, Management, Digital Media, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media, Online Advertising, Quality Assurance, Content Strategy, E-commerce, Digital Strategy, Start-ups, New Media, Product Management, Web Development

Richard Llewellyn

Doncaster, United Kingdom
KCS at AstraZeneca
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Aston University   1975 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business Administration and Management, General, 2(1)

Doncaster Grammar   1970 — 1975
Stuff

Experience
AstraZeneca   August 2014 - Present
Eli Lilly and Company   September 1995 - May 2014

Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Effectiveness

Richard Lumby

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Managing Director, Defence, Carillion
Facilities Services

Education
Aston University   1979 — 1983
BSc, Civil Engineering

Valley, Worksop   1971 — 1979

RCDS

Experience
Carillion   November 2002 - Present
Carillion Infrastructure   March 2002 - October 2002
Crown House Engineering   July 1999 - March 2002
Tarmac Building (now Carillion)   July 1995 - July 1999
Tarmac Civil Engineering   February 1994 - June 1995
Tarmac Walls   January 1993 - January 1994
Tarmac Structural Repairs   July 1991 - January 1993
Tarmac Costain JV   1985 - 1986

Skills
Commercial Management, Bid Preparation, Construction Management, Contract Management, Defence, Facilities Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management

Richard Marler

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Chartered Accountant and Compliance professional
Financial Services

Education
Aston University   1971 — 1975
BSc(Hons), Administrative Science, 2:1

Lowestoft College of Further Education   1969 — 1971
OND Business Studies

Experience
Archwood Consulting Limited   January 2011 - Present
Honister Partners   July 2009 - January 2011
CMS Financial Management Limited   November 1998 - June 2009
FSA/PIA/FIMBRA   January 1994 - October 1998

Skills
Income Protection, Anti Money Laundering, Critical Illness, General Insurance, Management, Paraplanning, Compliance, Mortgage Lending, SIPP, Financial Management, Inheritance Tax Planning, Investment Advisory, Pensions, FSA, Relationship Management, Trusts, Due Diligence, Tax, Financial Regulation, High Net Worth..., TCF, Banking, Financial Services, Unit Trusts, Investments, Savings, Finance, Financial Planning, Strategic Financial..., Retirement, Wealth, AML, Managerial Finance, Retirement Planning, Risk Analysis, Asset Managment, Operational Risk, Accounting, Asset Management, Risk Management, Protection, Wealth Management, Investment Strategies, Portfolio Management, Auditing, Financial Risk, Compliance Monitoring, Financial Advisory, Equity Release, Insurance

Richard Marlow

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Logistics Programme Manager at Jaguar Land Rover
Automotive

Education
Aston University   1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Batley Grammar School   1979 — 1987

Experience
Jaguar Land Rover   March 2013 - Present
Honda of the UK Manufacturing   December 1998 - February 2013
Exel Logistics   1990 - 1998

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Automotive

Richard Marston

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Wayleave Officer at SSE plc
Utilities

Education
University of Keele   2009 — 2011
PGCert Sustainable Business Management, Leadership, Management and Operations

Aston University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) Construction & Environmental Management, Construction Management

Rodbaston AC Staffordshire   2003 — 2005
BTEC National Diploma, Environmental Managment

Experience
SSE plc   March 2015 - Present
The Freedom Group of Companies   October 2009 - February 2015
Balfour Beatty Construction   July 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Surveying, Project Planning, Renewable Energy, Microsoft Office, Risk Assessment, Construction, Project Management, Engineering, Power Generation, Contract Management, MS Project, Electricians, Environmental..., Construction Safety, Environmental Awareness, Energy, Construction Management, Water, Procurement

Richard McGowan

Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom
Experienced Medical Devices Product Manager
Medical Devices

Education
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing

Aston University   1993 — 1996
2.1, Applied and Human Biology

ABPI
Medical Representative Exam

Experience
Straumann   January 2010 - Present
3M ESPE   May 2009 - December 2009
Dentsply   2007 - 2008
Dentsply   2005 - 2007
Dentsply   2003 - 2005
Dentsply   2001 - 2003
MediTech Media   1999 - 2001

Skills
Marketing, Sales Process, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Sales, Market Planning, Sales Presentations, Email Marketing, Strategy, Dentistry, Marketing Communications, B2B, Sales Operations, Sales Effectiveness, Dental, Key Account Management, Medical Devices, Product Management, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, CAD/CAM, New Product Development, Market Development, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, CRM, Capital Equipment, Product Development, Sales, Marketing Management

Richard Muhammad

London, United Kingdom
Award Winning Marketeer and Digital Media Production Professional
Marketing and Advertising

Education
Aston University   1988 — 1990
MBA

University of Westminster   1984 — 1987
BA Hons 2:1, Urban Planning Studies

Experience
RVS Realtime   2008 - Present
Zed Communications   October 2013 - February 2014
Neo@Ogilvy   April 2007 - August 2007
Brann Worldwide   2000 - 2002
The Database Group   1999 - 2000
Claritas Europe   1997 - 1999
NDL - Claritas   1996 - 1997
CMT - Claritas   1993 - 1996
HB Consulting   1992 - 1993
Sears   1989 - 1992

Skills
Segmentation, Mobile Devices, Media Strategy, Digital Strategy, FMCG, GIS, Business Development, Customer Insight, Media, Integrated Marketing, Media Buying, Digital Media, Consultative Selling..., Online Advertising, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Account Management, Media Planning, Database Marketing, Training

Richard Neale

Guildford, United Kingdom
Director, EMEA Marketing at Birst
Computer Software

Education
Aston University   1980 — 1984
BSc, Water Resources and Computer Science

Experience
Birst   March 2014 - Present
BackOffice Associates®   December 2013 - March 2014
ENTOTA   May 2013 - December 2013
SAP   August 2010 - February 2013
SAP   June 2008 - August 2010
Business Objects   September 2007 - June 2008
Business Objects   July 2006 - September 2007
Business Objects   April 1999 - June 2006
SAS Institute   1992 - March 1999
Natural Environment Research Council   1989 - 1992

Skills
Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing, SaaS, Solution Selling, Analytics, Channel Partners, Customer Presentations, Business Objects, Business Alliances, Birst, Business Development, Enterprise Software, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Presentation Development, Software Industry, Multi-channel Marketing, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, B2B, Marketing Management, Team Management, Pre-sales, Leadership, Lead Generation, EIM, Professional Services, Presenter, CRM, Pricing, Strategy, Market Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Product Launch, Consulting, Demand Generation, Product Marketing, Business Intelligence, Product Management, Business Analytics, Data Warehousing, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales Process, Marketing, Sales Enablement, Management, Spokesperson, SAS, Team Leadership

Richard Newman

Knowle, West Midlands, United Kingdom
UK Finance Director at DS Smith
Packaging and Containers

Education
Aston University   1987 — 1991

Experience
DS Smith   March 2015 - Present
National Express   January 2011 - February 2015
Cadbury plc.   2009 - 2010
Cadbury Ireland   2005 - 2009
EMEA - Cadbury PLC   2003 - 2005
Cadbury Australia New Zealand   2000 - 2003
Cadbury UK   1996 - 2000
Coopers & Lybrand   1994 - 1996
Price Waterhouse   1991 - 1994

Richard Norton

Neuchâtel, Canton de Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Global Commercial Excellence director Self medication / OTC at Galderma (Nestlé skin health)
Consumer Goods

Education
Aston University   1988 — 1992
Pharmacy

Experience
Galderma (Nestlé skin health)   March 2015 - Present
Self Employed   September 2014 - February 2015
Nicoventures Ltd (part of the BAT Group)   June 2010 - April 2014
Johnson & Johnson   December 2007 - June 2010
Google   January 2007 - December 2007
Novartis Consumer Health   June 2005 - December 2006
Novartis Consumer Health   September 2002 - June 2005
Reckitt Benckiser   January 2001 - September 2002
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare   October 1995 - January 2001

Skills
E-commerce, Start-ups, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Consumer Products, Strategy, Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Innovation, Start-up Ventures, Consumer Healthcare, Marketing Management, Business Development, New Business Development, Leadership, Managing Start-ups, Management, Product Development, Advertising, Digital Marketing, FMCG

Richard Oates

Plymouth, United Kingdom
Business Development Manager at Plymouth City Council
Banking

Education
Aston University
Chartered Banker (ACIB) 1982

Launceston College
4 "A" Levels 10 "0" Levels

Experience
Plymouth City Council   May 2015 - Present
Lloyds Banking Group   August 2012 - November 2014
Lloyds TSB   October 2009 - July 2012
Bank of Scotland   February 2002 - October 2009
Business Link   July 1999 - December 2001
Barclays Corporate Banking   January 1993 - December 1998

Skills
Business Development, Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Risk, Strategy, Funding, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Credit Risk, Business Planning, Credit, Management, Financial Services, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Relationship Management, Operational Risk, Retail Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard Ogden

Swindon, United Kingdom
Director, Projects & Consulting at Quest Partnership Ltd
Human Resources

Education
Bristol University   1997 — 1999
MSc, Organisational Psychology

Aston University   1993 — 1997
BSc, Human Psychology, 1

Experience
Quest Partnership Ltd   August 1997 - Present

Skills
Consulting, Level A & B qualified, Leadership Development, Occupational Psychology, Psychometrics, Performance Management, Leadership, 360 Feedback, Technology Needs..., Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Assessment &..., Talent Management, 360 Degree Assessment, Assessment Center

Richard Oldfield

Yalding, Kent, United Kingdom
Global Data Privacy Manager at ExxonMobil
Oil & Energy

Education
Imperial College London   1986 — 1987
Master of Science (MSc), Business Administration and Management, General, Project work on computer simulation

Aston University   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Metallurgy

Experience
ExxonMobil   2011 - Present
ExxonMobil   2000 - 2011
Esso Petroleum Co Ltd   1992 - 2000
Exxon Company International   1987 - 1992
Arabian CBI   1983 - 1986
Davy Loewy   1981 - 1983

Skills
Data Privacy, Mini Digger Driving, Energy, Project Planning, Security, Downstream Oil & Gas, Petroleum, Contract Management, Project Management, Risk Assessment, Change Management, Oil/Gas

Richard Orme

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Research Associate, Aston Business School
Research

Education
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
System Dynamics Advanced, Systems Science and Theory, Distinction

Aston University   2001 — 2002
MBA, Distinction

The University of Wolverhampton   1992 — 1995
BSc (Hons), Applied Chemistry

Experience
SigmaPro   June 2014 - Present
Aston Business School   May 2014 - Present
Aston Business School   January 2011 - Present
Wincanton   2003 - 2008
Stankiewicz GmbH   1995 - 2000

Skills
Management Consulting, Analysis, Change Management, Lean Thinking, Management, Process Improvement, Soft Systems Methodology, Minitab, Strategy, Qualitative Research, Six Sigma, System Dynamics, Vensim, Data Analysis, Organizational..., Program Management, Leadership, Project Management, Research

Richard Parfitt

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Head of Finance at Interserve Infrastructure & Industrial
Facilities Services

Education
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants   2007 — 2009
CIMA, ACMA

Aston University   2001 — 2005
First, BSc Business Administration and GIS

Experience
Interserve   June 2015 - Present
Interserve Industrial Services   March 2012 - May 2015
Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club   June 2012 - October 2014
Interserve Industrial Services   December 2009 - March 2012
Interserve Industrial Services   December 2007 - November 2009
2 Sisters Food Group   January 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Business Planning, CIMA, Financial Analysis, Management, Coaching, Responsibility, Forecasting, Management Accounting, Cost Management, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Business Process..., Fast Learning, Risk Management, Finance, Internal Controls, Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Change Management, Business Strategy, Cost Control, Restructuring, Teamwork, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Financial Audits, Accounting, Contract Management, Strategic Thinking, Cash Flow, Microsoft Dynamics

Richard Parker

Yeading, Greater London, United Kingdom
Head of Packaging at United Biscuits
Food Production

Education
Aston University   1976 — 1979
BSc (Hons), Chemical Engineering

Calday Grange Grammar School   1973 — 1976

Experience
United Biscuits   January 2014 - Present
Richard Parker Solutions Limited   November 2012 - December 2013
Unilever PLC   April 2011 - October 2012
Unilever PLC   June 2008 - March 2011
Unilever   January 2002 - June 2008
Unilever   2000 - 2002
Unilever   1997 - 2000
Unilever   1994 - 1997
Unilever Korea   1992 - 1994
Unilever East Asia & Pacific   1989 - 1992

Skills
FMCG, Product Innovation, Personal Care, Consumer Products, Food Industry, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Customer Insight, Packaging Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., People Development, Supply Management, Product Development, Business Development, Project Planning, Materials, TPM, Training, Strategy, Plastics, Simplification, Product Design, Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Sustainability Strategy, Leadership, Food, Management, Sustainability, Food Packaging, Design Process

Richard Pawley

Gloucester, United Kingdom
Principal Network Engineer at Symantec
Information Technology and Services

Education
Aston University   2003 — 2006
BSc (Hons), Computer Science

St Crispins School, Wokingham   1997 — 2003

Experience
Symantec   October 2013 - Present
Met Office   June 2011 - October 2013
Met Office   September 2010 - May 2011
Met Office   September 2008 - August 2010
Sitel   November 2006 - July 2008

Skills
System Administration, VMware, ITIL Certified, Cisco Technologies, CCNA, Cisco, VPN, Routing, OSPF, Juniper, Network Administration, Networking, Incident Management, VMware ESX, System Deployment, SAN, Virtualization, Firewalls, CCNP Switch, Juniper Technologies, Red Hat Linux, LAN Switching, Configuration Management, Network Security, DNS, High Availability, Load Balancing, TCP/IP, Technical Support, Cisco Nexus, ITIL, WAN, SC Security Cleared, Network Design, BGP, Network Engineering

Richard Peachey

Southampton, United Kingdom
Team Lead, Analytics Department at NATS
Airlines/Aviation

Education
Aston University   2006 — 2006
CMS, Certificate in Management Studies

University of Southampton   2000 — 2001
Master of Science (MSc), Operational Research

University of Bristol   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics, 2.1

Experience
NATS   October 2003 - Present
QinetiQ Ltd   October 2001 - October 2003

Richard Pedley

Pelsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor
Airlines/Aviation

Education
Ontrack   2014 — 2014
Flight Instructor-passed

Simtec   2014 — 2014
MCC & JOC, Aviation, Passed

CTC Aviation   2012 — 2014
Frozen ATPL, First series pass

Aston University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, 2:2

Experience
Freelance   Customer Service RepresentativeHSBC BANK PLCMarch 2006 - August 2012
Walsall Council   August 2008 - July 2012
Blunts Shoes   December 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Business Analysis, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Program Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Coaching, Sales, Troubleshooting, Administration, Budgets, Team Leadership, Logistics, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Negotiation, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Team Building, Training, System Administration, PowerPoint, Analysis

Richard Penny

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Associate Director at PPD
Pharmaceuticals

Education
Aston University   1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Oxford Brookes University   1981 — 1985
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry

Experience
PPD   2010 - Present
PPD   November 2008 - October 2010
PPD   April 2007 - November 2008
Crusade Laboratories   2005 - 2007
Minerva Medical   2004 - 2004
Synexus   1999 - 2004

Richard Plunkett

London, United Kingdom
Project Manager at FiveZeroFive
Online Media

Education
Aston University   2002 — 2006
BSc, Managerial and Administrative Studies

Experience
FiveZeroFive   September 2015 - Present
Design UK   October 2014 - September 2015
Design UK   September 2011 - September 2015
dotCommerce   April 2009 - September 2011

Skills
User Experience, Accessibility, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Google Analytics, Account Management, SEO, Web Development, Web Analytics, Information Architecture, CMS, Digital Strategy, Product Management, Web Project Management, Email Marketing, Project Management, E-commerce, Online Advertising, PPC, Online Marketing

Richard Priestley

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Principal Operations Manager, Amey
Civil Engineering

Education
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne   1994 — 1995
Master of Science (MSc), Environmental Engineering, Merit

Aston University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Civil Engineering, 2 i

Ponteland county high school   1984 — 1989

Experience
Amey   January 2015 - Present
C A Blackwell (Contracts) Ltd   July 2014 - January 2015
Freelance   January 2014 - June 2014
Byzak Ltd   March 2007 - January 2014
Byzak Ltd   September 2006 - March 2007
Byzak Ltd   February 2006 - September 2006
Byzak Ltd   August 2001 - February 2006

Skills
Cost Management, Project Engineering, Sewer, Wastewater Treatment, Surveying, Water Resources, Value Engineering, Subcontracting, Cost Planning, Stormwater, Building Services, Feasibility Studies, Cost Reporting, Water, Environmental..., Cost Control, Procurement, Project Estimation, Site Management, Erosion Control, Highways, Concrete, Primavera P6, Construction, Drainage, Water Treatment, Water Supply, Reinforced Concrete, Earthworks, Tunneling, Engineering, Contractors, Commissioning, Contract Management, Project Control, Water Distribution, Stormwater Management, Construction Safety, Project Bidding, Pump Stations, Road, Construction Engineering, Tunnels, Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Richard Pugh

London, United Kingdom
Logistics Manager at Marks and Spencer
Retail

Education
Aston University   2000 — 2004
BSc: Logistics

Experience
Marks and Spencer   June 2008 - Present
Premier Foods   April 2007 - June 2008
RHM Group Ltd   October 2005 - March 2007
Faber Maunsell   August 2004 - October 2005