The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The Open University is an expert in flexible higher education that fits around your working life.
We don’t make you choose between a degree and a salary – more than 70% of our students are in full or part time work, while four out of five FTSE 100 companies have funded staff on OU courses.
Employers including IBM, The Metropolitan Police, Unilever and many more recognise the value for money we provide, while students appreciate the range of affordable routes we offer. As a result, we are the largest academic institution in the UK, with nearly 200,000 current undergraduates, postgraduates and students on validated programmes - plus almost 1.
We don’t make you choose between a degree and a salary – more than 70% of our students are in full or part time work, while four out of five FTSE 100 companies have funded staff on OU courses.
Employers including IBM, The Metropolitan Police, Unilever and many more recognise the value for money we provide, while students appreciate the range of affordable routes we offer. As a result, we are the largest academic institution in the UK, with nearly 200,000 current undergraduates, postgraduates and students on validated programmes - plus almost 1.
The Open University Alumni
Alan Cookson
Civic & Social Organization Professional
Civic & Social Organization
Education
The Open University 1974 — 1978
B A (Hons), Biological Sciences
Experience
Fareham Borough Council 1980 - 1998
Alan Cottrell
Associate, J.P. Morgan
Financial Services
Education
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
BSC International Diploma in Business Analysis, Business Analysis
The Open University 2001 — 2005
Postgraduate Certificate, Technology Management
Experience
J.P. Morgan January 2005 - Present
J.P. Morgan January 1999 - December 2004
J.P. Morgan April 1994 - December 1998
Alan Coulson
Surveyor / Software engineer
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 1986 — 2006
M.Sc., Software Development
The Open University 1986 — 2006
B.Sc., Maths/Computing, 2.1
Skills
Medical Devices, Project Planning, Engineering, Planning, Software Quality..., C++, Innovation, Software Development, Software Engineering
Alan Cowan
Director Voluntary Health Scotland; Reserve Forces Commanding Offr; Community Resiliance Officer & other stuff.
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 1995 — 1996
Diploma (Pg Level), Management
Ashridge Business School 2002 — 2002
Executive Leadership & Management Training
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 2004 — 2004
Medical Strategic Leadership Programme, Graduate
University of Exeter 2001 — 2001
Strategic Leadership & Management of Change (Short Programme)
RAF College Cranwell 1987 — 1987
Military and Strategic Leadership
RAF Institute of Community Medicine 1979 — 1980
Certificate in Environmental Health
Other
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Experience
612 Sqn, Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) January 2014 - Present
Voluntary Health Scotland December 2013 - Present
UK MoD August 2011 - December 2013
US Department of Veterans Affairs 2008 - October 2011
UK MoD 2006 - 2008
UK MoD 2005 - 2006
RAF August 2004 - June 2005
Royal Air Force Medical Services 2003 - 2004
Skills
Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, PRINCE2, Training Management, Risk Management, Policy, Operations Management, Healthcare Management, Intelligence, Crisis Management, Governance, Leadership, Management, Healthcare, Training, Project Management, Strategy, Information Assurance, Emergency Management, Command, Risk Assessment, Leadership Development, Contingency Planning, Organizational..., Strategic Leadership, Security Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Alan Crew
Trainer at Alan Crew Training Consultant
Consumer Services
Education
The Open University 1994 — 2001
BA (Hons), English Language and Literature, 2:2
Experience
Alan Crew Training Consultant
Skills
Training, Coaching, Customer Service, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Building
Alan Crossland
Headteacher
Education Management
Education
Kesteven college of education/ Nottingham university 1966 — 1969
Certificate of education, English
The Open University
Bachelor's Degree, Science/statistics/computing
Experience
Self-employed
Skills
Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Teacher Training, Staff Development, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development
Alan Cunningham
General Manager at NOMADIC dairy
Food Production
Education
IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs 2012 — 2012
The Open University 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
College of Marketing and Design 1987 — 1990
Bsc Mgt, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Gormanston 1980 — 1985
Experience
The Different Dairy Co. January 2012 - September 2014
Donegal Creameries PLC July 2005 - December 2011
Kerry Group 2000 - July 2005
Kerry Group 1998 - 2001
Kerry Foods 1994 - 1997
Skills
Food, People Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Change Management, Brand Developement, Sales Management, Leadership, Account Management, Operations Management, Food Industry, Team Building, New Business Development, Brand Development, Key Account Management, Sales, P&L Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Coaching, Strategic Planning, FMCG
Alan Curtis
Operating Excellence Black Belt at GOCO Defense Company
Medical Devices
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2010
BA Hons, Statistics, Pure & Applied Mathmatics
Experience
Large GOCO Operated Defense Company In South of England May 2012 - Present
ITT Cannon May 2010 - May 2012
Gyrus Medical November 2009 - May 2010
Runfold Medical April 2008 - October 2009
Estee Lauder December 2006 - April 2008
GSK June 2003 - December 2006
Skills
ISO 13485, ISO 9001, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Multivariate Statistics, Strategy, Design of Experiments, Process Improvement, Black Belt, Quality System, Quality Control, CAPA, Medical Devices, Six Sigma, Minitab, Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, FMEA, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Statistical Modeling, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Validation, DMAIC
Alan Cutler
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Uxbridge Technical College 1982 — 1983
City & Guilds, Engineering
Experience
Babcock International Group May 2008 - Present
PRA International November 2003 - May 2008
ELLETSON PUBLISHING HOUSE LIMITED August 2003 - October 2003
Hitec (Laboratories) Ltd June 2002 - August 2003
Global Knowledge Training April 2001 - May 2002
Ricoh UK September 1995 - April 2001
Ricoh UK September 1989 - September 1995
Cogent Connections April 1989 - September 1989
Skills
Training Delivery, E-Learning, Leadership, Personal Development, Business Process..., Change Management, Management, Employee Training, Staff Retention, Leadership Development, Coaching, Performance Management, Executive Coaching, Staff Development, Blended Learning, Team Leadership, Management Development, Technical Training, Program Management, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Talent Management, Culture Change, Soft Skills, Employee Engagement, Team Management, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Training & Development, Project Management
Alan Dobbins
QA Tester
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2015
Foundation Degree, Computing and IT Practice
Liverpool Chamber Training 2012 — 2012
EDI Level 2 Key Skills in Communication
Liverpool Chamber Training 2012 — 2012
EDI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration, Pass
Liverpool Chamber Training 2011 — 2011
OCR Level 3 NVQ, IT User, Pass
Liverpool Chamber Training 2010 — 2010
City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ, Business Administration, Pass
Liverpool Chamber Training 2009 — 2009
EDI Certificate in Business Administration (Organisations and People), Pass
Wirral Metropolitan College 2009 — 2009
Nebosh, Health and safety practical application, Health and Safety, Pass
Liverpool Chamber Training 2008 — 2008
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ, Business Administration, Pass
R & R Safety Systems 2007 — 2007
IOSH Certificate in Managing Safely, Pass
Standguide 2004 — 2004
City & Guilds Level 2 Adult Literacy, Pass
Experience
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe May 2013 - Present
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce November 2006 - October 2012
Skills
Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Training, Sales, Leadership, Customer Service, •Desktop Publisher, •Administration, Account Management, •E portfolio, Administration, •Sage, •Microsoft Office, Time Management, ePortfolio, Microsoft Excel, •Health and Safety -..., Quality Assurance, •IT – advanced user, DevTrack, •Invidulation, Microsoft Office, Management, Teamwork, •Customer Service, Office Administration, Test Cases, Testing, MAYTAS
Alan Doig CBE, QFSM, FIFireE, BA
Managing Director at ADS Consultancy Ltd
Management Consulting
Education
The Open University 1988 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Soft systems analysis
Kirkcaldy High School 1969 — 1973
Experience
ADS Consultancy Ltd April 2008 - Present
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service 1999 - 2008
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service 1993 - 1998
Fife Fire and Rescue Srvice January 1976 - December 1988
Skills
Project Management, Management Consulting, Organizational Design, Stakeholder Management, Performance Management, Business Strategy, Organizational..., Coaching, Business Transformation, Change Management, Business Planning, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Leadership Development, Business Process..., Culture Change, Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Governance, Program Management
Alan Donohue
English Teacher Trainer at Podar.org
Education Management
Education
University of Bristol 1995 — 1997
PGDiploma Social Work/Probation Studies, Criminology
The Open University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Art History, Literature, Technology and Computer Programming (Object Orientated Programming)
Corpus Christi High, Merseyside 1970 — 1975
Experience
Podar.org 2014 - Present
TEFL UK January 2004 - May 2013
Diplomat Freight Services September 2003 - November 2005
Devon Social Services February 2001 - July 2003
National Probation Service October 1993 - January 2001
The British Army September 1978 - October 1993
Skills
Communication Training, Public Speaking, Security Operations, Teaching English as a..., Security Management, English, Teaching, Leadership Development, Counterterrorism, Higher Education, Leadership, Coaching, Risk Management, Sports Coaching, Management, Emergency Management, Mentoring, Training Delivery, Crisis Management, Security, Physical Security, Research, Training, Staff Development, Teaching Adults, Surveillance, First Aid, Risk Assessment
Alan Doran
DB2 Database Administrator at HBOS
Food & Beverages
Education
Open University 1982 — 2006
Alan Durrant
Key Account Manager at BG Electrical Ltd
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1994
MBA, Specialised in Marketing
University of Hertfordshire 1982 — 1986
BSc Hon, Industrial Engineering
Leventhorpe School 1975 — 1980
Experience
BG Electrical Ltd March 2010 - Present
Paradigm Shift Management March 2009 - February 2010
MK Electric (Honeywell) October 2000 - January 2009
Novar 2003 - 2007
WF Electrical January 1995 - September 2000
GE Lighting 1990 - 1995
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Management, B2B, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Pricing, Strategy Development, New Business Development, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Cable Management, Strategy, Product Development, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Outsourcing, Six Sigma, Product Management, Product Marketing
Alan Eames
Project Manager at National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services (formerly NCSL)
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2002
Project Management module of MSc, Computer Science
University of York 1978 — 1981
BA, Economics & Economic History
Experience
National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services (formerly NCSL) December 2007 - Present
National College January 2007 - Present
Experian Group January 1999 - January 2007
Experian Group January 1993 - January 1999
Experian Group, Nottingham January 1987 - January 1993
Newark January 1986 - January 1986
Market Harborough January 1984 - January 1986
Spicer & Pegler, Nottingham January 1981 - January 1982
Alan Ewart
Owner and Editor at soundofsummer.org
Online Media
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Criminology, Social Policy, 2.1
Experience
Self-employed InspectorDorset PoliceSeptember 1985 - February 2014
Alan Ewen
Event Manager at Hudsons Catering Ltd
Food & Beverages
Education
The Open University 1995 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), BSc., Dip.Math
The Robert Gordon University 1988 — 1992
Certificates, Economics, Marketing
Wine and Spirits Education Trust 2012 — 2012
Wines and Spirits, Advanced Level, Level 2
Experience
Hudsons Catering Ltd May 2010 - Present
Beijing Foreign Enterprise Service Co.,Ltd July 2009 - September 2009
International Paper January 2000 - April 2009
Skills
Commodity, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Materials Management, Fish, Supply Chain..., Leadership, Process Engineering, Teaching, Contract Law, SAP, Food, Demand Planning, Strategy, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, International Business, Supply Management, Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Wedding Planning, Events Organisation, MRP, Spend Analysis, ERP, Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Pricing, Wine Lists, Logistics Management, International Sales, Supplier Negotiation, Management, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Global Sourcing, Wine & Spirits Industry, Process Improvement, Mathematics, Wine Tasting, Budgets, Train Staff, Forecasting, Logistics, Operations Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing
Alan Fakley
Air Traffic Control Engineer at NATS
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University 1989 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering
Southlands Comprehensive, New Romney 1974 — 1979
BSc, Computer Engineering
Experience
NATS February 2005 - Present
Royal Air Force April 2001 - February 2005
Skills
Testing, Commissioning, System Design, Engineering, Air Traffic Control, Systems Design, Microsoft SQL Server, Radar, Airports, Software Design, Configuration Management, Hardware, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Visual Basic, Engineering Management
Alan Fergus Uk
at
Sporting Goods
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2000
MA.Ed, Education Management
The Open University 1997 — 1998
Adv.Dip.Ed, Information and Food Technology
The University of Huddersfield 1975 — 1976
Cert.Ed Technical
Sheffield Hallam University 1972 — 1972
Full Tech Cert Production Engineering
Experience
WAFT Sports Rounders CoachWAFTSportsJanuary 1976 - Present
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council July 1990 - July 2000
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council August 1976 - July 1998
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council August 1988 - July 1990
Skills
Training Delivery, Research, Event Planning, Executive Coaching, Budgeting, Volunteer Management, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Teaching, Retail, Event Management, Team Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Sports, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Business Planning, Leadership Development, Product Development, Customer Relations, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Coaching, Training
Alan Fitzpatrick
Renewables & Environment
Education
The Open University
OU Honours Degree, Engineering
Experience
CNA Europe May 2010 - Present
RSA 1985 - 2010
Cunard Line 1973 - 1985
Skills
CEnv, CEng, IPlant E Council member, Power generation and..., Chair of SOE membership..., Trustee Board Member of...
Alan Fleming
Infrastructure and Systems Architect at SSP Limited
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Technology and Law, 2:1
The Open University 2009 — 2011
Diploma, English Law
The Open University 2005 — 2008
Diploma, Technology
University of Strathclyde 1986 — 1989
Microbiology
Experience
SSP Limited October 2012 - Present
SSP Limited December 2011 - October 2012
SSP Limited July 2011 - December 2011
Coherent IT Ltd July 2002 - July 2011
Silver Twilight Software Ltd September 2009 - August 2010
Unisys Ltd October 1995 - February 2002
Compulink Information Exchange Ltd November 1993 - September 1995
Skills
Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Data Center, Business Planning, Start-ups, IT Strategy, IT Management, Networking, Virtualization, IT Operations, Servers, Integration, Management, Firewalls, Budgets, System Administration, Infrastructure, Change Management
Alan Foot
IT Professional
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
The Open University
M.Cert, Management
University of Sussex
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
University of the West of England
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Parallel Computing
Experience
GE March 2015 - Present
GE June 2013 - December 2014
Ordnance Survey November 2009 - May 2013
SSE plc August 2009 - October 2009
Ordnance Survey August 2007 - August 2009
iMeta Technologies Ltd. February 2007 - August 2007
Ordnance Survey January 2004 - December 2006
Thales April 2003 - October 2003
NATS August 2000 - March 2003
Simoco Group March 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Oracle Spatial, Oracle, gml, Access, UML, MVVM, NHibernate, Jenkins, JIRA, Quality Center, Business Analysis, IBM Rational Tools, PostgreSQL, SQL, C# 4.0, Design Patterns, Solution Architecture, Troubleshooting, Enterprise Architecture, Microsoft SQL Server, Analytics, ArcGIS, ReSharper, Windows 7, Silverlight, C#, Big Data, Data Driven Testing, Moq, Windows, Sybase, CruiseControl, Software Design, Filezilla, Hadoop, XML, Ingress, ASP.NET, Scrum, GeoMedia Professional, Object Modelling, Windows XP Pro, unix, LINQ, Pure Coverage, windows 8, Rational Quantify, Subversion, C++, T-SQL
Alan Forder
Looking for a new role IT Account Management or General IT Management
Management Consulting
Education
The Open University 1992 — 1994
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
ISACA 1987 — 1989
Certfied Information Systems Auditor, Computer Audit
Association of Accounting Technicians
FMAAT, Accounting
Experience
Looking for a new role 2014 - Present
Capgemini 2012 - Present
Capgemini 2010 - 2011
Capgemini 2008 - 2010
Logica 2007 - 2008
Logica 2006 - 2007
Logica 2004 - 2006
Logica 2003 - 2004
Logica 2002 - 2003
Logica 1998 - 2001
Skills
Vendor Management, Governance, Shared Services, Oracle, Outsourcing, CRM, Business Analysis, Project Governance, Project Portfolio..., Stakeholder Management, Management Consulting, Public Sector, PMO, Offshore Outsourcing, Private Sector, Application Outsourcing, Team Management, Business Process..., IT Management, Global Delivery, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Professional Services, Consulting, Managed Services, Strategy, Sla, Project Delivery, Account Management, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, Management
Alan Foss BSc (Open) GCGI
Service Engineer at XYZ Machine Tools Ltd
Machinery
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Engineering/Technology/Design
School Of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 2006 — 2008
HND BTEC Mechanical Engineering Technology – School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
School Of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 1998 — 1998
Engineering Maintenance Level 3 NVQ – City & Guilds (1998)
School Of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 1998 — 1998
Engineering Systems Maintenance Part 3 – City & Guilds
School Of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 1994 — 1994
Engineering Systems Maintenance Part 2 – City & Guilds
School of Electronic and Aeronautical Engineering 1993 — 1993
ONC Mathematics BTEC, Pass
St Bernards RC 1986 — 1991
Experience
XYZ Machine Tools Ltd October 2012 - Present
Eschmann Equipment February 2012 - September 2012
British Army August 2011 - February 2012
British Army April 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Budgeting, Program Management, Maintenance & Repair, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Electronics, Planning, Security, Military, Electricians, Engineering, Risk Management, Testing, Electrical, Continuous Improvement, Army, Auditing, Systems Engineering, Defence, Change Management, Customer Service, Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Ministry Of Defence, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Maintenance Management, NEBOSH, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Team Leadership, Budgets, Team Building, Project Planning, Security Clearance, Teamwork, Troubleshooting, Mentoring, Quality Assurance, MOD, MS Project, Team Management, Leadership, Six Sigma, Management, Fault Finding, Safety Management..., Supervisory Skills, Military Operations
Alan Francis
Independent Financial Adviser
Financial Services
Education
Chartered Insurance Institute 2010 — 2012
Diploma in Regulated Financial Services
Chartered Insurance Institute 1999 — 2002
The Open University 1993 — 1995
Certificate In Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Leicester 1979 — 1982
B.A (hons) Social Sciences, Geography
King's Norton Grammar for Boys 1972 — 1979
Experience
Beneficial Financial Management (bfm) July 2012 - Present
Johnson Gibbs July 2003 - July 2012
The Hammond Consultancy July 2001 - July 2003
Woolworths July 1999 - July 2000
IKEA Group July 1997 - July 1999
Post Office August 1983 - July 1997
Skills
Buy to Let, Financial Advisory, Estate Planning, ISAs, Mortgage Lending, Wealth, Inheritance Tax Planning, Independent Financial..., Buy to Let Mortgages, Retirement Planning, Investment Advisory, Financial Services, SIPP, Protection, Savings, Wealth Management, Retirement, Investment Strategies, Trusts, Strategic Financial..., Business, Pensions, Residential Mortgages, Critical Illness, Financial Planners, Investments, Management, High Net Worth..., Wealth Management..., Finance, Income Protection, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Funding
Alan Frew
PMO Lead at HP Enterprise Services
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1995 — 1998
Post Grad Dipolma Computers for Commerce and Industry, Information Technology
Brighton Technical College 1983 — 1984
HNC Electronics & Communications, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Experience
HP Enterprise Services May 2010 - Present
HP February 2001 - May 2010
Swisslog November 1999 - January 2001
Swisslog August 1996 - November 1998
Alfa Laval January 1984 - August 1996
Offshore Environmental Systems 1982 - 1983
Philips Business Systems 1982 - 1982
Seismograph Service Ltd 1980 - 1982
Royal Air Force 1971 - 1980
Smiths Industries 1969 - 1971
Skills
Outsourcing, ISO, SharePoint, Quality Management, Software Documentation, Integration, Management, Change Management, Project Management, Programme Management..., Governance, PMP
Alan Frew
Quality Manager at HP Enterprise Services, Defence and Security
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University
Post Grad Dip, Computers for Commerce and Industry
Experience
HP Enterprise Services February 2001 - Present
Alan Fullarton
Experienced International Businessman
International Trade and Development
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Hons), European Studies/Civilization, 2.1
The Open University 1995 — 1998
MBA, Corporate Finance and International Marketing
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management 1992 — 1992
SGMP, Marketing, psychometrics, finance, management
Newcastle University 1974 — 1977
BA (Hons), German and Philosophy
Experience
UKTI East of England January 2009 - Present
TAP Biosystems 2002 - 2003
Johnson Matthey Plc 1992 - 1995
Johnson Matthey GmbH January 1988 - February 1992
Skills
Business Planning, International Trade, New Business Development, Budgets, Start-ups, Leadership, Business Development, International Business, B2B, International Sales, Business Strategy
Alan Gale
Manager, Training and Documentation 07930 211933
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2009
BA (Hons) 2:1, Literature
Worcester College of Technology 1997 — 1998
HNC, Computer Science
School of Electronic Engineering 1987 — 1997
BTEC, Electronic Engineering
HND 1995 — 1996
HND, Electronic Engineering
Cowes High School 1982 — 1984
Level's, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Physics
Experience
Dovetail November 2011 - Present
Herbert Smith LLP October 2011 - November 2011
Lloyds Banking Group March 2011 - October 2011
Ashbury Training January 2011 - March 2011
Lloyds Banking Group May 2010 - October 2010
Lloyds Banking Group May 2010 - October 2010
Foreign and Commonwealth Office August 2009 - April 2010
NPIA (formerly PITO) June 2006 - June 2009
HQ Land February 2006 - June 2006
Astrium - Training Needs Analysis (TNA) November 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Business Process, Technical Training, Army, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Software Training, Technical Support, Blended Learning, System Administration, Security Clearance, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Team Leadership, Training, Analysis, Hands-on Training, Training Skills, Process Improvement, Integration, Project Delivery, Training Delivery, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Project, Management
Alan Gardiner
Freelance Arabic, French and Spanish Translator
Translation and Localization
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Modern Language Studies
Experience
Alan Gardiner Translation June 1995 - Present
Royal Marines September 1978 - June 2008
Skills
Security Clearance, MOD, Ministry Of Defence, Weapons, Defense, Maritime Security, Defence, Anti-piracy, Translation, Close Protection, Reconnaissance, Afghanistan, STCW, Combat, NATO, Military
Alan Gardner
Joint Founder / Military Charity PR at The Veteran Bandit
Military
Education
The Open University 2015 — 2019
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Experience
The Veteran Bandit June 2011 - Present
Royal Air Force June 1986 - September 1996
Skills
Security Management, Security Training, Military Training, Sponsorship, Charities, Reconnaissance, First Aid, Defence, Event Management, NATO, Contingency Planning, Military Operations, Combat Lifesaver, Team Leadership, Military Liaison, Ministry Of Defence, Military Logistics, Leadership Development, Military, Military Experience, Public Relations, Army, Crisis Management, MOD, Security Clearance, Defense, Fundraising, Afghanistan
Alan Garratt B.A.(Hons.) Music
Sales Manager Beatroute Music Ltd. and Guitarware.
Music
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Hons.) Humanities with Music, Music
Experience
Guitarware October 2003 - Present
Beatroute Music Ltd October 2002 - Present
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Executive Search, Contract Recruitment, Music Licensing, Guitar, Business Strategy, Advertising, Coaching, Social Media, IT Recruitment, Sound, Music Industry, Sales Management, Composition, Teaching, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Permanent Placement, Music Education, Singing, Guitarist, Marketing, Music, Public Speaking
Alan Geddes
Senior Electrical Designer at Jacobs
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree
Fife College of Technology 1983 — 1987
HNC, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Experience
Jacobs April 2014 - Present
BP February 2013 - April 2014
Wood Group PSN July 2011 - February 2013
Jacobs May 2008 - July 2011
Wood Group September 2007 - May 2008
CEL International Ltd December 2006 - September 2007
Aker Kvaerner February 2006 - December 2006
Wood Group August 2005 - February 2006
Babcock International Group August 1983 - August 2005
Skills
MicroStation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office
Alan Gemmell
Life Cycle Services Director South West Europe & LATAM at Kardex AG
Telecommunications
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2013
MBA, Technology Management, Pass
The Open University 2010 — 2012
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management, Management, Pass
The Open University 2010 — 2011
Post Graduate Certificate, Technology Management, Pass
The Open University 2009 — 2010
Professional Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General
Helmsley Fraser 2001 — 2001
Certificate, Project Management
North Trafford College, Manchester 1997 — 1999
HNC, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
North Trafford College, Manchester 1995 — 1999
NVQ3, Manufacturing Engineering
Experience
Kardex AG September 2015 - Present
Regenersis August 2014 - Present
Regenersis August 2014 - Present
Husky Injection Molding Systems November 2012 - July 2014
Husky Injection Molding Systems July 2011 - November 2012
Husky Injection Molding Systems November 2009 - July 2011
Husky Injection Molding Systems August 2006 - November 2009
Kellogg Company June 2002 - June 2003
Kellogg Company September 1999 - September 2002
Altrincham Ice Rink 1999 - 2002
Skills
Change Management, Management, Injection Molding, Customer Satisfaction, Plastics, Strategy, Product Development, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Food Manufacturing, Team Management, Training, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, FMCG, Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain
Alan Gibbon
Business Unit Manager at Kellogg Company
Food Production
Education
Tameside College
NVQ Level 3, Business Improvement Techniques, Distinction
Campden BRI
Level 3 Award, HACCP for Food Manufacturing, Distinction
University of Lincoln 2005 — 2008
Higher National Diploma, Food Science and Technology, Distinction
Institute for Supervision and Management 1998 — 2000
Diploma in Mangement Studies
The Open University 1990 — 1996
BSc Degree 2:1 Honours, Electronic Engineering
Broadoak Comprehensive 1979 — 1983
Experience
Kellogg Company January 2012 - Present
Kellogg Company 2005 - January 2012
Kellogg Company July 2002 - August 2007
Kellogg Company November 2000 - July 2002
Kellogg Company September 1999 - November 2000
Kellogg Company June 1996 - September 1999
Kellogg Company August 1988 - June 1996
Skills
Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Change Management, Business Process..., Leadership, Operations Management, Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, Team Management, Management, 5S, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Supply Chain, FMCG
Alan Gill
Director of Cloud & Colo for Six Degrees Group
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2013
Business Studies
Richmond College 1981 — 1985
HND, Electronics
Experience
Six Degrees Group November 2013 - Present
Cloud Computing Centre June 2005 - October 2013
Cloud Computing Centre June 2005 - October 2013
365 ITLive July 1996 - June 2005
Skills
Integration, Cloud Computing, Management, Pre-sales, Professional Services, Operations Management, Solution Architecture, vSphere, Virtualization, SAN, VMware ESX, VMware, Start-ups, Dell Computers, Managed Services, Servers, Storage
Alan Goddard
Managing Director at Cornish Mutual
Insurance
Education
University of Oxford 1978 — 1981
MA, Politics, Philosphy and Economics
Chartered Insurance Institute
ACII, Chartered Insurer
The Open University
Diploma in Managment
Experience
Cornish Mutual August 2004 - Present
Cornish Mutual November 2001 - August 2004
PwC 1997 - November 2001
Alan Golder
Time out
Plastics
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2019
Open degree, Information Technology
Experience
Self-Employed August 2015 - Present
Skills
Fundraising, Marketing, Social Media, Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Event Management, Advertising, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing
Alan Goodchild
General Manager, Technical Services and Warranty at BMW UK
Automotive
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2010
BEng (Hons), Engineering
Experience
BMW UK National Technical ManagerBMW Group UK Limited2005 - Present
Skills
Change Management, Training, Vehicles, Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation, Warranty, Aftersales, Business Strategy, Management, Dealer Management, Automotive Aftermarket, Operations Management, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Product Development, Team Management, Team Building, Automotive, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Automobile, Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Business Planning
Alan Goodenough
Sales & Logistics Support Executive
Logistics and Supply Chain
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2015
BEng (Hons) Engineering Design
Kingston University 2006 — 2009
DipHE Automotive Engineering Design
Kingston University 2003 — 2004
Foundation in Engineering
Cranleigh Boarding School 1985 — 1989
Experience
Greengage Lighting Limited April 2014 - February 2015
BESAM October 2013 - March 2014
ADP January 2013 - October 2013
Fidelity Worldwide Investment June 2012 - November 2012
Advanced Computer Software February 2012 - May 2012
Royal Air Force January 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Statistical Data..., Account Management, Complaint Management, Management, Analysis, Payroll, Team Leadership, CRM, Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Client Confidentiality, Superior Client Service
Alan Goodsell
Senior Project Manager at Hastings Direct
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1987 — 1994
Bsc, Technology and Mathematics
Experience
Hastings Direct August 2013 - August 2015
Nokia February 2009 - January 2013
Symbian August 2007 - February 2009
Wincor Nixdorf June 2006 - July 2007
Paymaster June 2004 - April 2005
AMP January 2000 - July 2003
National Provident Institution February 1985 - December 1999
Skills
Agile Project Management, SDLC, Project Planning, Scrum, Risk Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Translation, Microsoft Office, Project Management, MS Project, Project Portfolio..., Translation Management, Telecommunications, Business Process, Project Finance, Project Coordination, Testing, Strategy, Requirements Management, Virtual Teams, Issue Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management
Alan Green
Mechanical Engineer with over 22 years of experience in many industries
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2012
Professional Certificate in Management, Mechanical Engineering
The Open University 2006 — 2010
BSc(Hons), Mechanical Engineering
Rotherham College of Arts & Technology 1992 — 1996
ONC, HNC, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
ePositive Design Company Ltd July 2012 - Present
Assystem UK March 2015 - Present
Skills
Systems Engineering, Quality Management, AutoCAD, Engineering, Solidworks, Engineering Design, Lean Manufacturing, Product Design, Automation, Engineering Management, Design Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MySQL, HTML, Inventor, Manufacturing, Electricians, Microsoft Office, Nuclear, SolidWorks, Commissioning, Mechanical Engineering, CAD, Project Engineering, Autodesk Inventor, Project Management
Alan Greenwood
Student of BSc Applied Computing (Hons) at Glyndwr University
Information Technology and Services
Education
Glyndwr University, Wrexham, UK 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Llandrillo Technical College - Rhos on Sea, North Wales, UK. 2011 — 2013
FdSc Applied Computing, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Applied Computing Science, Distinction
The Open University 2009 — 2010
CertIT (Open), Information Technology and Computing
Ysgol John Bright 1991 — 1996
Experience
Glyndwr University September 2013 - Present
Coleg Llandrillo September 2011 - June 2013
Tayna Batteries December 2010 - February 2012
Brandsauce Ltd 2007 - 2009
Whalley Huws Ltd January 2006 - February 2007
Riverside Plumbing & Heating Ltd July 1999 - November 2005
Skills
UML, Hardware Installation, Website Building, RDBMS, Samba, Windows 7, Access, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, OO Software Development, Computer Hardware, CSS, System Administration, Software Development, Linux, OOP, Website Construction, VBA, Microsoft Applications, Microsoft Solutions, Software Documentation, Windows, Operating Systems, Linux Server, C#, System Design, Active Directory..., Networking, Java, DOS, SQL, Database Design, VoIP protocols SIP, Visual C#, .NET, Database Applications, Databases, Hardware Diagnostics, HTML, RAD
Alan Gregory
PDMS Team Lead
Oil & Energy
Education
MMU 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations, Distinction
The Open University 2002 — 2008
BSc(Hons), IT and Engineering
North Trafford College of FE 1992 — 1994
BTEC HNC, Mechanical Production Engineering
North Trafford College of FE 1990 — 1992
ONC, Mechanical Production Engineering
Experience
Nuvia August 2013 - Present
Alveni Enterprises August 2013 - Present
Worley Parsons Stockport January 2011 - July 2013
Costain Energy November 2006 - January 2011
SembCorp Simon Carves March 2006 - November 2006
Alstom Power October 2005 - February 2006
CB&I John Brown September 2003 - September 2005
Alstom Power January 1992 - July 2003
Skills
Navisworks, P&ID, Factory, AVEVA PDMS, LNG, Engineering Design, Petrochemical, EPC, Oil & Gas, Pipelines, PDMS, System Administration, Onshore, Engineering system..., Materials, Refinery, FEED, Petroleum, Oil/Gas, FPSO, Plant Design, Cats and specs, System Development, PDS, Pml, Plant Layout, ASME, Engineering, Piping, Nuclear
Alan Greig MBA FCIPS
Procurement Professional
Defense & Space
Education
The Open University 1996 — 1999
MBA
Experience
BAE Systems Marine Ltd August 1978 - April 2014
Skills
MRP, Change Management, Program Management, Team Leadership, Security Clearance, Lean Manufacturing, Contract Management, Continuous Improvement, Public Speaking, Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Aerospace, Defence, Management, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Supply Management, Operations Management, Materials Management, Logistics, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Supply Chain
Alan Griffin
Contract Structural CAD Technician
Construction
Education
The Open University
Experience
AKSWard Limited July 2012 - May 2013
Ramboll UK March 2006 - July 2012
Skills
CAD, Construction, Highways, Surveying, Steel Structures, AutoCAD, Structural Engineers, Reinforced Concrete, Steel Detailing, Structural Engineering, Drainage, Concrete, BIM, Road, Steel Design, Bentley Microstation, Building Services, Revit, Microstation, Civil Engineering, Bridge
Alan Griffin
Wireless Network Operations at BT Ireland
Telecommunications
Education
Dublin City University 1995 — 2000
B.Eng, Telecommunications Engineering
The Open University
Currently enrolled in B.Sc Natural Sciences
Experience
BT November 2010 - Present
BT January 2001 - November 2010
Skills
BSS, Microwave, Wireless, SDH, GSM, Network Design, LTE, UMTS, 3G, Transmission, 2G, Network Optimization, IP, GPRS
Alan Guest
Project Manager at ISS(UK)Ltd
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2014
Bachelors Degree, Science
Experience
ISS(UK)Ltd August 2013 - Present
Manchester Airport August 2004 - July 2013
AceQuip Transact Ltd February 1999 - August 2004
AceQuip Ltd 1995 - 1999
Colloids Ltd (Master-Batch) 1992 - 1995
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Electrical Engineering, Contract Management, Engineering Management, Project Delivery, Commercial Aviation, Commercial Management, Airlines, Stakeholder Management, Airports, Flights, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Safety Management..., AutoCAD, Facilities Management, Aviation, Management, Maintenance Management, Operations Management, Airport Management, Program Management, Engineering, Aircraft, Change Management, Project Management, Procurement
Alan Hamilton
Head of IT Security at Royal London
Insurance
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2014
BA (Hons), Business Management
Experience
Royal London May 2014 - Present
Lloyds Bank Group June 2011 - May 2014
Lloyds Banking Group January 2010 - June 2011
Lloyds TSB June 2008 - January 2010
Lloyds Banking Group May 2007 - June 2008
Lloyds Banking Group January 2006 - May 2007
Lloyds Banking Group March 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Banking, ITIL, Security, Financial Risk, Information Security, Network Security, Integration, Project Delivery, Information Security..., Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management, Change Management, Penetration Testing, Governance, Stakeholder Management, Business Transformation, Process Improvement
Alan Hancock
IFA, Obsidian Financial
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 1997 — 1999
Diploma in Management
The Open University 1996 — 1997
Certificate in Management
Bluecoat School Liverpool 1971 — 1977
Experience
Obsidian Financial April 2010 - Present
Bates 2000 - 2009
Heartlands 1999 - 2000
Skills
Inheritance Tax Planning, Personal Pensions, Pensions, Income Protection, Estate Planning, Strategic Financial..., Wealth Management, Individual Pension Plans, Investments, Insurance, Financial Advisory, ISAs, SIPP, Equity Release, Retirement Planning
Alan Harding
Senior Principal Startup Engineer at Air Products PLC
Machinery
Education
The Open University
BSc, Physics, Electrical Engineering
Royal Navy 1982 — 1984
Apprenticeship, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Churchers College 1976 — 1981
Experience
Air Products July 2013 - Present
Pall Corporation May 2008 - June 2013
Linde Cryoplants February 2006 - April 2008
Self Employed January 2003 - January 2006
Pall Corporation January 2000 - December 2002
Pall Corporation May 1997 - December 1999
Pall Corporation April 1995 - April 1997
Roplex Engineering May 1991 - April 1995
Hyrolec January 1987 - March 1991
Skills
Cryogenics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Commissioning, Hazardous Areas, Water, Brewery, Control Systems Design, Water Treatment, Mechanical Engineering, Valves, Process Engineering, Air Compressors, Electrical Engineering, Project Engineering, Software Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Instrumentation, Control Valves, Engineering
Alan Haslett
Drama Adjudicator/freelance director &actor
Performing Arts
Education
Associated Board & Royal Schools of Music 2002 — 2004
CTABRSM, Curriculum Based Music
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden 1997 — 2004
Diploma in Opera Studies, The Write An Opera Project which I directed in four primary schools in the Western Education Area
The Open University 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education, Popular Culture, Music, Drama
S. Katharine's College, Liverpool 1968 — 1971
Cert. of Education
Foyle College, Londonderry 1961 — 1968
Experience
Self-employed 1971 - Present
Western Education & Library Board 1976 - 2005
Skills
Film, Television, solo singing with a..., Theatre, Music, playing and teaching..., Performing Arts
Alan Hatton
Production
Chemicals
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Engineering, 2:1
West Cheshire college 1992 — 1994
HNC in Engineering, Engineering
Experience
Innospec September 2013 - Present
Thermphos International B.V. December 1997 - Present
Thermphos International B.V. 1997 - 2013
ICI June 1990 - June 1997
Skills
Process Optimization, Production Planning, ISO, Chemical Industry, Chemical Engineering, 5S, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Commissioning, Factory, Air Compressors, Permit to Work, Food Manufacturing, SAP, Chemical Processing, Hands-on Problem Solver, Process Safety, Leadership, Risk Assessment, Engineering, Process Control, Quality Auditing, Teamwork, Preventive Maintenance, Team Leadership, Raw Materials, DCS, Process Engineering
Alan Hawkes
Education
The Open University 1983 — 1985
MA, Organisational Management
Experience
NHS Blood and Transplant November 1998 - May 2010
Skills
Cancer, Healthcare, PCR
Alan Hay
Technical Lead/Java Developer (Contract) at CGI
Computer Software
Education
Glasgow Caledonian University 2001 — 2002
Postgraduate Diploma, Softwware Development
The University of Edinburgh 1996 — 2000
MA(Hons), English Language
Telford College 1994 — 1995
SCE Highers, English, History, Modern Studies
The Open University
Mathematics
Experience
CGI January 2014 - Present
CIGNA Healthcare October 2012 - December 2013
Amor Group May 2012 - October 2012
JPMorgan Chase February 2012 - May 2012
Cigna International September 2010 - December 2011
Ingenico Systems April 2010 - August 2010
Sabio Systems January 2010 - April 2010
Barrie & Hibbert, Edinburgh October 2008 - October 2009
Contagious Design, Edinburgh May 2008 - September 2008
Barrie & Hibbert, Edinburgh October 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Test Driven Development, Web Services, Integration, Tomcat, SQL, JUnit, Core Java, Java Enterprise Edition, SOAP, Object Oriented Design, JSF, XML, iText, JavaScript, HTML, Continuous Integration, Spring, Sun Certified Java..., Software Development, JSP, Microsoft SQL Server, Servlets, jQuery, JDBC, MVC, AJAX, J2EE, Design Patterns, Struts, Hibernate, Swing, Testing, MySQL, Subversion, Agile Methodologies, Web Applications, Java, Maven, Software Design, Spring Framework, Unit Testing, Ant, Eclipse
Alan Hayes
Director/Trustee at CILEx Compensation Fund
Legal Services
Education
Sicherheitsakademie, Vienna, Austria 2009 — 2009
Diploma, Command of EU & Crisis Management Missions
Politieakademie NL & Univ of Canterbury 2004 — 2006
Diploma in EU Policing, EU Policing
Ulster University 1993 — 1995
MA, EU Admin & Legal Studies
The Open University 1988 — 1990
BA, Chemistry & Science
Queen's University Belfast 1977 — 1980
BSc, Chemistry
Experience
CILEx Compensation Fund June 2015 - Present
St John Ambulance April 2014 - Present
Regulation Committee for Registered Property Recievers January 2013 - Present
West Norfolk Befriending June 2009 - Present
Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies November 2011 - November 2012
Norfolk Constabulary October 2001 - November 2012
Norfolk Constabulary July 2009 - December 2011
EU Police Mission (Bosnia & Herzegovina) June 2008 - May 2009
Norfolk Constabulary October 2001 - April 2008
Norfolk Constabulary October 2001 - September 2006
Skills
Fraud, Organizational..., Public Sector, Emergency Management, Firearms, Security Audits, Counterterrorism, Weapons, Criminal Investigations, Private Investigations, Law Enforcement, Security Management, Intelligence Analysis, Crisis Management, Government Liaison, Command, Change Management, Public Safety, Policy, Ministry Of Defence, Security Clearance, Security, Charity Governance, Operational Planning, Security Training, Police, Executive Protection, Surveillance, Physical Security, Internal Investigations, Risk Assessment, Corporate Security, Crime Prevention, Investigations, Tactics, Leadership, Business Continuity, Event Management, Investigation, Problem Solving, Security Operations, Military, Intelligence, Criminal Justice, Mentoring, Interrogation, Government, Contingency Planning, Homeland Security, Enforcement
Alan Heap
Systems Engineer at Cisco Systems
Computer Networking
Education
The Open University 1989 — 1993
MSc, Computer Engineering
Henry Harbin 1970 — 1973
BSc, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The Open University
Experience
Cisco Systems January 2013 - Present
NDS Limited November 2001 - January 2013
Marconi Communications September 1980 - November 2001
Skills
Virtualization, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cisco IOS, Switches, Network Security, BGP, Ethernet, OSPF, Data Center, QoS
Alan Heil
DIrector at Melray Ltd
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Education
The Open University 1983 — 1990
Bachelor's degree (BA), Mathmatics and Computing
Bromley Technical High School 1966 — 1971
Experience
Melray Ltd 1999 - Present
FPrint UK Ltd August 1998 - August 1999
BT August 1972 - August 1998
Skills
Building Services, Integration, Commercial Management, Access Control, Project Management, Fire Alarm, Air Conditioning, Project Delivery, Facilities Management, Program Management, Management, Project Planning, Door Entry, CCTV, Heating, Electrical Contracting, Computering and Networks, Outsourcing
Alan Hickman
Executive Chairman at TC Group Ltd
Business Supplies and Equipment
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2009
B.A (Hons), Arts & Humanities with Music
University of Southampton 1964 — 1967
B Sc (Social Sciences), Economics
Peterhouse 1958 — 1963
English History Geography
Experience
TC Group Ltd February 2013 - Present
tc Group February 2002 - February 2013
The Stationery Channel October 2003 - July 2008
Kingfield Heath Ltd September 1999 - December 2001
Kingfield Wholesale May 1983 - September 1999
Wiggins Teape April 1981 - November 1982
H. J. Chapman October 1976 - April 1981
Twinlock Limited August 1972 - June 1976
Wiggins Teape 1967 - 1972
Skills
Negotiation, B2B, Sales Management, Mergers, Project Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Operations Management, New Business Development, Sales, Online Advertising, Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Account Management, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, E-commerce, Business Strategy
Alan Hickman
Advanced Paramedic at West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Hospital & Health Care
Education
Staffordshire University 2015 — 2018
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Paramedic Science
The Open University
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Phoenix Secondary Modern, Telford, Shropshire
Telford College of Arts and Technology
NEBS Supervisory Management Certificate, NVQ 3
Experience
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust 1998 - Present
UK Ministry of Defence 1992 - 1998
Skills
Cpr Certified, Research, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Pre-Hospital Care, Teaching, Photoshop, Paramedic, Emergency Management, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Clinical Research, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Ambulance, Windows, English, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Prehospital Care, CPR Certified, Budgets
Alan Hickmott
Senior Help desk engineer at Cripps LLP
Law Practice
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology
Experience
Cripps LLP October 2008 - Present
Openreach January 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Software Installation, Windows XP, Technical Support, Mobile Technology, Servers, Blackberry, Java, Blackberry Enterprise..., Windows Server, Citrix, Active Directory, Windows 7, Help Desk Support, Troubleshooting
Alan Higgins
Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Boston Scientific
Medical Devices
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Honours, Complex system, Design & Innovation
The Open University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Design & Innovation, Systems Analysis
The Open University 2010 — 2011
Diploma in Systems Practice, Soft Systems, Hard Systems & Viable Systems Analysis
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology 1993 — 1993
Senior Electrical trades certificate, Electrician
Limerick Institute of Technology 1991 — 1992
Electrical Junior Trades, Electrician
Experience
Boston Scientific July 2012 - Present
Boston Scientific March 2011 - July 2012
Boston Scientific November 2007 - March 2011
Boston Scientific April 2006 - November 2007
Boston Scientific December 2004 - April 2006
Boston Scientific September 2000 - December 2004
Boston Scientific September 1999 - September 2000
Organic Lens (Essilor) March 1998 - September 1999
ESB May 1996 - March 1998
ESB March 1996 - May 1996
Skills
Laser processing, Laser Cutting, Six Sigma, Equipment Repair, Manufacturing, Drug Eluting Stents, Catheters, Electrical Engineering, Stent delivery devices, CAPA, Soft Systems Methodology, Medical Devices, Equipment Maintenance, Laser Safety, Six Thinking Hats, Systems Analysis, Data Analysis, Plasma Processing, Data Mining, Continuous Improvement, V, Stents, Design of Experiments, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Interventional..., FDA, Software System Analysis, Design Control, Statistical Data..., Laser Welding, Laser, Plasma Treatment, Production Support, ISO 13485, Equipment Installation, FMEA
Alan Hill
Owner, Alan Hill & Co
Real Estate
Education
Addey & Stanhope Grammar
Brixton School of Building
RICS
The Open University
MBA
Experience
Alan Hill & Co Ltd January 2004 - Present
Shurgard Self Storage September 1998 - December 2003
BET plc March 1990 - August 1996
Tilbury Douglas January 1981 - December 1990
Rush & Tompkins June 1976 - December 1980
Marley Tile Company 1972 - 1975
London Brough of Lambeth 1971 - 1972
Greater London Council February 1968 - September 1971
Skills
Feasibility Studies, Lease Administration, Tenant, Real Estate Development, Landlords, Land Acquisition, Property, Negotiation, Property Management, Corporate Real Estate, Leases, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Acquisitions, Valuation, Real Estate, Lease Negotiations, Asset Management, Investment Properties, Lettings, Appraisals
Alan Hogan
LCETB FET Quality Assurance Development Officer
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2004
MBA, Technology Management
The Open University 1991 — 1996
BSc, Electronics and Computing
Limerick Institute of Technology 1986 — 1989
Dipl Electronics, Electronics and Computing
Scariff Community College 1981 — 1986
Leaving Certificate
Experience
LCETB (Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) January 2014 - Present
Clare VEC Adult Education Service September 2010 - Present
FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) December 2011 - Present
FÁS now SOLAS January 2012 - December 2012
Clare VEC Adult Education Service May 2009 - September 2010
Clare Local Development Company June 2009 - February 2010
Arise Virtual Solutions Inc. September 2008 - February 2009
Analog Devices June 2002 - December 2008
Ennis Business College September 2007 - May 2008
Analog Devices June 1995 - June 2002
Skills
Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Career Counseling, Instructional Design, Staff Development, Project Management, Quality System, Teaching, Training, Leadership Development, E-Learning, Learning Management..., Training Delivery, Quality Management, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Performance Management, Employee Training, Coaching, Instructor-led Training, Leadership, Personal Development, Train the Trainer
Alan Hogan
Training and Development Specialist at Analog Devices BV
Semiconductors
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2005
Alan Holt
Telecommunications Consultant
Telecommunications
Education
Manchester Metropolitan University 2002 — 2003
Certificate of Teaching and Learning, Education
The Open University 1994 — 1999
Ph.D, Telematics
The Open University 1992 — 1993
Associate student undergraduate course, Analogue and Digital Electronics
Wolverhampton University 1985 — 1989
BSc (Hons), Computer Science
Wolverhampton 1985 — 1986
Dip HE, Computer Science
Shrewsbury College 1982 — 1985
Experience
IP-Performance November 2006 - Present
University of Waikato February 2004 - November 2006
Manchester Metropolitan University October 2002 - December 2003
AT&T/Lucent Technologies September 1989 - September 2002
Swindon Technical College June 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Maple, Bash, Ethernet, Python, Open Source Software, MySQL, WAN, Networking, QoS, System Administration, OpenWRT, Sed, Unix, C, Bind, Modeling, WiFi, IP, Network Administration, Shell Scripting, DNS, Perl, IP Networking, MPLS, Linux, Wireless Networking, Telecommunications, DHCP, FreeBSD, Solaris, Awk, Statistics, TCL, Embedded Systems, TCP/IP, OSPF, Operating Systems
Alan Horne
Manager at CREST Waltham Forest
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science
Master of Science (MSc), Voluntary Sector Organisation
The Open University
Sir George Monoux Grammar School 1962 — 1967
Larkswood Primary School 1957 — 1962
Experience
CREST Waltham Forest January 1988 - Present
BBC Publications 1983 - 1988
Reader's Digest Association 1978 - 1983
McCann-Erickson Advertising 1973 - 1978
Anderson Dykes 1968 - 1973
Skills
Volunteer Management, Grants, Teaching, Event Management, Change Management, Community Development, Public Policy, Charities, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Policy, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Non-profits, Project Management, Research, Community Engagement, Fundraising, Social Enterprise
Alan Houghton
Senior Oracle Engineer at Credit Suisse
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1994
Bsc. Hon., Computer Science
Experience
Credit Suisse December 2009 - Present
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior February 2010 - February 2010
T-Systems (Schweiz) January 2009 - February 2010
Credit Suisse January 2001 - December 2008
Credit Suisse Life & Pensions February 2005 - March 2005
Credit Suisse First Boston May 1997 - May 2001
Various companies January 1976 - January 1991
Skills
Troubleshooting, High Availability, Oracle RAC, RMAN, Solaris, Unix Shell Scripting, PL/SQL, Performance Tuning, Data Migration
Alan Howarth
Supervisory Meat Hygiene Inspector and UNISON Regional Convenor
Food Production
Education
Harrogate College 2003 — 2005
NEBOSH Diploma, Health and Safety
Harrogate College 2002 — 2003
NEBOSH Certificate, Health and Safety
The Open University 1986 — 1987
Diploma in Food Production
Thomas Danby College 1973 — 1979
Advanced Diploma in Meat Technology
Thomas Danby college
Meat Inspection Certificate
Royds School 1968 — 1973
Experience
UNISON 1995 - Present
Food Standards Agency February 1980 - Present
Skills
Employment Contracts, Meat Processing, COSHH, Food Hygiene, Job Evaluation, Meat, Health & Safety..., Employment Law..., Workplace Assessment, Occupational Health, Health & Safety..., Manual Handling, Advice on workplace..., Food Safety, Health & Safety Advice, Employment Tribunal
Alan Hutchinson
Electrical Start Up and Operations Support at GDF Suez Cygnus Project
Oil & Energy
Education
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY 2012 — 2014
HND, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY 1992 — 1994
HNC, Electical And Electronic, Merit
The Open University
ONC; HNC; HNC; HND, Electrical / Electroncs
Experience
GDF SUEZ E&P International August 2015 - Present
Oxy November 2014 - Present
Agip KCO August 2011 - October 2014
Agip KCO August 2011 - October 2014
BP November 2006 - September 2011
BP 2006 - 2011
Petrofac Ltd April 2003 - November 2006
Petrofac 2003 - 2006
Wood Group September 2002 - April 2003
Halliburton February 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Inspection, PLC, SCADA, Petrochemical, Petroleum, Power Generation, Energy, Oil & Gas, Gas, Completion, Onshore, Pumps, Electricity, Oil/Gas, Offshore Drilling, DCS, Process Control, Commissioning, Electricians, Engineering
Alan Iles Tech IOSH GCGI
at
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2015
Currently studying for BA (Hons) Business Studies, Business Studies
Brierton Comprehensive School, Hartlepool 1989 — 1993
Experience
Bridgeway Consulting Ltd November 2014 - Present
Network Rail November 2013 - Present
HM Forces August 1993 - November 2013
Skills
Supervisory Skills, Environmental Awareness, Counterterrorism, Personal Values, Management, Team Mentoring, MOD, Ministry Of Defence, Personal Development, CDM, First Aid, Training Delivery, Highly personable, Coaching Staff, Force Protection, Values-based Leadership, Army, Military Experience, NEBOSH, Security Clearance, Logistics, Report Writing, Command, Defense, Facilities Management, Risk Assessment, Forward Planning, Military Operations
Alan Inman-Ward
Tenant Insight Manager at Charter Housing
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
BPP Law School 2011 — 2011
MRS Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research Practice
The Open University 2003 — 2009
BSc Hons (Open), Mathematics, Human Geography
Welsh College of Music and Drama 1996 — 1999
Licentiate WCMD, Music Performance
Experience
Charter Housing January 2012 - Present
Zurich Insurance plc May 2010 - January 2012
Zurich Insurance plc May 2003 - May 2010
Skills
General Insurance, Analysis, Business Analysis, Insurance, Financial Services, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Customer Experience, Call Centers