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
Mark Marshall
Senior Manager NHS England
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2012
PostGraduate Studies, Computing & Technology, Pass with Merit
The Open University 1997 — 2003
BSc (Hons), Computer Science
Perryfields High School 1979 — 1985
PRINCE2 Practitioner Training
SAS Course
TOGAF Course
Experience
NHS England June 2015 - Present
Ridgian May 2014 - June 2015
NHS Central Midlands CSU October 2012 - May 2014
Healthcare Commissioning Services December 2011 - October 2012
Healthcare Commissioning Services March 2010 - December 2011
West Midlands Commissioning Business Support Agency (now Healthcare Commissioning Services) February 2008 - March 2010
The Maersk Company 1993 - 2008
Killick Martin 1991 - 1992
Oswald Seals 1990 - 1991
Birmingham Chamber of Industry & Commerce 1988 - 1990
Skills
C#, Visual Studio, Web Applications, Solution Architecture, .NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, Parallel Data Warehouse..., T-SQL, Data Migration, Web Services, Smalltalk, Windows Services, SQL, Business Analysis, Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Architecture, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Gathering, C++, SSRS, Analysis Services, TOGAF, Data Modeling, SSIS, XML, SQL Server, OOAD, Databases, Visual Basic, Business Process, Java, SQLBase, SSAS, Scrum, Software Development, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, ETL, UML, Systems Analysis, Visio, MS Project, VSS, SharePoint, Application Development, C, Agile Dimensional..., PRINCE2
Mark Masson
Cook at Fletcher Shipping Limited
Maritime
Education
Red Ensign 2012 — 2012
STCW 95, Sea Survival
The Open University
Understanding society
Dumfries and Galloway
Ship's Cook COC, Marine Catering
City and Guilds
706/1, Catering, Credits
Red Ensign
STCW 95, Fire Fighting
Red Ensign
STCW, PSSR
Red Ensign
STCW 95, Elementary First Aid
Experience
Fletcher Shipping Limited January 2015 - Present
P&O Maritime September 2012 - December 2014
Self employed January 2008 - September 2012
Finnibrogue Venison January 2005 - January 2008
Self Employed Share Fisherman January 1997 - January 2005
Ringos Café January 1993 - January 1997
Skills
Shipping, First Aid, Cooking, Navigation, Hydraulics, Logistics, Inspection, Customer Service, Marine Operations, Windows, Microsoft Excel, PC Repair, GPS navigation, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Engineering
Mark McCloy
Maintenance Control Engineer at Virgin Atlantic
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University 1996 — 2001
Bsc Hons, Complexity management with materials science
Experience
Virgin atlantic July 1998 - Present
Emirates Airlines June 1988 - June 1998
Mark McCrossan
Sales Floor Manager at Watches of Switzerland
Retail
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Open, Natural Sciences
Experience
Aurum Holdings November 1999 - Present
Skills
jewellery, Customer Service, Sales, Operations Management, Merchandising, Coaching, Performance Management, Fashion, Brand Management, Store Operations, Luxury, Visual Merchandising, Watches, Luxury Goods, Store Management, Team Leadership, Jewelry
Mark McPeake
Rotating Equipment Engineer at Shell Projects & Technology
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2016
Engineering
Royal Navy Engineering College 1978 — 1982
Marine Mechanical Engineering (Electrical)
Experience
Shell Projects & Technology February 2014 - Present
Petrofac March 2012 - January 2014
Apache/Khalda Petroleum JV June 2011 - February 2012
Oil Field Solutions Ltd March 2003 - May 2011
Chevron Petroleum 2009 - 2009
Solar Turbines September 1990 - September 2000
Skills
Valves, FEED, Power Plants, Pumps, Gas Turbines, Turbines, Preventive Maintenance, FPSO, HAZOP, Rotating Equipment, PLC, Inspection, Project Engineering, Boilers, Oil&Gas, Power Generation, DCS, EPC, Mentoring, Offshore, Energy, Instrumentation, Steam Turbines, Petrochemical, Operation, Natural Gas, Compressors, Equipments, Supervisory Skills, Technical Training, Oil, Air Compressors, operation and..., Engineering, Statistical Tools, Generators, Factory, Root Cause Analysis, Onshore, LNG, Refinery, People Skills, Gas, P&ID, Maintenance Management, Plant, Maintenance & Repair, Oil/Gas, Commissioning, Petroleum
Mark Mcquilkin
Analyst at Allianz
Insurance
Education
The Open University 1992 — 1999
Mark Meredith
Director at Energize Investments and Area ECO
Renewables & Environment
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Environmental Science
Blythe Bridge High School 1976 — 1979
Experience
Energize Investments Ltd June 2013 - Present
Eclipse Consulting June 2009 - Present
Area ECO January 2015 - Present
Stoke-on-Trent City Council 2011 - May 2015
Stoke on Trent City Council May 2011 - April 2013
BNI December 1997 - April 2011
Apollo Blinds January 1996 - January 2011
Skills
Policy, Management, Energy Conservation, Environmental Awareness, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Environmental Impact..., Renewable Resources, Energy Efficiency, Local Government, Policy Maker, Social Housing, Businessowners, Economic Development, Community Engagement, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Development, Director level, Politicians, Energy Management, Change Management, Cabinet, Sustainability, Environmental Leadership
Mark Molyneux
UK & Overseas Project Manager at Boulting Group Ltd
Construction
Education
Great Sankey High School
North Cheshire College
Mechanical Engineering, HNC
The Open University
Master of Science (MSc), Manufacturing Management & Technology
Experience
Boulting Group Ltd January 2010 - Present
Boulting Group Ltd October 2007 - December 2009
Colgate Palmolive September 1992 - September 2007
Skills
Construction, Construction Management, Project Estimation, Budgets, Business Process, MS Project, Program Management, Contract Management, Commissioning, Engineering, Software Project..., Inspection, Project Planning, Project Engineering, Project Management, Project Portfolio..., Procurement, Petrochemical, PMO, Management, PMP
Mark Mortimer
Programme Manager at North Essex NHS Partnership Foundation Trust (NHS)
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 1996 — 2000
MSc, Project Management in Commerce
Experience
North Essex NHS Partnership Foundation Trust (NHS) June 2015 - Present
PPPm Consulting Limited May 2011 - Present
Cofunds June 2015 - June 2015
Legal & General (Cofunds) January 2014 - March 2015
Legal & General July 2013 - December 2013
ConstructionSkills April 2012 - June 2013
Friends Life Group June 2011 - March 2012
May Gurney April 2009 - May 2011
Aviva plc June 2008 - March 2009
Williams Lea November 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Outsourcing, Integration, Financial Services, Programme Delivery, Risk Management, PRINCE2, Operations Management, Governance, Project Portfolio..., Business Process..., PMP, Portfolio Management, Process Improvement, Business Change..., Business Transformation, Leadership, Project Delivery, Program Management, Project Management, Management, PMO, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Change Management
Mark Naples
Business Development Manager Europe & Asia at DataLase Ltd.
Food & Beverages
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Derby 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Studies, 2:1
Cedars Upper School 1994 — 1998
Experience
DataLase Ltd. September 2014 - Present
Videojet Technologies Ltd July 2012 - September 2014
Videojet Technologies Ltd May 2011 - June 2012
Panasonic Electric Works UK Ltd December 2003 - April 2011
Skills
Laser Marking, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, B2B, Variable Data Printing, Direct Sales, Laser, Ink, iPhone Application..., International Sales, Automation, Inkjet, Management, Machine Vision
Mark Newall
Business Development Manager
Environmental Services
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2000
Certificate in Management (B655, B656 & B658)
Basildon College of FE 1972 — 1973
Experience
Remada Ltd March 2014 - Present
Kelway UK Ltd September 2011 - June 2012
Newall Consulting May 2009 - September 2011
Equanet May 2004 - May 2009
DSGi Business / Equanet 2004 - May 2009
ICL/Fujitsu May 1997 - June 2002
Gamma Global Limited 2000 - 2002
Tplc 1996 - 2001
ICL 1996 - 2001
SHL Systemhouse 1989 - 1994
Skills
Team Leadership, Business Development, Partner Management, Data Center, Virtualization, HP, Channel Partners, Direct Sales, Unified Communications, Managed Services, Change Management, Professional Services, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Account Management, Sales Process, Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications, Software Industry, Salesforce.com, IT Strategy, SaaS, Strategy, Pre-sales, Selling, Project Management, Sales, Negotiation, Solution Selling, Team Management, Customer Service, Management, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Computing, New Business Development, B2B, Storage Solutions, Start-ups, Storage, Outsourcing, Business Analysis, Customer Relations, Service Delivery, Recruiting, Leadership, Business Strategy, Sales Management, CRM, Product Management
Mark Nicholl
Senior Applications Developer at Almac Group
Pharmaceuticals
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2008
BSc(Hons) Computing and Information Technology, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology, 2:1
Experience
Almac Group April 2015 - Present
Citi August 2010 - April 2015
BT Ireland April 2006 - August 2010
Skills
Test Driven Development, Maven, FindBugs, Agile Methodologies, Hibernate, Unix, Java, Oracle SQL Developer, Cron, Autosys, EclEmma, Eclipse, Sonar, TIBCO EMS, Remote Administration, TIBCO Rendezvous, XML, Java Enterprise Edition, JavaBeans, Business Analysis, Apache Thrift, Red Hat Linux, JMS, Confluence, ITIL v3 Foundations..., Skilled Multi-tasker, Communication, Tortoise SVN, C#, Customer Service, SQL, Mockito, Jenkins, JIRA, Software Development, Time Management, JUnit, Problem Solving, JGroups, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, Quality Assurance, Oracle, Self-management, Spring Framework
Mark Nicol
Assistant Regional Manager LFG (DR) at Infinis
Renewables & Environment
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2016
Environmental Studies, Environment, Ongoing
Sir john leman high, Beccles, Suffolk 1986 — 1989
Experience
Infinis October 2012 - Present
Infinis June 2007 - October 2012
Infinis May 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Logistics, logistical planning, H&S, Waste Management, Power Generation, Project Planning, Project Management, Wind, Energy, Contract Management, Energy Efficiency, Waste, Renewable Energy, Environmental..., Recycling, Management, Waste to Energy, Environmental Awareness, Team Leadership, Operations Management
Mark Noel
Helping businesses manage their own social media. Training in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Periscope, YouTube and more
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Mildenhall College Academy 1984 — 1987
GCSE, All Subjects, B Grades
The Open University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer and Information Sciences, General
Experience
On The Button Social Media Limited December 2013 - Present
4Networking Ltd Ely August 2015 - Present
4Networking Ltd April 2015 - August 2015
Skills
WordPress, YouTube, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Networking, Social Media, Computer Repair, Social Media Marketing, Social Marketing, PowerPoint, Training, SEO, Web Design, SEM, Microsoft Office, SMO, Entrepreneurship, HTML, software, Customer Service, Google Analytics, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Online Advertising, Teaching Workshops, Custom Facebook Pages, New Business Development, Small Business, Web Analytics, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Social Media Advertising, Online Lead Generation, Social Media Measurement, Social Media Consulting, Social Media Blogging, Computer Hardware, Social Media..., Branding & Identity, Sales, Marketing, LinkedIn Training, Online Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Google Adwords, Twitter, Windows, Online Research, Social Media Strategist
Mark Norburn
Trainee Forensic Psychologist (Acting) at HMPS
Legal Services
Education
The University of York 2010 — 2012
Master of Science, Applied Forensic Psychology, Distinction
The Open University 2004 — 2009
BSc(Honours), Psychology, First class Honours
The University of Durham 1989 — 1992
BA(Hons) in law, Law, Second Class(Division two) Honours
Experience
HMPS April 2010 - Present
Yorkshire Mortgage & Finance Services June 1996 - April 2010
Mark Northway
Global Head, Sales and Distribution at FourWinds Capital Management
Investment Management
Education
The Open University 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Exeter 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Downside 1973 — 1978
Experience
FourWinds Capital Management June 2014 - Present
Brookfield Investment Management April 2012 - March 2014
LBBW 2006 - June 2011
Rabobank International 1998 - 2006
Rabobank 1998 - 2006
Yamaichi International (Europe) Ltd 1997 - 1998
Standard Chartered Bank 1992 - 1996
First Interstate 1984 - 1992
Skills
Basel II, Equities, Channel Banks, Credit, UCITS, CMBS, Investments, CDS, Change Management, Derivatives, Credit Derivatives, ABS, Strategic Planning, Structured Products, Mining, Real Estate, Credit Trading, Fixed Income, Marketing, Investment Banking, Bonds, Financial Markets, FX Options, Direct Sales, Swaps, Securitization, CDO, Capital Markets, Emerging Markets, Asset Management, Sales Management, Fundraising, Alternative Investments, Oil & Gas, Private Equity, Financial Structuring, Hedge Funds, Structuring, Interest Rate..., Structured Finance, Credit Portfolio..., Trading, MBS, Bloomberg, Regulatory Compliance, Portfolio Management, Renewable Resources, Investment Trusts, Credit Risk, Infrastructure
Mark Nott
Standards and Practices Team Leader at Royal Air Force
Military
Education
IOSH
Managing Safely
RAF Halton
Quality Assurance
City and Guilds
Licentiateship, Leadership and Management
The Open University
Diploma, Earth Sciences
NEBS Management
Certificate in Management
The Open University
Certificate, Natural Sciences
BTEC
HNC, Engineering
BTEC
National Diploma, Engineering
Queens Park High School - Chester 1984 — 1986
Elgin Academy 1981 — 1984
Experience
Royal Air Force September 2013 - Present
Royal Air Force 2011 - September 2013
Royal Air Force 2006 - 2011
Royal Air Force 2000 - 2006
Royal Air Force 1997 - 2000
Royal Air Force 1994 - 1997
Royal Air Force 1989 - 1994
Royal Air Force 1986 - 1989
Skills
Flight Test, Flight Control Systems, Aircraft, Maintenance & Repair, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Defence, Preventive Maintenance, Communication Skills, Project Management, System Safety, Electronic Warfare, Management, Flights, MOD, TEMPEST, Helicopters, Ministry Of Defence, Test Equipment, Synthetic Aperture Radar, NATO, UAV, Airworthiness, Radar
Mark O'Flynn
CoFounder at mooVmoo
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Trinity College 1988 — 1992
Business
Experience
mooVmoo January 2014 - Present
Skills
Marketing, Global Strategy, Sales, Film, Social Media, Camera, Start-ups, Web Video, Video
Mark O'Halloran
Consultant Engineer at BAE Systems
Defense & Space
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2012
Master of Science (MSc), Computing for Commerce and Industry
University of Teesside 1996 — 1999
B.Eng (Hons), Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Experience
BAE Systems May 2014 - Present
BAE Systems July 2008 - May 2014
L-3 Communications November 2000 - July 2008
Daniel Europe Limited September 1999 - October 2000
Skills
Embedded Systems, Defense, Systems Design, Engineering, Integration, Configuration Management, Testing, Engineering Management, Earned Value Management, Software Design, Defence, Military, System Architecture, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering, Simulations, System Design, Sensors
Mark O'Regan
Site leader and EHS manager at GE Healthcare
Paper & Forest Products
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Experience
GE July 2015 - Present
GE Healthcare August 2009 - Present
Pfizer 1993 - August 2009
Skills
GMP, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Quality Assurance, Environmental Auditing, EHS, SOP, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Process Engineering, Quality System, Validation
Mark Offord
Data Centre Facilities Technician at Equinix
Media Production
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1996
B.A. ( Hons. ), History
Meads County Secondary School 1974 — 1978
Experience
Equinix October 2013 - Present
Virgin Media Business October 2011 - October 2013
Mars Chocolate March 1987 - October 2011
Royal Navy December 1978 - March 1987
Skills
Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Maintenance Management, Steam, Data Center, Food, Ingredients, UPS systems, Preventive Maintenance, Electrical..., Refrigeration, Ammonia Refrigeration, Continuous Improvement, Food Technology, HACCP, Electricians, Food Processing, Air Conditioning
Mark Oglesby
Information Technology and Services Professional
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2014
BSc, Mathematics
Wilberforce Sixth Form College 1989 — 1992
A Level, Mathematics
Experience
home Web DeveloperUniversity of HullMay 2013 - June 2013
Bigyeti Technologies 2004 - 2011
Indigo Media January 2004 - June 2006
Kingston Communications August 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Visual Studio, ASP, CSS, Dreamweaver, SQL, Web Design, CMS, JavaScript, Web Development, Databases, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft SQL Server, XHTML, jQuery, AJAX
Mark Oldfield
Development Manager at SDL
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2005
Postgraduate Diploma, Software Development
University of Leeds 1986 — 1989
BEng, Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Experience
SDL plc December 2009 - Present
SDL plc April 2007 - December 2009
Experian June 2004 - April 2007
Experian July 2002 - May 2004
Experian October 1999 - June 2002
Jobmaster December 1989 - October 1999
Skills
C#, Software Development, Visual Studio, Agile Methodologies, Agile, C++, C, Agile Project Management, Java, Software Project..., JavaScript, Scrum, Eclipse, .NET, Project Management, XML
Mark Otley
Managing Director
E-Learning
Education
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health 1998 — 2000
Reaseheath College 1995 — 1998
BTECH, Food & Dairy Science
The Open University 1990 — 1993
Computer Science
Experience
Arko Training LTD August 2008 - Present
Arko Training Ltd August 2008 - January 2010
Arko Training LTD August 2008 - January 2010
Arla Foods August 1992 - August 2008
Skills
Organizational..., Personal Development, Coaching, Training, Databases, Change Management, Business Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Project Management, Strategy, Performance Management, Management, Training Delivery, Team Building, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Leadership Development
Mark Page
Retired at lesiure
Insurance
Education
Bredemeyer Enterprise Architecture Workshop 2008 — 2008
Enterprise Architecture
British Computer Society 2004 — 2005
ISEB Business Systems Development
Open University 1997 — 1998
Diploma in Computing
Wymondham High School 1982 — 1986
#coursera
#coursera
Experience
lesiure July 2013 - Present
Aviva plc April 2011 - July 2013
Aviva plc November 2007 - October 2009
Aviva 2005 - 2007
Aviva 2000 - 2007
Norwich Union January 2004 - January 2005
Norwich Union March 2002 - January 2004
Norwich Union June 1999 - March 2002
Norwich Union June 1998 - June 1999
Skills
Integration, VB.NET, Java, Architecture, Enterprise Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, Software Development, DB2, Tomcat, C#, .NET, XML, UML, Agile Methodologies, Eclipse
Mark Parnwell
Head Systems Developer at Solwise Ltd
Computer Networking
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computing and IT
Experience
Solwise Ltd January 2003 - Present
Larks Designs September 2011 - January 2015
Skills
XML, Database Design, Web Content Management, Data Integration, Web Services, High Availability, Software Development, Zend Framework, jQuery, WordPress, PCI DSS, MySQL, Symfony, JavaScript, Web Development, AngularJS, Apache, JSON, Joomla, HTML 5, Network Security, Payment Gateways, Software Project..., Visual Basic, PHP, MVC, Web Design, Java, CSS3, Software Design Patterns, Relational Databases, Database Administration, B2B software, VBA, E-commerce, Linux System...
Mark Pearce
at Dimensions
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2004
Management, Voluntary Sector Management
Bishop Bright Secondary School 1982 — 1987
O/A Level, English, Maths, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, History, Theatre Studies
Experience
Dimensions January 2014 - Present
Radis Group June 2012 - December 2013
Leonard Cheshire Disability May 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Leadership, Strategy, Performance Management, Operations Management, Community Engagement, Community Development, Fundraising, Policy, Training, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Charities, Change Management, People Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Risk Management, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Leadership Development, Local Government, Organizational..., Housing, Health and..., Public Sector
Mark Pearson BA (Hons)., Grad-IOSH
Experienced Oil and Gas Health, Safety & Security Professional
Oil & Energy
Education
University of Leicester 2013 — 2015
MSc, Risk Crisis and Disaster Management
University of Leicester 2011 — 2012
B.A (Hons), Security and Risk Management, 2.1
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 2013 — 2013
IOSH, Managing Safely
University of Leicester 2008 — 2010
Foundation Degree, Security and Risk Management
Argus Eurpoe 2010 — 2010
BTEC 3, Close protection and advanced surveillance
United States Institute of Peace 2010 — 2010
Certificate's in-, Conflict Analysis & Negotiation and Conflict Management
The Open University 2013 — 2014
Certificate, Introduction to Cyber security, Pass
NEBOSH 2015 — 2015
National Genreal Certificate in health and Safety
IRCA 2014 — 2014
ISO 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Systems Auditor
British Safety Council 2014 — 2015
NVQ National Diploma, Occupational Health and Safety Management
Experience
ExxonMobil April 2014 - June 2015
ExxonMobil January 2011 - April 2014
ExxonMobil May 2010 - January 2011
Erinys (Contract: Anham LLC) March 2008 - January 2010
Erinys (Contract: United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) January 2006 - January 2008
Erinys May 2004 - January 2006
Self Employed March 2002 - May 2004
H.M.Forces June 1987 - February 2002
Skills
Crisis Management, Logistics, Surveillance, Operations Management, Security Operations, Supervisory Skills, Emergency Management, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Maritime Security, Program Management, Tactics, Security Awareness, Contract Management, Physical Security, Training, Leadership, First Aid, Close Protection, Team Leadership, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Access Control, Security Audits, Investigation, Government, Security Clearance, Military, Security, Operational Planning, Command, Safety Management..., Security Management, Weapons, Management, Counterterrorism, Corporate Security, Business Continuity, Safety Management, Personal Security, Contingency Planning, Risk Assessment, Executive Protection, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Protection, Security Training, Risk Management, Private Investigations
Mark Pedley
SAP SCM Analyst at Howdens Joinery
Management Consulting
Education
The University of Wolverhampton 2002 — 2004
Post Graduate Diploma, Management Studies
The Open University 1992 — 1999
B.Sc(Hon's), Computing
Experience
Howdens Joinery Co October 2011 - Present
Ideal Standard International BVBA February 2007 - October 2011
Goodyear Dunlop Europe February 2004 - September 2006
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company June 2002 - February 2004
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company October 2001 - June 2002
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company June 2000 - June 2001
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company March 1999 - June 2000
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company May 1990 - March 1999
Skills
SAP SRM, Supply Chain Management, ERP, SAP Implementation, SAP, SAP BW, Project Planning, Warehouse Management, Supply Management, Demand Planning, SAP R/3, SAP ERP, SAP MM, SAP APO, Forecasting, SAP SD, Production Planning
Mark Pedley
SCM PP Team at Ideal Standard
Glass, Ceramics & Concrete
Education
The University of Wolverhampton 2003 — 2005
DMS, Post Grad Diploma in Management Studies
The Open University 1992 — 1999
BSc(Hons), Computer Science
Experience
Howdens Joinery Co October 2011 - Present
Ideal Standard International BVBA February 2007 - October 2011
Goodyear Dunlop Belgium 2003 - 2006
Skills
SAP, SCM, SAP APO
Mark Penman
A flexible and dynamic Senior Manager with extensive experience of retail food sector
Hospitality
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Nottingham - Nottingham University Business School 1997 — 1999
DipM Institute of Personnel Management
University of Nottingham - Nottingham University Business School 1996 — 1997
CertIPM Institute of Personnel Management
Experience
Turning Point April 2009 - Present
M and L Enterprises 2007 - 2009
Pizza Hut 2000 - 2007
Skills
Leadership, Training, Human Resources, Contract Management, Management, Operations Management, Sales
Mark Pitman
Business Process Leader at Sibelco Europe
Mining & Metals
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University College Cardiff 1980 — 1983
BSc (Hons), Mining Engineering, 2-1
EMP Awarding Body Ltd 2005 — 2006
NVQ Level 5, Health, SAfety & Environmental Management in Quarries
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health 1993 — 1994
National General Certificate, Occupational Safety & Health
The Institute of Quarrying 1987 — 1989
Professional Examination, Quarrying, Distinction
Experience
Sibelco Europe January 2009 - Present
Sibelco UK Ltd October 2003 - December 2008
Sibelco UK Ltd October 1998 - October 2003
Hepworth Minerals & Chemicals Ltd February 1993 - October 1998
ECC Quarries Ltd October 1987 - October 1992
Anglo American October 1984 - July 1987
Skills
Change Management, Forecasting, Quarrying, Operations Management, Project Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Mining, Business Process, Minerals, Leadership, M3, Mining Engineering, Management, Supply Chain, Business Process..., ERP, Continuous Improvement
Mark Platts
Managing Director at The History Bunker
Performing Arts
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2011
BA HONS, History, 2ND CLASS
Experience
The History Bunker December 2006 - Present
The History Bunker Ltd September 2006 - Present
Skills
Consulting, Costume Design, Management, Film, Uniforms, world war 1, Independent Film, Event Management, Festivals, Victorian, Museums, Strategic Planning, Costumes, Theatre, Public Speaking, History, Performing Arts, Military History, World War II, British history
Mark Pollitt Ba (Hons) ChYthStud (open)
client support excexutive at Alternative Networks
Telecommunications
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2012
BA(Hons) Youth and Childhood Studies
Sheffield University
HND, Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement, Pass
Phillips High School, Bury College 1985 — 1990
GCSE GCSE
Phillips High School, Bury College
GCSE GCSE
Experience
mpollitt photography August 2012 - Present
Ashberry Recruitment 2012 - Present
Alternative Networks August 2011 - Present
Addulam Homes August 2010 - Present
Liberty House August 2010 - Present
Outsourcery November 2006 - August 2011
Outsourcery Limited November 2006 - August 2011
AIT (Secondment) October 2008 - July 2009
Outsourcery June 2007 - August 2007
Online Upgrades Bury Call Centre January 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Training
Mark Pope
CoFounder any2any.co
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2012
M.A., Classical and Ancient Studies
IMD Business School 1992 — 1992
Executive International Management Programme, Business Administration and Management, General
York University 1982 — 1986
Masters, Business Administration
Kettering University 1977 — 1982
Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
White Oaks 1973 — 1977
Experience
Balcroft September 2014 - Present
any2any Gmbh June 2014 - Present
Sheffield Hallam University September 2013 - Present
MMP Service July 2013 - Present
Cabinet Office December 2013 - June 2014
Bluefish Communications (part of Vodafone Group) November 2012 - September 2013
Orange Business Services January 2011 - October 2012
Orange Business Services July 2003 - December 2011
Kcom September 2001 - March 2003
AT&T 1997 - 2001
Skills
Business Development, Governance, IT Strategy, Telecommunications, Solution Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Service Delivery, Consulting, Strategy, Managed Services, Integration, Business Process, Business Intelligence, IT Management, Cross-functional Team..., Outsourcing, Mobile Devices, Service Management, Business Analysis, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Data Center, Business Strategy, Account Management, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Pre-sales, CRM, Management, Leadership, PMP, Project Delivery, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Solution Selling, IT Outsourcing, Business Process..., Vendor Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Cloud Computing, Project Portfolio..., Change Management, Product Management, Team Management, PMO, IT Service Management, Program Management, ITIL, Business Transformation, Professional Services
Mark Poppleton
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer, Experienced Sales, Procurement and Project Management Professional.
Construction
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2005
Diploma, Management
The Gilberd 1982 — 1987
Experience
Dalmag Ltd March 1992 - Present
BTS Group Ltd January 2006 - August 2011
Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd June 1996 - January 2006
Skills
Business Planning, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Strategy, Engineering, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Forecasting, Product Development, Great People Skills, Management, Procurement, Energy, Data Analysis
Mark Potter
Head of Service Delivery at the University of Warwick
Retail
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2001
BSc Hons, Economics & Theology
Westminster College, Oxford 1986 — 1989
Experience
University of Warwick November 2013 - Present
University of Warwick September 2001 - November 2013
University of Warwick August 1998 - September 2001
University of Warwick November 1990 - August 1998
Skills
Recruiting, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Retail, Teamwork, Business Strategy, Event Management, Management, Sales, Coaching, Strategy, Market Research, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Profit Maximization, Project Management, Operations Management
Mark Proctor
Account Manager at Lionbridge Technologies
Airlines/Aviation
Education
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School 2006 — 2006
Project Management
The Open University 1996 — 1998
DMS, Management Studies
Kent College, Canterbury 1982 — 1985
HND, Electronic Engineering
The Norton Knatchbull Grammar School ( Ashford Kent) 1977 — 1981
Experience
Lionbridge Technologies March 2014 - Present
Bristol Aztecs 2000 - 2015
Assystem UK January 2013 - March 2014
APSHYDE s.a.(part of Hyde Group Engineering Sercices Ltd) Toulouse/UK based December 2011 - December 2012
Hyde Group Engineering Services Limited July 2009 - December 2012
Hyde Group Engineering Services Limited July 2009 - December 2012
Airbus July 2004 - July 2009
Orange Personal Communications Services Limited 2000 - 2004
Racal Telecom 1993 - 2000
Skills
Composites, Change Management, Business Planning, Business Excellence, Training, Union Negotiations, Employment Law, Project Planning, Strategic Communications, Operations Management, Lean Operations, Aerospace, Business Strategy, Supply Management, Mentoring, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Supplier Management, Aircraft, Contract Negotiation, Engineering, Project Management, Strategy, TQM
Mark R Smith
Electronics Hardware and Software Test Development Engineer
Telecommunications
Education
The Open University 1994 — 2007
PGDCCI, Post Graduate Diploma in Computing for Commerce and Industry
University of Oxford 1977 — 1981
BA, Engineering Science
Bablake Grammar School Coventry 1970 — 1977
Experience
Rolls-Royce March 2011 - Present
Aero Engine Controls March 2011 - June 2014
TBA October 2010 - February 2011
none July 2010 - September 2010
Ericsson September 1981 - June 2010
Marconi July 2002 - January 2006
Marconi (previously GPT) July 1995 - June 2002
Marconi December 1998 - September 1999
GPT (previously GEC) September 1981 - June 1995
Skills
Test Equipment, C++, System Testing, Product Development, Python, Visual Basic, Electronics, DWDM, Fiber Optics, Optical Communications, PDH, Testing, Java, SDH, Software Engineering, OTN, C, Test Automation, Telecommunications, R&D, Visual Studio, Photonics, Software Development
Mark Ravenhall
Freelance researcher and writer
Education Management
Education
The Open University 1995 — 1998
Master of Arts (MA), Education management
University of Brighton 1990 — 1991
Certificate in Education, Post Compulsory
The University of Sheffield 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature, 2:1
King Henry VIII Coventry
Experience
NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) April 2013 - Present
NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) April 2009 - April 2013
CFE (Research and Consulting) Ltd April 2008 - March 2009
NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) August 2001 - April 2008
East Sussex County Council August 1998 - July 2001
Buckinghamshire County Council January 1995 - July 1998
Pestalozzi International Village Trust January 1990 - January 1995
Skills
Teaching, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, E-Learning, Adult Education, Policy, Change Management, Organizational..., Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Management, Public Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Community Engagement, Local Government, Nonprofits, Qualitative Research, Public Sector, Leadership Development, Research, Management, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Training, Government
Mark Redding
Head of ICT Services at Felsted School
Computer Software
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2009
Science and Mathematics
Experience
Felsted School January 2010 - Present
Boltblue September 2006 - October 2009
The Carphone Warehouse 2004 - 2007
Pipex Communications September 1999 - July 2004
Open Business Solutions 1990 - 1999
Skills
PHP, CSS, Telecommunications, Linux, Change Management, MySQL, Oracle, Web Development, Project Management, Virtualization, VMware
Mark Richardson
VP Research and Technology at Smith & Nephew Wound Management
Medical Devices
Education
The Open University 1991 — 1995
MBA
University of Birmingham 1979 — 1982
PhD, Biochemistry
University of Leeds 1976 — 1979
BSC, microbiology
Experience
Smith & Nephew January 2007 - Present
Smith & Nephew January 2006 - January 2007
Smith & Nephew January 2003 - January 2006
Smith & Nephew Medical 1996 - 2003
Skills
Commercialization, Biomaterials, Validation, Design Control, Medical Devices, Strategy, ISO 13485, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Biomedical Engineering, V&V, Technology Transfer, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, R&D, Life Sciences, Quality System
Mark Ridgewell
MR Consulting Group
Management Consulting
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1996
MBA, Management
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management 1994 — 1995
Strategic Marketing and Business Planning, Strategic Planning
Sheffield Hallam University 1993 — 1994
Strategic Marketing Planning, Strategic business development
Chartered Institute of Marketing 1991 — 1994
Certified Diploma in Marketing, Marketing
Croydon College 1985 — 1987
Chartered Association of Certified Accountants - Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Mangement accountancy
Experience
MR Consulting Group 2003 - Present
The Keep It Group June 2009 - December 2010
Masco UK Window Trading Group 2006 - 2008
Eurobond Limited 2004 - 2006
Deceuninck Limited 2001 - 2004
Westbury plc 1996 - 2001
Vent Axia Limited 1995 - 1996
Blue Circle 1988 - 1995
Skills
Generating Revenue, Success Driven, Cross-functional Team..., Revenue Enhancement, Analytical Skills, Strategy, Project Management, Exceeding Targets, Advertising, Project Planning, Proactive self-starter, Business Development, Managerial Finance, Social Media Marketing, Market Planning, Leadership, Business Decision Making, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, MBA, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Sales, New Business Development, Achieving Results, Marketing, Strategic Business..., Business Process..., Profitable Growth, Budget Monitoring, Internal Communications, Target Marketing, Cost Planning, Profit, Public Relations, Commercial Management, Highly motivated..., Budget Forecasts, Increased Profitability, Management, Project Portfolio..., Customer Profitability, Team Management, Budgets, High Achiever, Team Building
Mark Ridsdale
C4I Technical Training Manager/Architect at General Dynamics UK Limited
Defense & Space
Education
The Open University
MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
The University of Manchester 1978 — 1981
B. Sc (Hons), Computer Science & Accounting
Netherthorpe Grammar School
Experience
General Dynamics UK Limited March 2012 - Present
Welsh Fencing July 2009 - Present
Capita Learning & Development April 2008 - December 2011
Capita April 2006 - April 2008
Moebius (UK) Ltd January 2001 - April 2006
Self Employed October 2000 - October 2000
Moebius Business Training January 1994 - October 2000
Skills
Program Management, Training Delivery, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Blended Learning, Outsourcing, Change Management
Mark Roake BA MBA CMgr MCMI
PSTL at BAA
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2011
MBA, Management and Business
University of Sussex 1988 — 1991
BA, Law and History
Experience
BAA March 2008 - Present
BAA (Gatwick) July 2007 - March 2008
Argos August 2003 - July 2007
Skills
Project Management, Time Management, Leadership, Account Management, Performance Management, Retail, Training, Operations Management, Customer Service, Change Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Customer Experience, Management, Team Building
Mark Rockey
NHSBT research administrator
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2013
Leadership and Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Loughborough College 2004 — 2006
Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management, Pass
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Criminology and psychology
Dixie Grammar
GCSE
Experience
NHS Blood and Transplant October 2013 - Present
NHS Blood and Transplant April 2008 - October 2013
MICROS Systems UK Limited July 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Nonprofits, Training, Coaching, Marketing, Research, Event Management, Teamwork, Customer Service, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Personnel Selection, Budget Monitoring, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Project Coordination, Event Planning, Reporting & Analysis, Recruiting, Team Building, Administrative...
Mark Roscoe-Bailey
EMEA Business Development Manager at Tellemachus
Security and Investigations
Education
The National School of Government 2007 — 2011
The Open University 2004 — 2011
Bsc Technology (open), ICT, Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering
Experience
Tellemachus March 2015 - Present
Microsoft Global Security May 2014 - March 2015
Securi-plex Ltd September 2012 - May 2014
Mayfair Security Group July 2012 - September 2012
Mayfair Security Group April 2011 - July 2012
UK Ministry of Defence January 2007 - March 2011
SERVICES SOUNDS & VIS May 2002 - January 2007
Mayfair Security Group July 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Networking, Sales, Security Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Corporate Security, Account Management, Access Control, Sales Management, Key Account Management, CCTV, Risk Assessment, Integration, New Business Development, Security+, Protection, Management, Negotiation, Biometrics, IP CCTV, Business Development, Video over IP, Alarm Systems, Solution Selling, Video Analytics, Operations Management, Project Planning, IP, Surveillance, Security Audits, Intrusion Detection, Physical Security, Fire Alarm, Security Operations, Security, Electronics, Fire Protection, DVR, Project Management, IP Cameras
Mark Royston-Tonks
Systems Engineer Officer at Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Maritime
Education
The Open University 1996 — 2002
BSc, Digital & Analogue Electronics & Design
Wray Castle Marine Radio Officers College 1983 — 1986
MRGC/DTI Radar & HNC (Marine Electronics), Radio Officer MN
Experience
Royal Fleet Auxiliary MoD (Navy) February 1988 - Present
MoD 1988 - 2011
Skills
Safety Management..., Commissioning, Project Engineering, Electricity, Maritime, Inspection, Navy, Marine Engineering, Ships, PLC, Fault Finding, Power Generation, Navigation Systems, MOD, Defense, Systems Engineering, Power Distribution, Maritime Operations, Electricians, Defence, Engineering Management, Maintenance Management, Engineering, DCS, High Voltage, Electrical, Electrical Engineering
Mark Rutherford
Relationship Director at Santander Corporate Bank
Banking
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2006
BA
Experience
Santander Corporate Bank October 2008 - Present
Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank April 2007 - October 2008
Barclays Bank August 1980 - March 2007
Skills
Banking, Loans, Credit, Commercial Banking, Credit Risk, Relationship Management, Funding, Asset Based Lending, Credit Analysis, Retail Banking, Management, Payments
Mark Ryalls MInstRE EngTech MInstLM MCGI(TEL)
Security Coordinator Southern Water
Security and Investigations
Education
The Open University 1999 — 2001
Certificate, Social Sciences
Cranfield University
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Cranfield University
NVQ L7) Master; NVQ L6) Honors Degree, Telecommunications Engineering
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
Project Management
The Open University
Experience
Southern Water July 2013 - Present
Paratus Limited / Train Forward March 2011 - July 2013
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games & Paralympic Games Ltd May 2012 - September 2012
London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited July 2011 - September 2012
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games & Paralympic Games Ltd June 2011 - May 2012
HM Forces Army (Corps of Royal Engineers) May 1985 - July 2011
British Army May 1985 - July 2011
Skills
Security Audits, Military Training, Business Continuity, Force Protection, Personal Protection, Personal Security, Intelligence, Afghanistan, Security Operations, Military Operations, Crisis Management, Army, Command, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Security Clearance, Tactics, Operations Management, Intelligence Analysis, Security Training, Operational Planning, Maritime Security, Military Experience, First Aid, Training, Defence, CCTV, Physical Security, Corporate Security, Contingency Planning, MOD, Military, Security Management, Project Planning, Negotiation, Security, Counterterrorism, NATO, Telecommunications, Risk Assessment, Military Liaison, Explosives, Military Logistics, Emergency Management, Counterinsurgency, Team Leadership, Close Protection, Ministry Of Defence, Weapons, Leadership
Mark Savill MBA BEng (Hons) CEng FIET
Mechanical Engineering Manager at Tetreon Technologies Ltd
Semiconductors
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2005
MBA
UWIST 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Engineering, 1st Class Hons
Mid Kent College of Technology 1981 — 1982
HTEC Mechanical & Production Engineering
Experience
Tetreon Technologies Ltd October 2011 - Present
Tesla Engineering Ltd. September 2007 - September 2011
Mobrey Measurement September 2005 - August 2007
Applied Kilovolts Ltd January 2001 - September 2005
Thermotor Ltd October 1992 - December 2001
Eurotherm August 1989 - September 1992
Fisher Controls August 1987 - September 1989
Skills
Engineering, SPC, CFD, Robotics, Vacuum, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Design of Experiments, R&D, Testing, Process Engineering, Product Development, Management, Electronics, Semiconductor Industry, Manufacturing, PVD, CVD, Mechanical Product..., Failure Analysis, Pro Engineer, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Silicon, Electrical Engineering, Thin Films, Engineering Management, Solidworks, Continuous Improvement, Unigraphics, Project Engineering, Product Design, Design for Manufacturing, Project Management
Mark Scarborough
Data Warehouse & Development Manager at Amlin
Insurance
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2002
IT Diploma in Computing, Information Technology
Experience
Amlin October 2011 - Present
Vanquis Bank Ltd July 2006 - October 2011
Atos Origin March 2005 - November 2005
Barclays Bank March 1999 - July 2004
Barclays Financial Services LTD June 1988 - March 1999
Skills
Outsourcing, SQL, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management, IT Service Management, Requirements Gathering, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, SSIS, SDLC, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Vendor Management, Integration, Project Delivery, PRINCE2, Stakeholder Management, Data Migration, Management, Solution Architecture, Databases, IT Management, ETL, Credit Cards, Enterprise Architecture, Business Analysis, Service Delivery, ITIL, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies
Mark Selby
Lead Onsite Customer Support Escalation Engineer at Telefonica O2 UK
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2009
The Open University 1998 — 1999
Computing Sciences
Reading College of Technology 1984 — 1985
B/TEC HNC, Computing Studies
Experience
CitrixByteMobile March 2011 - Present
Openwave Systems October 2005 - April 2010
Openwave Systems May 1999 - October 2005
3Com October 1995 - May 1999
Cabletron Systems October 1990 - October 1994
Janssen Pharmaceutical 1989 - 1990
Skills
High Availability, Networking, TCP/IP, System Architecture, Virtualization, Perl, Linux, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Firewalls, Network Security, Integration, Technical Support, IT Management, Servers, Security, Data Center, Mobile Devices, Network Design, Network Administration, DNS, Solaris, Telecommunications, Unix
Mark Senior
Independant L&D Consultant
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2015
Masters in Business Administration (currently studying)
The Open University 2005 — 2006
Diploma in Professional Management - Change & Project Management
The Open University 2004 — 2005
Certificate in Professional Management
Scarborough Technical College 1981 — 1983
Diploma in Hotel Management
Ashville College, Harrogate 1977 — 1981
Harrison College Barbados 1975 — 1977
Experience
L&D Solutions Ltd January 2014 - Present
British Gas September 2014 - November 2014
Rathbone Brothers Plc August 2014 - August 2014
Financial Conduct Authority January 2014 - May 2014
Aviva plc November 2009 - December 2013
Aviva plc September 2007 - November 2009
Aviva plc August 2001 - September 2007
Aviva plc January 1998 - August 2001
Skills
Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Talent Management, Change Management, Recruiting, Consulting, Performance Improvement, Culture Change, Relationship Management, Project Delivery, Business Strategy, Project Management, Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Management, Training Delivery, Workshop Facilitation, Customer Experience, Governance, Training, Leadership Development, Management Development, Business Transformation, Programme Delivery, Strategy, Business Development, Sales Management, Proposition Development, Coaching, Program Management, Staff Development, Team Leadership, Financial Services, Business Process..., Risk Management, Leadership
Mark Sephton
Research
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1996
PhD, Organic Compounds in Meteorites
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1991 — 1992
MSc, Organic Geochemistry, Organic Petrology & Petroleum Geochemistry
University of Durham 1988 — 1991
BSc Hons, Geology
Experience
Imperial College London October 2007 - Present
Imperial College London March 2005 - September 2007
Open University January 2000 - February 2005
Skills
Geology, Shale Gas, Organic Geochemistry, Field Work, Science, Heavy Oil, Petroleum, Geochemistry, Teaching, Astrobiology, Planetary Science, Research, Scientific Writing
Mark Sheard
Management Consulting
Education
The University of Manchester 1981 — 1984
BSc (Hons)
Essex University 1991 — 1992
MSc
The Open University 2004 — 2008
MBA
Experience
Techcaliber UK April 2013 - Present
Skiltech Ltd March 2007 - November 2013
TechCaliber Consulting "TC2" June 2008 - April 2013
DMN Ltd 2003 - 2007
Deloitte Consulting 2000 - 2003
Royal Air Force 1984 - 2000
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Consultancy, Wireless, Strategic Sourcing, Telecommunications, Consulting, Team Leadership, Procurement, Program Management, Team Management, Management Consulting, Mobile, Mobile Devices, Business Strategy, Problem Solving, VoIP, Negotiation, Business Transformation, Contract Negotiation, Governance, Managed Services, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Business Analysis, Integration
Mark Shuker
Principal Safety Engineer at Ebeni Ltd
Aviation & Aerospace
Education
University of York 1998 — 2001
MSc, Safety Critical Systems Engineering
The Open University 1995 — 1998
BSc (Open)
RAF Cosford 1983 — 1986
HND, Aerospace Engineering
Experience
Ebeni Ltd April 2011 - Present
Ebeni Ltd January 2007 - April 2011
Ministry of Defence - Air Systems Group April 2006 - January 2007
Ministry of Defence - ASESG April 2005 - April 2006
Ministry of Defence July 2003 - April 2005
Ministry of Defence November 1996 - July 2003
Royal Air Force November 1986 - November 1996
Skills
Aviation, Project Management, Aerospace, Safety Engineering, System Safety, Aircraft, Safety Management..., Systems Engineering, Airworthiness, Defence, Avionics, MOD, Military
Mark Sisson
Lawn Technician at GreenThumb Ltd
Retail
Education
The Open University 2004 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Studies, 2:1
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, Lincolnshire 1976 — 1981
10 x GCE 'O' Levels, 1 x 'A ' Grade, 3 x 'B' Grades, 6 x 'C' Grades
Experience
GreenThumb Ltd June 2014 - Present
Marks and Spencer November 2012 - Present
Greensleeves Lawncare (East Lancashire) August 2007 - November 2012
Kier MG (formerly May Gurney) March 2007 - August 2007
Peninsula Business Services October 2006 - January 2007
Guinness Northern Counties Housing Association January 2005 - October 2006
Budget Insurance February 2004 - November 2004
BAE Systems December 2001 - October 2003
BAE Systems March 1999 - December 2001
BAE Systems August 1996 - March 1999
Skills
Training, Staff Supervision, Project Planning, Teamwork, Franchising, Sickness Absence..., Workforce Planning, HR Policy Formulation, Personnel Supervision, Retail, Personnel Records, Technical Recruiting, Policy, Lawn Care, Marketing, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Account Management, Small Business, People Skills, Customer Service, Defence, Employee Recognition, Policy Writing, Military Experience, Recruitment Advertising, Personnel Management, Recruiting, HR Policies, Interviews, Employee Handbooks, UK Employment Law, Personnel Selection, Office Administration
Mark Smith MBA LLB(Hons) FCMI
Senior executive with extensive experience in the public sector
Management Consulting
Education
Glos University - Open University
MBA LLB (Hons)
University of Gloucestershire
MBA, Masters Degree in Business Administration
The Open University
LLB (Hons), Batchelor of Laws
Institute of Leadership Management 2012 — 2012
Level 5 Diploma in Coaching & Mentoring
University of the West of England
Chief Executive & Directors Action Learning Set (ON - GOING)
The Open University
Dip.Eng Law, Diploma In English Law
University of Gloucestershire
DMS, Diploma In Management Studies
Worcester Technical College
CMS, Certificate In Management Studies
Experience
Reading Borough Council January 2015 - Present
Lenchwick Consulting Ltd April 2014 - Present
Solace Enterprises April 2014 - Present
Local Government Association May 2014 - Present
Wiltshire Council April 2009 - December 2013
Wiltshire County Council January 2009 - April 2009
Kennet District Council December 2005 - December 2008
Kennet District Council April 2003 - December 2005
Kennet District Council April 1999 - April 2003
Kennet District Council February 1997 - April 1999
Skills
Governance, Change Management, Local Government, Leadership Development, Government, Business Strategy, Culture Change, Outsourcing, Highways, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Change Leadership, Organizational Change, Strategic Partnerships, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Program Management, Business Transformation, Management, Project Planning, Policy, Private Sector, Budgets, Interim Management, Community Engagement, Performance Management, Contract Management, Organizational..., Stakeholder Management, Service Improvement, Public Sector, Operations Management, Management Consulting
Mark Snape
Senior Capture Lead at Thales
Defense & Space
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, Pass
Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham 1998 — 1999
Master of Science (MSc), Defence Technology
Royal Military College of Science 1986 — 1989
BEng (Hons), Mechanical Engineering, 2:2
Welbeck College 1982 — 1984
A levels
Experience
Thales September 2014 - Present
MOD UK September 2011 - September 2014
Army HQ October 2008 - September 2011
Joint Helicopter Command, British Forces October 2006 - October 2008
DE&S Abbeywood 2003 - 2005
Skills
Military Training, Airworthiness, MOD, Army, Military, Aeronautics, Explosives, Defence, Change Management, UAV, Logistics, Leading Organizational..., Security Clearance, Aerospace Engineering, Operations Management, Avionics, Engineering, Military Logistics, Afghanistan, Military Experience, Ministry Of Defence, Engineering Leadership, Radar, Aviation, Multinational logistic..., Aircraft Maintenance, ILS, Electronic Warfare, Weapons, System Safety, Engineering leadership, NATO, Business Development..., MBA, Military Aviation, Human Factors, Systems Engineering, Flight Safety, Military Operations, Helicopters, Business Strategy, helicopter engineering..., Leading..., Command, Air Force, Aerospace, Navy, Engineering Management, Operational Planning, Flight Test
Mark Somerfield
Learning & Innovation Specialist
Research
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2010
PG Cert, Professional Studies in Education
Nottingham Trent University 1994 — 1997
BA (Hons), Fine Art
Experience
Create Innovation January 2012 - Present
CFE (Research and Consulting) Ltd December 2011 - October 2014
Boots UK October 2010 - July 2011
Boots UK August 2004 - October 2010
Boots UK April 1998 - August 2004
Skills
Research Design, Project Management, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Learning Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Strategy, Business Development, Performance Management, Management Development, Retail, Organizational..., Talent Management, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Training, Culture Change, Innovation Development
Mark Somerton
Project Manager at Bisham Consulting
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Knowledge Academy 2011 — 2011
PRINCE2 Practitioner, PRINCE2 Project Management
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply 2009 — 2010
CIPS Qualified, Procurement in the Public and Private Sectors
Open University 1996 — 1996
Post Graduate, Software Engineering
University of Greenwich 1988 — 1991
Computer Science/Information Technology
Experience
Bisham Consulting April 2013 - Present
Bisham Consulting March 2011 - Present
Mintex Solutions Ltd 2003 - Present
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham July 2013 - December 2013
London Borough Richmond February 2005 - February 2013
Rand Merchant Bank 2000 - 2003
Computer Sciences Corporation June 1997 - June 2000
TCP LifeSystems Ltd November 1994 - May 1997
Europa Worldwide Logistics 1990 - 1994
Skills
Java Enterprise Edition, Agile Methodologies, TOGAF, Supply Chain, Crystal Reports, Business Process..., Project Planning, Contract Management, PRINCE2, Logistics, SQL, Procurement, Software Development, Data Analysis, UML, Performance Management, Analysis, Change Management, Databases
Mark Souter
Associate Lecturer at Open University
E-Learning
Education
BPP Law School
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Legal Practice
Birmingham Polytechnic
Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology with Research Methodology, 2:1
Essex Coastal SCITT
GTP, QTS
Essex University
Master’s Degree, Latin American Sociology
Garnett College, Roehampton
PGCE (FE), Sociology, TEFL, General Studies
Gateway School, Leicester
Holborn College
Diploma in Law (LLDip), Legal Practice
Open University
Master’s Degree, Education
The Open University
Advanced Diploma in Education, Management of Schools
The Open University
Advanced Diploma in Education, Child Development
Experience
Colbayns School / Clacton Coastal Academy 2002 - Present
Open University 1992 - Present
Open University Business School (OUBS) 1996 - 2002
Doucecroft School 1989 - 2002
Essex Ambulance Service 1986 - 1989
Colchester Institute 1982 - 1986
Clacton Pier 1982 - 1982
Skills
Staff Development, Project Management, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, Teacher Training, Higher Education, Tutoring, Educational Technology, Editing, E-Learning, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Leadership
Mark Southern
Commercial Director at Western Provident Association
Insurance
Education
Harvard Business School 2013 — 2013
Aligning Strategy and Sales, Executive Education
The Open University 2008 — 2011
Business & Economics
Commando Training Centre Royal Marines 2001 — 2002
Officer Training
Experience
Western Provident Association September 2013 - Present
Western Provident Association April 2008 - Present
Royal Marines September 2001 - April 2008
Royal Navy January 1996 - September 2001
Mark Spowart
Interim at Wilko
Retail
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2010
Certificate of Higher Education in Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics
University of Manchester - Manchester Business School 2006 — 2007
Programme for High Value Managers, Business Administration and Management, General
York College of Law 1997 — 1999
Post Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice
University of Leicester 1993 — 1996
LLB, Law, 2:1
Experience
Wilko July 2015 - Present
Costcutter Supermarkets Group Limited April 2015 - May 2015
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc May 2014 - April 2015
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc August 2013 - May 2014
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc September 2011 - August 2013
Asda March 2009 - September 2011
Asda January 2003 - March 2009
Asda February 1999 - January 2003
Asda February 1997 - February 1999
Yorkshire Bank September 1996 - February 1997
Skills
CPFR, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Stock Control, Supply Management, Stock Management, People Development, Sourcing, Global Sourcing, FMCG, Food, Multi-channel Retail, Profit, Leadership, Supplier Negotiation, POS, Grocery, Retail, Management, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Store Management, Merchandise Planning, Assortment
Mark Spurdens
Head of Operational & Supply Chain Development at Univeg
Consumer Goods
Education
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management 2008 — 2008
CGMP, General Management
The Open University 1999 — 2002
MBA, Strategy, Financial Strategy, Innovation, International Enterprise.
University of Reading 1988 — 1992
BSc (Hon), Food Technology - Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Business Management
Lowestoft College 1985 — 1988
BTEC N.Dip, Food Technology
Sir John Leman High School 1982 — 1985
Experience
Univeg September 2014 - Present
MM (UK) Ltd. & MM Flowers Ltd. July 2013 - August 2014
Amy's Kitchen March 2012 - July 2013
Produce World Ltd January 2001 - February 2012
Solanum Ltd. December 2010 - January 2012
Marshall Brothers Butterwick Ltd. January 2008 - December 2010
RB Organic Ltd January 2005 - January 2008
Isleham Fresh Produce Ltd January 2003 - January 2005
Isleham Fresh Produce Ltd March 2001 - December 2002
Tinsley Foods October 2000 - March 2001
Skills
Operations Management, Quality System, General Management, High Performance Teams, Change Management, Commercial Team Coaching, Food Manufacturing, Product Development, FMCG, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Management, Technology Management, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Customer Tenders, Negotiation, Food, Cost Reduction, Employee Engagement, Cross-functional Team..., Category Management, Coaching, Leadership, HACCP, Strategic Planning, Full P&L accountability, Food Science, Supply Chain Innovation, Start-ups, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Technical Management, Supplier Tenders, PRINCE 2, Lean Manufacturing, Product Management, Supply Chain, Team Leadership, Sourcing, Quality Management, Business Process..., Income Statement, Food Technology, Food Processing, Customer Portfolio..., Team Building
Mark Squirrell
Principal Cardiac Physiologist, Lecturer In Cardiac Physiology, District Manager SJA East London
Hospital & Health Care
Education
University of Westminster 2009 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Management, Distinction
University of Brighton 2002 — 2004
Post Graduate Certificate in Cardiology, Cardiology
The Open University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Clinical Science
Experience
Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust October 2005 - Present
St. John Ambulance London October 1981 - Present
Middlesex University October 2012 - Present
London South Bank University January 2008 - Present
Mark Starling
Senior Systems Analyst at Suffolk Life
Computer & Network Security
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Computing and IT
St Josephs College, Ipswich 1993 — 1998
Experience
Suffolk Life November 2014 - Present
Skills
Python, Cisco Technologies, ITIL, Cisco ASA, Windows Azure, VMware, IPS, Microsoft SQL Server, Virtualization, Windows Server, Disaster Recovery, Information Security, Active Directory, System Center, NetApp, Network Security, Citrix, Systems Analysis, Microsoft Technologies
Mark Steven Hankinson
QC Technician at Chemtura
Chemicals
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2011
Master of Science, Forensic Psychology and Criminology
The Open University 2002 — 2007
BSc (Hons), Psychology, Upper Second (2:1)
Staffordshire University 1989 — 1993
BSc, Applied and Analytical Chemistry
Mount St Joseph Secondary School 1986 — 1987
St Augustine's RC Secondary School 1982 — 1986
Experience
Baxenden August 2008 - Present
Day International August 2007 - December 2007
Steyport Limited March 2006 - February 2007
SICPA May 2005 - November 2005
Intertek Testing Services August 2004 - May 2005
Coates Screen Ltd/Sun Chemicals October 2003 - April 2004
Hercules Ltd April 1996 - June 2003
Lakeland Laboratories Limited November 1994 - February 1996
Skills
Quality Control, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Polymers, Quality System, R&D, Testing
Mark Stoddart
Head of Professional Services Programs and Implementation at Xerox Europe Large Enterprise Operations
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), History, Merit
The Open University 1999 — 2002
MBA, Finace, Marketing, Strategic HR, Knowledge Management
The Open University 1997 — 2000
BSc, History
The Open University 1995 — 1996
DipEurHum, Diploma in European Humanities
Newcastle University 1975 — 1978
BA (Hons), Politics
Experience
Xerox Europe - Large Enterprise Operations November 2012 - Present
Xerox Europe - Large Enterprise Operations November 2012 - Present
Xerox Global Services Ltd January 2009 - Present
Xerox (UK) Ltd February 2005 - February 2012
Xerox Global Services February 2005 - January 2012
Xerox UK Ltd June 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Solution Selling, Service Delivery, Managed Print Services, Outsourcing, Document Management, Managed Services
Mark Stokes
Client Delivery at Broadbean Technology
Staffing and Recruiting
Education
The Open University
BA (Honours) History
West Hatch Sixth form 2005 — 2007
Roding Valley High School 2000 — 2005
Experience
Broadbean Technology April 2014 - Present
Broadbean Technology March 2012 - April 2014
Broadbean Technology February 2011 - February 2012
Skills
RPO, Recruiting, Recruitment Advertising, Webinars, CRM, Customer Service, Account Management, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership, Sourcing, Training
Mark Stonehouse
Engineer Surveyor at Insurance
Insurance
Education
The Open University
DipSysPrac BSc, Engineering