The Open University Business School Alumni

Jane Simister Hart, MBA

Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom
Head of Online & Internal Communications at Siemens plc
Online Media

Education
City University London   2007 — 2008
Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists CIOL Translation Diploma - distance learnin

The Open University Business School   1992 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The University of Manchester   1979 — 1983
BA (Hons)

NLP Paul McKenna, Richard Bandler and Michael Bream,

Experience
Siemens   March 2009 - Present
Harts and Minds   October 2008 - 2009
BAA   August 2006 - October 2008
BAA plc   2004 - 2006
BAA plc   1999 - 2004
BAA plc   1994 - 1996
BAA plc   April 1991 - April 1994
British Airport Services Limited   1987 - 1988
Heathrow Airport Limited   October 1985 - September 1987
Siemens Communications   1984 - 1985

Skills
Social Media, Project Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Crisis Communications, Information Technology, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, NLP practitioner and..., Training, Intranet, Copywriting, Change Management, Corporate Communications

Jaroslav Cirkovský

Czech Republic
lecturer and consultant of successful corporate purchase
Management Consulting

Education
Brno International Business School   2006 — 2008
MBA, Strategic management

The Open University Business School   2001 — 2006
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT

Experience
BENEFICO l.t.d.   2008 - Present
PROe.biz   2008 - Present
LOM PRAHA s.p.   2006 - 2007
Airport Prague   2005 - 2006
CPD 99, k.s.   2004 - 2005
Globus ČR, k.s.   2002 - 2003
1. Malostranská leasingová, a.s.   2001 - 2002
SPAR Česká Obchodní Společnost s.r.o.   1999 - 2001
VETRO - PLUS a.s   1992 - 1998

Skills
Purchasing, Purchasing Negotiation, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain, E-auctions, Logistics Management, Strategic Sourcing, Outsourcing, Contract Negotiation, International Trade, Purchase Management, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Management, Negotiation, E-procurement, Purchasing Processes, Procurement, Materials Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain...

Jefferson Riley

Durham, United Kingdom
Key Account Manager at Selwood Ltd
Construction

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

George Campbell Technical High School   1986 — 2001

Highveld Ridge High   1986 — 1986

Experience
Selwood Ltd   July 2015 - Present
Andrews Sykes   December 2013 - February 2015
Wurth   2006 - December 2013
Würth   2003 - 2006
Volkspares   April 2001 - July 2003
Mr Equipment   April 1997 - May 2001

Skills
Project Management, Manufacturing, Selling Skills, Selling, Marketing Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Market Planning, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Coaching, Channel Partners, Sales, High Performance Teams, Strategic Planning, B2B, International Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Negotiation, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Management, Product Development, FMCG, Competitive Analysis, Direct Sales, Automotive, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Account Management, Training, Key Account Management, Solution Selling, Customer Service, Pricing, Change Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Product Management, Product Marketing, Budgets

Jennifer Lashley

Croydon, United Kingdom
Finance Officer at National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
First Intuition
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accountancy, Accounting and Finance

NCFE
Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity

The Open University Business School
Certificate in Business Studies

Experience
National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS)   April 2014 - Present
Westminster Carers Service   March 2000 - March 2014
British Red Cross   June 1999 - March 2000
Westminster Carers Service   January 1999 - May 1999
Schal Project Management   1991 - 1998

Jens Schindler

Munich Area, Germany
Risk Manager
Banking

Education
The Open University Business School   2007 — 2011
MBA, MSc, Business Administration, Finance

Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern   2002 — 2007
Diplom, Bankmanagement

Leipziger Volksbank eG   1999 — 2002
Bankkaufmann

Experience
Siemens Financial Services/ Siemens Bank GmbH   September 2012 - Present
Buchanan Capital Group   April 2007 - September 2012
Emporiki Bank Germany, Credit Agricole Group   February 2004 - March 2007
Leipziger Volksbank eG   February 2002 - January 2004

Skills
Credit Analysis, Operational Risk, Financial Markets, Portfolio Management, Project Finance, Credit Risk

Jessica Alder

Reading, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Need A Nanny

Education
The Open University Business School   2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Leadership and Management, Business Administration and Management, General, current

Chiltern Training LTD   2008 — 2009
NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education, Child Development, NVQ 3

TVU Reading   2006 — 2007
CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Childcare and Education, Child Development, Pass

Jill Pask

Dartford, United Kingdom
Director at Gold Tree Consulting
Management Consulting

Education
The Open University Business School
MBA, specialising in Strategic Management, Change Management, Project Management

University College London, U. of London
BA (Hons)

Experience
UK Ministry of Justice   February 2014 - December 2014
UK Ministry of Justice   February 2011 - November 2013
Ministry of Justice   May 2010 - December 2010
Office of Government Commerce   November 2007 - April 2009
Office of Government Commerce   June 2005 - October 2007
Treasury Solicitor's Department   January 2002 - June 2005

Skills
Public Sector, Benefits Realisation, Leadership Development, Project Portfolio..., Performance Management, Project Management, Culture Change, Coaching, PRINCE2, Project Delivery, Change Management, Business Analysis, Governance, Management Consulting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Programme Delivery, Interim Management, Management

Jo Coombes

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Director, Youth Business International (YBI)
Philanthropy

Education
The Open University Business School   2004 — 2005
MBA (part complete), Modules : ‘Strategy’ and ‘Marketing in a Complex World’

Ashridge Business School   2000 — 2000
The Ashridge Strategy and Leadership Programme, UK June - October 2000

Ashridge Business School   1999 — 1999
The Ashridge Leadership Programme, UK January 1999

Birkbeck, University of London
Diploma, Management, Distinction

University of the Arts London   1984 — 1986
Higher Diploma, Business Studies: Advertising and Marketing, Won four top student awards: Media, PR, Marketing Comms, Advertising

Experience
Youth Business International (YBI)   July 2015 - Present
Jo Coombes   August 2014 - Present
Bioversity International   March 2011 - January 2014
Fauna & Flora International   February 2006 - January 2010
Jo Coombes   2003 - 2006
BAAF - Adoption and Fostering   2002 - 2003
I CAN   1997 - 2001
ActionAid   1992 - 1994
Carat   1989 - 1992
JWT   1986 - 1989

Skills
International Marketing, Communication, Non-profit Board..., Charities, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Cause Marketing, Philanthropy, International..., Direct Marketing, High Net Worth..., Strategic Planning, Social Entrepreneurship

Jo Jacob

London, United Kingdom
Finance and Commercial at Four Counties Training Ltd
Education Management

Education
The Open University Business School   2014 — 2016
MSc Human Resource Management

The Open University   2010 — 2013
MA, Education (Leadership & Management)

The Open University   2013 — 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in Online and Distance Education, Educational/Instructional Technology

The University of Reading   1992 — 1996
BA Hons, French, 2:1

Université Rennes II - Haute-Bretagne   1994 — 1995
French Language and Literature

Experience
Four Counties Training Ltd   May 2014 - Present
Furthermore Education Ltd / Four Counties Training Ltd   September 2012 - Present
Westminster Kingsway College   March 2012 - April 2013
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham   2010 - November 2011
Kensington and Chelsea College   April 2006 - July 2010
Camden Jobtrain   May 2005 - April 2006
City of Westminster College   November 1996 - April 2005

Skills
Survey Research, Distance Learning, Management, Adult Education, Apprenticeships, Human Resources, Assessing, Team Leadership, Program Management, Leadership, Teaching, Internal Quality..., Staff Development, Project Management, Educational Leadership, Training, Management Development, NVQs, Educational Technology, Project Coordination, Training & Development, Employee Training, Learning Management, Human Resource..., Recruiting, E-Learning

Joanna Bevan

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Head of Treatment Data and IG at Addaction
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The Open University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Humanties with Music

Experience
Addaction   September 2003 - Present

Jody Page MIRP CertRp

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom
Regional Sales Director at Berry Recruitment
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Open University   1999 — 2004
BA (Hons) Lit, Literature, 2:1

Cranbrook School   1990 — 1996

Experience
Berry Recruitment   October 2014 - Present
Berry Recruitment   February 2012 - September 2014
Berry Recruitment   2007 - 2012
Crown Personnel   2000 - 2007
Penthouse Personnel   1998 - 2000

Skills
Sales, Catering, Account Management, Candidate Generation, Contract Recruitment, Permanent Placement, Manufacturing, Client Development, Building Relationships, Engineering, Relationship Building, FMCG, Warehousing, Executive Search, Management, Recruiting, Time Management, Recruitment Advertising, Training, Business Development, Technical Recruiting, Plastics, Temporary Placement, Temporary Staffing, Leadership, Logistics, Human Resources, Graduate Recruitment, RPO, Sourcing, Screening Resumes

John Howes

Worcester, United Kingdom
Owner, VolResource
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The Open University Business School   1994 — 2001

Experience
VolResource   March 1999 - Present
Plantlife   December 1998 - January 2001
Directory of Social Change   July 1995 - December 1998
Southside Partnership   1989 - May 1995
Lambeth Cooperative Development Agency   1983 - 1985
Regenesis Co-op   1978 - 1982
Friends of the Earth   1978 - 1978

Skills
Management, Fundraising, Change Management, Finance, Political Campaigns, Volunteer Management, Charities, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Nonprofits

Jonathan Archer

Latton, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Global Distributor Manager
Oil & Energy

Education
The Open University Business School
Diploma in Management Studies

Experience
BP   May 2010 - Present
BP Lubricants   April 2006 - May 2010
BP Lubricants   November 2001 - April 2006
Castrol   February 1998 - November 2001

Skills
Management, Business Development, key account development, Training Delivery, Pricing, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, People Management, Distributors, B2B, channel marketing, Key Account Development, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Market Analysis, Oil, Key Account Management, Strategy, Channel Management, Lubricants, New Business Development, Petroleum, International Sales, Multi-channel Marketing, Channel Partners

Jonathan Lander

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Stress Engineer
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
The Open University Business School   2009 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Imperial College London   2003 — 2007
Masters, Aeronautical Engineering

Experience
KDC Group   March 2014 - March 2015
Safran Engineering Services   July 2013 - March 2014
Bishop GmbH Aeronautical Engineers   January 2010 - August 2012
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd   July 2007 - December 2009
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd   January 2007 - July 2007

Skills
Engineering, Team Management, Aerospace, Stress Analysis, Damage Tolerance, Test Planning, Mechanical Product..., Aerodynamics, Composites, Programming, Finite Element Analysis, Aerospace Engineering, MSC.Patran

Jonathan Townshend

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Service Delivery Manager at Thirteen Care and Support
Nonprofit Organization Management

Education
The Open University Business School   2014 — 2015
Professional Certificate in Management

Experience
Thirteen Care and Support   March 2015 - Present
Home Group   March 2012 - March 2015
Home Group   July 2011 - March 2012
National Probation Service   January 2007 - February 2011
Durham Tees Valley Probation Trust   January 2003 - January 2007
Durham Tees Valley Probation Trust, Prison   January 2001 - January 2003
Tees Valley Leisure Limited   January 2000 - January 2001
Imtech Marine and Industry   January 1996 - January 2000
THC / Heerema / Swan Hunter Limited   January 1993 - January 1996

Skills
Coaching, Change Management, Offenders, Community Outreach, Equality, Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Quality Auditing, Trustee, Community Development, Safeguarding Children, Quality Management, Safeguarding Adults, Volunteer Management, Recruiting, Service Improvement, Homelessness, Stakeholder Management, Business Development

José Pérez Vigueras

Murcia Area, Spain
Director Gerente de Investigación y Formación en Urgencias
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
Central Institute of Technology   2014 — 2015
Teaching Adult Learners, Educación especial

Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)   2014 — 2015
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Dirección RR.HH.

Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)   2014 — 2015
Financial Health of a Business, Dirección y Gestión de Empresas

Open Training Institute   2014 — 2015
Nursing in Healthcare, Enfermería de urgencias y emergencias

Open Training Institute   2014 — 2015
Strategic Management, Empresa, gestión, marketing y disciplinas afines

The Northern Sydney Institute - TAFE NSW   2014 — 2015
Financial Planning, ADE - Administración y Dirección de Empresas

The Open University   2014 — 2015
Food, Nutrition & Your Health, Nutrición Humana y Dietética

The Open University Business School   2014 — 2015
Human Resources, Gestión de recursos humanos/Administración de personal, general

Massey University   2013 — 2015
Emergency Management, Master en Dirección en urgencias, emergencias y catástrofes

Polytechnic West   2013 — 2015
Project Management, Marketing/Gestión de marketing, general

Experience
Investigación y Formación en Urgencias   December 2011 - Present
Grupo Aran   October 2010 - July 2014
Asociación de Medicina y Emergencias   January 2008 - December 2012
ONGD Bomberos Sin Fronteras   January 2003 - December 2004

Skills
English, Social Media, Planificación..., Team Leadership, Liderazgo de equipos, Teaching, Negociación, Business Strategy, Negotiation

Juan Carlos Cordón Correyero

Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain
Director y profesor de Econometría en Centro de Estudios Matemas
Higher Education

Education
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D.   2014 — 2016
Máster predoctoral en Lógica, Filosofía e Historia de la Ciencia

The Open University Business School   2006 — 2007
Professional Certificate in Management

Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D.
Licenciatura en Ciencias Matemáticas, Especialidad de Estadística e Investigación Operativa

Experience
Centro de Estudios Matemas   September 1998 - Present
Academia Newton Bilbao   July 1992 - August 1998

Skills
Docencia, Clases magistrales, Ciencias, Docencia universitaria, Educación superior, Oratoria

Julian Rowe

United Kingdom
currency trader, investor, analyst, consultant, alternative finance adviser with a strong focus on sustainable success
Financial Services

Education
The Open University Business School   2004 — 2005
Master's Degree, Understanding Performance; Improving Performance; Managing Performance and Change., Merit

The Open University Business School   2003 — 2005
Professional Certificate in Management (Cert Mgmt), Managing Finance & Information; Managing Customers & Quality;, Merit

The Open University Business School   2003 — 2004
Marketing in a Complex World (B825) (OUBS) 2003., Complexity and Internationalisation; Complexity and Marketing; Complexity and External Environment, Pass

Euston College   1990 — 1990
Professional Certificate in Systems Analysis and Design (NCC), Business Systems, Systems life cycle, The Analyst, The Designer, Pass

The Open University Business School   1989 — 1990
The Effective Manager, Management, Pass

Centro Internazionale di Loppiano   1986 — 1988
Basic Course, Humanities, Italian & Christian Theology, Pass

Ampleforth College   1971 — 1976
3 A Levels, High School

Thorpe House prep school

Experience
Business Support Finder   September 2014 - Present
assetzcapital.co.uk/about-us/   May 2013 - August 2014
Business Consultant Now   March 2011 - June 2012
Accountant Now   March 2011 - May 2012
Business Consultant Now   March 2010 - May 2012
e-business advisor   January 2004 - May 2012
www.carsparefinder.co.uk   July 2007 - August 2011
IBD-UK   December 2005 - July 2007
Live & Learn English (EFL Organisation)   September 1995 - August 2003
Link-Up Travel Limited   June 1991 - March 1998

Skills
Training, Operations Management, Sales, Analysis, Business Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Project Planning, Small Business, Internet Marketing, Lead Generation, Management, Process Improvement, Business Process, Performance Tuning, Team Management, Business Development, New Business Development, Psychological Contracts, Business Process..., B2B, Performance Based..., Strategy, Performance Management, Long-term Customer..., HR performance, Sales Management, Travel Management, SEO, Business Management, Budgets, Marketing, Online Marketing, Managing Customers And..., Coaching, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Consulting, Web Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management Consulting, Financial Performance..., Pastoral Care

Julie Warburton

Blackpool, United Kingdom
Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
The Open University Business School   2014 — 2015
Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership, NHS Leadership

University of Liverpool   2001 — 2004
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology

Bangor University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

Experience
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust   April 2011 - Present
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust   June 2010 - April 2011
CPFT   January 2009 - May 2010
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust   September 2006 - December 2008
North Cumbria Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust   October 2004 - September 2006

Skills
Clinical Psychology, Post Traumatic Stress, Theraplay, Psychotherapy, Psychological Assessment, CBT, Mental Health, Interventions, Social Services, Attachment Theory, Clinical Research, Clinical Supervision, Psychology, Attachment Parenting, Adolescents, Trauma Therapy, Child and Adolescent..., Leadership, DBT, Looked After Children, EMDR

June Kershaw

Southampton, United Kingdom
Executive Head at South CamberleyPrimary and Nursery School
Education Management

Education
National College of School Leadership   2005 — 2006
Diploma National Professional Qualification for Headship

The Open University Business School   2000 — 2003
Master's Degree, Education, with Honours

West Sussex University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Education, 2/1 with Honours

Experience
South camberley primary and nursery   April 2012 - Present
South CamberleyPrimary and Nursery School   April 2012 - Present

Skills
Leadership, Teaching, Coaching, Educational Leadership, Change Management, Staff Development, Strategic Planning

Kai Yuen Wong

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Plastic Surgery Registrar at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Practice

Education
The Open University Business School   2014 — 2015
PgCert Healthcare Leadership

University of Bedforshire   2011 — 2012
PgCert Medical Education

The Royal College of Surgeons of England
MRCS

University of Cambridge   2005 — 2008
MA MB BChir, Clinical Medicine

University of Cambridge   2002 — 2005
BA (Hons), Physiology

West Island School   1995 — 2002

Experience
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust   Plastic Surgery RegistrarSalisbury NHS Foundation TrustAugust 2015 - Present
University of Cambridge   January 2013 - Present
University of Cambridge   January 2012 - Present
Wolfson College   November 2009 - Present
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust   August 2014 - August 2015
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust   September 2013 - August 2014
St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust   October 2012 - August 2013
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust   August 2010 - October 2012
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust   August 2009 - August 2010
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust   August 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Medicine, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Clinical, Cello, Violin, Music, Medical Research, Organizing, University Teaching, Surgery, Clinical Research, Strategic Planning, International..., Research, Hospitals, Management, Alumni Relations, Physiology, Cancer, Leadership, Plastic Surgery, United Nations, Medical Education, Teaching, Public Health, Piano, Higher Education

Karen Alford

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Director at Hannon Westwood
Oil & Energy

Education
The Open University   2013 — 2016
Master of Systems Thinking in Practice (Msc), Systems Science and Theory, Project Management and Problem Solving

The Open University   2013 — 2014
Postgraduate Certificate in SystemsThinking in Practice

The Open University Business School   2007 — 2011
BA (Hons), Business Studies with Systems Practice, 2:1

Experience
Hannon Westwood   August 2012 - Present
Hannon Westwood   October 2008 - Present
Hannon Westwood   June 2002 - October 2008
Hannon Westwood   October 1996 - June 2002
The Taylor Clarke Partnership   December 1993 - October 1996
Pegasus   November 1986 - April 1993
Gnomosapiens Ltd   March 1988 - February 1990
TMS Advertising   March 1985 - November 1986

Skills
Complexity Management, Business Strategy, Systems Practice, Sales Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Leadership, Management, Coffee Making, Managerial Finance, Business Process..., Sales&Marketing, Marketing Strategy

Karen Mann

Coxheath, Kent, United Kingdom
IT Development Project Manager at South East Coast Ambulance Service
Hospital & Health Care

Education
King James' College Henley-on Thames   1976 — 1978
A Levels

Henley Grammar School   1973 — 1976
O Levels

The Open University Business School
Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership

Experience
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust   2008 - Present
South East Coast Ambulance Service   2006 - 2008
Kent Ambulance Service   1998 - 2006
Metropolitan Police   May 1979 - 1989

Skills
Program Management, Change Management, Policy, Business Process..., Training, Emergency Services, Public Sector, Performance Management, First Aid, Police, Governance, Coaching, Strategy, Healthcare, Project Management, Project Planning, Hospitals, Emergency Management

Karl Johnston

Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Office Administrator Green Biologics Ltd
Renewables & Environment

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2021
Business Management with Economics

Intec Business College   2014 — 2015
Level 2 NVQ in Business Administration

Experience
Green Biologics Ltd.   August 2014 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Word, Sales, Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Telephone Skills, Office Administration, Microsoft Excel

Kate Hindley

Stockport, United Kingdom
Sales Director at Harfield Components Ltd
Plastics

Education
The Open University Business School   1999 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Swansea University   1985 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Russian and German with Business Studies

Experience
Harfield Components Ltd   2007 - Present
Ultimate Systems (Europe) Limited   2004 - 2006
Schlumbergersema Inc   2001 - 2004
Manchester City Council   1994 - 2001

Kathleen Alston

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Associate Lecturer Services Assistant at The Open University
Research

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Birkbeck, U. of London   2013 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), Historical Research, Merit

The Open University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, History, 2:2

The Open University   2010 — 2011
Diploma, Classical and Ancient Studies, Pass

Experience
The Open University   April 2015 - Present
Wilkinson's Chemist   June 2014 - March 2015
Sainsbury's   October 2013 - July 2014
The Royal Bank of Scotland   June 2010 - August 2013
Costa Coffee   January 2008 - May 2010
Iceland Foods   October 2005 - January 2008

Skills
Event management, Minute taking, Complaint Management, Communication, Customer Service, Expense Management, Customer Experience, Story-line Development, Structure, Engaging audiences, Time Management, Scene planning, Data Analysis, Able To Work Under..., Team Management, Creative Writing, Dialogue, Administration, Audio Typing, Classical Mythology, Staff Development, Research, People Management, Medieval History, Touch typing, Costume design, Microsoft Office, Training, Analysis, KPI, Stage management, Team Leadership, Management, Teamwork, Budgets, Character Development, Social Networking, Customer Satisfaction

Kevin Magee

Chester, United Kingdom
Working with UK companies to deliver excellence in operations planning and execution
Computer Software

Education
The Open University Business School   1992 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MBA

St Brendan's College, Bristol   1969 — 1976

Experience
SAP   June 2014 - Present

Skills
Consultative Selling, Strategy, Lead Generation, Defence, Pre-sales, Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, Account Management, Analysis, Solution Selling, Manufacturing, Customer Relations, Sales Management, Management, Channel Partners, Direct Sales, ERP, Cloud Computing, Salesforce.com, Key Account Management, Business Development, CRM, Enterprise Software, Sales Process, Professional Services, SaaS, New Business Development, Automotive, International Sales, Product Lifecycle..., Integration, Team Leadership, Business Intelligence, Retail, Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Channel, B2B

Kim (McAlpine) Taylor

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Sales & Account Manager at C2O Media
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The Open University Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations (Technology)

The Open University Business School   2012 — 2014
Professional Certificate in Management (Level 6), Business Administration, Management and Operations, 2

Edenvale High School   1987 — 1992
Matric

Experience
C2o Media   May 2015 - Present
Grow Your Business   August 2014 - May 2015
career break   2007 - 2012
Comactive CC   August 2005 - March 2007
Altech Autopage Cellular   August 2003 - August 2005
Telemaster Ltd   October 2002 - May 2003
Altech Autopage Cellular   October 1998 - September 2002
Rentokil Initial South Africa   September 1996 - October 1998

Skills
Mobile Devices, Sales Process, Channel Partners, Performance Management, New Product..., Negotiation, Presentations, Channel, Product Development, Recruiting, Solution Selling, Peer Mentoring, Business Process..., Account Management, Motivation, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Cost, Direct Sales, Corporate Communications, Partner Development, Channel Sales, Team Mentoring, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, AutoCAD, Mobile Communications, Training Delivery, Telecommunications, Microsoft Office, Corporate Sales..., Management, Closing Deals, Selling, Deal Closure, Performance Appraisal, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Strategic Communications, Sales Operations, Business Development, Key Performance..., Telecommunication..., Business Relationship..., Business Strategy, New Business Development, Small Business, Customer Retention

Klaus Schumacher

Erlangen, Bayern, Germany
Java Developer
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Open University Business School   2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Technology Management

Universität der Bundeswehr München   2000 — 2004
Dipl.-Inf., Computer Science

Experience
e.solutions GmbH   March 2015 - Present
Self-employed   July 2011 - March 2015
Bundeswehr   January 2008 - June 2011
Bundeswehr   April 2004 - December 2007

Skills
C++, Software Development, SQL, JavaScript, PHP, Algorithms, Java, Security, HTML

Kobus Cilliers

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Entrepreneurial Product Innovation & Transformation Consultant
Machinery

Education
The Open University Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Experience
KOBUS Services, Toolfinder and KOBUS P&D   2003 - Present
CPAS   1999 - 2003

Skills
Product Innovation, Strategy, Product Development, Lateral Thinking, Relationship Management, Communication, Business Process...

Konstantin Loginov

Sverdlovsk Region, Russian Federation
Региональный директор (Sandvik Coromant)
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
Уральский Государственный Технический Университет   1979 — 1985
инженер-механик, Технология машиностроения, станки и инструмент, 4,8

The Open University Business School
Management

STI: Sales Training International   2003 — 2005
The art of sales (3 levels) + presentations skills

Ekaterinburg state theatrical Institute - Екатеринбургский театральный институт
The presenter of the concert programs - Ведущий концертных программ

Experience
Sandvik Coromant   2004 - Present

Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Project Management, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Process

Laura Pavaloaia

Romania
Senior Account Manager at Power Net Consulting
Computer Software

Education
The Open University Business School   2008 — 2009
Postgraduate, Management

   2005 — 2007
Master, Marketing

The Open University Business School   2003 — 2004
Undergraduate, Management

   1993 — 1997
Bachelor, Chemistry, Physics

Experience
Power Net Consulting   May 2014 - Present
Didactica Publishing House   September 2010 - Present
Softwin   March 2011 - March 2012
Panda Security   2007 - March 2010
SCOP Computers   2006 - 2007
ASSIST Software SRL   March 2002 - May 2005
ASSIST Software SRL   June 1999 - February 2002

Skills
Online Marketing, Solution Selling, Contract Negotiation, Online Advertising, Sales, Sales Operations, Coaching, E-commerce, Business Strategy, Lead Generation, Project Management, Strategy, Product Management, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, SaaS, Selling, Cloud Computing, Business Development, New Business Development, CRM, Team Management, Enterprise Software, Market Research, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Product Marketing, Channel Partners, Marketing, Management Consulting, Leadership, Business Planning, B2B, Account Management, Start-ups, Team Leadership, Budgets, Pre-sales, Negotiation, International Sales, Entrepreneurship, Sales Process, Telecommunications, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Training, Management, Key Account Management, Partner Management

Laura Thornton-Coates

Ipswich, United Kingdom
BT Group CIO Release Programme Manager
Telecommunications

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2019
MBA (Technology Management)

The Open University   2002 — 2008
BA (Hons), Business Studies with Systems Practice

Experience
BT   May 2000 - Present
Chase Resources Ltd   April 1997 - Present
TXU   July 1998 - April 2000
Nationwide Building Society   July 1997 - June 1998

Skills
Change Management, Agile, Integration, IT Strategy, Process Improvement, Release Management, Business Transformation, Prince Practitioner, Systems Thinking, Service Delivery, Resource Management, ITIL, Telecommunications, Software Project..., User Acceptance Testing, Scrum Master, APM Risk Management..., Test Management, SharePoint, Testing, Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, Waterfall, PRINCE2, APMP Qualified, Project Management, MS Project, Supplier Management, People Management, Coaching, Project Delivery, Scrum, Service Management, Team Management, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, PMO, Risk Management, Governance, Business Management, Programme Delivery, Project Portfolio..., Business Process..., Mentoring, IT Service Management, Project Planning, Managed Services, Team Leadership, Configuration Management, Stakeholder Management

Lauren French

London, United Kingdom
Data and Communications Coordinator at London Business School

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2021
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management

Experience
London Business School   September 2014 - Present
National Autistic Society   August 2013 - September 2014
UK Ministry of Defence   August 2012 - August 2013

Skills
Data Analysis, eCommunications, Databases, Event Management, Photography, Photoshop, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Digital Communication, CMS, Research

Laurent Ischi

Zürich Area, Switzerland
Project Manager (Fixed Income Trading & Execution), Associate Director at UBS
Banking

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, MSc in Finance

The Open University   2009 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Studies (Accounting)

CYP Center for young Professionals in Banking   2005 — 2008
Apprenticeship, Banking

Economic- and Management school KV Bern   2005 — 2008
Apprenticeship, Business/Managment

CLTA   2004 — 2005
High School, High School

Experience
UBS   July 2014 - Present
EFG Bank, Cayman Branch   October 2013 - July 2014
EFG Bank   November 2010 - September 2013
UBS Wealth Management   September 2008 - November 2010
Bank Coop   August 2005 - July 2008

Skills
Customer Relations, Equities, Corporate Finance, Mutual Funds, Banking, Private Banking, Financial Advisory, Valuation, Financial Planning, Bonds, Fixed Income, Excel, PowerPoint, Investments, Blackberry, Hedge Funds, Bond Trading, Client Acquisition, Credit, Bloomberg, Wealth Management, Microsoft Office, Capital Markets, Trading, Structured Products, Negotiation

Laurentiu Ionescu

Romania
Team Leader Application Engineering at The Timken Company
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
The Open University Business School   2004 — 2004
Professional Titlle, Project Management

Politechnics University Bucharest   1994 — 1995
Master's Degree, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

Politechnics University Bucharest   1989 — 1994
Engineer's Degree, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

Experience
The Timken Company   1999 - Present
Turbomecanica   1994 - 1999

Skills
FMEA, Design for Manufacturing, Catia, 5S, PPAP, Manufacturing..., AutoCAD, Inventor, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, GD&T, CAD, Industrial Engineering, Solidworks, Bearings, Project Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Product Design, Machining, Product Development, Engineering Management, Unigraphics, Pro Engineer, Aerospace, Machine Tools, Mechanical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Engineering

Lawrence Osgood

Chester, United Kingdom
Assistant Director of HR at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Human Resources

Education
NHS Leadership Academy   2013 — 2014
Mary Seacole Programme, Leadership, Post Graduate Diploma

Glyndwr University   2006 — 2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Development, Personnel Development

The Henry Meols School   1978 — 1983

The Open University Business School
Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership, Organizational Leadership

Experience
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust   April 2013 - Present
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust   November 2007 - April 2013
NHS   March 2005 - November 2007
Central Liverpool PCT   March 2004 - March 2005
Littlewoods Shop Direct Group   June 1988 - December 2003

Skills
Leadership, Recruiting, Talent Management, Employment Law, Culture Change, HR Policies, Management Development, Stakeholder Management, Policy, Personnel Management, Healthcare, Leadership Development, Training, TUPE, Organizational Design, Operations Management, Coaching, Training Delivery, Human Resources, Management, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Strategy, Performance Improvement, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Grievances, Public Sector, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Interviews, Change Management

Lee Holden MBA CMgr

Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Divisional Manager Skipton Building Society
Financial Services

Education
The Open University Business School   2008 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Studies, Merit Award

The Open University Business School   2005 — 2006
Professional Diploma in Management, Business Administration and Management, Merit Award

Burnley College, Lancashire, UK   1994 — 1995
NEBS Diploma in Management, Business Administration and Management, General

Beachwood High School, Durban, South Africa   1981 — 1983
High School, Matriculation Certificate, 4 As & 2 Bs

Ladysmith High School, Ladysmith, Natal, South Africa   1980 — 1980

Barden High School, Burnley, Lancashire   1978 — 1980

Markham College, Lima, Peru   1975 — 1976

Experience
Skipton Building Society   February 2011 - Present
Skipton Building Society   October 2005 - February 2011
Skipton Building Society   March 2002 - September 2005
Skipton Building Society   August 1999 - February 2002
Skipton Building Society   June 1997 - August 1999
Skipton Building Society   January 1996 - June 1997
Avco Trust   January 1989 - December 1995
HFC Bank   April 1988 - December 1988
Carstuff Ltd   April 1986 - March 1988

Skills
Creative Solutions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Recruiting, Team Building, Relationship Management, Building Societies, Mortgage Lending, Forecasting, Financial Services, Change Management, Sales Operations, Presentations, Sales, Performance Management, Coaching, Retail, Operations Management, Business Planning, Sales Management, Distance Learning, Trusting Relationships, Leadership, Banking, Management, Mentoring, Customer Service, Inspiration, Investments

Lee Stoddart

Canterbury, United Kingdom
Interim Director and Consultant
Publishing

Education
Nottingham Trent University   2001 — 2006
Doctor of Business Administration, Age Related Buyer Behaviour in General Insurance Markets

The Open University Business School   1997 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The Open University   1996 — 1998
Diploma of Systems Practice

The Open University   1990 — 1996
BSc (Hons) - Management Studies, First Class Honours

Canterbury College of Technology   1986 — 1989
HNC - Mechanical and Production Engineering, Distinction

Experience
Invicta Strategy Consultants   April 2013 - Present
Immediate Media Co   April 2014 - April 2015
Acromas Holdings Ltd (AA / Saga parent company)   February 2007 - March 2013
Saga Group   February 2006 - January 2007
Saga Group   February 2002 - January 2006
Saga Services   July 1999 - January 2002
Saga Services   March 1998 - June 1999
Baxi Group   March 1997 - March 1998
Actionair Ltd (later part of Baxi)   March 1993 - March 1997
Stoddart-McKinnon Toolmakers   March 1987 - March 1993

Skills
Creative Strategy, Management, Change Management, Product Management, Innovation Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Project Delivery, Business Analysis, Business Development, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, IT Strategy, Performance Management, Integration, Product Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Creativity, Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Process, Program Management, Business Process..., Innovation, Marketing, Financial Services, Innovation Development, Project Management, E-commerce

Les Browne

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Operations Director / Drilling Manager taking a couple of months out while considering future options.
Oil & Energy

Education
Newcastle University   1981 — 1984
Bachelor’s Degree, Mining Engineering, (Hons) 2:1

The Open University Business School   1996 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Experience
Applied Drilling Technology International Limited (ADTI)   October 2002 - August 2015
Enterprise Oil Exploration Ltd.   November 2001 - October 2002
Talisman Energy   December 1996 - November 2001
Hess Corporation   December 1992 - December 1996
BP   August 1984 - December 1992

Skills
Cost Management, Safety Management..., Environmental..., Business Strategy, Completion, Operations Management, Petroleum Engineering, Drilling, Financial Reporting, Oilfield, Drilling Engineering, Project Management, Upstream, Oil & Gas Industry

Lewis Hinch

London, United Kingdom
Market Development Analyst at Inmarsat
Telecommunications

Education
The Open University Business School   2014 — 2016
Professional Certificate in Management, Accounting and Business/Management

Loughborough University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Information Management and Business Studies

Sherborne School   2004 — 2009
A-Levels

Experience
Inmarsat   June 2014 - Present
Inmarsat   September 2013 - June 2014
The Inkerman Group   June 2013 - September 2013
The Effective Marketing Company   June 2012 - September 2012
CHNH Ltd   January 2008 - October 2011
The Kia Oval   June 2007 - July 2007

Skills
Information Management, Marketing Strategy, Problem Solving, Management, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Business Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Business, Business Strategy, Data Analysis, Time Management, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Teamwork, Consulting, CRM, Information Security

Lisa Smart

Telford, United Kingdom
Communications and PR officer
Professional Training & Coaching

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2018
BA Hons, Business and Law

New College Telford   2008 — 2010
A level, 3d Art and Design, C

Ercall Wood Technology College

TCAT
Business Administration NVQ Level 2, Business and Administration, --

Experience
Leegomery Surgery   April 2013 - Present
Wave-length CIC   April 2012 - July 2013
Miss Daisys Hortonwood   March 2012 - April 2012
Trespass Outdoor Clothing   October 2011 - December 2011
4NSIC   March 2011 - June 2011
Icon Live LTD   October 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Visual Arts, Communication, Sales, IT Operations, Clerical Skills, Foreign Languages, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Team Management, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Marketing

Livio Gagliardi

Rochester, United Kingdom
Acting MD Intermedical (UK) Ltd Direttore Amministrativo Amministratore Delegato
Medical Devices

Education
The Open University Business School   2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Università degli Studi di Napoli 'Federico II'   1999 — 2003
Economia aziendale/manageriale

Liceo Scientifico   1993 — 1998
Maturita' Scientifica

Experience
Intermedical (UK) Limited   February 2013 - Present
Intermedical (UK) Ltd   January 2006 - February 2013
Intermedical (UK) Limited   February 2005 - January 2006
Intermedical (UK) Limited   January 2004 - February 2005

Skills
Sales Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Operations, Negotiation, International Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Customer Service, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Product Marketing, Marketing, Healthcare, New Business Development, Management, Sales Process, ISO 13485, Business Development, Medical Devices, Marketing Strategy, SPIN Selling, Key Account Management, New business development, Product Launch, Hospitals, Direct Sales, Product Management

Liviu Serban

Bucharest, Romania
Manager
Chemicals

Education
The Open University Business School   1999 — 2002
Business Administration and Management, General

Highschool

Experience
Messer Romania Gaz   September 1998 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Sales Management, Product Development, Business Strategy, Management

Liz Seabrook

Peterborough, United Kingdom
Course coordinator and teacher at Peterborough Regional College
Education Management

Education
University of Cambridge   1982 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, History, 2.1

Anglia Ruskin University   2010 — 2012
DTLLS Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Pass

Shrley Price Aromatherapy   1994 — 1997
Dploma In Aromatherapy Massage and Use of Oils, Aromatherapy massage and blending oils, Pass

The Open University Business School   1989 — 1990
Diploma, Diploma in Business Management, Pass

Plymouth High School for Girls   1976 — 1982
GCSE'sand A' Levels

Experience
Peterborough Regional College   January 2004 - Present
Hotpoint Domestic Appliances   November 1987 - April 2003
London Regional Transport   September 1985 - October 1987

Skills
Research, Coaching, Aromatherapy, Teaching, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Tutoring, Designing bespoke..., Commercial negotiations, Adapting materials to..., Project Management, Curriculum Development, Staff Development

Lorna Jackson

Ipswich, United Kingdom
Professional Advisor
Political Organization

Education
Heriot-Watt University   2008 — 2009
PCG, Psychology in Organisational Development and Change, A/B

University of Luton   2003 — 2006
Master of Arts (MA), Advanced Interprofessional Social Practice, MA

The Open University Business School
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organizational Leadership

Experience
Suffolk County Council   August 2009 - Present
Suffolk County Council   November 2013 - June 2014
Northamptonshire County Council   July 1995 - April 2009
Northamptonshire County Council   2004 - 2009
Northamptonshire County Council   July 2003 - July 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Training Delivery, Business Analysis, Knowledge Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Coordination, Workshop Facilitation, Change Management, Team Building, Business Strategy, Teamwork, Strategic Communications, Project Delivery, Team Leadership, Cross functional team..., Public Sector, Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development, Coaching, Problem Solving, Creative Strategy, Project Management, Stakeholder Management

Lorna Ross

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Banking Professional
Banking

Education
The Open University Business School   2014 — 2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arts and Humanities

Experience
Bank of Scotland   1980 - 2012
Lloyds Banking Group   1980 - 2012

Skills
Banking, Management

Louise Booth

Disley, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Experienced NHS manager.
Hospital & Health Care

Education
The Open University   2014 — 2015
NHS National Leadership Program - Mary Seacole

The Open University Business School   2014 — 2015
Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership

Stockport College   2011 — 2012
PG Diploma, Management and Leadership, Pass

University of Liverpool   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology

Aquinas College   2001 — 2003
A-Levels, A-C

Priestnall School   1996 — 2001
GCSEs, 9 A-C

Experience
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust   January 2015 - Present
Tameside Acute Foundation Trust   July 2014 - January 2015
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust   May 2009 - July 2014
nhs northwest leadership academy   March 2008 - May 2009
Sellick Partnership   June 2006 - March 2008
Philip James Partnership   May 2002 - June 2003

Skills
Sales, Training, Healthcare, Clinical Research, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Quality Management, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Information..., Data Analysis, Software Documentation

Luca Bono, MBA

Como Area, Italy
CEO at Be2Hub srl
Renewables & Environment

Education
MIP-Politecnico Di Milano   2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

The Open University Business School   1999 — 2004
Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, Senior Management

Politecnico di Milano   1992 — 1995
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Università degli Studi di Milano   1983 — 1991
Master's Degree, Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry

Liceo Scientifico   1978 — 1983
High School

Experience
Be2Hub srl   February 2009 - Present
TWC SA, BlueTec GmbH   May 2009 - March 2014
Almeco   October 2005 - December 2008
SAES Getters   February 1995 - September 2005
Instrumentation Laboratory   February 1992 - February 1995
STERAL S.a.s.   March 1988 - April 1990

Skills
Business Development, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Forecasting, Energy Audits, Lithium Batteries, Management, Energy Storage, CRM, Training, Engineering, Coaching, Analysis, Sales, Start-ups, Product Management, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Solar Energy, Product Development, New Business Development, Program Management, Aerodynamics, Team Management, International Business, Team Building, Renewable Energy Systems, Marketing, Manufacturing, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy

Lucia Seubert

Slovak Republic
Production manager at Michatek k.s.
Consumer Goods

Education
The Open University Business School   2010 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Cornfield University, School of Management, Great Britain in assosiation with Expertis Praha, CZ   2002 — 2002
Human Resources Management and Services

Faculty of Political Sciences and International Relations, University of Matej Bel   1996 — 2001
Master’s Degree, International Relations and Diplomacy

Experience
Michatek k.s.   October 2010 - Present
Blika s.r.o.   October 2008 - April 2010
Blika, s.r.o.   February 2007 - April 2010
EMTES   August 2006 - January 2007
BSH Drives and Pumps s.r.o.   September 2004 - August 2006
BSH Drives and Pumps s.r.o.   April 2002 - September 2004

Skills
Internal Audit, Logistics Engineering, Human Resources, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Strategic Planning, Production Systems, Organizational Design, Training & Development, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing, ERP Software, Leadership, Recruiting, Employee Training, Product Development, Stock Management, Kanban, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Production Management, Logistics Management, Technology Needs...

Lucian Ungureanu

Romania
Manager Research&Development la SC VERNICOLOR ROMANIA SRL
Consumer Services

Education
The Open University Business School
Bachelor's degree

Universitatea „Politehnica” din Timișoara
Bachelor's degree

Experience
SC VERNICOLOR ROMANIA SRL   September 2009 - Present
Salomon   April 2003 - November 2008
Takata Petri S.A.   November 1999 - March 2003

Skills
Team Building, Customer Service, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, New Business Development, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Microsoft Word

Luke van Beek

Southampton, United Kingdom
at Vatis
Defense & Space

Education
IOD   2006 — 2008
Diploma in Company Direction, Strategy, Finance, Board Responsibilities

The Open University Business School   1990 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

RNEC Manadaon   1973 — 1976
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering

Alleyns College   1963 — 1971
Sciene & Engineering

Experience
Vatis Ltd   February 2014 - Present
Raytheon UK   May 2011 - February 2014
Mott MacDonald   September 2007 - May 2011
Royal Navy   1971 - 2007

Skills
Risk Management, Earned Value Management, Command, Change Management, Military, MOD, Navy, Operational Planning, Strategic Leadership, Government, Security Clearance, Ministry Of Defence, Team Leadership, Military Operations, Stakeholder Management, Systems Engineering, Business Development, Engineering Management, Aviation, Budgets, Program Management, NATO, Defence, Electronic Warfare, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Defense, Strategy, C4ISR, Aerospace, Helicopters, Proposal Writing

Lusine Aslanyan

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Senior Communications Officer at IFRC Global Logistics Service
Public Relations and Communications

Education
The Open University Business School   2013 — 2014
Post-Graduate Certificate in Management (MBA Stage 1), Business Administration and Management, General

Yerevan State University (Armenia)   1989 — 1994
Master of Arts in English Language/Philology/Interpretation, English language, philology, interpretation

Experience
IFRC   August 2006 - Present
US Embassy in Armenia   1999 - 2005

Skills
Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Government, Strategic Communications, NGOs, Policy, Social Networking, Media Relations, Leadership, Marketing, International..., International Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Humanitarian Assistance, Program Management, Humanitarian, Community Development, Logistics

Lynda Johnstone Whittaker

Falkirk, United Kingdom
Development Manager , Tenants Information Service. Regional Chairperson, Edinburgh and the Borders RDA Region
Public Policy

Education
The Open University Business School   2002 — 2002
Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)

Warrington Collegiate Institute   1995 — 1996
Certificate in Education

Moray House College   1988 — 1991
Youth and Community Development Diploma

Currie High School, Edinburgh   1979 — 1985

Experience
Tenants Information Service   June 2002 - Present
Ayr North Community Forum   June 1998 - June 2002
Warrington Borough Council   June 1991 - June 1998

Skills
Disabled Riding Coach, Grassroots Fundraising, Community Development, Social Housing, Community Engagement, Charity Work, Project Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Training, Community Outreach, Charities, Learning Disabilities, Charity Governance

Mahfuz Munir Khan PT

Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Sport & Fitness Coach at Burlington Sports
Sports

Education
Riverside College Halton   2004 — 2005
Foundation Studies in Exercise Certificate, Sports and Exercise, Distinction

Dixons City Academy
A Levels

Leeds Metropolitan University

Nab Wood Grammar School
GCSE's

The Open University Business School
Bachelor’s Degree, Open Degree

Experience
Burlington Sports   September 2011 - Present
Bradford City Community Foundation   February 2012 - October 2013
Manpower   September 2010 - August 2012
BEAP/Trident   June 2008 - July 2010
REED   July 2004 - May 2008
Horizon Recruitment   May 2003 - June 2004
F.S.M.E.   January 1999 - May 2003
HM Forces (ARMY) Corps of Royal Engineers   September 1999 - September 2001

Skills
Coaching, Event Planning, Sports Management, Event Management, Fitness Instruction, Fitness, Public Speaking, Budgets, Outlook, Boxing, Sports Leadership, Athletics, Social Media, Customer Service, Sports Marketing, Personal Training, Social Networking, Sports, Youth Work, PowerPoint, Sports Coaching, Research, Youth Mentoring, Fitness Training, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

Malcolm Drummond

Southampton, United Kingdom
Government Administration

Education
City College Southampton   1994 — 1998
Business Administration, NVQ Level 2

Woodland Community School   1990 — 1994
7x GCSEs, English, Maths, Science, Geography, Home Economics, Art, French

The Open University Business School
Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, A-level Degree

Experience
Capita Property and Infrastructure   September 2015 - Present

Skills
Photoshop, Sales, Research

Manfred Matheis

Munich Area, Germany
Global Program Manager at Vodafone
Management Consulting

Education
The Open University Business School   2003 — 2007
MBA, General Management

Project Management Institute   2004 — 2004
PMP, Project Management Professional

Technische Universität München   1982 — 1986
Diploma / Masters, Computer Sciences, Genetics

Experience
Vodafone   April 2015 - Present
Open University Business School (OUBS)   2014 - Present
kpx consulting GmbH   1995 - March 2015
Deutsche Telekom   2008 - 2014
Daimler   2002 - 2007
Lucent Technologies   1998 - 2002
Digital Equipment, Telenet GmbH Multimedia Systeme, Debitel, Nortel, DASA, Advanstar, Syntellect   1987 - 1998

Skills
Finance, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Strategy Development, Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Outsourcing, Interim Management, Business Planning, Consulting, Leadership, Disruptive Technologies, Requirements Analysis, PMO, Project Management, Strategy, Management Consulting, M2M, Telecommunications, CRM, Stakeholder Management, Project Portfolio..., Business Transformation, High Performance Teams, Business Process, Big Data, Integration, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, Product Management, 3D Printing, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Program Management, Governance, Project Planning, Change Management, Organizational Change, PMP, Autonomous Vehicles

Marco De Pater

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
Professional Services Manager
Financial Services

Education
The Open University Business School
Master’s Degree, Finance, MSc in Finance

IBO Business School
Bedrijfskunde, Finance and Financial Management Services

HTS
Bachelor's Degree, Technical Business Administration, Bsc

Experience
The Consultancy Firm (TCF)   May 2009 - Present
Nationale-Nederlanden   2004 - 2009
Sogeti   1996 - 2009

Skills
Scrum, Project Portfolio..., Professional Services, Process Management, Business Process, IT Service Management, Change Management, IPMA, Business Intelligence, PRINCE2, Document Management, Requirements Analysis, IT Management, Management, Consulting, ICT, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Enterprise Content...

Marek Gajdos

Slovak Republic
Head of Change management department at ČSOB Finančná skupina
Insurance

Education
The Nottingham Trent University   2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration Senior Executive (MBA)

The Open University Business School   2004 — 2006
The Profesional Diploma in Management

Technical University of Košice   1994 — 1999
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics

Experience
ČSOB Finančná skupina   July 2010 - Present
Softec   2009 - 2010
Softec   2005 - 2009
Softec   2001 - 2005
NEMETSCHEK Slovensko s.r.o.   2000 - 2001
STEP software s.r.o.   1999 - 2000

Skills
Software Project..., Project Management

Maria Crisu

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Senior Marketing Manager Proposition Development at The Open University
Marketing and Advertising

Education
The Open University Business School   2011 — 2016
MBA (student), Leadership and Management

The Open University Business School   2011 — 2015
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Leadership & Management

The University of Western Australia   2003 — 2004
Master of Marketing, Marketing, Higher Distinction

Academy of Economics, Bucharest   1992 — 1997
BSc (Honours) Economics - Marketing, Marketing, First Class Honours

Experience
The Open University   July 2015 - Present
The Open University   January 2015 - July 2015
The Open University   January 2013 - December 2014
The Open University   March 2012 - February 2013
The Open University   March 2011 - March 2012
The Open University   November 2008 - March 2011
The Daylight Company Ltd   January 2008 - May 2008
ACCO Brands   November 2005 - September 2007
BSH   March 2001 - October 2002
IEBA Romania SA   January 1998 - March 2001

Skills
Strategy, Marketing Management, Higher Education, Product Development, Pricing, Marketing Communications, Programme Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Consumer Marketing, Business Development, Market Research, Change Management, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Durable Goods, Product Marketing, B2B Marketing, Analysis, Management, Consumer Products, Product Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, International Marketing

Marian Coseri

Arad County, Romania
Sales Engineer at Thonauer Automatic
Construction

Education
UPB   1991 — 1996
University (graduate), Transports, Engineer

The Open University Business School
Certificate Manager in Business and Administration

Experience
CHEMICALS DISTRIBUTION   January 2005 - December 2014
Telemobil   September 2002 - November 2004
Radiotel Vest SA   October 1996 - September 2002

Skills
Focused on objectives, Management, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Business Planning, Recruiting, Key Account Management, Direct Sales, Negotiation, Purchasing, Project Management, English, Sales Management, Team Management, Software Documentation, Telecommunications, Training, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Forecasting, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Crisis Communications, Integration, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Team Leadership, Logistics, Able to motivate people

Marian Grega

United Kingdom
Service Delivery Manager at Security Watchdog
Security and Investigations

Education
The Open University   2015 — 2015
Forensic Psychology

The Open University Business School   2015 — 2015
Introduction to computer forensics and investigations

Chartered Institute of Marketing   2011 — 2013
Marketing, Marketing, Distinction

HLC   2010 — 2011
Certificate in Business Management

Prince2
Prince2

Experience
Security Watchdog   May 2015 - Present
Security Watchdog   June 2013 - May 2015
Security Watchdog   March 2012 - June 2013
The Security Watchdog   September 2011 - March 2012
The Security Watchdog   January 2011 - September 2011
The Brendoncare Foundation   April 2010 - January 2011
L.U.X   January 2009 - January 2011
Sussex Housing & Care   September 2004 - April 2010
B.S.C   January 1998 - January 2004

Skills
Screening, Strategy, CRM, Employee Training, Screening Resumes, Change mana, Service Delivery, Team Leadership, DBS, Change Management, Background Checks, Excel -Dashboards, Data Visualization, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Security, Performance Management, Statistics and Analysis, Leadership, Objective-C, Analysis, Management, SAP ECC 6.0, Marketing, ID&Right to work, Team Management, Project Management, Systems Intergration, Integration

Mariana Diaconescu

Romania
Medison Pharma
Pharmaceuticals

Education
The Open University Business School   2010 — 2011
The Professional Certificate in Management

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova   1992 — 1998
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

National College Carol I, Craiova (Nicolae Balcescu)   1986 — 1990

Experience
Medison Pharma   July 2007 - Present
Novartis   January 2003 - July 2007
CSC Pharmaceuticals   2002 - 2002
Pfizer   2001 - 2002
Polisano   March 2000 - March 2001

Skills
Therapeutic Areas, Pharmaceutics, Rheumatology, Hospital Sales, Key Opinion Leaders, Product Launch, Endocrinology, Neurology, Oncology, Osteoporosis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, Medical Devices, Medical Affairs, Pulmonology, Key Account Management, Nephrology, Hematology, Global Marketing, Hospitals, Biotechnology, Market Access, Healthcare, Market Planning, Business Strategy, Sales Force Development, Medicine, Marketing Strategy, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs

Marina Herrero

Santander Area, Spain
Ingeniero Industrial en GRUDILEC
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
The Open University Business School   2015 — 2016

Universidad de Cantabria   2008 — 2015
Ingeniero Industrial

Universitatea Tehnică „Gh. Asachi” din Iași   2013 — 2014
Industrial engineering

Experience
GRUDILEC   July 2015 - Present
SELCAN - Soluciones Electrónicas de Cantabria S.L.   June 2014 - June 2015

Skills
Negociación, Planificación..., Estrategia empresarial, Optimización en..., Planeamiento de..., Gerencia de ventas, Ventas, Microsoft Excel, Administración y..., Microsoft PowerPoint, Servicio de atención al..., SAP, Microsoft Word, Gestión de proyectos, Microsoft Office, Desarrollo empresarial, Creación y desarrollo..., Redes sociales, Liderazgo

Mark Brooking

Stokenham, Devon, United Kingdom
Farmer
Farming

Education
The Open University Business School   1999 — 2002
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Food industry consultant   December 2009 - Present
South Hams Brewery   January 2009 - Present
Farmer   May 1999 - Present
Milk Link   May 2002 - December 2009
Integra Food Secure Ltd   January 1999 - April 2002
BOCM PAULS   January 1997 - January 1999
Tesco PLC   March 1998 - October 1998
BOCM PAULS   January 1994 - January 1997
BOCM SILCOCK LIMITED   January 1990 - January 1994

Skills
Budgets, Coaching, Change Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Food Industry, Strategic Planning, Management, Marketing Strategy, Agriculture, Dairy, New Business Development, Food, Negotiation

Mark Gittins

United Kingdom
Regional Director Business Development UK,Europe & NATO at Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions
Information Services

Education
The Open University Business School   1993 — 1997
Masters Degree Business Administration (MBA).

Royal Military College of Science Staff College   1992 — 1993
Pass

Royal Military College of Science
Diploma Military Technology

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

Experience
Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions   December 2009 - Present
Northrop Grumman Information Systems UK   2008 - 2009
Northrop Grumman Information Technology UK   2003 - 2008
TRW Mission Systems UK   2002 - 2003
Facts4Me Ltd   2001 - 2002
PMI Ltd   1999 - 2001
British Army   1979 - 1999

Skills
Earned Value Management, Integration, Aerospace, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Systems Engineering, DoD, Government Contracting

Mark Pedley

Waldbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
LSAG Product Support Engineering Program Manager at Agilent Technologies
Biotechnology

Education
The Open University Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy, Innovation, Change Management

University of Birmingham   1982 — 1985
Bachelor’s Degree, Medical Biochemistry, Honours

Experience
Agilent Technologies   October 2015 - Present
Agilent Technologies   April 2008 - Present

Skills
HPLC, Life Sciences, Project Management, Biotechnology, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., Service and Support

Martin Schwarz

Hamburg Area, Germany
Account Executive at Microsoft
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Open University Business School   2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, pass with merit

The Open University Business School   2007 — 2008
Professional Diploma in Management, Performance-Management, Change-Management, Project-Management, pass with merit

The Open University Business School   2006 — 2007
Professional Certificate in Management, HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, pass

German Chamber of Commerce, IHK   2001 — 2003
Management Assistant in IT-Systems, Accounting, Economics, IT-Architectures, Sales, Marketing, distinction

Experience
Microsoft   October 2015 - Present
Panasonic   October 2011 - September 2015
QSC AG   August 2001 - September 2011

Skills
Mobile Devices, IT Strategy, Team Building, IT Service Management, PRINCE2, Big Picture Thinking, Public Speaking, IT Project & Program..., Consulting, Sales & Marketing, Change Management, Crisis Management, IT Operations, IT Project Leadership, IT Management, Presentations Skills, Strategy, Project Management, IT Project..., Positivity & Humor, Motivation, IT Security Policies &..., IT Project Lifecycle, Program Management, Problem Solving Skills, Crisis Communications, Information Technology, IT Outsourcing, Creativity, Unified Communications, Communication, Quick Decision Making, Leadership, IT Solutions, Japanese culture, Management, Inspiration

Martin Strydom

Beckenham, Greater London, United Kingdom
Freelance
Online Media

Education
The Open University Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of KwaZulu-Natal   1979 — 1981
Bachelor's Degree, English and History

Experience
Telegraph Media Group   September 2010 - November 2014
Telegraph Media Group   September 1998 - August 2010
Telegraph Media Group   February 1998 - August 2008
Telegraph Media Group   March 1994 - January 1998
Freelance   September 1993 - February 1994
Portsmouth News   September 1987 - August 1993
South African Associated Newspapers   January 1982 - October 1986

Skills
Business Journalism, Newspapers, Storytelling, Magazines, Editorial, Publications, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Online Publishing, News Writing, Social Media, New Media, Editing, Copywriting, Publishing, Blogging, Media Relations, Journalism, Copy Editing, Breaking News

Mathan Rajendran

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Director of Synmia Technologies Ltd & Freelance Software Consultant
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Open University Business School   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Anna University   1999 — 2000
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT), Information Technology

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.,), Mathematics and Computer Science

Experience
Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd   January 2008 - Present
Synmia Technologies Limited   February 2007 - Present
EC Harris   October 2006 - December 2007
Capgemini   October 2005 - October 2006
HM Revenue & Customs   July 2003 - September 2005
DSRC   January 2000 - July 2003

Skills
Requirements Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SDLC, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, SQL

Matt Lowndes

London, United Kingdom
Managing Director
Financial Services

Education
The Open University Business School   2008 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The Open University Business School   2007 — 2008
Professional Diploma in Management

The Open University Business School   2006 — 2007
Professional Certificate in Management

Nottingham Trent University   1994 — 1997
BEng (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University   1992 — 1994
HND

Kingston College   1989 — 1991
OND

Wimbledon College   1985 — 1989

Experience
Coreco Group   March 2009 - Present
Cobalt Capital   September 2002 - March 2009
Sports.com   June 2000 - July 2002
Unisys   September 1998 - June 2000

Skills
Financial Services, Strategy, Management, Funding, Mortgage Lending, Investments, Finance, Residential Mortgages, Insurance

Michael Baumgartner

Wien, Wien, Austria
CEO at CARGOMETER GmbH
Industrial Automation

Education
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology and University of Hamburg
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Climate Science

The Open University Business School
Professional Certificate in Management, Management

University of Vienna
Master of Science (MSc), Ecology

Washington State University
Certificate in Project Management, Management

Experience
CARGOMETER GmbH   May 2014 - Present
CARGOMETER GesBR   May 2013 - April 2014
Load on - Transportanalytik   April 2007 - April 2013
University Hamburg and Max Planck Institute for Meteorology   October 2005 - March 2007
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology   September 2002 - September 2005