University of the Highlands and Islands Alumni

Lewis Warburton

Inverness, United Kingdom
Student at UHI Millennium Institute

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Mechanical engineering

University of the Highlands and Islands   2012 — 2013
HND, Engineering Systems, B

University of the Highlands and Islands   2011 — 2012
HNC, Engineering Systems, A

Inverness Royal Academy   2006 — 2011

Experience
PMA Data Collection Ltd   May 2010 - Present
Debenhams   November 2013 - January 2014

Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Teamwork

Liam Stewart

Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Student at UHI Millennium Institute

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2013 — 2014
Higher National Certificate, Engineering Systems, Currently Studying

Experience
Tesco PLC   August 2009 - Present

Lianne Anderson

Inverness, United Kingdom
Executive District Manager at Arbonne International (Independent Consultant)
Education Management

Education
UHI   2009 — 2013
BA Childhood Practice

UHI Millennium Institute   2001 — 2004
BA Childhood Practice

Experience
Arbonne International LLC   June 2014 - Present
Little Angels Nursery   May 2006 - Present
Kilcoy Kindergarten   2004 - 2005
Playpen Nursery   November 2003 - September 2004

Skills
Training, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Small Business, Budgets, Management, Event Management, Wellness, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Social Media, Leadership

Linda McLaughlan

Rothesay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Centre Manager at Argyll College UHI
Education Management

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2010 — 2012
HNC in Administration and Information Technology, Office Management and Supervision, Pass

Rothesay Academy   1976 — 1980

British Computer Society
European Computer Society Certificate, Information Technology, Pass

Experience
Argyll College UHI   September 2002 - Present

Skills
Coaching & Mentoring, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Team Building, Staff Development, Team Management, Employment & Training, Easily Adaptable, Time Management, ILM, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Further Education, Interpersonal Skills, Higher Education, Career Development..., Training, Adult Education

Lindsay Hunter

Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom
Electrical Maintenance Technician at Petrofac
Oil & Energy

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands
Electrical Installation Engineering, SVQ L3

OPITO Oil and Gas Academy
Oil and Gas Electrical Engineering

Pitlochry High School

Experience
Petrofac   August 2014 - Present
Cape plc   June 2010 - July 2014
RBG Limited   June 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Supervisory Skills, Offshore Drilling, Onshore, Isolation, Contract Management, Electrical Safety, HAE, Power Generation, Offshore Oil & Gas, Electrical..., Energy, SAP, Planned Preventative..., Risk Assessment, Petroleum, Petrochemical, Refinery, ISSOW, Oil/Gas, Oil & Gas, Electricians, Safety Management..., Gas

Lindsay Thain

Nairn, Highland, United Kingdom
Kennel Assistant at Rosevalley Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Information Technology and Services

Education
Robert Gordon University   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Robert Gordon University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Law and management

Speyside High   1994 — 2000

Knockando Primary   1987 — 1993

University of the Highlands and Islands
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

Experience
Rosevalley Boarding Kennels & Cattery   May 2015 - July 2015
Capgemini   December 2013 - March 2015
Capgemini   December 2011 - December 2013
Crabbet Organisation   January 2007 - July 2013
Vertex Data Science   September 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Crisis Management, BMC Remedy, Knowledge Management, Website Development, Problem Management, Psychology, Outsourcing, Business Process..., law, English, Service Delivery, Business Intelligence, Report Writing, Microsoft Excel, Business Process, Tarot, Service Management, Time Management, Incident Management, Information Management, Business Analysis, Reading, Horses, English grammar, Solution Finder, Integration, IT Service Management, Microsoft Word, Rental Management, PowerPoint, Project Delivery, Major Incident..., Web Design, IT Management, Change Management

Linn Anderson

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Apparel Technical Developer, Global Football Apparel at Nike European Headquaters
Sporting Goods

Education
Heriot-Watt University   2000 — 2004
BSc Hons, Clothing Design & Manufacture, 1st Class Honours

University of the Highlands and Islands   1999 — 2000
Design and Visual Art, National Certificate

Perth High School   1993 — 1999

Experience
Nike   April 2012 - Present
Wilson Design Source Supply   July 2007 - April 2012
Wilson Design Source Supply   January 2006 - July 2007
Wilson Design Source Supply   July 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Action Sports, Product Development, Apparel, Wovens, Process Improvement, Sportswear, Sporting Goods, Production Planning, Continuous Improvement, Textiles, Footwear, Fit, Tech Packs

Lisa Johnston MCMI, MIHM

Falkirk, United Kingdom
Clinical Service Manager
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Fife College Dunfermline   2014 — 2015
Post Graduate Diploma, Strategic Management & Leadership

UHI Millennium Institute   2009 — 2011
PDA, Oral Health Management

Experience
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde   March 2015 - Present
Crewe Medical Centre   January 2014 - February 2015
Aspire   January 2014 - December 2014
NHS Education for Scotland   July 2013 - October 2014
NHS Lothian   January 2012 - December 2013
Care Dental   October 2001 - January 2012
NHS Tayside   November 1991 - October 1998

Skills
Change Management, New Business Development, Healthcare, Strategy, Management, Clinical Research, Human Resources, Organizational..., Performance Management, Policy, Coaching

Lisa Nicolson

Inverness, United Kingdom
Beauty Therapist at Self Employed
Civic & Social Organization

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2010 — 2015
SVQ Level 3, UHI Moray

Forres Academy   2000 — 2004

Experience
Self Employed   September 2006 - Present

Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, English, Research, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

Lisa Simm

Leeds, United Kingdom
Clinical Project Manager at Smith & Nephew
Pharmaceuticals

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   1998 — 2001

Lizzie Fotheringham

Dundee, United Kingdom
Student at UHI Millennium Institute

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2014 — 2015

University of the Highlands and Islands   2014 — 2015

Experience
CCS Contract Cleaning Services   April 2013 - October 2014
Haddington House Nursery   June 2012 - January 2013

Lori Watt

Sullom, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Export TAR Administration at Jacobs
Oil & Energy

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands
Business Administration, Higher National Certificate

University of the Highlands and Islands
Business, Scottish Group Award in Business at Higher

Shetland College
Health and Care, SVQ 2

Experience
Jacobs   March 2015 - Present
University of the Highlands and Islands   November 2006 - March 2015
Shetland Islands Council   October 2001 - August 2010
Shetland Islands Council   May 2004 - November 2006
Mott MacDonald   2000 - 2006

Skills
Policy, Project Management, Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Research, Microsoft Excel, Management, PowerPoint

Lorna Bain

Bishopmill, Moray, United Kingdom
Group Manager at Balmoor Dental Surgeries
Medical Practice

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2009 — 2011
Oral Health Care: Dental Managers, SVQ level 8

Peterhead Academy   1986 — 1991

Experience
Balmoor Dental Surgeries   August 2004 - Present

Skills
Process Improvement, Clinical Research, Management, Healthcare, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Team Leadership

Lorraine Sharpe

Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Sessional Support Worker at Ypeople

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Archaeology Practice

University of the Highlands and Islands   2008 — 2013
BSc Hons, Archaeology and Environmental Studies

Experience
Ypeople   December 2013 - Present
British Red Cross   September 2014 - March 2015
University of the Highlands and Islands   September 2008 - September 2014
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset   August 1996 - August 1998
Grimsby District Hospital   January 1990 - July 1993

Skills
Research, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Science, ArcGIS, GIS, Sustainability

Louise Lyon

Carlisle, United Kingdom
Student at UHI Millennium Institute
Hospital & Health Care

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2012 — 2015

Louise MacAlister

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
at
Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fine and Studio Arts

Experience
ANABELA CHAN LIMITED   January 2015 - Present
LouiseMacJewels   November 2014 - Present
Van Peterson Designs   September 2010 - October 2014

Skills
Silversmithing, Jewelry, Fashion Jewelry, Retail Buying, Handmade Jewelry, Online Retail, Wax Carving

Lyndsey Clark

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
project manger / consultant at Freelance
Museums and Institutions

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2009 — 2013
PgDip, Sustainable Mountain Development

The Open University   2009 — 2009
S216, Environmental Science

Imperial College London   1998 — 1999
MSc, Science Communication

University of St. Andrews   1994 — 1998
BSc, Theoretical Physics and Applied Maths

St. Augustines High School   1988 — 1994

Experience
Freelance   December 2011 - Present
The Woodland Trust   August 2011 - August 2013
University of the Highlands and Islands   September 2009 - May 2012
National Musems Scotland   April 2007 - January 2012
National Museums of Scotland   January 2005 - April 2007
National Museum of Science and Industry   March 2004 - January 2005
The Science Museum   March 2004 - January 2005
Science Museum   January 2004 - March 2004
Science Museum   August 2000 - May 2002
Science Museum   December 1999 - July 2000

Skills
Interpretation, Event Management, Conservation Issues, Interpretation planning, Public Engagement, Hands-on Learning, Interactive Media, Project Management, Museums, project management, Policy, Writing, Experiential Learning, Strategy, Museum Collections, Museum Education, Community Engagement, Science Communication, Audio Visual Design

Lynne Gray

Newburgh, Fife, United Kingdom
Fares Database Administrator at Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2011 — 2014
Higher Certificate, Child and Youth Studies, Pass

Dundee and Angus College   1998 — 2000
HND Travel and Tourism, Tourism and Travel, HND

Oatridge Agricultural College   1994 — 1995
NC Horse Management, Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management, National Certificate

McLaren High School   1988 — 1994

Experience
Carlson Wagonlit Travel   January 2007 - Present
Carlson Wagonlit Travel   July 2005 - January 2007
FCm Travel Solutions UK   January 2005 - July 2005
Richmond Fellowship   June 2004 - January 2005
Munros Travel Group   July 2003 - June 2004
DP&L Group Ltd   January 2002 - July 2003

Skills
Guest Service Management, Business Travel, Child Development, Travel Management, Horses, Hospitality, Dog Training

Mairi Claire Mac Neil

Falkirk, United Kingdom
Utilities Professional
Utilities

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands
HND Music, Music

Experience
Scottish Power   2005 - 2014

Malcolm Armstrong

Inverness, United Kingdom
Medical Devices

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2012 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Leadership and Management

Bearsden Academy   1981 — 1987

Experience
LifeScan Scotland   August 2015 - Present
LifeScan   January 2000 - Present
LifeScan   July 2007 - December 2008
LifeScan   January 2004 - June 2007

Skills
R&D, FMEA, Design of Experiments, CAPA, FDA, Design Control, Medical Devices, Six Sigma, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, V&V, Quality System, Product Development, Manufacturing, Validation

Malcolm Beaton

Inverness, United Kingdom
Project / Field Engineer
Oil & Energy

Education
University of Plymouth   2009 — 2010
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

University of the Highlands and Islands   2006 — 2008
Social Sciences

Portree High School   1996 — 2001

Experience
Sureclean Ltd   April 2012 - May 2015
West Contract Services   April 2011 - March 2012
Duncans Digital Solutions   February 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Method Statements, Client Development, Oil & Gas, Cost Management, Briefing, Project Engineering, Invoicing, Management, COSHH, Engineering, Radiation Protection, Cost Control, Gas, Contract Management, Estimating, Asbestos, Health & Safety..., Radiation Monitoring, Radiation Safety, Resource Management, Surveying, Risk Assessment, UHP / HP Jetting, Communication, Logistics

Malcolm Fraser

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Emerging Artist, Volunteer and Street Trader
Arts and Crafts

Education
Edinburgh College of Art   2009 — 2013
BA, Sculpture, 2.1

Edinburgh's Telford College   2008 — 2009
SGA higher Art and Design

University of the Highlands and Islands   2004 — 2007
SVQC Bricklaying 2 & 3, Construction

Golspie High School   1996 — 2001
Standard Grades 6 x 3 and 2 x 4

Experience
Chariot Media   September 2010 - Present
andy stewart forestry & estate services   May 2009 - July 2013
Sodexo Prestige   October 2008 - July 2009
Embo Builders   May 2003 - September 2008

Skills
PowerPoint, English, Photoshop, Fitness Training, Forestry, Nonprofits, Drawing, Full UK Driving Licence, Concrete Paving, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Sculpture, Public Speaking, Awesomeness, Film Editing, Customer Service, Research, Bricklaying, Photography, Film editing, Oil Painting, Painting, Construction, Teaching, Social Media, Tree Planting, Art, Contemporary Art, Microsoft Word

Malcolm Mathieson

Inverness, United Kingdom
Operations Engineer 2 at LifeScan Scotland
Pharmaceuticals

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Systems Engineering, 2.1

Culloden Academy

Experience
LifeScan Scotland   November 2012 - Present
Lifescan Scotland   July 2010 - November 2012
Lifescan Scotland   June 2006 - June 2010

Skills
Electrical..., Equipment Maintenance, Electrical Controls, Preventive Maintenance, Project Planning, Breakdowns, Electro-mechanical..., Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technical Documentation, GMP, Planned Preventative..., Microsoft Office, Electrical Engineering

Malcolm Sinclair

Paisley, United Kingdom
Site Manager at Robertson Group
Construction

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2010 — 2012
H.N.C Construction Management

Experience
Robertson Group   January 2012 - Present

Skills
Project Management, Shore Defence, Dam construction, Affordable Housing, Site Clearance, Metal Fabrication, Road, Construction, Slipway Construction, Plant Operations, Road construction, Groundworks, Water Main improvement, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, Demolition, Agriculture, Commercial Construction, Drainage Systems, Concrete Works, Site Management

Marc McCulloch

Morningside, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Regional Sales Manager Zapper.com
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   1996 — 1998
SCQF level 7, Managing People and Organisations

Portobello High School   1992 — 1996

Duddingston

Experience
Zapper.com   December 2014 - Present
Hewlett-Packard   March 2014 - December 2014
Integrity Software   February 2012 - March 2014
Dell   January 2010 - January 2012

Skills
Sales, Leadership, IT Sales, Business Development, Sales Process, Sales Operations, New Business Generation, Cloud Computing, Software Sales..., Direct Sales, Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, IT Strategy, CRM, Solution Selling, Training, B2B, Management, Public Sector

Marc McIntosh

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
BA3 Music Business and event management student at Perth College UHI
Music

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Music business and Event Management

Academy of Music & Sound   2009 — 2013
Btec extended diploma & Higher Natioal Diploma, Music with performance

UHI Thurso   2006 — 2007
HNC, Electronic Engineering

Experience
Perth College UHI   September 2013 - Present
Eclectic Clubs & Bars   March 2012 - Present

Skills
Hospitality, Music, Legal Compliance, Intellectual Property, Guitar, Logic Pro, Event Management, Contract Law, Music Production, Piano, Bartending, Music Theory, Music Industry, Cubase, Recording, Reason, Event Planning, Composition, Research, DIY

Marcus Anastassiou Eng Tech MImechE

Sunderland, United Kingdom
Lead Commissioning Technician at Soil Machine Dynamics
Oil & Energy

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2009 — 2011
HNC, Mechatronics, A

Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering.   2002 — 2003
BTEC ONC, Aeronautical Engineering, Technician

Monkwearmouth Comprehensive   1990 — 1995

Experience
M&J Lettings   October 1999 - Present
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd   March 2014 - August 2015
Subsea 7   November 2012 - March 2014
Royal Air Force   April 2008 - November 2012
Royal Air Force   February 2007 - April 2008
Royal Air Force   August 2003 - February 2007
Royal Air Force   May 1999 - October 2002

Skills
Risk Assessment, Electronics, Diagnose, Mechatronics, Offshore Drilling, Military, Safety Management, Working at Height, Safety Management..., Aviation, Umbilicals, Inspection, Fault Finding, Property Law, Dynamic Positioning, Rentals, Defence, Aerospace, Electricians, Aerodynamics, Customer Service, Aircraft Maintenance, Supervisory Skills, Rental Properties, Oil/Gas, Customer Satisfaction, High Voltage, Maintenance & Repair, Planned Preventative..., Property Management, Pneumatics, Side Scan Sonar, First Aid, Fault Diagnosis, Aeronautics, Property Marketing, Jacket, Propulsion, Safety, Aircraft, Hydraulics, Engineering Management, ROV, Subsea Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering, Gas Turbines, Hydraulic Systems, DGPS, Mechanical

Margaret Cowie

Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom
Honours Graduate,UHI Millennium Institute
Fine Art

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2007 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine/Studio Arts, General

UHI Millennium Institute   2006 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General, Honours

Experience
Margaret E Cowie Fine Art   2011 - Present
Langass Lodge Hotel   April 2008 - January 2012

Skills
Oil Painting, 3D Installtion and..., Painting, Fine Dining, Sculpture, Fine Art, Drawing, Landscape Painting

Margaret Howie

Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom
Placement Support Worker at The Moray Council
Civic & Social Organization

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands
HNC Social Care

Perth academy

Experience
The Moray Council   April 2007 - Present
Grampian Police   June 1978 - October 1985

Skills
Therapeutic Areas, Autism Spectrum..., Communication, Public Speaking, Anti-social Behaviour, Child Protective..., Dementia, Mental Health, Community Engagement, Policy, Emergency Management, Public Sector, Health, Risk Assessment, Project Planning

Margaret Keir

Cornholme, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Paralegal Officer at Crown Prosecution Service

Education
The Open University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Environmental Science

University of the Highlands and Islands
Higher National Diploma, Environment and Heritage

Experience
Crown Prosecution Service   February 2005 - Present

Skills
Training Delivery, Coaching, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Change Management, Public Sector

Marianne Miller

Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Project Manager, Programme and Commercial Management at Mott MacDonald
Oil & Energy

Education
The Open University   2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology

University of the Highlands and Islands   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Management

Experience
Mott MacDonald   January 2015 - Present
DSRL   April 2013 - July 2014
DSRL   December 2006 - April 2013
ABSL Power Solutions Ltd   January 2006 - December 2006
Mitsui Babcock Energy   May 2005 - December 2006
Mitsui Babcock Energy   June 2003 - May 2005
Rolls-Royce   November 2001 - March 2003
Magnox Generation   July 2001 - November 2001
UKAEA   June 1998 - April 2001

Skills
Management, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Contract Management, Program Management, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Energy, Analysis, Quality Assurance, Project Control, Strategy, Procurement, Business Process, Project Management, Forecasting, Commissioning

Marina Fraser

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Director Synergie Environ Ltd
Renewables & Environment

Education
Cambridge College of Marketing   2009 — 2010
Professional Diploma, Marketing

UHI Millennium Institute   1997 — 1998
Professional Diploma, Management, Level 5

Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Marketer, Marketing, Chartered

Nicolson Institute

Experience
Synergie Environ Ltd   December 2009 - Present
Zero Waste Scotland   March 2007 - March 2014
Western Isles Council   March 2004 - September 2006
Western Isles Council   January 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Corporate Communications, Media, Stakeholder Engagement, Recycling, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Management, communiciation strategy, Public engagement, Corporate Events, Project Management, Waste Management, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Waste, Sustainability, Public Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Project Finance, Marketing Management

Marina Murray

Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom
Gaelic Initiative Officer at Comunn na Gàidhlig
Education Management

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons, Gaelic and North Atlantic Studies, 2:1

Experience
Comunn na Gàidhlig   May 2009 - Present
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar   September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Research, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Social Media, Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Policy, Teaching, Project Management, First Aid, Customer Service, Team Building, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Proofreading, Training

Mark Finlayson

Ellon, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Survey Tech at DeepOcean
Oil & Energy

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   1993 — 1997
HND Electronics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Experience
DeepOcean   April 2008 - Present
Seatronics Ltd   April 1998 - April 2008

Skills
ROV, Hydrography, QINSy, Maritime, Offshore Drilling, Geophysical Surveys, Topographic Surveys, GPS, Geomatics, Pipelines, Subsea Engineering, Geodesy, Surveying

Mark Hogarth

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Painter
Construction

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2011 — 2012
Sound engineering, Sound engineering

Experience
CDM Recruitment Ltd   April 2015 - Present
Bangiven dry lining   2014 - 2015

Skills
Heavy Lifting, Construction Safety, Painting, Teamwork

Mark McAllister

Ireland
Director at Strategy Insights
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands
University of HI Inverness

Experience
Strategy Insights International   March 2014 - Present
Nuix Limited   August 2012 - March 2014
Strategy Insights   August 2006 - September 2012
WTG   June 2005 - August 2006
SPG Media   November 1999 - May 2005

Skills
Business Development, Selling, Key Account Management, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, E-commerce, Product Marketing, Account Management, Public Relations, New Business Development, Team Management, Digital Marketing, Management, CRM, Pre-sales, Professional Services, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Strategy, Online Advertising, Lead Generation, Business Strategy, Product Management, Business Alliances, Direct Marketing, Business Intelligence, Online Marketing, Mobile Devices, Marketing, Channel Partners, Go-to-market Strategy, International Sales, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Team Leadership, Solution Selling, Project Management, SaaS, Management Consulting, Event Management, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Salesforce.com, B2B, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Demand Generation, Marketing Communications

Mark Paulin

Inverness, United Kingdom
Attended University of the Highlands and Islands
Sports

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2012 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Sports Management

Culloden Academy   2006 — 2011
High School

Experience
NHS Highland   March 2014 - Present
Inverness Blitz   2012 - Present
Highlife Highland   2012 - 2014

Marsha Jones

London, United Kingdom
Matron at Newham University Hospital NHS Trust
Hospital & Health Care

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2014 — 2017
Master of Science (MSc), Leadership and Management

City University London   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery

Kings College London   2002 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Nursing Science

Mico Teachers College   1995 — 1998
Diploma, Secondary Education and Teaching

Experience
Whittington Health   September 2014 - Present
Barts Health NHS Trust -Newham University Hospital   September 2009 - September 2014
Barts Health NHS Trust   May 2012 - July 2012
University College London Hospitals   March 2005 - July 2009
University College London   December 2008 - April 2009
University College London   July 2005 - February 2008

Skills
Workshop Facilitation, Risk Management, Midwifery, Pediatrics, Mentoring Of Staff, Nursing Education, clinical expertise, Cannulation, Youth Leadership, Management, Mentoring, Healthcare, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Clinical Research, Patient Safety, Coaching, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Team Management, Medicine, Hospitals, Healthcare Information..., Helping Clients Succeed, Problem Solving, Leadership, Health Promotion, Nursing, Succession Planning, HR Policies, Volunteering, Budget Setting, Fundraising, Change Management, Presentations, Service Delivery, Maternity, Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement

Martin Godwin

Inverness, United Kingdom
Active Schools Coordinator at Highlife Highland
Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2013 — 2014
BA Sports Management

University of the Highlands and Islands   2011 — 2013
DipHE Health Studies

Union University   2009 — 2010
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Experience
Highlife Highland   June 2014 - Present
Highlife Highland   September 2013 - June 2014
Highlife Highland   May 2013 - September 2013
Highland Industrial Supplies   December 2010 - May 2013

Skills
Fundraising, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Outlook, Teamwork, PowerPoint

Martin Hendrie

Dundee, United Kingdom
Customer Service Assistant at Asda
Retail

Education
Abertay University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Studies

Dundee and Angus College   2011 — 2012
HND, Business Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands   2010 — 2011
HNC, Business Studies

Experience
Asda   June 2013 - Present
Highland Council   June 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Teamwork, Retail

Martin MacPhee

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Mechanical Engineer at Rotech Engineering Ltd
Oil & Energy

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2008 — 2011
BSc Renewable Energy, Engineering

Nicolson Institute   2002 — 2008

Experience
Rotech Engineering Ltd   December 2012 - Present
Rotech   June 2012 - December 2012
RES Ltd   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Sheet Metal, Autodesk Inventor, Finite Element Analysis, Machining, Inventor, Drilling, Design for Manufacturing, CAD, Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering Design, Microsoft Office, Engineering, Pumps, Oil & Gas Industry, Erosion, Mechanical Engineering

Martin McLauchlan

Inverness, United Kingdom
ELearning Professional
E-Learning

Education
The University of Stirling   2004 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

The University of Stirling   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth), 2:1

University of the Highlands and Islands   2003 — 2004
HNC, Media and Communications

Experience
Avalon English   July 2012 - December 2014
Poundmania   August 2009 - October 2011
Ptarmigan Staffing Solutions   December 2010 - September 2011

Skills
teaching, Communication, Written Communication, Microsoft Office, Written Word, Management

Martin Tarr

Inverness, United Kingdom
Major Incident Manager at Capgemini
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Open University   2014 — 2020
Bachelor’s Degree, Computing and IT, BSc Honours

University of the Highlands and Islands   1998 — 2001
HND Music Performance, Music Performance, General, HND

Experience
Capgemini   September 2010 - Present

Skills
Incident Management, Managing Meetings, Analytical Skills, Problem Management, Customer Service, IT Infrastructure..., Service Improvement, Service Implementation, Presentation Skills, Transition Management, ITIL Certified, Contractual Agreements, Process Improvement, IT Service Management, Service Delivery, SLA, BMC Remedy, IT Outsourcing, Major Incident..., Root Cause Analysis, Technical Leadership, Employee Training

Mathew Mackay

Derby, United Kingdom
Chief of Electrical Control & Instrumentation Systems Support at RollsRoyce
Maritime

Education
Cranfield University   2010 — 2011
MSc, Nuclear Technology & Safety Management

UHI Millennium Institute   2007 — 2009
BSc, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

UHI Millennium Institute   2006 — 2007
HND, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Experience
Rolls-Royce Nuclear   August 2013 - Present
Rolls-Royce Nuclear   September 2011 - August 2013
Rolls-Royce Nuclear   January 2010 - October 2010
Rolls-Royce Nuclear   September 2008 - January 2010
Rolls-Royce Nuclear   August 2004 - September 2008

Skills
Instrumentation, Power Generation, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Nuclear, Marine Engineering, Nuclear Safety, Maintenance, Defence, Program Management, Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Commissioning, Reactor, Power Plants, Engineering

Matthew Aston

Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom
Avionics Technician at AgustaWestland
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
Agusta Westland Training UK   2007 — 2011
Advanced Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering

University of the Highlands and Islands
Air Service Training, EASA Part 66 B2 modules

Yeovil College   2007 — 2009

Holyrood Community School   2002 — 2007
Full GCSE's 9 A-C (2A's, 3B's, 4C's), Half GCSE's (1B&1C)

Experience
AgustaWestland   December 2014 - Present
Perth College UHI   June 2014 - December 2014
AgustaWestland   September 2011 - June 2014

Skills
Flight Safety, Commercial Aviation, Aerospace, Airworthiness, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft, Flights, Military, Helicopters, Aviation, Aeronautics

Matthew Cumming

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2014 — 2015
Post Graduate Certicicate - Sustainable Energy Solutions, Renewable Energy, Pass-Merit

Heriot-Watt University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Hons, Mechanical Engineering, 2.2


Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Mathematics, Finite Element Analysis, Abaqus, Matlab, Solid Edge, Engineering, Word, Problem Solving, Teamwork, CAD, Excel, English

Matthieu Lopez

Ajaccio Area, France
Commercial Voiliers / Bateaux moteurs Relation client BENETEAU Corse, Union Nautique Insulaire

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2007 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Sales & marketing

IUP Clermont Ferrand
Master management, PME PMI

Institut Nautique de Bretagne
Technico-commercial de l'industrie et des services nautiques

Experience
Union Nautique Insulaire - BENETEAU - Corse   March 2013 - Present
Cabesto   2011 - 2012

Skills
Communication marketing, Management, Stratégie marketing, Négociations

Maureen Webster

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Student at UHI Millennium Institute

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2006 — 2015

Melissa Schouten

Inverness, United Kingdom
Student Development Officer at the University of the Highlands and Islands
Higher Education

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands

Fortrose Academy

Experience
University of the Highlands and Islands   June 2010 - Present
University of the Highlands and Islands   February 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Fundraising, Adult Education, Student Engagement, Training Delivery, Student Representation, Student Development, Higher Education, Liaison, Event Planning, Events Coordination, Public Speaking, Social Networking, People Skills, Recruiting

Melissa Urry

Perth, United Kingdom
HR Administrator
Human Resources

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours, Business and Management with Human Resourse Management, First Class Honours

University of the Highlands and Islands   2010 — 2011
HND Accounting, Accounting, A, B

University of the Highlands and Islands   2009 — 2010
HNC Accounting, Accounting, A

Harris Academy   2001 — 2006
High School

Experience
The James Hutton Institute   August 2014 - Present
Right Recruitment   February 2013 - July 2013
RSM Tenon   October 2011 - June 2012
Marks & Spencer Money   June 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Recruiting, Probation, Filing, Invoice Processing, Telephone Skills, Diary Management, Eclipse, Face-to-face..., Cascade, Teamwork, Sickness Absence..., Office Administration, Note Taking, Customer Service, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Support, Microsoft Excel, General Office Skills, Interview Preparation, Communication, Recruitment Advertising, Microsoft Word, Administration

Meredith Bunn

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Sales, promotions, advertisement.
Cosmetics

Education
TEFL scotland   2012 — 2012
English Teaching Certificate

Home educated   1994 — 2010

University of the Highlands and Islands
HNC, Business and Law

Experience
Additions (uk)   March 2011 - Present
Luxottica Group   May 2013 - September 2013
Moray landscapes   September 2012 - October 2012
Front Promotions   October 2011 - 2012
Walkers Shortbread Ltd   September 2010 - December 2010
Volunteer camp   2007 - 2009

Skills
Advertising, Social Networking, Pre-sales, Sales Management, Business Analysis, Presentations, Customer Satisfaction..., Time Management, Face to Face..., Receptionist Duties, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Face to Face Sales, Team Management, telesales, Economic Development, Line Producing, Microsoft Word, Direct Sales, Human Resources, Contract Management, Business Process..., Retail, Promotional Writing, Sales, Cosmetics, Customer Service, Media Relations, Merchandising, Business Litigation, Promotions, Financial Analysis, Customer Experience, Business Development, Report Writing, Public Relations, Project Management, Volunteering, Marketing Communications, Office Administration, Microsoft Excel, Cold Calling, Forestry, Account Management, B2B Marketing Strategy

Mhairi Hall

Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Andrew Cowie Construction
Oil & Energy

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2014 — 2016
HNC, Quantity Surveying

The Robert Gordon University   2005 — 2009
Accounting & Finance

Mintlaw Academy   1999 — 2005

Experience
Andrew Cowie Construction   April 2014 - Present
Rhead Group   May 2013 - April 2014
Land & Marine Project Engineering Ltd   August 2011 - May 2013
Clydesdale Bank   July 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Cost Management, Contract Negotiation, Subcontracting, Petrochemical, Cost Engineering, Project Control, Cost Control, Cost Planning, EPC, Oil & Gas Industry, Commercial Management, Cost Reporting, Petroleum, Oil

Michael Matheson

Thurso, Highland, United Kingdom
Web Developer
Information Technology and Services

Education
The Open University   2012 — 2015
HND, Computing and IT, Currently in progress

University of the Highlands and Islands   2009 — 2010
HNC, Computing

Experience
The Dental Plan   October 2011 - Present
Stagecoach Buses   April 2011 - August 2011
AGM Battery Factory   January 2011 - March 2011
Station Hotel   August 2010 - December 2010
Manpower BT   July 2008 - September 2009

Skills
HTML, Technical Support, MySQL, E-commerce, WordPress, Customer Service, Linux, Microsoft Technologies, Java, Content Management..., Microsoft Office, CSS, Dreamweaver

Michael Mowat

Thurso, Highland, United Kingdom
Deckhand/ AMA / FRC Boatman at North Star Shipping
Maritime

Education
City of Glasgow College   2009 — 2013
NC/HNC in Nautical studies, Maritime Studies

University of the Highlands and Islands   2009 — 2010
NQ Access to the Merchant Navy, Maritime Studies, Best Student in Class

Thurso High School   2003 — 2009

Experience
North Star Shipping   July 2014 - Present
Maas International Vending   August 2013 - June 2014
Gather and Gather   November 2010 - June 2014
One Team Facilities Management   November 2010 - May 2014
Norbulk Shipping (UK) LTD   September 2010 - August 2013
Clyde Marine Training Ltd   September 2010 - August 2013
Sodexo   June 2009 - November 2010
Bayhead Bridge Centre   September 2009 - August 2010

Michael Prendergast

Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom
Deputy Manager, Balhousie Care Group Ltd
Hospital & Health Care

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2015 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Health Studies

H1 Healthcare Learning   2015 — 2015
Moving and Handling Trainer

Fife College   2013 — 2014
HNC, Social Care

Fife college   2013 — 2014
SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Adults), Social Care

Adam Smith College, Fife   2012 — 2013
Social Sciences, Social Sciences

Dundee College   2011 — 2012
Intermediates & Highers, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Menzieshill High School   2004 — 2010
Intermediates, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Experience
Fairfield Care Scotland Ltd   August 2015 - Present
Balhousie Care Group   April 2015 - July 2015
Ashdene Care Ltd   February 2015 - April 2015
Fairfield Care Scotland Ltd   May 2014 - February 2015
Fairfield Care Scotland   February 2013 - May 2014
Kennedy Care Group   October 2011 - February 2013
Muffin Break   May 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Healthcare Management, Customer Service, Healthcare, Change Management, Elder Care, Hospitals, Medication..., Psychology, Leadership

Michael Stephen Ovens

Perth, United Kingdom
Student at UHI Millennium Institute
Music

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Audio Production

Michael van't Zand

Inverness, United Kingdom
Architectural Technology Student at University of the Highlands and Islands
Architecture & Planning

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2012 — 2016

University of the Highlands and Islands   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Architectural Technology/Technician


Skills
Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SketchUp, Photoshop

Micheal Campbell

Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd
Construction

Education
UHI Millennium Institute
SVQ Electrotechnial Services, Electrician

Experience
Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd   July 2011 - Present
Neil Campbell Electrical Contractors Ltd   August 2005 - July 2011

Skills
Residential Homes, Power Distribution, New Business Development, Electrical Contracting, Project Estimation, Inspection, Project Planning, Renovation, Construction Management, Refurbishing, Solar Energy, Wiring, Energy Efficiency, Construction Safety, Construction, Plumbing, Subcontracting, Renewable Energy, Building Services, Contractors, Electricity, Electricians, Contract Management, Safety Management...

Michel Berry

Lyon Area, France
Ingénieur consultant en gestion de projet
Management Consulting

Education
EI.CESI - Ecole d'ingénieurs du CESI
Ingénieur généraliste, Production industrielle / Gestion de projets, Félicitations du jury pour le projet de fin d'études

University of the Highlands and Islands
Bachelor of Sciences mechanical engineering, Mécanique et thermodynamique

IUT de Roanne
DUT, Génie Industriel et Maintenance

Experience
IM Projet   May 2015 - Present
APAVE   October 2005 - April 2015
Nexter Systems   April 2014 - November 2014
Centre hospitalier de BELLEY   November 2013 - November 2013
SFZ   September 2004 - September 2005
SERMA INGENIERIE   July 2004 - August 2004
DEP'INDUS   January 2004 - May 2004
STAUBLI LYON   January 2003 - July 2003

Michelle Ballinger

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Team Leader at Conduit Global
Outsourcing/Offshoring

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2010 — 2011
HNC Social Sciences, B

Experience
Accenture UK   October 2014 - Present
Accenture UK   October 2014 - Present
Conduit Global   September 2012 - October 2014
Conduit Global   October 2011 - September 2012

Skills
Coaching, Training, Customer Service, Management, Leadership, Contact Centers, Workforce Management, Risk Assessment, Outsourcing, Service Delivery, Customer Experience, Call Centers, Team Management, Team Leadership, Change Management, Performance Management

Michelle Hallam

Inverness, United Kingdom
Mobile Support Manager
Telecommunications

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2005 — 2006
Social Sciences, HNC

Dingwall Academy   1998 — 2004

Experience
HighNet   March 2011 - Present
Clydesdale Bank   2008 - 2009

Skills
Provisioning, Mobile Technology, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Telecommunications, Sales, Management, Mobile Communications

Michelle Main

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Attended UHI Millennium Institute

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2012 — 2013

Mike Warrener

Coventry, United Kingdom
Electrical Platform Lead Engineer, JLR ,Gaydon, Warwickshire.
Automotive

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2006 — 2008
BSc, Electrical & Electronic Eng

Lisburn College of HE   2002 — 2003
HNC, Electrical & Electronic Eng

4 s of TT, RAF St Athan   1999 — 2001
Level 3 NVQ, Engineering Maintenance (Electrical)

Darlington College of FE   1997 — 1998
ONC, Electrical & Electronic Eng

St Chads RC Comprehensive   1982 — 1988

Experience
Jaguar Land Rover   March 2015 - Present
Rolls Royce, Derby   October 2012 - March 2015
Royal Air Force, HM Forces   August 2003 - October 2012
Royal Air Force, HM Forces   January 1991 - August 2003

Skills
Diagnose, Electricians, Ministry Of Defence, Preventive Maintenance, Military Experience, Military Operations, Power Distribution, Electrical Equipment, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Planned Preventative..., Maintenance Management, Electrical Safety, Wiring, Power Generation, Security Clearance, MOD, Defence, Maintenance, Engineering Management, Electrical..., Power Electronics, Military, Electrical Engineering, Fault Finding, Resource Management, Supervisory Skills, Maintenance, Inspection, Generators, Team Leadership, Electrical Design, Hydraulics, Test Equipment, Defense

Moisés Hernández

Salamanca Area, Spain
Student en Universidad de León
Higher Education

Education
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree in Numerical Simulation in Engineering with ANSYS (Fluid Mechanics majoring)

University of the Highlands and Islands   2014 — 2015
Non-degree Exchange student

Universidad de León   2012 — 2015
Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Universidad de León   2010 — 2014
Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Michigan Technological University   2012 — 2013
Non-Degree Exchange student

Experience
Michigan Technological University   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
CFD, Matlab, Lean Thinking, Fluid Mechanics, CATIA, Turbomachinery, ANSYS, Root Cause Problem..., Teamwork

Molly Malone

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Administrative Coordinator at Orkney Tourism Group
Civic & Social Organization

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Experience
Orkney Tourism Group   May 2015 - Present

Skills
Office Administration, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Filing, Administration, Human Resources, Recruiting, Receptionist Duties, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Confidentiality

Morag (Adams) Webster

Falkirk, United Kingdom
Head Fixer Founding Director at The Wedding Fixers
Events Services

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands
HND Computing (Software Development), Computer Science

Experience
The Wedding Fixers   November 2014 - Present
Fuze Ceremonies   2013 - Present
Fuze Ceremonies   January 2012 - Present
Up Accelerator   November 2014 - March 2015
Ashley Ann Ltd   December 2009 - December 2012
Videco Sketch   2008 - 2009
Ochilwood Kitchens   2007 - 2008
Sketch Kitchens   2006 - 2007
Wickes   2000 - 2006

Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Online Marketing, Hospitality Management, Marketing Strategy, Logistics, Corporate Events, Project Management, Management, Sales Management, Food & Beverage, Production Managment, Marketing, Event Management, Hotels, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Catering, PowerPoint, Trade Shows, Budgets, Advertising, New Business Development, Social Media, Fundraising, Weddings, Social Networking, Project Planning, Live Events, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Strategic Planning

Murray Ford

Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom
Managing Director at Beat Buddy Ltd
Music

Education
UHI Millennium Institute   2009 — 2013

George Watson's College, Edinburgh

Experience
Beat Buddy Ltd   January 2014 - Present
Beat Buddy Ltd   2014 - Present

Skills
Music Production, Musical Instrument..., Teaching, Music, Artist, Music Education, Musician, Inventor, Studio Recording, Entertainment, Music Industry

Murray Noble

Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Student at UHI Millennium Institute

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2013 — 2014

Murray Willis

Kilcheran, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
Musician
Music

Education
SRUC Oatridge Campus
City and Guilds, Blacksmithing

University of the Highlands and Islands

Naomi Zimmerman

Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom
Children's service practitioner at Action for Children
Civic & Social Organization

Education
Nicolson institute stornoway   1999 — 2003

Gcns
Social sciences, Politics and philosophy

Langside college
Supporting and managing learning needs, Sen education

University of the Highlands and Islands
Partial ba health and welfare

Experience
Action for Children   August 2008 - Present
Ferguson's   February 2008 - March 2012
Essentia   June 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, Training, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Management, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership

Natalie Whiteford

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Oban Distillery Brand Home Guide
Information Technology and Services

Education
Glasgow Caledonian University   2011 — 2015
BA Business Studies, Human Resource Management

UHI Millennium Institute   2010 — 2011
HNC Business

Milnes High School   2004 — 2010

Experience
Diageo   June 2015 - Present
Hewlett-Packard   June 2013 - September 2014
Baxters Food Group   2010 - 2010

Natasha Hutchison

Ullapool, Highland, United Kingdom
Business Development Officer at Ullaspool
Research

Education
University of the Highlands and Islands   2012 — 2015
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Sustainable Mountain Development, Distinction

Hartwick College   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Experience
Ullaspool   February 2015 - Present
Wester Ross Biosphere Nomination to UNESCO   February 2015 - Present
Marketing for Rural Enterprises   January 2014 - Present
Paolo Nutini   April 2006 - September 2010
Pump Audio   September 2002 - May 2005

Skills
Marketing Strategy and..., Small Business Online..., Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Event Management, Television, Rural Development, Digital Marketing, Collaborator, Bookkeeping, Entertainment, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Client Development, Photography, Research, Client Relations