• Highly experienced in design and implementation of training, development and assessment systems for awide variety of sectors and qualifications including Energy, Manufacturing (Food, Paper, Textiles) and Services(Airport and Building).
• Highly developed presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills developed through coaching and mentoring individuals towards vocational qualifications in Learning and Development (Level 4) and Management (Levels 3 and 4).
• Extensive experience in the design, implementation and delivery of Management Development Programmes based on the SVQ in Management at Level 3 and Level 4 and Institute of Leadership and Management qualifications.
• In-depth experience in the design, delivery and assessment of a variety of Learning and Development qualifications including Coaching, Presentations, Assessing and Internal Verification. Has included extensive work in the development and accreditation of training staff from professional training organisations.
• Experienced project manager being responsible for the delivery of programmes to clients.
• Practical skills in the development and maintenance of David Brown Training Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and Quality Assurance Policies and procedures.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Currently working towards Level 4 SVQ in Learning and Development.
• AAT Level 2 Certificate for Accounting Technicians, attained December 2010.
• NVQ (City and Guilds) in Training and Development at Level 3. December 2004.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, attained in July 2003 (Robert Gordon University).
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, attained in June 2000 from Aberdeen College (passed with Distinction).
• Internal Verifiers Award (Units D32, D33 and D34), awarded by City and Guilds, June 2000.
• IOSH Managing Safely, attained in February 2000.
• Vocational Assessor Award (Units D32 and D33), awarded by City and Guilds, October 1998.
• BA(Hons) in Business Studies (2:1), attained in July 1996 from the Robert Gordon University.

PROJECTS AND COMPETENCE

• Design and delivery of training and competency systems for a number of Service, Drilling and Offshore Marine Construction companies.
• Project Management of professional development programme for Training and Competency professionals leading to the achievement of the Level 4 SVQ in Learning and Development.
• Managed the design and delivery of Modern Apprenticeships in Management (SVQ Level 3 and Level 4) for 50+ people.
• Delivery of the ILM First Line Manager Introductory Certificate for 20 supervisors/first line managers.
• Delivery of ILM Certificate for First Line Managers as part of in-house development programme to group of managers from across Scotland.
• Project manager and lead consultant for management development programmes at major food manufacturer including SVQ Management Level 4 and ILM endorsed award programmes.
• Implementing major company wide customer service improvement programme for a ferry operator.
• Managed the development and implementation of training manuals and assessment tools for all areas of major manufacturing facility. Involved the assessment and certification of 100 candidates in the SVQ in Perform Manufacturing Operations.
• Managed, delivered and assessed a number of candidates in various Training and Development qualifications including Coaching, Presentation, Assessment and Internal Verification.
• Delivery of a number of ILM based Management Development Programmes to a major national public sector organisation, including Certificate in First Line Management.
• Delivered the Modern Apprenticeship in Management at Level 3 for 10 managers within the company.
• Developing and implementing a wide range of vocational qualification programmes including SVQs in Paper Manufacturing, Distribution and Warehousing, First for Safety Passport, General Building Operations and Perform Manufacturing Operations.