Having worked in Energy Logistics for 20 years, I understand the importance of getting from A to B even Z. I would love to work with you to fulfil your goals and have a much more streamlined way to reach your potential You can do it!

Key Skills

• Effective Communication
• Strategic Planning and Prioritization
• Project Management and Delivery
• Streamlining processes and establishing controls
• Problem Solving and Solution focus
• Systems specification and testing
• Risk Analysis and Management
• Time Management

Employment History

NHS Governorship – Central Lancashire

November 2022 - present

Bipolar Support Group, Preston

Feb 2016 – present | Group Facilitator

Companion Care

June 2023 - August 2023

Whittingham Social club, Preston

August 2021 – October 2021 | Bar staff

Elite Home Improvements, Preston

May 2018 – August 2019 | Investor

Nuts Poker League, Lancashire W

January 2017 – July 2017 | Area Manager 

JP Morgan, London

July 2010 – July 2013 | Vice President European Gas, Power, Emissions

February 2008 – July 2010 | Head of European Gas (RBS Sempra)

Statoil, London / Oslo / Stavanger

August 2007– Feb 2008 | Integration Team for Hydro / Statoil Merger – Oslo / London

July 2005 – August 2007 | European Gas Marketing – London / Stavanger

August 2003 – June 2005 | Gas Trading and Logistics – London / Stavanger

July 2002 – August 2003 | European Gas Operations – London

Enron Europe, London

June 2001 – October 2001 | European Portfolio Manager

June 2000 – June 2001 | Continental Gas Origination

August 1997 – May 2000 | UK and European Gas Scheduling

National Power, London/Swindon

August 1995 - September 1995 | Network Code Project

August 1994 - February 1995 | UK Gas Scheduling

Computer Skills 

Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel, Intermediate Outlook, Word and Powerpoint, basic VBA and macros. 

Bespoke Trading and scheduling systems: Responsible for specifying and testing of new systems

Databases / Websites: Sharepoint, Livelink, Teamsites, CMS (Contact Management System), Business Objects 

Languages

English – Mother Tongue.

French – Semi-Fluent.

Spanish – Basic reading. 

Norwegian - Basic.

Education

• BA (Hons) European Business Studies with French - 2:1 
• Thames Valley University, London and IPAG, Nice (6-month exchange programme and 6-month in Industry, adminstration and translation of Marketing materials) 
• Dissertation (1st) – “A cross cultural analysis of two subsidiaries of a multinational conglomerate”
• Subjects: Accounting, Economics, French, Logistics, Marketing, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis. 
• Cardinal Newman College: English Literature (C), Maths with Statistics (B), General Studies (C), French (N)
• Our Ladys High school: GSCEs Maths (A) English (A) English Literature (A) Religious Education (A) Business studies (A) Modern world History (B) Drama (B) Biology (B)

Achievements

• JP Morgan – Graduate Recruitment, VP Connect MD Series committee, Member of WIN (Womens Interactive Network)
• Statoil - Chairman –UK Company Council, management and employee representative 
• Badminton – Ladies Doubles champion – Citrus club, Runner up Ladies Doubles East Lancashire
• Fencing – University Ladies Team Captain. Awarded University Club Colours. County Ladies Champion 
• Scuba Diving - BSAC Ocean Diver, PADI Open Water, Deep Dive, Enriched Air (Nitrox), Night Diver, Wreck Diver
• Poker – various regional finals and venue wins

Interests

• Yoga – Iyenger, Yin, Hatha, Aerial and Pilates
• Swimming – swam 22 miles in 12 weeks for Samaritans
• Walking – 310,000 steps for Samaritons, 30 miles for MIND, 23 miles for SANDS (Dec 23)
• Martial arts – Kickboxing, Jui-jitsu
• Chess – school champion
• Egyptology - I’ve visited 10 times, both in group and on my own. I have had private access to the great pyramid and visited the other two alongside. I am particularly enamoured with the reign of Arkenaten (the herertic King)
• Historical Sites – I have been to Stonehenge many times, firstly at a Summer solstice celebration and private access with tour groups.
• Travel – too many countries to mention, but my bucket list includes Rio, Mexico. Macchu Picchu, Safari in Kenya, Tibet and Japan, and to return to Egypt of course and Thailand.
• Reiki – Practioner and Teacher – Usui, Seichem, Angelic, Rayed Sekh Em (Egytian Healing system), VFoE
• Metamorphic Technique – Practioner and teacher in training
• Heart Intelligence – Pracitioner, Supervisor, Small Group facilitator
• Life coach – Vision Building
• Counselling – Trainee Person Centred Counsellor – Level 2, 3 and 4 (ongoing)
• Thrive, Women living their best lives – Events coordinator
• Inner O – small group facilitator and mentor

References available on request