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Reset FundOperations Lead
Oct. 2024A hedge fund reimagining investment through a multi-disciplinary approach that deploys innovative strategies pursuing impactful returns across diverse range of asset classes. We exist to empower clients to achieve their financial goals 10X faster.
Easton Consulting TechnologiesTransformation Manager
Jul. 2023 - Feb. 2024Remote• Working as a cross-company asset amongst some of the largest names in the retail proprietary trading space namely The Funded Trader, Skilled Funded Traders, Fortunes Funding, Secure The Bag & Rocket21 Challenge. • Spearheaded the Support function's Transformation initiatives, focusing on the seamless integration of new product updates and launches across the company. This required thorough integration between Support, Marketing, Product, Risk & Technology teams. • Designed and implemented comprehensive training for Support Managers, enhancing their effectiveness in deploying scoped changes and ensuring continuity in customer support excellence.
• Acted as the primary liaison between Support and other departments, including Marketing and Product, to guarantee alignment and cohesion in company-wide initiatives.
• Developed and instituted a variety of critical processes from the ground up, notably introducing a framework for handling crypto refunds, setting a precedent for innovative support solutions.
• Authored extensive documentation to bolster company processes, including FAQ style guides and refund protocols, thereby standardizing practices and improving operational efficiency.
• Interfaced with Intercom, ensuring the tool's features were fully leveraged to enhance customer interaction and Support efficiency, contributing to a culture of continuous innovation.
MarlinProcurement Manager
Oct. 2018 - Mar. 2019London, Greater London, United Kingdom• Oversaw the Procurement function for London's largest owner/operator of serviced apartments. • Managed both direct and indirect spend, totalling approximately £4-5 million, across a range of diverse categories including Marketing, HR, Construction, and FM. • Led all Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities and effectively executed category management strategies. • Implemented a Procurement ERP system for the entire company.
BPCategory Analyst (Interim)
May. 2018 - Sep. 2018London, United Kingdom• Contributed to the Pipeline Integrity team, overseeing suppliers responsible for inline inspections of pipelines and managing chemical services. • Prepared for and participated in Performance and Business Review Meetings for five major suppliers with global agreements, ensuring the maintenance of strong relationships between BP and suppliers. • Collaborated within a team providing central Procurement oversight to seven regions globally, ensuring adherence to BP Procurement & Supply Chain Management processes. • Conducted comprehensive category analysis work, encompassing spend analysis, the restructuring of global category strategies, and updates to internal SharePoint sites. • Actively engaged in projects aimed at reducing unplanned standby charges to BP, with responsibilities including updating price books and achieving savings of $2.2m.
Jay Shetty Media & CoachingHead Of Operations & Chief of Staff
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019Greater Los Angeles Area• As his right hand man, I was a pivotal part of Jay Shetty’s upward growth from tens of thousands to upwards of 20m on social media. My organisational capability enabled Jay to reach new heights of success in his career from having no significant presence in the world to being a well known name in Hollywood. • Compiled comprehensive financial statements, reports, memos, invoices, and letters.
• Managed travel and accommodation bookings, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Implemented and upheld all HR policies and procedures, including performance and pay. Monitored 4 employees’ productivity and streamlined day-to-day processes for heightened efficiency.
• Spearheaded project management for diverse initiatives, ranging from private events to large-scale performances with audiences exceeding 1500.
• Ensured strict compliance with local and international laws, emphasizing data protection regulations.
• Interfaced with HNW & UHNW individuals as routine.
EDF EnergySupply Chain Specialist
Nov. 2016 - Jun. 2017• Overseeing the ECO category to fulfil EDF's obligations to OFGEM. Managing a Tier 1 contact centre supplier, actively participating in Quarterly Business Reviews, and monitoring Key Performance Indicators. • Contributed to an Ariba project implementation team, providing valuable input and sharing best practices based on systems knowledge. • Taking the lead on advanced Research and Development (R&D) procurement activities within EDF Energy's innovation centre, resulting in a cost savings of £250k on a new major project.
RSAProcurement Analyst
Jan. 2016 - Nov. 2016• Functioning as an Analyst specializing in the IT & Professional Services categories, with a primary focus on managing spend within the Software & Services subcategory. • Achieved significant cost savings for RSA, totalling £1.5 million, through strategic negotiation on a high-risk, organization-wide rollout of a new fleet of managed print services. Successfully negotiated a new contract valued at £6 million, employing a meticulously defined plan with built-in contingencies and adaptable degrees of flexibility. • Responsible for creating, amending, and terminating contracts with suppliers, negotiating improved terms. Conducted the placement of Request for Quotes (RFQs) and managed tenders, followed by in-depth analysis of supplier responses. • Contributed to the establishment of new Procurement Governance processes and controls, playing a key role in their definition and implementation. Additionally, provided training to colleagues on the utilization of SAP/Ariba.
Balfour Beatty Construction Services UKGraduate Buyer
Jul. 2014 - Mar. 2015Redhill, United Kingdom• Collaborated within a team of five to provide support to Balfour's procurement team in the London and South East Regional area. • Maintained close relationships and communication with suppliers, ensuring the prompt delivery and receipt of goods and services to construction sites. • Selected to contribute to the Oracle R12 implementation as an SME and played a role in training other users. • Demonstrated a keen focus on site requirements, working efficiently under time constraints to ensure the timely delivery of goods and avoid significant liquidated damages.
BPProcurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) Summer Intern
Jul. 2013 - Sep. 2013Aberdeen, United Kingdom
IBM (Global Business Services)Procurement & Supply Chain Consultant
Jul. 2012 - Jun. 2013United Kingdom
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