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Chris Barber (MAPM)
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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I am a highly experienced and professional interim project manager, delivering transformational change projects for national and regional companies, utilising lean principles and motivating teams to drive progress and ensure results. Commercially astute, I rapidly identify areas for development and provide strategic roadmaps to complete projects. I ensure projects are sustainable, deliverable and add value to business-critical areas. Working effectively with C-suite executives to influence decisions and ensure buy-in, I am a collegiate leader passionate about delivery and success.
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United Kingdom
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English
Fluently
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Larger project
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My experience
2014 - ?
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Project & Implementation Manager
Balcroft Consultancy Ltd.
• Provided visionary leadership and strategic governance to project delivery as a consultant to Ryder, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to fulfil remits contracted to; consistently over-achieving on set targets and providing additional value to projects assigned
• Effectively managed the transition of Ryder's biggest UK contract, from Bridgestone to Goodyear, within a 3-month timescale, building robust relationships with the new partners and enabling effective communications between all stakeholders
• Through rigorous analysis of the rental business at Ryder, identified the resource was no longer an asset to the organisation and made recommendations to streamline both staffing and services for a more efficient operation
* Implemented a digital rental solution which improved productivity by 20% and reduced overheads by 40%
• Transformed the Used Vehicle fleet operation at Ryder, conducting a thorough As Is/To Be analysis to identify risks and propose solutions before re-engineering existing processes in line with findings
• As sole Senior Project Manager, led the network consolidation programme for Ryder in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
* Transferred all non-essential staff to homeworking within four weeks of the requirement becoming clear
* closed fourteen physical sites, equipping the remaining four to sustain the requirements of the business, in line with the long-term strategic vision of Ryder
• Designed and implemented a new management operating framework across twenty-eight locations for Ryder, effectively leading change management processes to embed new processes and protocols
• Delivered engaging and influential presentations at board level to outline scenarios, make recommendations and generate buy-in from key stakeholders
• Created and facilitated two-day management training courses for first- and second-line managers at Ryder, upskilling them in line with strategic aims to move from Good to Great business principles; authored new processes in line with the new Management Operating Framework, and followed up training with 1:1 coaching sessions to embed principles
Project & Implementation Manager * Balcroft Consultancy Ltd | Ryder UK * Birmingham, UK 2014 - Present
• Effectively managed the transition of Ryder's biggest UK contract, from Bridgestone to Goodyear, within a 3-month timescale, building robust relationships with the new partners and enabling effective communications between all stakeholders
• Through rigorous analysis of the rental business at Ryder, identified the resource was no longer an asset to the organisation and made recommendations to streamline both staffing and services for a more efficient operation
* Implemented a digital rental solution which improved productivity by 20% and reduced overheads by 40%
• Transformed the Used Vehicle fleet operation at Ryder, conducting a thorough As Is/To Be analysis to identify risks and propose solutions before re-engineering existing processes in line with findings
• As sole Senior Project Manager, led the network consolidation programme for Ryder in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
* Transferred all non-essential staff to homeworking within four weeks of the requirement becoming clear
* closed fourteen physical sites, equipping the remaining four to sustain the requirements of the business, in line with the long-term strategic vision of Ryder
• Designed and implemented a new management operating framework across twenty-eight locations for Ryder, effectively leading change management processes to embed new processes and protocols
• Delivered engaging and influential presentations at board level to outline scenarios, make recommendations and generate buy-in from key stakeholders
• Created and facilitated two-day management training courses for first- and second-line managers at Ryder, upskilling them in line with strategic aims to move from Good to Great business principles; authored new processes in line with the new Management Operating Framework, and followed up training with 1:1 coaching sessions to embed principles
Project & Implementation Manager * Balcroft Consultancy Ltd | Ryder UK * Birmingham, UK 2014 - Present
Change management, Project Manager, Coaching, Training, Leadership, Management, Governance, Engineering, Network, Implementation, Organization, Framework, Processes, Manager, UP, LED
2014 - 2014
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Interim Project Manager | Business Development Manager
Danfo.
• Fully accountable for the recruitment, management and performance of sub-contractors on projects for Danfo, including maintaining Health & Safety, budget and risk management
• Improved overall installation costs throughout the company by 40%, through process optimisation across all three sites covered, in London, New Forest and Lancaster
• Conducted extensive risk analysis activity across operations, and established a robust framework for the UK Business Strategy in response to the review
Interim Project Manager | Business Development Manager * Danfo (UK) * London, UK 2014
• Improved overall installation costs throughout the company by 40%, through process optimisation across all three sites covered, in London, New Forest and Lancaster
• Conducted extensive risk analysis activity across operations, and established a robust framework for the UK Business Strategy in response to the review
Interim Project Manager | Business Development Manager * Danfo (UK) * London, UK 2014
Business development, Business strategy, Project Manager, Operations, Budget, Risk Management, Optimization, Management, Recruitment, Safety, Risk analysis, Health, Development, Interim, Framework, Manager
2012 - 2014
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Operations Manager
Craftwork Interiors Ltd.
• Drove extensive growth and development across Cratftwork Interiors, leading to an increase in revenue from £70,000 to £800,000 within 12 months
• Proficiently delivered a high-profile, top-quality service to the London Science Museum throughout a significant renovation project, maintaining the integrity of all exhibits throughout the nine months on site
Operations Manager * Craftwork Interiors Ltd * London, UK 2012 - 2014
• Proficiently delivered a high-profile, top-quality service to the London Science Museum throughout a significant renovation project, maintaining the integrity of all exhibits throughout the nine months on site
Operations Manager * Craftwork Interiors Ltd * London, UK 2012 - 2014
Operations, Operations manager, Service, Growth, Science, Development, Manager
2009 - 2012
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Director
TNT Property Services Ltd.
• Developed TNT Property Services Ltd from start-up to a successful property services business, maintaining almost a decade of high-quality service to the local property trade; fully accountable for marketing, networking and building strong relationships with local tradespersons to establish business links
• Wrote and implemented all business policies and processes, positioning the company to secure SafeContractor accreditation and meet all regulatory compliance standards
Director * TNT Property Services Ltd * London, UK 2009 - 2012
• Wrote and implemented all business policies and processes, positioning the company to secure SafeContractor accreditation and meet all regulatory compliance standards
Director * TNT Property Services Ltd * London, UK 2009 - 2012
Marketing, Networking, Compliance, Service, Regulatory, Processes, UP
2009 - 2009
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Project Manager
Brookvex Ltd.
Project Manager, Manager
2007 - 2009
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Project Manager
CBS Outdoor Ltd.
• Managed the large-scale implementation of 15,000 assets of advertising media across the London Underground network for CBS Media, expertly handling a team of sub-contractors to ensure timely project completion in line with budget forecasts, ultimately saving £4m in costs
• Astutely chaired cross-functional meetings to ensure collaborative practice, facilitate timely completion of projects and ensure all parties were adhering to customer requirements in delivery
• Liaised extensively with the Project Management team for Transport for London (TfL), facilitating highly efficient project delivery and streamlined operations
Project Manager * CBS Outdoor Ltd * London, UK 2007 - 2009
• Astutely chaired cross-functional meetings to ensure collaborative practice, facilitate timely completion of projects and ensure all parties were adhering to customer requirements in delivery
• Liaised extensively with the Project Management team for Transport for London (TfL), facilitating highly efficient project delivery and streamlined operations
Project Manager * CBS Outdoor Ltd * London, UK 2007 - 2009
Advertising, Project Management, Project Manager, Operations, Budget, Management, Network, Implementation, Manager, Customer
My education
1996
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1999
University of Brighton
Bachelors, Mergers & Acquisitions and Employee Relations
Bachelors, Mergers & Acquisitions and Employee Relations
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