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Freelance Project Manager - A highly motivated professional with a proven track record of over 20 years experience in the field of Events. Experience and skills transferable to other Industries
Donna Whopples
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Nuneaton, United Kingdom
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With a background of over 20 years working within project management, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver all projects successfully, on time and within budget. I am highly organised and efficient, able to deliver consistently under challenging and high pressure work environments, from initial planning through to completion. With excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, I am adaptable, have an eye for detail and accuracy and bring a helpful, friendly approach to all tasks I am associated with.
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United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2014 - 2020
job
Senior Project Manager, Graphics
GES.
Outline of Role
The Senior Project Manager holds overall departmental responsibility for the successful installation of graphics for shows and exhibitions across the UK and Europe. The role involves direct
management of allocated members of the Project Management Team, ensuring that all graphic
projects are designed, produced and installed successfully, on time, within set budgets, and achieving
expected profit margins. The Senior Project Manager role also undertakes a number of complex high
value shows for high profile clients throughout the year. I am also the Champion for Clarity Software,
a suite of management information system applications, which allow businesses in the print industry to manage schedules, quotes and production.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and deliver high value and complex graphics projects across the UK and Europe
• Work directly with clients to develop an initial brief of their graphics requirements, and identify
and allocate all resources necessary for a successful conclusion
• In conjunction with the Graphic Design Team develop artwork concepts for the client, and once
agreed ensure all visuals are signed off and produced within an agreed time-frame
• Onsite management of graphics installation teams (ranging from 2 to 12 subcontractors) to ensure all work is installed and completed to a high standard and on schedule
• Submit monthly financial reports and reviews around profitability and performance to the Finance Department and the Director of Graphics
• Produce a yearly calendar of events that require graphics, monitor and update as appropriate,
and use to allocate shows to ensure workloads are evenly distributed across the wider Project
Management Team
• Take a lead role to implement new company wide project management software systems
• Generate additional income by promoting new products, as well as retaining existing business
through building client relationships via excellent delivery and customer service
• Lead the selection and recruitment of new staff
• Ensure the continued improvement of existing staff by setting and monitoring goals and success
factors, identifying training requirements and encouraging opportunities for career
development
Career Summary - Previous Occupation 1
The Senior Project Manager holds overall departmental responsibility for the successful installation of graphics for shows and exhibitions across the UK and Europe. The role involves direct
management of allocated members of the Project Management Team, ensuring that all graphic
projects are designed, produced and installed successfully, on time, within set budgets, and achieving
expected profit margins. The Senior Project Manager role also undertakes a number of complex high
value shows for high profile clients throughout the year. I am also the Champion for Clarity Software,
a suite of management information system applications, which allow businesses in the print industry to manage schedules, quotes and production.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and deliver high value and complex graphics projects across the UK and Europe
• Work directly with clients to develop an initial brief of their graphics requirements, and identify
and allocate all resources necessary for a successful conclusion
• In conjunction with the Graphic Design Team develop artwork concepts for the client, and once
agreed ensure all visuals are signed off and produced within an agreed time-frame
• Onsite management of graphics installation teams (ranging from 2 to 12 subcontractors) to ensure all work is installed and completed to a high standard and on schedule
• Submit monthly financial reports and reviews around profitability and performance to the Finance Department and the Director of Graphics
• Produce a yearly calendar of events that require graphics, monitor and update as appropriate,
and use to allocate shows to ensure workloads are evenly distributed across the wider Project
Management Team
• Take a lead role to implement new company wide project management software systems
• Generate additional income by promoting new products, as well as retaining existing business
through building client relationships via excellent delivery and customer service
• Lead the selection and recruitment of new staff
• Ensure the continued improvement of existing staff by setting and monitoring goals and success
factors, identifying training requirements and encouraging opportunities for career
development
Career Summary - Previous Occupation 1
Management, Manager, Production, Software, Development, Monitoring, Service, Recruitment, Finance, Design, Customer service, Artwork, Print, Training, Graphic design, Project Manager, Project Management
1999 - 2014
job
Graphics Project Manager
GES Ltd.
Outline of Role
To oversee the design, production and installation of show graphics for event Organisers on specifically allocated shows at various venues across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and successfully deliver all shows allocated by the Senior Project Manager
• Work directly with the client to take an initial brief, and develop a work schedule based on the
client requirements, identifying resources required whist working within a set budget and timeframe
• Ensure month end financial deadlines were met for completed shows, submitting all P/O’s and invoices within timelines
• Provide onsite management and guidance for installation teams at the venue
• Liaise with relevant teams within the organisation to ensure smooth delivery of all allocated projects
• Help to grow business by maintaining strong working relationships with all clients
To oversee the design, production and installation of show graphics for event Organisers on specifically allocated shows at various venues across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and successfully deliver all shows allocated by the Senior Project Manager
• Work directly with the client to take an initial brief, and develop a work schedule based on the
client requirements, identifying resources required whist working within a set budget and timeframe
• Ensure month end financial deadlines were met for completed shows, submitting all P/O’s and invoices within timelines
• Provide onsite management and guidance for installation teams at the venue
• Liaise with relevant teams within the organisation to ensure smooth delivery of all allocated projects
• Help to grow business by maintaining strong working relationships with all clients
Project Management, Communication
1994 - 1999
job
Procurement Officer
NEC Group.
Outline of Role
I Undertook research to identify sources, evaluate quality, negotiate price, and purchase
products and materials to be used in the day to day functioning of the NEC in Birmingham. I
originally applied for the role of Assistant Buyer, but was promoted within the first few months
due to my ability.
Key Responsibilities
• Source cost effective and high quality suppliers for all forms of equipment required, ranging
from general stationery, maintenance materials through to electrical equipment and uniforms
• Produce tender documents for distribution to prospective suppliers
• Analyse received tender bids for the management team to help inform the decision process,
and compile the formal contract for successful suppliers
Career Summary - Previous Occupation 3
I Undertook research to identify sources, evaluate quality, negotiate price, and purchase
products and materials to be used in the day to day functioning of the NEC in Birmingham. I
originally applied for the role of Assistant Buyer, but was promoted within the first few months
due to my ability.
Key Responsibilities
• Source cost effective and high quality suppliers for all forms of equipment required, ranging
from general stationery, maintenance materials through to electrical equipment and uniforms
• Produce tender documents for distribution to prospective suppliers
• Analyse received tender bids for the management team to help inform the decision process,
and compile the formal contract for successful suppliers
Career Summary - Previous Occupation 3
Research, Procurement, Management
1990 - 1993
job
Buyer
Avondale Coachcraft, Warwickshire.
Outline of Role
The role consisted of two main functions; a research element identifying new sector trends and developments, alongside ensuring material stocks within the factory were appropriately maintained.
Key Responsibilities
• Source materials and components at the most cost effective price within strict quality guidelines
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure all orders and deliveries
were made at the appropriate time to minimise overstocks or component shortages that would
impact production
• Ensure all orders were accurately entered onto the company stock monitoring system, and book
in all materials on arrival to maintain stock accuracy
• Carry out a month end inventory of all stock to ensure systems were 100% accurate
• Attend trade events, search sector publications, and report back to company Management and R&D Teams around new trends and developments within materials and components
The role consisted of two main functions; a research element identifying new sector trends and developments, alongside ensuring material stocks within the factory were appropriately maintained.
Key Responsibilities
• Source materials and components at the most cost effective price within strict quality guidelines
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure all orders and deliveries
were made at the appropriate time to minimise overstocks or component shortages that would
impact production
• Ensure all orders were accurately entered onto the company stock monitoring system, and book
in all materials on arrival to maintain stock accuracy
• Carry out a month end inventory of all stock to ensure systems were 100% accurate
• Attend trade events, search sector publications, and report back to company Management and R&D Teams around new trends and developments within materials and components
Research, R, Management, Monitoring, Search, Production
My education
2018
APMG International
Agile Project Management, APM Foundation
Agile Project Management, APM Foundation
1992
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1994
North Warwickshire AND Hinckley College
Hnc corequivalent, Business & Finance
Hnc corequivalent, Business & Finance
1984
-
1989
Atherstone High School and Sixth Form College
GCSEs x 13, Including English, Maths and Science
GCSEs x 13, Including English, Maths and Science
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