| Dhugal Dennison
Web & IT Project Manager
Proven record of design & delivery of projects across various fields including business start-up, business growth, IT solutions & web-based systems implementation. Prince2 Foundation qualified, ITIL experienced & knowledge of Six Sigma. Expert in online marketing & web environments.
Skills include strong leadership & management, business coaching, presentation & communication, organisation & administration, analysis & problem-solving.
Key Achievements
- Led multiple web-based projects for Honda Connectors to redevelop marketing strategies.
- Implemented distance learning within a national training institution (UKCPD).
- Developed new email marketing systems within Zurich Financial Services E-Business.
- Experience of growing own business & managing multiple offshore teams.
Experience
UKCPD Ltd IT & Web Project Manager 2005 – Present
Responsible for managing online projects such as company website, online marketing & SEO as well as creating business plans & schedules for managing traditional marketing methods to fit tight budgets & time constraints. Web & IT work included: Database integration & providing technical support, managing integration of a range of distance learning courses & determining appropriate IT resources to build or procure software/database solutions to meet client requirements. Currently introducing ITIL best practices.
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Honda Connectors UK Ltd Web Project Manager 2006 & 2008
Approached to design & oversee web development for a multi-national organisation. Role expanded into overseeing branding & marketing plus providing ongoing IT & web based expertise, responsible for establishing brand values & meet client expectations from project initiation through to closure.
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McCartney-Maxwell Ltd Web Project Manager 2008
Hired to oversee the creation of an online marketing strategy for a recruitment company. Work included managing web projects, liaising with 3rd party development teams, overseeing website launch to fit tight deadlines & delivering the project within budget, trained & advised the business owner on administration systems for web maintenance, regularly met with the client to present project status, consulted & presented progress reports to the Executive.
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Zurich Financial Services E-Business Support 2007
Maintained Zurich’s growing E-Business applications & environment. Active involvement in updating & testing advanced methods of development of the website for Financial Advisers. Designed new email systems for commercial rollout.
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Lockwood Hall Ltd Web Project Manager & Business Adviser 2007
Managed web & IT projects and provided consultancy in an Integrated Management Systems firm and negotiated 3rd party supplier management & advised project board at key milestones.
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MBS Coaching IT & Web Project Manager 2006
Worked directly with the client to document business requirements for various IT and web-based projects, hired 3rd party IT developers & ensured they were trained accordingly, developed full project plans & schedules for allocation of resources in accordance with tight scope & budget, provided advice throughout project lifecycle.
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Kudos Web Design Director 2005 - Present
Business Development: Set up a web development firm based in Swindon. Work included: Offshoring web projects to programming teams in India, China & Russia; secured ongoing financial investment; increasing business growth by monitoring changing business trends & economies, implemented online marketing strategies.
Client work: Implemented secure web server systems for client hosting requirements, exceeded client expectations through knowledge of online marketing trends, created innovative solutions in accordance with changing markets.
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CSC / Swiss Re (Reassure UK formerly Zurich Life) Commissions Adviser 2003 - 2005
Re-organised the commission accounts structure, configured IT systems to reflect changes, had a major involvement in key checkpoint meetings & liaising with financial organisations & the FSA.
Early Career, Education & Qualifications
Road Stores Store Manager 2002
Zurich Financial Services Corporate Pensions Adviser 2001
Woolworths Team Leader 1997 – 2000
Salisbury College Graphic Design GNVQ 2 1995 – 1997
Accredited NLP Practitioner Certificate, Diploma in Business & Life Coaching, Level 5 Coaching & Mentoring Diploma (ILM - Institute of Leadership & Management)
Further career information & references available on request
IT Skills
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, PHP, HTML, XML, Java, MySQL, SQL Server, MS server, Sage, Apache, Web 2.0, Social Media, CMS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash & Dreamweaver, iMindMap.
Membership of Professional Bodies
ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management); AC (Association for Coaching)
Hobbies & Skills
I have a keen eye for design & the creation of innovative web / IT technologies, iPhone application development & social media marketing. |
