Experience

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  Bakewell & partners

  Jul 2002 - Aug 2003

  Architectural assistant
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  Brooker flynn architects

  Aug 2003 - Sept 2006

  Architectural technician/ job runner

  ▪ Managed a variety of retail projects from inception to completion, identified and analysed core requirements and key features of projects▪ Played a key role in client and construction-related meetings to support on the design development and construction throughout the project phases▪ Created a wide variety of documentation, including CAD spatial layouts, planning, specification and construction drawings▪ Excellent knowledge of construction technology, CAD and illustrative software. Show less

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  Hsbc

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2021

  ▪ End to end management of numerous projects, with a focus on workplace office transformation and workplace design delivery on a global basis▪ Serve as Relationship Manager and Subject Matter Expert to deliver best in class workplace standards and the subsequent delivery through active business engagement planning and strategy▪ Employ strong communication skills to establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as IT, HR, Change Delivery, and Communications with the aim of executing HSBC's global flexible working programme (Future of Work and OpenWork)▪ Regularly analyse global and regional workplace consultant’s workload and team productivity to plan resources to ensure efficient delivery of HSBC’s flexible working programme and processes▪ Leading the creation and maintenance of the Global Workplace Standards, including refining, and evolving as projects are deployed globally for all workplace projects▪ Utilised creative skills to design and develop HSBC design website for all Workplace, Retail, Engineering standards, processes, and supporting materials▪ Drive the delivery of HSBC’s global workplace contracts for deployment of workplace change management and embedded services in region and country Show less ▪ Led the delivery of numerous retail design projects from inception to completion, including the HSBC GroupRetail Stores, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Premier Banking and Special Event Branches.▪ Adapted design elements of projects following design review and feedback, ensured designs were fully compliant with the bank standards▪ Conducted regular workshops and training with Designers and Architects, presenting latest guidance on design, best practice, and learnings from completed projects▪ Accountable for the training and direct management of space planners, maximised productivity through ongoing performance monitoring and review▪ Developed the banks lite branch refresh programme and provide significant cost reduction to architectural fees and branch refurbishment.▪ Designed, developed, and implemented HSBC retail design concept with a focus on all branch component for sustainable saves, best practices, and value engineering▪ Created and maintained various global retail design standards (GRS, Refresh, Business Banking, Corporate and Premier), including refining and evolving as projects are deployed globally for all retail projects▪ Created architectural knowledge-sharing workshops and knowledge hub to support best in class design for office and retail design Show less

  • Global Workplace Strategy/ Delivery Manager

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2021

  • Retail Design Project Manager/ Business Partner

    Sept 2006 - Jan 2013