Wayne Gummer

Experience

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  British Army

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2009

  Movement Controller

  My role in the army was very varied with approximately half my time spent as a movement controller and half as a fitness instructor. As a movement controller I have travelled to various different countries mostly working from airports and was responsible for: briefing large groups of people including high ranking officers as well as dealing with customer problems, organising and planning the most effective and efficient modes of transportation, documenting travel details, liaising with customs, organising accommodation and overseeing the safety of my customers and staff including during hostile events. This would often involve 12 hour shifts 7 days a week (we had 2 teams and needed to cover the airport 24 hours a day). The airport was used by all nationalities including local troops and we also had local interpreters. This helped to gain a better understanding of the muslim culture and assisted me in working in a respectful manner.As a fitness instructor I was responsible for organising and taking lessons. This would involve the project management of sports events as well as everyday lessons. Motivating staff through setting them achievable targets and encouraging them. I spent 6 months training staff who were unable to achieve the standard fitness requirements before moving on to manage the station gym. Show less

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  Metropolitan Police

  Aug 2009 - Feb 2012

  Designated Detention Officer (DDO)

  As a DDO I supported the Custody Officer to ensure the rights and entitlements of people detained were protected. A significant part of my role was to manage the needs and rights of people detained, ensuring my actions were in accordance with legislation and MPS guidelines and to complete the relevant paperwork. I regularly interacted with outside agencies including immigration, foreign embassies and Serco. During my time in this role I aimed to be as proactive as the role will allow me; changing working routines and environments. I was regularly working with police constables who have little or no experience in custody. This means that I was constantly training constables in all areas of my job. Being on the receiving end of many abusing detainee’s also helped to create a thick skin. Show less

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  Wellesley Inc

  Feb 2011 - now

  Company Director

  Responsible for the maintaining and monitoring substantial growth and expansion from a start up company.Responsibilities included:Ecommerce• Implementation and day to day running of several e-commerce websites • Implementation of multi-platform sales software; Cloud Commerce for:• Management of online marketplaces- Amazon, eBay, eBury, Play, Rakuten, eCrater, cDiscount• Management of international marketplaces- EU, US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Japan• Establishment of social media management including Facebook and Twitter• Analysis and improvement of order processing procedures Marketing• Online and print marketing campaigns, market research and necessarily response and change• Management of trade show stand design projectProduct Development/Manufacturing• Product development projects which included global networking, particularly with manufacturers in China• Product and manufacturer sourcing • Product and packaging design including managing contracted designers• Shipping (air, ship customs and import)Management• Implementation of BAU staff training packages• Annual reviews • Management of third party suppliersFinance• Cost/benefit analysis • Sales analysis • Resource distribution Show less

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  Portsmouth City Council

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

  Project Manager

  Total lifecycle delivery of information projectsResponsibilities include:• Planning, implementation and management of department projects• Reviewing customer mandates and contracts• Assisting the business associate to define the scope of projects, utilising the agreed methodology• Completion of in depth project plans utilising gantt charts from MS Project• Providing detailed product descriptions and work packages • Liaising with resource managers• Determination of correct resource requirements and availability, time scales, product descriptions, interdependencies, potential risks and benefits• Producing and delivering project documentation that is both clear, concise and established through multiple data sources• Creating strategy documentation such as the communication management strategy• Ensuring stakeholders are updated with project progression• Relationship development with customers to enable a trusted advisor role is established • Undertaking the project-closing pathway to meet benefits expected as defined in the PID. Show less

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  B&Q

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

  Project Manager (Continuous Change through MVT)

  Continuous change and improvement through multi variant testing to diy.com. Responsible for - Generating of new ideas through cross department workshops, - Stakeholder communication and management, - Strategic and tactical planning of improvement projects- Responsible for delivering an estimated £536,000 per month uplift in sales on diy.com.