Rob Keskeys FRGS

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Analytics | GIS | Mountain Rescue

  • Education

    • Mid-kent college

      2006 - 2007
      Access to education (level 3) science

      Areas of study included: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT and Maths.

    • University of greenwich

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of science (bsc) hons environmental sciences 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Member of the snowboard society and environmental society. Selected to pilot new internship scheme at end of 2 second year of study due to consistency of grades, work ethics and ability to apply academic knowledge to practical situations. Study areas included: sustainability, urban development and planning, research methods, remediation techniques, data analysis of qualitative and quantitative information, landscape assessments, conservation, countryside management, climate change, energy management, environmental management systems and environmental impact assessments.Dissertation: Focused on the interaction between outdoor participants and environment, the benefits to both, and the potential sustainability of the snow… Show more Study areas included: sustainability, urban development and planning, research methods, remediation techniques, data analysis of qualitative and quantitative information, landscape assessments, conservation, countryside management, climate change, energy management, environmental management systems and environmental impact assessments.Dissertation: Focused on the interaction between outdoor participants and environment, the benefits to both, and the potential sustainability of the snow sports industry.Research via in-depth interviews (qualitative) and online questionnaire (quantitative) promoted by social media (at the time this was a new research technique). Show less

  • Experience

    • Medway council

      Sept 2009 - Apr 2012
      Assistant economic development officer

      Mining, analysis, and reporting of Economic data to Directors, Elected Members, and publicReporting project progress (KPIs, SLAs) to management and Directors on a regular basisOrganising business networking eventsAssisting with facilities management of local business centres, inc BMS programming and contractor worksPresenting funding applications for start-up business grants to Directors and local CouncillorsProviding business support advice and signposting to local businesses and members of the public Show less

    • Cura energy limited

      Apr 2012 - Nov 2012
      Project coordinator

      Coordination of Engineer sub-meter and BMES installation works at UK wide locationsWriting Risk Assessments and Method Statements for Engineering worksSubcontractor management – schedule, paperwork, equipment, project briefingReviewing building management systems schematics and ordering appropriate hardwareEnsuring Engineers work to drawing specs and altering specs where requiredData entry, analysis, and reporting to Directors and clientsLiaising with clients regarding works to be carried out and potential impacts on their business Show less

    • Ski weekender

      Dec 2012 - Apr 2014
      External operations coordinator

      Operations for ski, bike and walking tour operator based in the French Alps.

    • Future climate info

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2016
      Product specialist & gis data analyst

      • Product owner for new digital environmental products used in the conveyancing industry• Keeping up to date on latest environmental legislation and policy• GIS analysis of land use, geological, and flooding risk throughout the UK• Coordinating teams during development process, including marketing, developers, and third part suppliers• Analysis and reporting of product performance and KPIs• Built and delivered KPI reporting systems for use and presentation in Directors board meetings Show less

    • Veetee group

      May 2017 - Oct 2018
      Client services administrator

      • Monthly stock reconciliation• Monthly OTIF reports• Developing automated reports• Identifying and automating administrative processes using VBA• Order processing when covering annual leave

    • Berry gardens ltd.

      Oct 2018 - Nov 2022

      • Managing planning of supply on tactical and strategic time horizons for UKs largest soft and stone fruit provider• Sitting as company representative on Innovate UK funded project consortium• Improved plant ordering and delivery process to UK wide sites from Holland• Implementing seismic change within the company to change to a market demand lead model• Project management of developing new scenario tools to define market demand• Leading a team of planners and analysts in the analysis and modelling of refined supply• Streamlining complex supply processes to reduce waste, time, and cost Show less

      • Project Manager

        Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
      • Independent Consultant

        May 2021 - Oct 2021
      • Supply Planning Manager

        Aug 2020 - May 2021
      • Forecaster

        Oct 2018 - Aug 2020
    • Buxton mountain rescue team

      Jun 2022 - now
      Operational team member

      I form part of the larger team that attends callouts to assist and rescue those in need. This role requires team work and a level head in high pressure sometimes life-critical situations. The role has taught me what team work really means, unrivalled support, trust, and humility are in everything the team does to deliver a service to the highest of professinal standards.

    • Driscoll's

      Nov 2022 - now

      Built, and implemented centralised supply estimating system with Growers UK wide.Project Managed build and launch of SaaS demand planning tooling and new process.Acted in a consultancy capacity for UK planning department, offering strategic guidance to Head of Planning and Director of Operations & Supply Chain

      • Supply Analytics & GIS Manager EMEA

        Jan 2025 - now
      • Project Manager

        Nov 2022 - Jan 2025
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hill and moorland leader assessment

      Mountain training
      Aug 2014
    • Tableau for data scientists

      Linkedin
      Dec 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Single pitch award training

      Mountain training
    • Change management foundations

      Linkedin
      Dec 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Learning python

      Linkedin
      Nov 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Prompt engineering with chatgpt

      Linkedin
      Dec 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Fellow of the royal geographical society

      Royal geographical society (with ibg)
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Operational Member

      Issued by Buxton Mountain Rescue Team on Jun 2022
      Buxton Mountain Rescue TeamAssociated with Rob Keskeys FRGS
    • Leader/Assessor

      Issued by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award on Jan 2000
      The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardAssociated with Rob Keskeys FRGS