Chris Cabrera

Experience

• 

  Mears Group PLC

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Deputy Manager

    Jun 2013 - Nov 2014

  • Care Coordinator

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
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  CRG (Castlerock Recruitment Group)

  Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Branch Manager

    Dec 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Recruitment and Compliance Manager

    Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
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  Network Rail

  Oct 2016 - now

  • Management of a team through latter stages of organisational change project• Line, performance and development management of 20 direct reports• Working proactively and closely with HR, Recruitment & Redeployment colleagues to ensure correct processes/policies are followed, providing maximum support to colleagues affected by change• Sought out Training, upskilling and development opportunities to support with redeployment of colleagues• Development, management and implementation of a training and development plan for the team• Provision of coaching and mentoring to team members with a focus on career and personal development• Set personal objectives for team, held regular 121’s to manage performance against objectives & provided feedback• Lead in the provision of a safe working environment in the execution of managed work.• Managed the production of project management plans for potential work banks from introduction of work, training/upskilling through to rollout and managing performance• Management of project/training budgets within agreed targets• Delivered regular progress reports, including relevant risks and issues, to the Lead Business Change Manager• Promoted and monitored the use of efficiency improvement methods.• Successfully redeployed colleagues into new roles within Network Rail• Supporting Network Rail Training with mass recruitment project Show less • Working within the materials and projects team, I assist with the management of supply chain contracts to achieve the most cost-effective delivery of goods and services.• Collation of data on all transactions incurred in delivering contracts. • Investigating and reconciling transactions and costs as part of an end-to-end process• Developing effective relationships with customers and suppliers, driving collaboration and support problem solving• Developing and maintaining processes for effective query resolution• Supporting the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive service to the business areas.• Provide data, analysis and commentary for management reports.•Assisting with supporting the timely collection of business unit commercial information and payment of business unit creditors.• Assisting with identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.• Proactively monitor performance and highlight areas for improvement. Show less As a timetable planner I was tasked with crafting train timetables, carefully analysing and balancing a wide range of factors – ultimately, making vital decisions that impact on millions of people and organisations.Solving complex problems, and working as part of a supportive team, I balanced the needs of our customers to maximise capacity and performance of the rail network.I went on to specialise and become a subject matter expert in the compliance and platforming of all services at London Paddington station. Show less

  • Scheme Project Manager | Network Rail Training

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Scheme Project Manager | Business Services

    Dec 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Contract Administrator - Materials and Projects

    Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Operational Timetable Planner

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2023