Elise Kidd

Experience

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  LSC

  Oct 2002 - Jul 2003

  Planning Advisor

  Responsible for the provision of statistical analysis to inform senior management's planning decisions. Also responsible for the tendering of research projects.Trained and competent in the use of: ProAchieve, SPSS, Crystal and MapInfo Professional.

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Sept 2004 - Jan 2020

  One of 6 RAF recruitment regional managers across the UK. Responsible for meeting recruiting targets by leading and managing 40+ staff dispersed over 6 locations in addition to coordination of outreach and engagement activity (over 300 events annually). Led and managed 120 personnel supporting global refuelling operations of operationally focused helicopter airlift assets. Managed all support functions including: administration, HR, training, equipment and vehicle maintenance and logistics. Working within the Financial, Planning and Programming Dept of the RAF’s Headquarters responsible for ensuring that the Head of Dept was aware of financial risk relating to human capability, 30,000+ people and a budget of circa £1.5 Bn/annum. Operational logistics planner for RAF operations. Key projects included: Deployment of Equipment and Munitions to Operation ELLAMY (Libya), Redeployment of Equipment from Operations ELLAMY and HERRICK (Afghanistan) and Logistic support to Operation OLYMPIC (2012 Olympics). Deployed to Afghanistan and made significant efficiencies in preparation for operational drawdown. Led and managed 90+ personnel, ultimately supporting Tornado operations across the globe. Responsible for the control, management and provision of all industry facing logistics on base including compliance with receipt/storage and equipment issue regulations. Management of the logistic element of the support contracts with BAE Systems and Rolls Royce. Senior focal point for LEAN initiatives. Managed all RAF Logistics Supply and Transport personnel and activity in Al Udeid in support of operations in Iraq (Operation TELIC). Management of local contracts at a value of £500k+. Project Officer and convoy commander for successful explosives and munitions redeployment from Al Udeid Air Base to Qatar which involved 40+ vehicles and coordination of all risk assessments, contractors, local emergency services, military and Customs officials and compliance with all relevant policies. Office manager for the Armed Forces Careers Office in Wrexham. Responsible for all RAF recruiting, engagement and outreach activity across North Wales and Cheshire. Organisation and planning of recruiting initiatives. Management of marketing budget (£50k) and coordination of the Area budget (£250k). Management of all on-base transport, in particular, the management of:90 personnel (Military and Civilian)Transport OperationsHire VehiclesAirfield Support VehiclesTraining and Licensing(Annual budget spend c £1.1m) Management of all on-base fuels and distribution on an operational fast-jet front line base. In particular, the management of:43 personnel (including both Service and civilian staff)Bulk (Aviation) FuelsPacked Stocks CompoundReceipts and DispatchesForward Delivery ServiceStation Waste Management(Annual budget spend = c£900k)

  • Senior Manager for RAF Recruitment & Engagement (Squadron Leader)

    May 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Senior Logistics, Engineering, HR and Training Manager (Squadron Leader)

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Senior Programme Manager for Human Capability (Squadron Leader)

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Logistics Operations Planner

    Mar 2011 - Sept 2013

  • Logistics Manager

    May 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Logistics Manager

    Dec 2008 - May 2009

  • Recruitment Manager

    Mar 2006 - Nov 2008

  • Transport Manager

    Sept 2005 - Feb 2006

  • Fuels and Distribution Manager

    Sept 2004 - Sept 2005
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  The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2024

  Chartered Member
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  Amazon

  Feb 2020 - now

  Key job responsibilities- Establish new relationships and build long-term strategic partnerships with non-profit and community partners- Operationalize programs in desired geographies, deeply understanding community needs, partner recruitment, forecasting, reporting, and internal/external content creation.- Develop data-driven narrative proposals for new initiatives, evolving programs, and mechanisms to solve customer and partner needs.- Work with subject matter experts, partners, and other stakeholders to develop both internal and external facing content when needed that meets audience and program requirements in creative and engaging ways.- Event planning and support for both partner and Amazon led community-facing events- Coordinate high-level discussions between partners and CommOps leadership that drive towards shared goals and new innovations that aim to uplift communities. Show less Key job responsibilities- Drives creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, process change initiatives, and other Change/Six Sigma initiatives to enable their Functional Area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed Business Plan. Sets / clarifies requirements and expectations for Area Managers.- Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Area Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.- Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.- Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.- Works closely with support staff (HR Manager, Financial Manager, Facilities Manager, S&LP Manager, and Other Sr. Ops. Managers, IT Manager) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in his/her area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.- Able to address operational and personnel issues affecting functional area.- Surface issues with potential to affect multiple functional areas, along with ideas for solutions, to Sr. Ops, General Manager and / or HR. Show less

  • Senior Program Manager, Amazon Local Good, Community Operations

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Pathways Operations Manager - Inbound Operations Manager

    Aug 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Pathways Operations Manager - Area Manager

    Feb 2020 - Aug 2020