Learning & Development Manager

Head of Competence

Conceived and spearheaded development of region-wide competency scheme. Gained international accreditation from Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) & IADC. Provide visionary, value-centered leadership for learning and competency programs in support of critical business needs including development of technical and leadership capabilities through innovative learning solutions. Continually review validity and currency of existing policies and procedures with Senior Management and C-suite Executives to align with key business drivers while optimizing employee performance.
Collaborate with operational management and training coordination personnel to set goals, establish priorities, detail management resources, and review progress / results of training. Negotiate contracts with external stakeholders and cultivate key partnerships to reduce / control training costs and increase training and organizational effectiveness. Manage recruitment and competency auditing and evaluation processes in accordance with corporate standards and national accreditation body requirements. Secure & control competence budget.
Execute implementation of competency scheme to offshore workforce assigned to Europe & West Africa. Initiative includes major change efforts requiring new behaviours, systems, and processes designed to impact, improve, and elevate standards while maintaining integrity of company culture. Manage direct reports onshore and offshore.
Oversee human resources function. This includes developing/reviewing/implementing HR policies & procedures in relation to recruitment, contracts, benefits, grievance/disciplinary.
•Authored competency assurance manual formalizing learning and development policing & strategy.
•Instituted a series of cost-saving initiatives. Introduced high-impact, value-centered new hire orientation process. Developed and implemented innovative cross-cultural L&D arrangements generating ROI of 25% in cost savings.
•Introduced Phillips ROI methodology to evaluate effectiveness of learning & development arrangements in relation to key business drivers and performance indicators.
•Fostered heightened esteem and credibility with operational management to develop and drive innovative, value-centered leadership in direct support of key business drivers. Developed and introduced “out-of-box” learning experiences coming under budget.

Master of Science / Petroleum & Drilling Technology • 1996
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY, Aberdeen, Scotland

Bachelor of Engineering / Civil Engineering • 1994
CITY UNIVERSITY, London, England
Graduated with Honours

Diplôme Universitaire Technique / Civil Engineering • 1992
UNIVERSITY OF BORDEAUX I, France

National Vocational Assessor Qualification (D32 / D33; refreshed to A1)
National Vocational Verifier Qualification (D34)
Basic Offshore Survival Induction & Emergency Training

Phillips ROI Methodology Master Certification Villanova University (E-learning)
Voice Dialogue Facilitator Training – Psychology of Selves and Relationships (200+ hours) / Voice Dialogue International (www.delos-inc.com)
Higher Ground Leadership / Dr. Lance Secretan (www.secretan.com)
Corporate FITScience Behavioural Flexibility Programme (www.fitcorporation.com)
Performance Appraisal & Development Plans Delivery / Rowan Drilling UK Ltd
High-impact Business Communication & 5 Drivers of Success Programmes / Dale Carnegie