COLIN BRIANT, BA.

15 Church Balk, Dunnington, York YO19 5PR

Telephone/Fax: (01904) 488469

1998-Date:            Director – ORGANISATION & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Ltd, Training and Solutions Consultancy

                           Formed limited company to build an interim/outsourcing support for systems, knowledge management and training

-      Researched and created diagnostic audit for knowledge management (KM) for regional companies

-Trialled and developed KM audits in pilot scheme, including designing research instrument, follow-up interviews, analysis and interpretation in Board Report

–         KM Audit for National Police Training College at Harrogate

–         Director Report outlining potential & implementation strategy, gave initial training

–         Engineers trained in knowledge management developed Project Control and Training Schemes

Undertook Membership Survey, designed and trialled membership campaign for Christian Research Association

Personal Assistant to Archbishop of York’s Mission Officer

-      Developed systems to process information from Mission Action Plans (MAPs) from over 400 Diocesan churches

-      Identified trends and produced/presented reports to support strategic awareness and planning

-      Supported projects to develop the 5 Key Themes identified from MAPs..

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1994-1998:           Marketing Officer - YORK (EMC) SERVICES, University of York Electromagnetic Compatibility Technology

                           Selected to coordinate European Development Fund Grant, manage Technology Transfer & market research

-      Designed/implemented enquiry system to structure and manage recording and follow up 1500 enquiries pa.

-      Managed marketing of EMC Testing, supporting sales running at £310k pa.

-      Designed/developed Contact Manager Database as integral part of Enquiry Mailing Systems.

                           -   Grew contacts to 4500, increased market intelligence analysis and statistical records, histories and interests.

                           -   Organised EMC Club for 150 companies needing to comply with EU Directives.

                           -   Created exhibition/conference on EU compliance, 350 delegates, 50 exhibitors, 25 speakers, leader in its field.

-      Ran campaigns for clinics/workshops/courses attracting £30k revenue from 162 companies at 32 events.

-      Built statistical records that formed basis of DTI European Funding Reports.                        

1979-1994:      Director - NORTH YORKSHIRE SCHOOLS & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

                           Appointed to pioneer industry in curriculum development in regional schools/colleges - Budget £200k, 7 staff

                           -   Engaged LEA, DTI, employers in tripartite contract with limited budget increased from £20k to £200k pa.

                           -   Sought/gained regional franchise for three national organisations for education and business partnerships.

                           -   Initiated partnerships between schools and businesses that led to curriculum development and 15 exhibitions.

-      Created teams of industrialists and Technology teachers to exhibit 750  industrial projects from 40 schools.

1971-1979:      JOHN HUNT OF EVEREST -  Comprehensive School, Basingstoke

      1976-79:       Head of Careers

                           Promoted to establish schools industry scheme leading to negotiated placements for teachers and industrialists

                           -   Pioneered one week industry exchange placements for 20 staff from 5 schools over two years.

-      Organised reciprocal school placements with 20 industrialists visiting schools for 5 days.

      1975-76:       Secondment to READING UNIVERSITY and completed “Transition to Work” Survey as a study of trends.

      1971-76:       Head of Year

                           Appointed to provide pastoral care and guidance in a new school to build secure cultural climate

1969-1971:      Head of Year - ROBERT MONTEFIORE SCHOOL, London

                           Selected to teach Science and Mathematics and provide pastoral support and leadership

1969-1971:      Voluntary Assistant - STRANGERS REST MISSION, East London Mission Church

1967-1969:      Sabbatical Training at London School of Theology

1966-1967:      Teacher - LONDON NAUTICAL SCHOOL

1964-1966:      Acting Head Teacher - ASMARA CHURCH SCHOOL, Eritrea

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QUALIFICATIONS:           BA (Double Honours) Physics/Philosophy, Diploma (Education) - University of Keele;

                                                Diploma (Theology) - London University; Diploma (Counselling and Guidance) - Reading University

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MEMBERSHIPS:                Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development; The British Computer Society; York Entrenet; Ridley Hall Management Consultants Group.

COURSES:                           Business Development; Master Classes (Gerard Egan, Mike Pedlar, Wyatt Woodsmall),  CIPD Lectures.

PERSONAL:                  British.       Age 63.       Married                                          .