Christopher Richard Atkinson

25 Kildrummy Road, Aberdeen, AB15 8HJ, Tel: 07765243647, E-mail chrisratkinson@hotmail.com

A highly experienced, organised individual who is self-motivated, articulate and driven to succeed on a professional, personal and team level. Excellent managerial, interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of meeting operational targets in line with business needs. Focused on providing the highest standards of service delivery to both existing and prospective clients whilst striving to achieve operational excellence at all times.

A decade’s experience in managing a business with year on year increase in revenues and a focus on business development, client retention and attracting new business. Followed by four years in firstly a project manager and operational role and subsequently a role as HR Advisor with a flexible and value based approach to work and quickly establishing a track record of achievement both individually and as part of a team. Now looking to transfer a wide ranging skill set into a new role within the HR function.

Professional Experience

September 2011 – Present Day,

Sodexo Remote Sites Ltd, 5th Floor, The Exchange No 2, 62 Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ

Current Role: HR Advisor

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resources and Learning and Development

Dedicated HR representative for specific clients. Management of the redundancy consultation process at all stages from first through to final

consultations. Including identification of those ‘at risk’ of redundancy and identifying strategies to mitigate the need for redundancies.

Leading the Human Resources team in around one hundred investigations, grievances and disciplinary hearings. Managing the process from initial investigation through to dismissal and appeal stage.

Ensuring personnel training records are maintained and certification kept up to date. Provide assistance, guidance and advice to managers on all people related issues and employment

law matters. Providing advice to managers on health and wellbeing matters Management of sickness absence. Working with Payroll department on salary reconciliations for employees who have been

underpaid/overpaid Responsible for workforce engagement both internally and in response to client needs by proactively

providing support, reviews and guidance. Management of Sodexo’s workforce engagement project involving approximately 1800 people and also for clients involving as many as 12 platforms at one time. Followed by development and implementation of action plan.

Management of projects on behalf of the Human Resources team in a number of areas such as conducting a full and comprehensive review of employee benefits. Overseeing the project from review through to implementation of change.

Allocation of managers budgets for internal rewards programme. Working in conjunction with the recruitment team by managing the recruitment process. From

selection of candidates to conducting interviews and making appointments to a variety of roles throughout the business.

Training. Supporting the Learning and Development team in the creation and delivery of new leadership training programmes to all managers across the business.

Working with the Learning and Development Team on the creation of online training modules including ‘Introduction to Offshore Life’ and ‘HSE Refresher’.

Ensuring competence assurance assessments are completed for offshore personnel. Supporting the implementation of both new and established training models to both onshore and

offshore employees. Experienced in all aspects of offshore logistics through collaboration with logistics team and supply

chain.

QHSE Team

Providing support to the QHSE team on risk assessments, audits, safety statistics and incident alerts. Implementation of ‘Wellness & You’ Nutritional programme on offshore client units. Production, promotion and implementation of safety campaigns Delivery of team safety briefings. Implementation of safety systems. Delivery of Safety leadership training courses

Well Track Project Management

Creation, implementation and project management of ‘Well Track’, Sodexo’s multi-award winning wellness program designed for the offshore workforce.

Developed the project from a concept through to award winning product. Leadership, inspiration and motivation to 60 participants in the project. Financial management of the Well Track project Purchasing and supply chain for the project Responsible for the project marketing and promotion

Key Skills

A decade’s experience in growing a business. Ability to analyse in detail, identify options and recommend logical operational solutions. Working to strict deadlines and targets within a fast pace and prioritised environment. Excellent IT skills. Offshore experience and fully versed in offshore culture. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Risk assessment, audit and analysis. Outstanding report writing skills both internally and for clients. Ability to develop excellent relationships with clients. Investigation Management. Experience in developing wellness solutions for remote sites in global locations.

Aberdeen Health and Fitness Ltd, 27 Salisbury Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 6QGManaging Director, 2000 – September 2011

Financial management of the business.

Responsible for business development, through engagement with existing and prospective clients. Held a position on the Health & Wellbeing committee at Chevron working alongside the company

doctor, nurse, medics and HR department to provide wellness solutions for both onshore and offshore employees.

Managing a team of personal trainers. Networking and marketing to promote the profile of the business. Maintaining the highest standards of integrity when dealing with all clients. Management of sensitive client data. Ensuring excellent service delivery to both individual and corporate clients.

Optima Financial Services, 2 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen, AB11 6DJFinancial Consultant May 1999 – February 2000

Global Marine UK Ltd, North Norfolk House. Pitmedden Road, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 0DPProject Administration Assistant Sept 1998 – November1998

In addition, a student placement as a Contract Engineer April ’97 – August ’97 at Coflexip Stena Offshore Ltd.

Professional Qualifications

CIPD – Currently Working TowardsBA (Honours) Law and ManagementIOSH Managing SafelyPetrofac Safety Reps CourseF1 Training – Fire Marshall and Fire Safety AwarenessBOSIET & MISTFirst Aid At Work – Aberdeen First Aid SchoolRisk Assessment Level 1 – Safety Observation and Manual handlingFinancial Planning Certificate Part 1YMCA Diploma in Nutrition and Weight ManagementYMCA Fitness Assessment and Exercise CounsellingYMCA Exercise for the Older AdultYMCA Fitness Industry Training Gym Instructor AwardYMCA Circuit Training

Additional Information

Winner of multiple awards for ‘Well Track’ including ‘Best Sustainable Benefit Offshore’ at the World Oil Awards, UK Energy Institute Award for Safety and the inaugural Oil and Gas UK award for ‘Health’

Hold the position of Onshore Safety Representative Hold the positions of Office First Aider and Fire Warden Sit on Oil & Gas UK Occupational Health Forum Current and Clean UK driving license Marital Status: Married with one child Personal Interests: Going to the gym and running, attending live sport and music and travelling