About me
James Bond-Simmons
Digital Project Manager / Senior Analyst / HPA
jamesbondsimmons@gmail.com
A friendly and dedicated Digital Project Manager, Analyst and lecturer with 12 years’ experience of working within the third sector in a range of different roles. I am an avid design thinker experienced in developing tools and processes using Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Business Intelligence tools to enable teams to become digitally mature.
Achievements
Received a Clinical Research Network award for developing several local tools and processes which I later developed into very successful national initiatives during my time at the NIHR Clinical Research Network Greater Manchester.
Received ‘Best Poster’ award at Salford Post-Graduate Academic Research Conference 2023.
Began studying towards a PhD at the University of Salford in September 2022.
Lecturing at The University of Salford.
Attended 'Cumberland Lodge - Beyond the PhD'
Key Skills
Project Management | Business Intelligence | Data Visualisation | Research | Presenting | Stakeholder Engagement | Process Mapping | Design Thinking | Data Analysis | Data Management | | Agile Development | Public Sector
Prepare and confidently deliver detailed presentations and live software demonstrations to large numbers of stakeholders.
Deliver software training to a range of professionals both face to face and online.
Accurately analyse and compile complex data, presenting it in a way that it is visually engaging and useful to the stakeholder.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good time management skills; able to work to strict deadlines and effectively manage workload
An agile worker and design thinker
Attention to detail
Digital Skills
Confident and experienced in all Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft PowerBI
Google Workplace (G-Suite), Google App Script
Kanban
Qlik View Applications, QlikView Design and Data Management
PowerBI
Tableau
Confident in using NHS Patient Management Software as well as Oracle Procurement Software
Work Experience
Senior Analyst University of Leeds 2022 – Present
The development of data visualisations in both Qlik View and Qlik Sense
Answer data queries to both internal and external stakeholders, including data for parliamentary questions.
The development of digital tools that use national health data sets.
Create and present reports containing complex information that enables decision-making to a range of stakeholders
Undertake modeling exercises to assist the NIHR CRN Executive team to assess different ways of using data
Training and demonstrations of digital solutions
Hourly Paid Academic University of Salford 2022 – Present
Proving support and delivering seminars to undergraduate students regarding business intelligence and Power BI
Senior Analyst Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership 2021 - 2022
The development and management of digital projects
Creation and development of Business Intelligence Tools
Stakeholder engagement
Training and demonstrations of digital solutions
Analysis and reporting of personalised care metric
Create digital solutions to automate administrative tasks using Microsoft tools
Support the team with any digital initiatives
Digital Project Manager Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 2020 – 2021
The development and management of digital projects
Creation and development of Business Intelligence Tools
Stakeholder engagement
Training and demonstrations of digital solutions
The creation of recruitment performance reports
Create digital solutions to automate administrative tasks
Present digital solutions at both regional and national meetings
Support the organisation with any digital initiatives
Senior Information Data Officer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 2018 – 2020
Creation and development of Business Intelligence Tools
Stakeholder engagement
Training and demonstrations of digital solutions
The creation of recruitment performance reports
Data quality
Support research trial recruitment uploads
Information Data Officer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 2016 – 2018
The creation of recruitment performance reports
Data quality
Support research trial recruitment uploads
Provide training for Google Workspace and the Open Data Platform
Theatre Officer Administrator Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS foundation Trust 2014 – 2016
Manage the cardio thoracic theatre reception
Monitor theatre equipment and supplies
Procure theatre equipment and supplies, including heart valves
Data input into theatre management system
Perform audits of theatre equipment usage
Office Administrator / Receptionist Garswood Surgery 2011 – 2014
Manage the surgery reception and phonelines
Enter EmisWeb codes
Handle both incoming and outgoing mail
Manage the recall system, ensuing patients are reminded about appointments
Education
The University of Salford
- PhD in Business Management - Ongoing
The University of Salford
MSc Managing Innovation and Information Technology (achieved a distinction)
- Data Analytics, Project Management, Managing Innovation
- Dissertation based on primary care engagement (distinction)
Open University Business School
BA Business Studies
Asset Training
NVQ Level 3 in Administration
Byrchall High School
Achieved 10 GCSEs (A-C grades) including Mathematics, IT, English Lit. & English Lang.
I have also completed the following training for professional development:
Qlik view Developer
Prince2 Foundation
Microsoft Power BI
Cumberland Lodge - Beyond the PhD
Development Methodology
When developing new digital solutions, I approach each using a design thinking methodology know as 'The Design Thinking Microcycle'. Adapted from the IDEO design and innovation agency’s five steps to get new ideas through integration, the design thinking micro cycle aims to identify issues, create solutions, prototype and test those solutions. The steps are cyclical, ensuring that the issue is both fully understood, and the solution is sufficiently tested.