Director Of Information Services Resume
Contact information
Brian S. Vaccari
19 Street
San Antonio
Texas
Career objective
Looking for a challenging position of the Director Of Information Services Resume the reputed University with a view to use my wide experience for the benefit of the organization.
APPLICANT PROFILE
An innovative, long-range thinker with strong analytical skills
A ‘can do’ approach, with an excellent ability to translate theory into solid plans of action.
Proactive, open, communicative, adaptable and enthusiastic.
A motivated team leader and team player committed to excellent customer service.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Consultant, Information Governance 30/03/2009 – date
The British Council (41,000 + bonus and benefits)
Developing a strategy and business case to enable to organisation to manage information risk in legal and practical terms across 236 offices in 110 countries.
Management of Data Protection considerations in business process outsourcing to India
Development of significant stakeholder network to ensure commitment and buy-in from key business partners within the organisation.
Senior Information Risk Owner’s representative within the organisation and at Cabinet Office, Foreign and Commonwealth Office and with the Information Commissioner.
Implementation of Information Assurance Maturity Model and relevant elements of the Security Policy Framework
Creation of a revised audit framework including audits of British Council overseas and of delivery partners.
Provision of coaching to senior staff and responsibility for developing global training solutions for Knowledge andInformation Management.
Management of an annual budget of 1.3 m using SAP system
Programme and Project Management
Leading a diverse team of 27 in UK and overseas using matrix management
Consultant in Information Policy 21/01/2008 – 30/03/2009
The British Council (78,000 pro rata)
~4 days/week where responsibilities included:
Responsibility for delivering compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental InformationRegulations and the PSI Regulations across British Council operations in 110 countries.
Working within a team to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and to determine an appropriate Knowledge and Information Strategy.
Development of a ‘datawise’ campaign for global roll-out as a cost effective way to introduce relevant concepts prior to mandatory training.
Provision of training to senior staff
Liaison with the office of the Information Commissioner.
Director
Public Partners: Advice, Consultancy and Training 01/08/2007 – date
Key responsibilities
Provide expert advice and assistance in relation to practical and legal compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Data Protection Act, the Environmental Information Regulations, Records Management and InformationGovernance.
Act as an expert representative of the Information Management Community in the European Commission review of the Public Sector Information Directive.
Coordinate and speak at meetings of the National Public Sector Information Governance Network.
Training design and delivery.
Records and Information Manager
University of Wales, Newport 19/09/2005 – 01/08/2007
Key responsibilities
Leading the University’s compliance with Data Protection, Freedom of Information and copyright including liaison with the office of the Information Commissioner and review boards.
Investigation of high profile Student Appeals and liaison with Welsh Assembly Ministers and the press.
Design, co-ordination and implementation of the institutional Knowledge and Information Strategy
Provide advice and guidance to the University’s directorate and senior management on issues of legislation, compliance and student complaints.
Training design and delivery.
Staff and budget management.
Senior Associate
Public Partners 01/06/2003 – 19/09/2005
In addition to managing the office on a day-to-day basis, my other key responsibilities included:
Working withclients throughoutthepublicsectorto provide training, adviceandassistance onaccess to informationlegislation and other legislation affecting the public sector.
Identification of strategic direction and practical solutions.
Research, create and develop innovative methods and services to maintain and extend dynamic service delivery.
Project management of large-scale projects including quantitative research requiring analysis using SPSS.
Writing articles, speeches and presentations for a special advisor to the Lord Chancellor.
Management, coordination and oversight of other senior consultants and secretarial staff.
Website design and management.
Sales Assistant 18/01/2000 – 01/09/2002
Star Service Stations Ltd
Key responsibilities:
Vacation work where the role evolved from sales assistant to a position with responsibility for good governance and audit, effectiveness and training in the Bristol area. Interim line management of c. 13 staff.
EDUCATION
2000-2004, MA (Hons) History and Politics, 2:i, University of Edinburgh
Degree included participation in a one-year optional International Exchange Programme at Arizona State University, USA.
1999, ‘A’ Levels in History, Government and Politics, and French, all at Grade A.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ISEB in Data Protection.
Security Cleared at SC level until 2019.
Computer Skills – excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Some knowledge of web design, SPSS and SAP system.
References
Brian S. Vaccari
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Brian_Vaccari@gmail.com
