ALAN GEORGE REEVE
https://alangeorgereeve.com/
Grand Bay,PL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in business management and training, notably at the British Council. Proven track record in implementing effective processes, enhancing team performance, and driving organizational success. Skilled in financial management and communication, consistently delivering impactful results in diverse educational environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Manager
iLA Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsibilities include managing a new start up centre with an initial number of students (500) teachers (8)
Director of Studies
The British Centre of Melilla
Melilla
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Company Overview: Reference: christine.gilhespy@bcmelilla.com
- Responsibilities include managing 1000 students and 20 teachers and staff.
- Implemented 50 “Best Practice” processes and procedures on how to run a private language school effectively and efficiently.
- Reference: christine.gilhespy@bcmelilla.com
Teacher Trainer/Management Consultant
New Oriental Elite
Guangzhou
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Responsibilities include Management Consultancy and the development of the Academic Team.
- Trained a team of 45 teachers both locally and nationally.
- Advised on all aspects of running private language schools.
Director of Studies
EF Education First
Guangzhou
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Reference: Lucy.Liu@ef.com
- Responsibility for all aspects of the Centre Unit.
- Line-managed a team of 15 trainers, coordinated 3 other departments, teaching a total of 1,500 customers.
- Reference: Lucy.Liu@ef.com
Business Courses Manager
British Council
Penang
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Reference: Duncan.Cramp@britishcouncil.org
- Responsibility for all aspects of the Business and Professional Development Unit in the Centre.
- Line-managed a team of 5 trainers.
- Reference: Duncan.Cramp@britishcouncil.org
Director
Everage Profits Ltd
Global office
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Company Overview: www.everageprofits.com
- Www.everageprofits.com
Training Coordinator
ExxonMobil
Malabo
07.2000 - 03.2005
- Company Overview: Reference: alan.isaachsen@hccs.edu (Fluor Industrial Services, Aberdeen, UK). Reference: Ann.Clark@fluoris.com
- Managed Budgets, Ministry Presentations, Overseas Scholarship Programs, Testing, Management Reporting, Quality Control of the Department.
- Developed and implemented individual job plans for all national employees and major contractors of Exxon.
- Reference: alan.isaachsen@hccs.edu (Fluor Industrial Services, Aberdeen, UK). Reference: Ann.Clark@fluoris.com
Lead Instructor
British Council
Douala
10.1998 - 06.2000
- Company Overview: Reference: June Rollinson. Bc-yaounde@britishcouncil.cm
- For a project in Equatorial Guinea for Mobil (MEGI).
- Set up, administered and taught English to oil workers.
- Liased with 5 separate contractors and line-managed 2 teachers.
- Reference: June Rollinson. Bc-yaounde@britishcouncil.cm
Senior Dealer - Major Currencies
Société Generale of South Africa Ltd
Johannesburg
04.1991 - 01.1992
- Implemented, administered technical analysis systems.
- Edited, marketed a daily forex commentary page.
- Publicised, broadcast currency views world wide.
- Helped, advised clients on the currency market.
- Trained, coached a team of 12 currency dealers.
Senior Dealer - Technical Trading
Standard Merchant Bank
Johannesburg
03.1990 - 03.1991
- Modernised, developed technical speculative trading.
- Forecast currency fluctuations.
- Liased, guided a team of currency dealers.
Senior Dealer - Speculative Trading
Central Merchant Bank
Johannesburg
12.1989 - 03.1990
- Implemented and launched a 24 hour speculative currency trading desk.
- Recruited, counselled, encouraged, supervised a new team of dealers.
Senior Dealer - Third Currencies
Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd
Johannesburg
01.1983 - 11.1989
- Founded, introduced, co-ordinated a direct link world wide in Dollar/Dutch Guilder trading.
- Conceived, planned, operated a 24 hour dealing desk.
- Directed, motivated a team of dealers.
Trainee Banker
Barclays Bank International
London
09.1978 - 12.1982
- Performed general banking duties.
- Obtained international banking experience.
Education
ISE Certificate YL - Teaching English Language to Young Learners
Intensive School of English language
Hove, UK01.2012
MSc ELT Management - English Language Teaching
University of Surrey
Guildford, UK01.2003
Workplace Assessor and Workplace Trainer - One-to-One or Small Groups
Institute of TAFE
Australia01.2002
FCE, CPE Examiner - First Certificate In English, Certificate in Proficiency of English
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK01.2002
Diploma TEFL - DELTA
The English Language Centre
London, UK01.1998
IELTS Examiner - International English Language Testing System
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK01.1998
Certificate ESP - Business English - English for Specific Purposes
The English Language Centre
London, UK01.1995
Certificate TEFL - CELTA
Multi lingua
Guildford, UK01.1993
Diploma 1 - IOB - Institute of Bankers
Rapid results college
Johannesburg, South Africa01.1984
Banking Conversion course -
Hammersmith and West London College
London, UK01.1982
Skills
- Business management
- Business development
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Financial planning
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- Training plan design
- Performance appraisal
- Employee screening
- Employee selection
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Presentation delivery
- Project management
- Contract management
- Monitoring
- Evaluating
- Reporting
- Quality control
Accomplishments
- Operated a 24 hour currency dealing desk
- Conceived and developed a direct link world-wide in Dollar/Dutch Guilder trading
- Modernized speculative currency trading
- Developed and implemented individual training plans for employees
- Founded, directed and managed my own business
Behaviours
- Professional
- Building trust
- Accountability
- Innovation
Current Status
Single
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/29/59
- Nationality: British
Languages
- French
- Spanish
- Swahili
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Cultures
- Writing
- Chess
- Bridge
- Card and board games
- Swimming
- Walking
Training
- General Banking
- Professional Dealing
- Management
- Train-the-Trainer
- International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
- Moodle
- TKT test Module 1
Current Position
Retired, 08/01/15, Present
Summary
Finance and Banking, Education, Oil & Gas, Team player, Highly mobile, Experience with 28/28 rotational hardship postings
Websites
Timeline
Academic Manager
iLA Vietnam
08.2014 - 07.2015
Director of Studies
The British Centre of Melilla
08.2012 - 07.2013
Teacher Trainer/Management Consultant
New Oriental Elite
07.2011 - 07.2012
Director of Studies
EF Education First
08.2010 - 06.2011
Business Courses Manager
British Council
06.2007 - 12.2008
Director
Everage Profits Ltd
03.2005 - 06.2007
Training Coordinator
ExxonMobil
07.2000 - 03.2005
Lead Instructor
British Council
10.1998 - 06.2000
Senior Dealer - Major Currencies
Société Generale of South Africa Ltd
04.1991 - 01.1992
Senior Dealer - Technical Trading
Standard Merchant Bank
03.1990 - 03.1991
Senior Dealer - Speculative Trading
Central Merchant Bank
12.1989 - 03.1990
Senior Dealer - Third Currencies
Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd
01.1983 - 11.1989
Trainee Banker
Barclays Bank International
09.1978 - 12.1982
ISE Certificate YL - Teaching English Language to Young Learners
Intensive School of English language
MSc ELT Management - English Language Teaching
University of Surrey
Workplace Assessor and Workplace Trainer - One-to-One or Small Groups
Institute of TAFE
FCE, CPE Examiner - First Certificate In English, Certificate in Proficiency of English
University of Cambridge
Diploma TEFL - DELTA
The English Language Centre
IELTS Examiner - International English Language Testing System
University of Cambridge
Certificate ESP - Business English - English for Specific Purposes
The English Language Centre
Certificate TEFL - CELTA
Multi lingua
Diploma 1 - IOB - Institute of Bankers
Rapid results college
Banking Conversion course -
Hammersmith and West London College
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