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MARGIN-RIGHT: 15px" height=178 src="images/TheTeam/simbio.jpg" width=200></td> <td width="64%" valign="top"><p><strong>Simon Buckingham (Operations Manager)</strong><br> </p> <p><br> <A href="mailto:sim@elephantsforafrica.org">Sim@elephantsforafrica.org</a><br> <a href="http://www.elephanstforafrica.org">www.elephantsforafrica.org</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Nationality: &nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>British<br> </p></td> </tr> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr class="Line1"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Personal Profile</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Simon is an experienced and passionate Engineer with a deep understanding of materials, complemented by strong management & leadership skills.&nbsp; He has a proven track record in delivering projects on time and to budget. &nbsp; As a self starter who's able to communicate at all levels and regularly goes 'the extra mile', he's a strong asset to any management team. <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr class="Line1"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="arrow1"> 2.1 BEng. (Hons) Materials Science & Engineering - University of Wales, Swansea</p> <p class="arrow1">4 'A' Levels  Maths, Physics, Geography & General Studies</p> <p class="arrow1">8 GCSE above C including Maths & English</p> <p class="arrow1">Full UK Driving License</p> <p class="arrow1">PADI Open Water Diver</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr class="Line1"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="arrow1">I have represented Jaguar Land Rover at a European and Global level in the development common processes, standards and test methods across different companies. This includes being selected as a member of what was initially a 3 man team, responsible for defining and implementing the worldwide sheet steel strategy for Ford Motor Company.</p> <p class="arrow1">I have managed a range of complex and diverse, technical projects, with budgets in excess of $200k. As the project leader I ve ultimately been responsible for delivery of all aspects from concept through to completion.</p> <p class="arrow1">I ve presented numerous times, both internally and externally at Conferences & Seminars. I ve also written and regularly delivered two, half day duration, technical training sessions in materials that became official courses.</p> <p class="arrow1">I m a Mentor to newer members of the team, responsible for training plans as well as support and direction on a daily basis. I also provide feedback on performance as an input to appraisals.<br> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr class="Line1"> <p><strong>Career History</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="arrow1"> 1998  2009 Materials Engineering Department, Jaguar Land Rover</p> <p class="arrow1">'07  May '09 Technical Specialist  Material Characterisation Responsible for strategy & innovation in materials.</p> <p class="arrow1">'02  '07 Project Engineer</p> <p class="arrow1">'00  '02 Senior Engineer</p> <p class="arrow1">'98  '00 Graduate Engineer<br> </p> <hr class="Line1"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Acheivements</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="arrow1">I ve supported Elephants for Africa, since it began as a research project in  02. I ve organised & completed numerous events such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and cycling Coast-to-Coast, as well as delivering the Calendar project each year, which together have raised thousands of pounds. I ve also worked on the stand at Festivals and have provided technical & logistical support to the field research throughout.</p> <p class="arrow1">I initiated and co-led the Greenpower Corporate Challenge project within Jaguar Land Rover for 26 new Graduate starters. The task was to design and build a single seat electric racing car and encompassed all aspects including project management, timing, and finance, purchasing, marketing & PR.</p> <p class="arrow1">I received a Jaguar Land Rover Technology Award in  07 in acknowledgement of my promotion to Technical Specialist (a position held by less than 1% of the workforce).</p> <p class="arrow1">In  08 I organised, and presented, the Jaguar Land Rover  Industrial Masterclass . It was a one day seminar on Lightweight Vehicle Strategy at the International Materials Congress held by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3). I am also the Vice-Chairman of IOM3 Automotive Applications Division.</p> <p class="arrow1">I led the Materials Engineering Department team in the Jaguar Challenge for 5years. 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