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ANDREW GILLIES![]() MBA, CMIOSH, MCQI CQP, IRCA QMS Lead Auditor SQMC’s newest recruit is Andrew Gillies, a distinguished business consultant with a background in both the public and private sectors; including the positions of Quality Manager at South Lanarkshire council and latterly QHSE Manager for Interserve Construction. Andrew is registered with the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) as a Lead Auditor for Quality Management Systems; and has lead third-party audits on behalf of a UKAS-approved Certification Body. As well as achieving Chartered Quality Professional status with the CQI, the Glasgow-born CE Marking specialist brings our clients a wealth of experience in Environmental Management Systems, and Occupational Health and Safety, for which he holds Chartered status with IOSH. |
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CATHERINE MacNEILBSc, MSc, IOSH, MCQI, IRCA reg'd QMS Principal Auditor Cath is a highly experienced Quality and occupational health and safety auditor, advisor and trainer. She believes passionately that management systems genuninely save companies money in the long term, and lead to company growth and staff retention.
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RON RIVANSBSc, C.Eng, MIM, MCQI, IRCA reg'd QMS Lead Auditor, SQMC Technical Director Chairman of the Chartered Quality Institute’s West of Scotland branch, Ron is a highly-respected auditor, advisor, and trainer; possessing excellent Accelerated Learning teaching techniques. He has held for many years status with IRCA as an approved trainer for their Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, AeroSpace, Information Security and Automotive specifications. Ron is registered with IRCA (the International Register of Certificated Auditors) as a Lead Auditor for Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems; and literally travels the world conducting third-party Audits for a well-known UKAS-approved Certification Body. This is great news for SQMC clients, as they are in turn able to benefit from his vast wealth of experience across multiple industries (including engineering, service, oil, and legal). Whereas – perhaps Tutors from some other Training Organisations are dedicated to teaching full-time – Ron (and his SQMC colleagues) is out ‘working in the field’, where auditing is his ‘bread and butter’. Therefore, Ron’s practical anecdotes are always up-to-date and relevant to his students, and he is adept to apply our course notes and ISO Standards to each individual’s own area of expertise. Some of Ron’s recent activities have included work with environmental and health organisations, chemical and alcohol dependency institutions, computer software designers, as well as auditing law firms to the ISO 9001/Lawnet Quality Standard. Before devoting his career to Quality Improvement and Management Systems, Ron had a successful career as a Chief Metallurgist and Technical Services Manager in the Iron and Steel industry. In the early 1970s, he agreed to take up a position in Taranto, Southern Italy, for one year in order to improve the efficiency of their Oil Country Tubular Goods industry. A skilled linguist, Ron not only speaks English and Italian fluently, but also Greek, French, and Egyptian Arabic. And whenever possible, he will ditch his car and ride his motorbike to work to beat the hectic Glasgow traffic! |
ALEX KIRK![]() MBA, CMIOSH, IRCA QMS Lead Auditor. Alex has over 30 years of hands-on experience in senior HSEQ roles in both the public and private sectors. He has a proven track record of leading working groups in the implementation and monitoring of an organisation's Occupational Health & Safety Management System, for which he holds Chartered status with IOSH. An enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual, Alex can relate to and influence all levels within an organisation, ensuring they comply with all relevant legislation and regulations. He's accustomed to working in a fast-moving, dynamic and high risk environment; having extensive and transferable skills in Strategic Health & Safety Management, Corporate and Operational Risk Management, QSA Auditing and Training. Alex has lead on major Health and Safety changes for the Scottish Police Service where, in 2012-2013, he was nominated as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) on behalf of the Association of Police Health & Safety Advisers for Scotland, and was instrumental in bringing together all Scottish Police Safety Advisers and Managers to work as a united team. Every Health and Safety-related aspect was benchmarked for best practice and legislative requirements, taking forward a number of key pieces of work to future-proof the transition to Police Service of Scotland, in April 2013. The massive project required Alex to produce a new Strategic H&S Policy and Standard Operating Procedure, H&S Strategy and a three year action plan to deliver continuous improvement; to name just a handful of his responsibilities in his role as 'Interim Lead National Health and Safety Manager'. His hard work was recognised in 2014 with a Certificate of Distinguished Service for his contribution within the police service, and the future of risk management within Police Scotland was the subject of his dissertation for his MBA. As an HSEQ Manager, Alex recently implemented Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems at one of Scotland's largest electrical, instrumentation and control engineering companies, successfully gaining registration from a UKAS-approved Certification Body. The company then received an International Safety Award, as further testimony to his expert input, solution–focused approach, and focussed desire to ensure the safety and wellbeing of his colleagues. SQMC clients engaging the service of Alex will undoubtedly benefit and enjoy a consultant with real drive and a willingness to succeed. His vast experience, professionalism and proactive approach to his projects means he adds value to every organisation he is partnered with. |
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Soft Skills, Marketing, Customer Service and Administrative Support |
DEREK BUNTINDip. Online Marketing; Zend PHP5 Certification; Associate Digital Marketing Consultant E-business specialist Derek joined our team of Associates in August 2015, after a successful year working with our Director of Operations on various software and website usability developments. Derek’s role now extends to providing strategic consultation, digital marketing expertise and counsel for the continual improvement of SQMC’s online effectivity. A strong advocator of training and self-education, Derek began a career as a web/software developer at the turn of the millennium, mastering PHP and its associated frameworks, plus open-source web platforms like WordPress, Magento, Zencart, and (SQMC’s chosen platform) Joomla! With over 2.5 million downloads of various Joomla! extensions he has developed is the strongest possible testament to his accomplishments in his field. As well as the Scottish Quality Management Centre, Derek has been contracted to the Scottish Government, local authorities, the NHS and the Press Association. And when not masterminding online business success stories, you may well find him training enthusiastically down the gym at 5 am each day(!), in preparation for ‘Strongman’ competitions. |
KENNY HANNAHDirector of Operations, SQMC Data Controller A former storeman, Kenny joined the organisation in the summer of 1998 in an administrative position, which expanded over time to include marketing activities and then general operations. Kenny is responsible for planning and co-ordination of training events, course venue vetting and procurement, plus the management of sales, marketing and business strategy. He is the proponent and architect behind SQMC’s technological advancements over the years, and designer of internal software applications that have enhanced the organisation’s efficiency and interactivity with our clients. In 2012, after fourteen years of service, Kenny was invited on to SQMC’s Board of Directors. |
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JACK REDPATHB.Sc. Economic Geography, Post Grad Dip. Marketing, MCIM, MPIPD, SQMC Business Development Officer Jack's role as Business Development Officer is all about people! He possesses the perfect balance of subject knowledge and down-to-earth business style which resonates with our clients. Although primarily tending to marketing and new business development behind the scenes at SQMC, Jack has a distinguished background in training and education. A former Head of Department at the Centre for Industrial Studies, Jack managed a team of specialist Lecturers and Tutors who were responsible for the delivery of some of Scotland's leading post experience management development courses, such as tailored one day management skills development courses to specialist qualifications in Purchasing, Marketing, Operations Management, Training and Personnel and Quality Management. |
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