Patrick Grigor
Summary
High-performer with substantial experience providing leadership and governance to British international and governmental organizations. Proven track record in managing budgets and making sound decisions. Team-oriented and driven to building relationships and fostering a positive culture.
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership and diplomatic roles. Adept at creating and implementing business and growth plans, while improving operations and efficiency. Skilled in operational management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building talented and motivated teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Honorary Board Member
Kettins Education Group
01.2015 - Current
- Founded our English training school
- Provided English education to several thousand students
- Learned how to market a school both offline and online as well as current trends in Chinese customers and in domestic education
- Created curriculums from zero English abilities to IELTS, including KET & PET
- Have experience in IB education, Kindergarten, primary schools & high school education through years of cooperations with schools across Shandong province
- Have employed a team of 50 bilingual Chinese staff and several foreign teachers
- Harmonizing various cultures to coexist and operate towards a single goal
- Understanding and being neutral towards a team of multi-cultural diverse members
- Have managed shareholders meetings and provided our core mission with a clear path for the future
Finance Associate
Bitcoin Mining
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Implemented policies for SOX compliance and GAAP requirements when compiling financial statements and disclosures
- Provided support in budget preparation and contract development for continuous expansion
- Resolved various billings and negotiated better contracts with suppliers
- Prepared and presented financial models, strategies and projections to investment groups and group directors
- Audited and approved over $250,000 worth of monthly settlements and reinvestment's
- Prepared quarterly revenue, expense, and performance reports using ORACLE NetSuiteERP
- Interpreted complex data to assist in budget planning and operational strategy
- Met weekly with managers & engineers to discuss according to current needs
Chief Operations Officer
Scotia Navitas
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Leading cross-departmental structures across multi-national facets of the company
- Streamlined operations by implementing process improvements and optimizing resource allocation using state-of-the-art digitized mechanics and analytical tools
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining strong relationships with corporate governance professionals, regulatory bodies, temporary contracted groups and implementing necessary updates to internal policies while maintaining follow-ups thereafter to ensure continued compliance
- Improved across all domestic Scope 1, 2 & 3 supply chain ESG compliance and efficiency by negotiating and working deeply with vendors and implementing cutting-edge blockchain inventory management processes
- Through an understanding and study of the vast value that dedicated marketing & sales strategies, both offline & online, can bring, as well as the most modern applications in SEO and CRM can bring, have been applied to see a 500% growth to our company between 2017-2020
- I have learned through this experience that 'attitude is a little thing that really makes a big difference', compound that with discipline and you can take massive strides that have seldom been achieved before
Trusted Advisor
Home Office - Department for Business & Trade
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Promoted cultural sensitivity among team members and diplomatic bodies through workshops and ongoing initiatives for the successful outcome of set goals
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, transparency, accountability among colleagues and partners
- Implemented monitoring and evaluation systems to measure project success and inform future initiatives
- Increased visibility of British business and investment efforts by coordinating media coverage with the Chinese authorities, coordinating public events, and social media campaigns as well as generating a vast network of cooperative partnerships China-wide for the enhancement of British industry and trade
- Secured multi-national funding for various development projects by creating compelling grant proposals and presentations
- Enhanced Chinese domestic logistical services and efficiency upon an improvement structure across all Scope 1, 2 & 3 to the reduction of carbon footprint on the Chinese - Britain supply-chain network
- Coordinated supply of materials, cross-facility cohesion with various same-chain manufacturers and worked with the authorities on both sides to provide the only RAF managed flight to leave Shanghai during the 2020 pandemic
- Gaining approval to sensitive and controlled facilities and working in a diplomatic position to ensure that British industry is provided with the connections and facilities they need to succeed
Agriculture Field Officer
Self-Employed
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed crop rotation plans that maintained soil fertility while maximizing land use efficiency over time
- Collaborated with market experts to identify profitable opportunities for diversification or expansion of farming operations
- Boosted farmer income by introducing high-yield crop varieties and promoting value-added agricultural products
- Served as a liaison between farmers and other stakeholders such as input suppliers, financial institutions, researchers, and policy-makers to facilitate smooth communication and drive collaborative efforts in the agricultural sector
- Assisted farmers in securing loans and grants by providing necessary documentation support, enabling investments in better technology or infrastructure upgrades
- Improved soil health through regular testing, analysis, and application of appropriate fertilizers
- Developed strong relationships with local farmers on best practices to optimize productivity and profitability
Administrative Coordinator
Khune + Nagel
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Supported project management efforts by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and communicating progress updates to stakeholders
- Collaborated closely with department heads for strategic planning purposes while ensuring their alignment with overall organizational goals
- Maintained a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents
- Provided exceptional administrative support to executive staff members through meticulous organization skills and attention to detail
Network Expansion
Virgin Media Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Devised type of equipment and quantity necessary to meet daily business needs and minimize costs, supporting continued expansion and sustainable productivity
- Built relationships and created deeper network inside client organizations using consistent and proactive dialogue with multiple decision-makers
- Interpreted and allocated network hardware requirements for budget planning processes
- Displayed sound understanding of standard networking protocols, virtual networks and load balancing
Sales Assistant
Davidson's Pharmacy
01.1996 - 01.2000
- A Saturday job while a student, although simple this set an excellent foundation for my life as an employee and a servant to our clientele
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing
- Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff
- Handled sensitive information and protected customer data
Education
High School Diploma -
Blairgowrie High School
ScotlandKettins Primary School
ScotlandBachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Illinois
United StatesAccomplishments
- Led a team comprising a total of 5000 staff members.
- Written my first book which is a local folktale based in the Vale of Strathmore, due to be published summer 2025.
- Coordinated the only RAF cargo flight to leave Shanghai in the early stages of 2020.
- Provided mortgages to key members of my team to ensure they have a real chance at a life which would otherwise be beyond them.
- Provided English education to more than 6000 Chinese children from poorer regions via a private school I have funded and built with my associates.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Chinese
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Elementary
A2
Hobbies and Interests
- Hill Walking
- Reading
- Swimming
- Agricultural Shows
- Great Food
Software
SAP
Data Analysis
Project Management
Oracle NetSuiteERP
Power BI
Excel
Gantt
API integration
MySQL
SEO and SEM
Google Analytics
AI Email marketing campaigns
AI Coding
AI Development
Critical thinking
Communication
Positive attitude
Assertiveness
Time management
Interests
I have always wanted to write a book, something to leave my daughter for after I am long gone! My dream was that she'll always have something to connect to her father later in life through the magic of words and books I am glad to say that this has been completed during the relentless Covid lockdowns that we had here in China, and my book "Kaisers Folly" will be published internationally this summer of 2025
Timeline
Finance Associate
Bitcoin Mining
01.2016 - 01.2021
Honorary Board Member
Kettins Education Group
01.2015 - Current
Chief Operations Officer
Scotia Navitas
01.2015 - 01.2021
Trusted Advisor
Home Office - Department for Business & Trade
01.2013 - 01.2021
Agriculture Field Officer
Self-Employed
01.2008 - 01.2013
Administrative Coordinator
Khune + Nagel
01.2006 - 01.2008
Network Expansion
Virgin Media Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
Sales Assistant
Davidson's Pharmacy
01.1996 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Blairgowrie High School
Kettins Primary School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Illinois
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