James Berkeley

James Berkeley has a diverse work experience spanning over 18 years. James is currently working as a Project Manager at Next DLP since June 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Program Manager at NTT from December 2020 to June 2022, where they were responsible for overseeing and managing complex programs for large global clients. Before that, they worked at NTT as a Senior Project Manager from September 2018 to October 2020.

In 2014, James joined Foundation SP as a Project Manager, where they managed multiple projects ranging from simple intranets to business transformation projects. James handled budgets from £50k to £250k and often worked on multi-million-pound programs.

From 2008 to 2014, James worked at Xerox in various roles. James served as an IT Project Manager from October 2012 to October 2014, where they managed cost-saving and revenue-generating projects across the UK business. James was also a Business Systems Analyst from January 2008 to October 2012, responsible for delivering management information and designing Microsoft Access databases.

Prior to Xerox, James worked at Carphone Warehouse from 2004 to 2007. James held roles such as Reporting and Analysis Executive, Commercial Operations Executive, and Compliance Executive. In these positions, they were responsible for performance reporting, maintaining accurate reports, and managing compliance procedures.

Overall, James has extensive experience in project management, program management, and business analysis, working in global environments and delivering successful outcomes for large clients.

James Berkeley has a diverse education history. James obtained their MA in Sound Design for Moving Image from Bournemouth University in the academic years 1999-2000. Prior to that, they completed their BSc (Hons) in Audio & Music Technology from Anglia Ruskin University from 1996 to 1999. Going further back, they attended Nower Hill from 1991 to 1994, where they completed their GCSE's.

In addition to their formal education, James has obtained various certifications through the years. Some of these certifications include becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCPS) in March 2015, completing the course "MS: Managing Microsoft Dynamics Implementations" through Microsoft in the same year. James also obtained the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification from the Project Management Institute in June 2013.

More recently, James has been expanding their knowledge and skills through online platforms. James completed multiple courses on LinkedIn, such as "Greg McKeown on the Art of Getting Effortless Results (Without Burning Out)", "15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)", and "Comparing Agile versus Waterfall Project Management" in 2022. James has also completed courses such as "Putting ITIL® Into Practice: Applying ITIL® 4 Foundation Concepts" and "You Need a Career Development Plan" in the same year. Prior to that, in 2021, they completed the "Learning ITIL®" course on LinkedIn.

Overall, James Berkeley has consistently pursued education and certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge in areas ranging from sound design and music technology to project management and ITIL® concepts.