Paul Stephen Tilley
Manager
Girne,Kyrenia
Summary
Internationally experienced mining industry professional in Mining operations, Health, Safety, Training and environment. offering more than 35 years' experience in operational or Greenfield projects. I am highly motivated and diversified individual who has vast experience as an expatriate and culturally sensitive, successful in building and maintaining a good team with employees within the countries I have worked. I.e., South Africa, Tanzania, Australia, Zambia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan central Asia and Mongolia . Creative Training Coordinator with extensive knowledge of best practices in creating instructional materials. Knowledgeable in instructional design theory and implementation. Excellent communicator confident in dealing with people. Trained in learning and development through all stages of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation (ADDIE). Driven student looking for internship in training and staff development. Self manages priorities and time to achieve team and personal objectives. Innovative individual with mastery in delivering impactful and engaging presentations and trainings. Experienced in establishing and managing online training systems. Noted for exceptional interpersonal skills and building lasting professional relationships. Training professional champions staff development by facilitating high quality sessions and workshops. Empowers adult learners and responds to changing organisational needs. Evaluates and improves training plans for maximum relevancy and impact. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth. Consistently works to attract new business opportunities. Talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes/ Results-oriented Training Consultant focused on improving company operations, performance and employee satisfaction with high-quality training programs. Bringing top strengths in planning, organising and decision making.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Training Consultant, Mine Director
PAA Mining LTD, Draper Capital/Naran Mandal
Mongolia - Narrow
Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Astan, Ulan Bataar
2017.01 - 2024.06
- Updated training content to reflect industry changes and evolving best practices.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts for accurate, up-to-date training content.
- Conducted follow-up sessions to reinforce learning and address any additional questions.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through assessments and participant feedback.
- Customised training materials, incorporating multimedia elements for enhanced learning.
- Conducted training needs assessments to identify gaps and tailor programs accordingly.
Director Occupational
08.2011 - 02.2016
- Responsible for all exploration safety within the mining leases and regional drilling programs.
Assistant Director/Manager of Operations
Kumtor Gold Company
Bishkek, NA
01.2006 - 01.2016
- The continuing development and implementation of strategic HSE&T plans, policies and budgets
- Actively enforced HSE&T initiatives are in compliance with all local government regulations
- Executed annual operating and capital budgets and optimise those expenditures
- Maintain proactive and open communication with country and corporate senior management teams, providing accurate data on the operation
- Leading a team of 22 Safety members, i.e
- Manager, Superintendent, safety engineers and administrators
- Identified and assessed the training needs of the organisation through job analysis and career paths consultation with senior managers
- Developed individualised group training programs that addresses specific business needs
- Enforced and designed a curriculum to facilitate strategic training based on the organisational goals
- Actively sought current training methods and best practices
- Effectively manage the training budget and monitor Return on Investment (evaluated the effectiveness of training strategies to ensure that training is meeting business needs and improving performance)
- Oversaw and controlled the efficient and effective day-to-day Skills training, and reviewed progressions with supervisors
- Delivered training sessions
- Conducted Toolbox talks and inductions
- Training Program Design - developing training programs that align with business goals and address identified needs
- Determined training objectives
- Selected appropriate training methods, classroom, e-learning, workshops, and on-the-job training
- Training Needs Analysis - conducting assessments to identify skills gaps and training needs
- Utilised Learning Management System (LMS)
- Captured training records on a inhouse software data base, identified high skilled candidates for further progression
- Management of apprenticeship programs, inclusive of recruitment
- Management of work experiences program
- Quarterly meetings with schools and vocational centers
- Kept abreast with training trends and best practices
- Contributed to the Training Management Software selected by the company including change management activities
- Selected and managed training resources with both internal employees and SME's
- Achievements:
- ICAM investigation training
- Implemented safety behavioural training, I.e
- Safe Map, Crew resource management., the continuing development and implementation of strategic Training plans, policies and budgets
- Lead a team of 22 Safety and training members, i.e Managers, Superintendent, and administrators
- Identify and assess the training needs of the organisation through job analysis and career paths consultation with senior managers
- Developed individualised group training programs that addresses specific business needs
- Created a curriculum to facilitate strategic training based on the organisational goals
- Actively sought current training methods and best practices
- Effectively managed and controlled the training budget and monitor Return on Investment (evaluated the effectiveness of training strategies to ensure that training is meeting business needs and improving performance)
- Oversaw the efficient and effective day-to-day Skills training, and reviewed progressions with supervisors
- Prepared and delivered training sessions
- Toolbox talks and inductions
- Training Program Design - developing training programs that align with business goals and address identified needs
- Determined training objectives
- Selected appropriate training methods, classroom, e-learning, workshops, and on-the-job training
- Training Needs Analysis - conducted assessments to identify skills gaps and training needs
- Utilised Learning Management System (LMS)
- Controlled and ensured training records are available, maintained and identified high skilled candidates for further progression
- Actively Managed the apprenticeship programs, inclusive of recruitment
- Organised and negotiated with schools and vocational centers
- Kept abreast with training trends and best practices
- Contributed to the Training Management Software selected by the company including change management activities
- Selected and managed training resources with both internal employees and SME's
- Achievements:
- Achieved a recognised apprenticeship training program, first in the post-soviet system in Kyrgyzstan
- Implemented localisation and succession plan according to skills requirements
- Implemented procedural policies and procedures to meet company's requirements
- Worked with local educational institutions to include skills programs in the Vocational education system with great outcomes and success.
- Expidited annual department operating and capital budgets and optimised those expenditures
- Maintained proactive and open communication with country and corporate senior management teams, providing accurate data on the operation
- Identified and assessed the training needs of the organisation through job analysis and career paths.
- Created and maintained a curriculum to facilitate strategic training based on the organisational goals
- Actively sought current training methods and best practices
- Oversaw and monitored the efficient and effective day-to-day Skills training, and reviewed progressions with supervisors
- Ensured training records are available, maintained and identified high skilled candidates for further progression
- Management of apprenticeship programs, inclusive of recruitment
- Contributed to the Training Management Software selected by the company including change management activities
- Selected and managed training resources with both internal employees and SME's
- Surface and underground safety inspection/audits
- Safety Induction and orientation training
- Achievements:
- Achieved the annual localisation tradesmen targets to levels to work unsupervised
- Achieved equipment availability through skills training in three years from initiation of skills training project.
- Streamlined operational processes by implementing efficient workflow management strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
Senior Training and Development Advisor
FQM
Zambia, na
04.2006 - 02.2010
Senior Engineering Training Coordinator
First Quantum Minerals
01.2004 - 01.2005
Senior Safety and Training Coordinator
Barrick Tanzania Underground operations
04.2000 - 09.2004
Education
MBA -
01.2020 - 04.2022
American Safety Society - undefined
3) Corporate safety Management 2015 Human resources Development - undefined
Diploma (M+3) - undefined
Management Diploma - undefined
Trainer of Trainers Certificate Anglo American - undefined
Electrical Trade certificate (Distinction) Department of labour (Red Seal) - undefined
ASSE - Safety Management 1 & 2 ASSE - Corporate Safety management SAQA - Assessors Unit Standard Reg No 115753 SAQA - Skills Development Facilitator. SIX Sigma Green Belt Safe Map ICAM Flight Deck safety initiatives Third world Training and Development Presentation skills Skills based modular training. Supervision and leadership training Management skills - undefined
Skills
Training methodologies and concepts
Maintained learner management system to record attendance and progression of courses
E-learning tools
Updated training content to reflect industry changes and evolving best practices
Course design
Individual learning plans
Worked closely with customers to develop bespoke learning strategies
Delivered webinar-style training and onsite workshops to range of customers
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Conducted training needs assessments to identify gaps and tailor programs accordingly
Produced online learning materials, videos and guides based on training needs
Learning Management Systems (LMS) knowledge
Evaluated training effectiveness through assessments and participant feedback
Collaborated with subject matter experts for accurate, up-to-date training content
Customised training materials, incorporating multimedia elements for enhanced learning
Monitored success and progress of employees and provided additional assistance in areas requiring improvement
Accomplishments
- Vast Knowledge of the mining business and equipment integration and maintenance
- Developed and implementing action plans, managing workflows, and determining budgets and resources
- Drafted operational strategies and business plans
- MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Managing HS&T Teams in Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, and Kyrgyzstan since 2000
- Achieved accident reduction for all mining areas, Mill plant, Mine Operations, Maintenance workshops, dewatering department, and exploration
- Managed and achieved a top-class mines rescue and emergency services
- Accelerated Lead teams to identify risk assessments, corrective and preventative actions
- Accident and investigations techniques and reporting
- Developed overall risk assessments and inspection programs to achieve quantifiable performance in the H&S for workplace activities
- Ability to communicate concepts and enthusiasm with cultural sensitivity
- Developed safety staff members to become H&S champions and become eligible for promotions to senior positions of greater responsibility
- Achieved a successful apprenticeship-training program (first program since the soviet system) in Kyrgyzstan.
Timeline
University of Cumbria - MBA,
01.2020 - 04.2022
Training Consultant, Mine Director - PAA Mining LTD, Draper Capital/Naran Mandal
Mongolia - Narrow
2017.01 - 2024.06
Director Occupational -
08.2011 - 02.2016
Senior Training and Development Advisor - FQM
04.2006 - 02.2010
Assistant Director/Manager of Operations - Kumtor Gold Company
01.2006 - 01.2016
Senior Engineering Training Coordinator - First Quantum Minerals
01.2004 - 01.2005
Senior Safety and Training Coordinator - Barrick Tanzania Underground operations
04.2000 - 09.2004
- American Safety Society,
- 3) Corporate safety Management 2015
Human resources Development,
De Montford University - Diploma (M+3),
- Management Diploma,
- Trainer of Trainers Certificate Anglo American,
- Electrical Trade certificate (Distinction) Department of labour (Red Seal),
- ASSE - Safety Management 1 & 2
ASSE - Corporate Safety management
SAQA - Assessors Unit Standard Reg No 115753
SAQA - Skills Development Facilitator.
SIX Sigma Green Belt
Safe Map
ICAM
Flight Deck safety initiatives
Third world Training and Development
Presentation skills
Skills based modular training.
Supervision and leadership training
Management skills,