PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Nationality
- British
- dom@dominicscaife.com
RECENT FOCUS
Facilitating growth of a 3D Visualization business in Asia from 0 to 4M EUR and 3 to 50 employees in 18 months.
Dominic has hands on experience of developing and implementing a portfolio of IT solutions that support the growth of RTT Asia-Pacific. From Online Marketing and Web Content, to Customer Relationship Management, Knowledge Management Portals and Business Intelligence solutions he will make sense of the world of IT so your colleagues have world class tools to enhance their productivity.
Currently he is responsible for business development and partner management in Thailand, Malaysia and other ASEAN economies that are ready to take the next step in realtime 3D visualization.
Industry focus is currently Automotive, Real Estate and Consumer Goods, our current customers include Toyota, GM, BMW, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson and Adidas.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Mr. Scaife is an accomplished executive with a broad range of skills and experiences that demonstrate his ability to adapt successfully to changing environments. His career objective is to create or contribute in the creation and growth of a dynamic, successful organization that genuinely adds value to society.
He has proven experience of building strong customer relationships, streamlining processes and facilitating sales growth in both large and small companies around the world.
SUMMARY
- Dominic has 10 years of experience in consulting within the European and South East Asian markets. His specialist areas are data analysis, business intelligence (BI) and reporting. His current focus is on internet marketing and search engine optimization techniques.
- Mr. Scaife has 4 years of experience within a marketing and sales environment focused on the European TV advertising industry; plus 1 years experience providing technical consulting for an enterprise software vendor within the South East Asian market.
- He has 3 years of managerial experience including hiring within a small team.
- Dominic has 2 years experience of training sales personnel in technical systems usage.
- Mr. Scaife has 1 years experience of designing and giving pre-sales presentations and 'proof of concept' demonstration development for potential customers.
- He has broad knowledge of various computer technologies, including software and web development, mobile technologies, relational databases, operating systems, and computer networking.
- Dominic enjoys learning new skills and technologies, has excellent problem-solving skills, and can work both independently or as part of a team.
- Currently based in Bangkok, Thailand Mr. Scaife is able to communicate in English (native), French (basic) and Thai (basic).
EDUCATION
- 1993-1996
The University of Birmingham. (Kings College, Cambridge calibre student - 1992 pool)
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Chemistry with Business Studies.
- 1986-1993
St. John Fishers Roman Catholic High School, Oxford Road. Dewsbury
4 A level's (Physics, Math, Chemistry, Gen. Studies) (36pts)
Prize for best A level results.
9 GCSE's Prize for best GCSE results.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- 2006
-
The Website Design Studio is a UK online services company who focus on accessible, standards compliant website design in tandem with search engine optimization techniques. This enables small businesses to reach a large target audience by leveraging the power of Google, MSN, Yahoo and other search engines. Mr. Scaife not only manages the business but enjoys getting his 'hands dirty' in the technical aspects of delivering elegant web based solutions.
Roles assigned: Managing Director, Google Consultant, Internet Marketing Consultant
- 2005
-
CDC Software, South Asia and Korea, Hong Kong.
CDC Software is an enterprise software vendor based in Hong Kong with an extensive suite of applications that include Pivotal CRM, Ross ERP as well as Executive Suite BPM software.
Roles assigned: Solution Consultant
Achievement: Employee of the month April 2005
- 2004
-
Thinklab Technologies. Bangkok.
Thinklab Technologies is an Asian IT consultancy with offices in Bangkok and Singapore.
Roles assigned: Business Consultant
- 2003
-
Travelled round South East Asia
Roles assigned: Adventurer
- 1998 - 2002
-
MTV Networks Europe, Corporate Ad. Sales, Strategic Planning, London.
MTV is the most widely distributed TV station in the world.
Roles assigned: Business Consultant, Revenue Database Administrator.
- 1997
-
Halifax Bank Plc. ComputerCall (Internal IT Helpdesk), Leeds.
Halifax was the biggest building society in the UK until it went public in 1997; in 2001 it merged with Royal Bank of Scotland and is currently one of the top 5 banks in the UK.
Roles assigned: Support Analyst
- 1996
-
NJM - European, Economic & Management Consultants, Leeds.
Now called Iago consultants, they provide a wide range of consultancy services throughout Europe.
Roles assigned: Business Consultant
Key to Skills Matrix: 4-extensive, 3-good, 2-average, 1-basic understanding
PROJECTS
- Who?
- Major Thai utility.
- Where?
- Bangkok, Thailand.
- When?
- July 2005.
- Project:
- Pivotal CRM, proposal for a customer management system.
- Role:
- Project manager and Technical Consultant.
- Experiences:
- Work with a small team from a major Thai software company to ensure the bid passes the requirements specification.
- Tasks:
- Import, cleanse and manipulate legacy data. Customize application to fit business need.
- Technologies
- SQL Server 2000(Enterprise Edition), Crystal Reports, Windows Server 2003.
- Who?
- Global pharmaceutical.
- Where?
- Manila, Philippines.
- When?
- May 2005.
- Project:
- Pivotal CRM Contact Centre displacing an existing Siebel implementation.
- Role:
- Application Consultant.
- Experiences:
- Assist software partner and technical account manager in high profile, tight timeline implementation.
- Tasks:
- Import, cleanse and manipulate legacy data. Setup appropriate user security. GUI design, user training and process refinement based on consultation with customer supervisors/managers.
- Technologies
- SQL Server 2000 (Standard Edition), Pivotal CRM Contact Centre, Windows 2000 Server.
- Who?
- Major multinational.
- Where?
- Bangkok, Thailand.
- When?
- April 2005.
- Project:
- Executive Suite, Business Performance Management to streamline financial reporting and budgeting processes.
- Role:
- Technical Consultant.
- Experiences:
- Assist the project manager in technical aspects of the implementation.
- Tasks:
- Assist in design and implementation of data warehouse. SQL 2000 Reporting Services - Targit B.I. report development.
- Technologies
- SQL Server 2000 (Enterprise Edition), Executive Suite, Windows 2000 Server.
- Who?
- Major multinational.
- Where?
- Bangkok, Thailand.
- When?
- November 2003.
- Project:
- Networked PC Analysis Tool, Cybercafé business opportunity.
- Role:
- Sole Designer and Developer.
- Experiences:
- Build an entire solution to specification.
- Tasks:
- Database design, Perl programming, pivot table report development.
- Technologies
- MYSQL, Perl, Access, Excel, Windows XP.
- Who?
- MTV Networks.
- Where?
- All Euro Offices.
- When?
- 2000-Nov 2002.
- Project:
- Individual Business Summaries Pan-European business intelligence and sales reporting.
- Role:
- Lead designer and programmer.
- Experiences:
- Work with sales organisation from account managers to senior management to address their needs and create solution.
- Tasks:
- Design, develop and implement business intelligence, quota management and sales forecasting system for ad-sales Europe. Train the trainers.
- Technologies
- Sybase, Access, Excel, Visual basic for applications.
- Who?
- MTV, LSE.
- Where?
- London, UK.
- When?
- Jul–Sep 2001.
- Project:
- MTV/London School of Economics collaboration on a sales forecasting tool for advertising sales.
- Role:
- Mentor, Trainer, Consultant.
- Experiences:
- People management, coaching.
- Tasks:
- Mentor to London School of Economics Masters student. Managed and advised, technical help where necessary.
- Technologies
- Access, SQL, Excel.
- Who?
- MTV Networks.
- Where?
- London, UK.
- When?
- Apr-Jul 2000.
- Project:
- MTV Ad-sales Europe Data warehouse. Convert existing spreadsheet solution to a more scalable database based solution.
- Role:
- Database Architect/Programmer, Business Consultant.
- Experiences:
- Data model design, query design.
- Tasks:
- Import legacy data, data manipulation, automate reports.
- Technologies
- Access, SQL, Excel.
- Who?
- MTV customers.
- Where?
- London, UK.
- When?
- Sep 2001.
- Project:
- MTV Post Campaign Analysis Tool for media agency customers.
- Role:
- Business Consultant, Developer.
- Experiences:
- Automated creation of campaign report for customers.
- Tasks:
- Gather requirements. Design and develop solution.
- Technologies
- Excel, PowerPoint, Access, VBA.
| Recent Reading | |
| Description | Date |
| Business Law – Ewan Macintyre | 06/2006 |
| Essential Quantative Methods for Business, Management and Finance – Les Oakshott | 05/2006 |
| Winning Results with Google Adwords – Andrew Goodman | 05/2006 |
