Sami Aknine

10+ years managing operations and publishing processes for a FTSE 250 information group * international projects and logistics management in over over 30 locations worldwide * Managed operations for a digital media start-up from set up until closure ---- Operations and International Project management * Process and workflow management * Budget and cost management * Financial forecasting * Cash-flow and credit control management * Change management * Supplier selection, contracting and management * On-site logistics * Team recruitment and management * Schedule setting and control * (Non-financial) Compliance * HR governance ---- Strong analytical & organisational skills * Detail-oriented while able to keep an eye on the big picture * Ability to identify problems and find resourceful and creative ways to solve them * Good-natured with strong people skills and an even temper that is useful during situations of crisis * Adept at working with suppliers on all continents, far-flung journalists and demanding, high-achieving editors