Daniel Robinson has over 20 years of experience in timetabling and project management roles within UK universities. He has a track record of implementing process improvements and training staff in timetabling software. Robinson is currently self-employed as a timetable consultant, where he investigates data transfer scenarios between student and timetabling systems. Previously, he held several roles managing university-wide timetabling operations and module enrollment.

1. Daniel Robinson
CORE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
A highly effective, and versatile individual with a track record of excellence. I
have used, and provided training on, bespoke software packages with a purpose
of providing process change and improvement. I enjoy project management and
tackling development focussed challenges.
PERSONAL DETAILS
DATE OF BIRTH 30 May 1973
ADDRESS 6 Cyprus Drive
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 2PF
EMAIL daniel.robinson@lycos.com
TELEPHONE 0115 9175794 (home) or 07913 912716 (mobile)
EMPLOYMENT
DATES: June 2016 - current
JOB TITLE: Timetable Consultant (self-employed)
EXPERIENCES
Investigating likely scenarios required for data transfer between a new SMS and
Timetabling software, working with members of an IT Project team on ensuring
that these are documented and tested
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Ensuring Proof of Concept of data transfer between a new SMS and
Timetabling software, and that data was able to be used for timetable
scheduling
DATES: September 2011 – June 2016
JOB TITLE: Timetable Manager, The University of Nottingham
EXPERIENCES
I was part of a small team which scheduled all of the University’s taught courses,
managing the timetabling for several diverse schools. I trained school staff on
data collection and software use, then scheduled and revised the timetable both
independently and in collaboration with the academic schools. Used timetable
data to work with Estates and Curriculum staff on future development projects,
ensuring that timetable quality could be maintained
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Suggested to University management, then implemented, a method of
simplifying timetable creation, based on popularity of student choice.
 Centralised the teaching timetable data for the School of Education
 Achieved a better data quality by training staff on timetable software

2. DATES: October 2007 – September 2011
JOB TITLE: Module Enrolment and Timetable Manager, The University of
Nottingham
EXPERIENCES
I managed student module enrolment, and supported the systems team
responsible for developing online systems. I also managed the timetabling for
approximately a quarter of the University, including Schools of Veterinary
Science, Biosciences, Languages and Humanities.
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Managed module enrolment for a student population approaching 20,000
 Developed the timetable for the new School of Veterinary Science
DATES: January 2005 – October 2007
JOB TITLE: Timetabling Supervisor, The University of Nottingham
EXPERIENCES
I was part of a small team responsible for the centralised timetabling of all
teaching activities, taking particular responsibility for providing training on data
collection across the University, and using my experience from my previous
timetabling post to improve relevant courses.
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Established and increased knowledge of the centralised timetabling project
across the University
DATES: July 2003 – January 2005
JOB TITLE: Timetabling and Tracking Coordinator, Faculty of
Construction, Computing and Technology, The Nottingham Trent
University
EXPERIENCES
I managed the timetabling across the faculty, managed four staff with
responsibility for exam board preparation and managed the contracts and
payments of the faculty’s part time lecturing staff.
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Centralised the timetabling of a recently merged faculty which had been
two separate departments, unifying processes and standards.
Information on posts held prior to July 2003 can be supplied on request.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
 Microsoft Office, including Excel and Powerpoint
 Website maintenance, using Contensis and Dreamweaver
 Attended ILM courses on Project Management, and Leadership and
Management
EDUCATION
1991 - 1994: University of Leicester
QUALIFICATIONS: BA (Hons) Modern Language Studies, 2:2
1984 - 1991: The King’s School, Grantham
QUALIFICATIONS: 4 A-Levels and 10 GCSE’s