1. Gabrielle Cross MCMI, DMS
Contact Details: 1, Bulkington Road, Shilton, Warwickshire, CV7 9JS
Mobile: 0758 306 8699
E-mail: gabby5127@hotmail.co.uk
A business development and project manager with over 20 years of experience of research and
development projects; bids and tenders in the UK and Europe working across a wide range of ICT and
Transport industry sectors.
I am proactive rather than reactive with a forward thinking approach to business. Early stakeholder
engagement is key in building any relationship, whether this would be for current or future
opportunities. A primary point of contact and a "go to" person, if I cannot help I will locate and
connect to the appropriate support for the right contact.
A technical background developed in vehicle safety and extensive project management experience,
and actively participating in the research programmes. Facilitating workshops and presenting results
across Europe and the US, with a pragmatic approach to problem solving and innovation.
Recognised for effective management of diverse and complex projects, involving disparate
organisations across global landscapes, and building sustainable relationships engaging enthusiasm,
passion and energy.
Self-motivated, PRINCE 2 qualified and working knowledge of SCRUM and Agile methodology,
hardworking individual, reliable, punctual and flexible and meets new challenges with confidence.
Skills, Achievements & Strengths
Personal Capabilities: Adaptable; tactful; diplomatic; determined; proactive , naturally friendly,
confident and outgoing manner.
Professional Capabilities: Planning, organising; innovating, delivering and executing
 Project Management delivery of projects on time and on budget
 Business development with diversification of skills and technologies
 Chairing, leading and presenting at EC events in UK, mainland Europe and the US.
 Coordination of EC workshops and working groups
Example projects from conception to completion:
ISA: Funded by: EPSRC and TSB: Value: £3mn Duration: 4 years
Independent speed control for safe and reduction in C02 emissions for automotive; HGV and PTW
Foot-LITE: Funded by: DTi, TSB and EPSRC: Value: £3mn Duration: 3 years
ITS based eco-driving device application for fuel economy.
HEVTTC: Funded by: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce: Value: £3.5k Duration: 18 months.
Hybrid electric vehicle technology transfer centre
PRISM: Funded by: EC Value €5mn Duration: 3 years
Automotive smart airbag development research programme.
Roles and Responsibilities
Date Job Title Organisation
Feb-2014 – current role Business Development Officer Coventry University
Aug-2013 to Jan-2014 EC Project Manager ARTTIC Ltd
Dec-1994 to Aug-2013 Various – see details below MIRA Ltd
Sept-1989 to Oct-1994 Hand Print Supervisor Colab Ltd

2. Coventry University, Coventry, Warwickshire, (Business Development Officer,
Permanent)
 Scouting proposal ideas and concepts for the promotion of EU funded research
opportunities; networking; accessing innovation and marketing needs for University
research.
 Production and preparation of bidding for externally funded projects.
 Mapping competences to stakeholder requirements
 In-depth discussion, debate and collaboration with internal and external engineering
teams across Europe.
ARTTIC Ltd, Paris, France and Derby UK, (EC Project Manager, Short term contract)
 EC FP7 Project Management and Coordination
MIRA, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, (Various Roles, Permanent)
2008 -2013 Business Development Manager
 Scouting proposal ideas and concepts for the promotion of EU funded research
opportunities; networking; accessing innovation and marketing needs for MIRA to
showcase. Production and preparation of bidding for externally funded projects.
2004 – 2008 Project Manager and Senior Project Manager
 Delivery of strategic and technical project aims and objectives within the allocated
budget and timescales to various stakeholders, such as the European Commission.
 In-depth discussion, debate and collaboration with internal and external
engineering departments across Europe
 Key point of contact with major stakeholders
 Developing initiatives into programmes of work
 Project direction and future initiative opportunities measured, monitored and
reviewed
 Mapping internal corporate strategy alongside external stakeholder’s strategy to
position for future development and opportunities.
 Influencing stakeholder engagement such as the EC by being an active member of
industry associations and delivering technical papers associated with the projects
at major industry and academic events in Europe and the US.
2000-2004 Crashworthiness Engineering
 ATD calibration, installation and instrumentation pre and post-test to regulatory
standards.
1996 – 2000 Automotive Information Centre
 Research, technical and business report writing and production of journals for
subscription based customers and members of MIRA.
1994 – 1996 Photographic Department
 Coordination of all photographic material and requests
Colab Ltd, Coventry, Warwickshire, (Hand Print Supervisor)
 Day to day running of a large professional photographic hand print department.
Key Qualifications
2005 - PRINCE 2
1987 – 2002 - Diploma in Management (Distinction); Higher National Certificate in Business
Management (Distinction); City & Guilds Photography

3. Interests & Hobbies
I have two wonderful children and we like baking and cooking, picnics and spending time together. I
have been a keen motorcyclist for many years and enjoy riding. I also really love to travel; and have
seen most of the UK, US and Europe.