Danny Smith

Consultant

Armakuni

Pole Star EAM

Chief Operations Officer

Oyster®

Consultant - Remote Workplace Design & People Ops

Delocate (acquired by Oyster)

Principal Consultant

RED Academy

VP Technology

Global Curriculum Director, Technology

Lead Instructor

Ada. National College for Digital Skills

Curriculum Designer & Lecturer

CharlieHR

Senior Software Engineer

Sparta Global

I wore *a lot* of hats as we grew from a 3-employee startup to 80+ folks

All Sorts

Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Adjutant, Central Training Team, HQ RAFAC

COO & Consultant | Creating high-performance remote organisations 👨‍💻🌍

I work with leaders to intentionally design remote organisations & ways of working, laying the foundations for rapid scaling, long-term organisational health, and a globally distributed workforce.

I spent 2021 at Oyster, scaling their fully-remote (globally distributed) company from 14 to 500 people (and a $1bn valuation). Which was absolutely wild.

I work mostly at the intersection of system design, human behaviour, remote work & operations. I'm convinced that knowledge work has no borders and the "remote work revolution" has the power to make the world a fairer and more equal place for everyone. Globally distributed companies are the future.  And the remote workplace should be diverse, safe & supportive for all.

I talk about "Organisational Health" a lot because healthy orgs feel calm when ploughing through unknown waters at 1000mph and can operate on the edge of chaos without being chaotic: much better for our people, and our business. Since systemic health problems have a disproportionately large effect on distributed remote teams (and quickly compound with scale), I'm on a mission to help folks be more intentional about how they design & transform remote-first orgs.

➡️ Read more on this → https://danny.is/writing/organisational-health

I love meeting new folks, so hit me up if you wanna chat 🙂☎️

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Wanna learn about remote best practices? 👇

· Oyster Reef → https://oysterhr.notion.site/Welcome-to-The-Reef-Oyster-s-Open-Source-Employee-Guide-fc482e3f107c4afd8c85ed217f1d0c1d
· Some tiny remote working tips → https://danny.is/remote

If you've read this far you *might* be interested to know...

· I've a sporadic sideline in personal coaching and team facilitation.
· I used to be a software engineer, but realised I have a much bigger impact when I help others do their thing better. And now that's my thing. (I still code, but just for fun.)
· Before that I was a blues musician. I still perform and jam lots: music has this weird ability to transcend language and cultural barriers.
· I'm a generalist. Obviously. Sorry not sorry.


In the past, my desire to "make work better for everyone" saw me doing:

· Education → curriculum design, learning design, teaching etc.
· Engineering process → DevOps, architecture etc
· Agile coaching & delivery process (SAFe still gives me nightmares).
· Design systems before they were hip.

Old Paint

Content Creator

Miniature Artist

Linkedin Copywrighting
Social Strategy
Notion documentation
Editing and posting Loom to YT
Campaign Planning
Coaching and Training on content creation, relationship building and performance marketing

Social Media Manager

Leaden Lens ltd

Product Photography service, specialising in miniatures.
Studio or on-site visits
Fast turnaround for high volume small scale products

Co-Founder

Borough Kitchen

Area Manager

General Manager

MARGOT BAKERY LIMITED

Konditor & Cook

Head of Retail

Hub Manager

The Potato Merchant

Floor Manager

Greenway Fruit Farm 

Farm Supervisor

Steamer Trading Ltd

Warehouse Specialist

Waitrose & Partners

Shop Assistant

I am a miniature artist and content creator. My passion for creating intricate and detailed miniatures has earned me recognition in the world of miniature art. My imaginative works captivate audiences around the world, inspiring them with their detail and creativity. In addition to my art, I also strive to help others succeed in their own creative pursuits. I do this through coaching, by offering guidance and advice to community members, as well as showcasing their works to a wider audience. My dedication to my craft and to supporting others drives me to continuously push the boundaries of miniature art and encourage others to pursue their own passions.

I have a passion for clarity and have applied this in my work experience across hospitality, retail, and agriculture. I aim to provide my teams with a clear understanding of the business operations, which enables them to make informed and creative decisions to drive sales and increase profits. By fostering a clear understanding of business functions, I believe that teams can work effectively and achieve success.

I approach each task, whether it's working on a miniature art project or managing a client's social media accounts, with a dedication to excellence and a focus on delivering results. I have a strong work ethic and am always seeking opportunities for continuous learning and growth to improve my skills.

If you're looking for a talented miniature artist and social media specialist, I'm your person. Contact me today to see how I can help bring your vision to life.

Laurence Senter

taplio

The Battle

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