Tamas Balog

TAMAS BALOG General Management and Project Management Expert with proven experience in the field of roadside infrastructure, railways, services industry, leisure, physical defense. Understand the value of delivering effective, efficient and sustainable solutions in rapidly changing environments. Navigating complex and large scales projects, have interest in Coaching and Mentoring, Team Building, Corporate Risk Management, Business Development. Recognized for unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and strategic vision in achieving organizational project goals. Areas of Expertise ♦ Financial Strategy Development Financial Planning & Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Budgeting & Forecasting Risk Management ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Cash Flow Management Commercial Fit-out Rail-Road Infrastructure Financial Reporting Revenue Growth ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Process Transition & Integration Leisure/Fitness Healthcare Leadership & Team Building Business Development Professional Experience metALCOM Infrastruktura Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia Project Director 2021 – 2024 Served as Project Director and facilitator between the Hungarian Government and the Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Housing for the implementation of the GNSS based contactless and cashless multilane freeflow (MLFF). Managed all project operations and oversaw financial controls, budget planning, riskmanagement, record-keeping, and financial reporting in alignment with legal requirements / company policies.  Optimized decisions on functional KPIs, inclose co-operation with stakeholders to boost operational performance of the MLFF roadside infrastructure operation development (gantry construction and MLFF equipment installation and maintenance.)  Devising cost-effective plans to enable effective project completion.  Managing project managers and enabling them to supervise and manage their own teams.  Ensuring permits and legal papers are secured ahead of operations. Biffa, United Kingdom Operation Manager 2018 – 2020 Supervised site operations as operation manager. Co-ordinated financial and logisticalintegration of Biffa. Developed timeline that captures milestones for projects and achieved revenue, cost, and profit goals for Biffa business segments.  Directing landfill site operations.  Organizing restoration works of environment and field.  Creation SOP for renewal energy control and coordination in alignment with Gas Department.  P&L, Budget, Team Management, Control of environmental Reports and Standards with regulations. Page 1 | 2 Metalcom Zrt, Budapest, Hungary Implementation Project Manager 2017 Managed and Implemented a National Security and Defence Infrastructure project for the Hungarian Government (£51.5m.). Responsible for the operation of the intelligent signaling systems on the fences of the South Hungarian Borders for stopping immigration border violence and incidents.  Introduced semi-automated online KPI reporting platform to enhance security system.    Execution of system specification based on designs and technical drawings. Prepared request for Proposals (RFP), reviewed, approved or denied proposals. Oversees all project implementation related to project management, including monitoring and reporting, financials transactions, execution of project plans and performance Reliance Freight Ltd, United Kingdom Project Manager 2016 – 2017 Implemented an infrastructure project to restructure the operational system, renew the IT background, move the centre office to save operational cost and assure customer friendly environment. • Identify work with key stakeholders to design and plan project along with the relevant activities that will deliver the desired business benefits. • Ensure that all the project documentation is created and updated accordingly with regard to international methodology standards. • Create a budget for project tasks and monitor spending within approved project resources. Additional Experience Project Manager, Aspin Foundations, United Kingdom (2017) Electrification Programme aiming to electrify the Gospel Oak to Barking route; to reach 30% reduction of operational costs, doube the capacity for passengers and switch from Diesel to Electric trains to cut emissions, pollutants and improve air quality. Founder and Manager, Crossfit Trec, Hungary -) Set up, launch and Executive Leadership of a new Cross Fit Fitness Club. I served as primary decision maker, leading growth initiatives, recruiting and developing team. General (Operations) Manager, Holmes Place International, United Kingdom, Hungary, EU -) Brand building, strategy, team building, people and process management, built and maintained the Club’s client base, achieving revenue and operations targets each month. Education 2015. PRINCE 2 Project Management Foundationer and Practitioner, London 2015. PTS AC & DCCR Railways, London 2012. General Operations and Management, Berlin (Holmes Place) 2011. Business Development and Strategy, Switzerland (Holmes Place) 2007. Sales Strategy & Techniques, PR & Marketing, Tel Aviv (Holmes Place) 2003. MSc Sport Science and PE, Hungary (PTE) 2001. BSc Recreation and Leisure, Hungary (SZTE) Languages English – Fluent | Spanish – Intermediate (passive) | Indonesian – Basic | Hungarian – Native Page 2 | 2