Oliver Woodard
About Oliver Woodard
Oliver Woodard is a Technical Sales Manager at Silverstream Technologies, with extensive experience in the maritime sector and a background in various roles at ExxonMobil. He holds a Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Newcastle University.
Work at SilverStream
Oliver Woodard has been employed at Silverstream Technologies as a Technical Sales Manager since 2021. In this role, he leverages his extensive background in maritime operations and sales to drive business growth. His responsibilities include developing sales strategies, managing client relationships, and providing technical expertise to support the sales process.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Oliver Woodard held multiple positions at ExxonMobil from 2014 to 2021. He served as a Sales and Marketing Operations Engineer in Leatherhead for one year, followed by a two-year tenure as a Territory Manager in London. He then transitioned to Brussels, where he worked as a Charterer and later as a Senior Vessel Scheduler. His final role at ExxonMobil was as a Market Risk Analyst for Natural Gas & Power in Leatherhead.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Woodard studied Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Newcastle University, earning a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 2011 to 2016. His educational background includes modules in Structures, Hydrodynamics, Advanced Naval Architecture, Statistics, Law, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, and Commercial Awareness. This diverse knowledge base supports his technical sales role.
Training and Professional Development
Oliver Woodard has completed formal training in several key areas to enhance his sales skills. He has undergone training in 'Capture Value', 'Situational Sales Negotiation', and 'Presenting with Impact' through Corporate Visions. This training complements his maritime experience and technical knowledge, enabling him to effectively engage with clients.
Background in Maritime Operations
Before joining ExxonMobil, Oliver Woodard worked as a Marine Technician at CRINAN BOATYARD LIMITED in Scotland from 2012 to 2013. This early experience in maritime operations provided him with a strong foundation that supports his current role in technical sales at Silverstream Technologies.