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Operations manager

Operations manager

Work Experience

An experienced General Manager specialising in operational organisation and project start ups. I have experience of operational, sales and marketing management in UK, Europe and Africa.
Career History

2002 Interim Management Career

Isle of Wight Growers

I am retained to maximise the potential of Farmers Markets in the UK by a consortium of Isle of Wight vegetable producers; property developers etc. are now realising the potential value of these markets in their developments and I am liaising between the various parties.

TST Ltd

International marketing research project to establish opportunities for a radical invention which will revolutionise drilling techniques. International patents are applied for and . international manufacturing licences are being researched


2000 – 2002 Operations Manager - UK BAUTAXA GmbH

Bautaxa was set up to represent European manufacturers in the UK construction market. I am responsible for product selection, sales and marketing, training and engineering support to European companies in the UK construction market. Sales are increasing by 100% pa. in UK

· Operations Administration: negotiation of major contracts and tenders, working with Specifiers and Contractors both pre and post contract.
· Purchasing: Identification of new products and the research and evaluation of the relevant UK market. Continual R&D of materials to suit UK markets in conjunction with our suppliers to meet the developing needs of the business.
· Marketing: Concentrating on developing the company image through the production of new brochures, power point presentations and organisation of exhibitions.
· Training: Identifying suitable contractors and designing training courses specific for that company; management and site operatives were trained to on site and at manufacturers’ training centres.
· Health & Safety: Continuous development of COSHH and safety procedures in liaison with product manufacturers to ensure safe, legal site procedures.


1992- 2000 FLEXIBLE CONCRETE TECHNICAL SERVICES

I ran my own specialist engineering consultancy marketing of concrete repair materials, chemical grouts and related plant to civil engineers, construction and water companies. Preparation and submission of specifications, tenders. budgets, finance and forecasts. Major input to Jubilee Line Extension project, London Underground.
FCTS merged with Bautaxa in May 2000. Turnover c. £0.5 million.

1990-1992 General Manager HAWES SIGNS Ltd

General Manager of the Service division installing and maintaining signs throughout the UK and Europe for clients including Tesco, Esso, BP and Shell.
Responsibilities covered all post manufacture operations and P&L accountability for £5.0m.


1988-1990 Marketing Manager POWERSCREEN (GB) Ltd

Set up and management of new division marketing mineral processing plant systems in the UK and West Africa.
Developed and designed plans for specific installations including the successful completion of a gold recovery project for Lonrho in Ghana.

1987-1988 Took sabbatical to learn stone masonry and rebuild an old house.

1979 –1986 PIONEER AGGREGATES UK Ltd

1984- 86 Regional Manager
Regional manager of 5 aggregate production facilities in Kent, Hampshire and Sussex.

1981-84 Development Manager Site identification, market evaluation and supervision of submissions and subsequent representations to County Mineral Plan and Public Inquiries.

1979-81 General Manager
General manager responsible for staff, sales, shipping and transport fleet.

1976-79 Oil Exploration Geologist PALEOSERVICES Ltd

Palaeontologist providing specialist oil well core analysis for North Sea oil exploration, rig and shore based.



Education

Education & Qualifications

1973-1976 University of Bristol
B.Sc. (Hons) Geology/Zoology

1968-1973 Stowe School, Buckingham
9 ‘O’ Levels 2 ‘A’ Levels


Skills

Good inter personal relations, experience in management of all facets, in UK nad abroard. I have a hands on approach to work.

Languages

French & German (basic)

Other

Sailing (GB International 1980 Olympic trials, UK Admirals Cup team (1975 & 77), gardening & outdoors.



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