Versatile with proven commercial, organisational and interpersonal skills. Successful in change and performance improvement. Results orientated with a rational approach and an enthusiasm for new challenges. Diligent, can be relied upon and will deliver what is promised. Has made business decisions which have achieved the best results and met increasingly rigorous performance targets.Commercial: Managed and controlled a packaging engineering company whilst honing entrepreneurial knowledge. Negotiated and successfully awarded major contracts from blue chip clients.Organisational:Instigated and managed change by implementing new work culture and practices. Introduced effective reporting systems which improved quality and control. Set up new working practices, developed organisation and quality systems. Interpersonal:Negotiated successfully with staff to resolve disputes. Recruited and trained personnel with a diverse skill set. Effectively motivated the workforce by objectives with target setting and appraisal system. Set up quorums to encouraged staff to be involved in the decision making process.Achievements: Steered the company to ensure it achieved the Investors in People accreditation and winner of the Lancashire business of the year award.Specialties: operations, personnel, sales and marketing. Totally responsible for the development and continued success of the company.