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Successfully delivering a strategic review of the multi site offshore business, including all current and future projects and together with the management team communicated a new strategy & vision for the future of the business.Developed and delivered positive retention strategies to ensure customer relations could be developed and maintained both in the UK and internationally resulting in continual repeat business.Building trust and mentoring key people in the business and working with… Show more Successfully delivering a strategic review of the multi site offshore business, including all current and future projects and together with the management team communicated a new strategy & vision for the future of the business.Developed and delivered positive retention strategies to ensure customer relations could be developed and maintained both in the UK and internationally resulting in continual repeat business.Building trust and mentoring key people in the business and working with them to take the organisation to the next stage of development. Supported and developed a diverse Management Team to bring them together to ensure that they worked collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Developed and lead on the business strategy so Hertel Offshore UK could reach preferred supplier status through strategic targeting of key operators providing turnkey projects including FEED studies, full EPC along with cradle to grave maintenance support.Reporting to the Hertel Executive Board Full P&L, Balance Sheet & Cashflow responsibility for Hertel Offshore UK.As a member of the international Offshore Divisional Board being co-responsible for the strategic direction of Hertel Offshore (UK & NL).Delivering cost reduction through both overhead control measures and increasing operational margins achieved by creating a value for money culture amongst all staff.Working towards closure of several inherited contractual client claims by diligently reviewing the commercial terms and negotiating positive outcomes for the business. Whilst implementing strict project control measures to ensure the risk of future claims were reduced. Show less

Charged by Shareholders with the successful change management of the two A&P North East businesses to effectively merge the overheads with the ultimate aim of cost reduction, whilst achieving business excellence in a £50m turnover group of companies.Widening the field of project awards from projects as low as £200k and one particular project at £30m.Implemented a successful high profile client management system in an international market by formulating contractual proposals to build and… Show more Charged by Shareholders with the successful change management of the two A&P North East businesses to effectively merge the overheads with the ultimate aim of cost reduction, whilst achieving business excellence in a £50m turnover group of companies.Widening the field of project awards from projects as low as £200k and one particular project at £30m.Implemented a successful high profile client management system in an international market by formulating contractual proposals to build and maintain existing relationships with new and old customersSuccessfully reduced the overhead of both businesses whilst ensuring growth in sales and profitability along with the restructure of the management of the businessesRaised the profile and awareness of the business by engaging on a high level lobbying campaign with North East dignitaries and politicians to to ensure the business secured a major UK contract.Continual improvement in all aspects of Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality systems and Executive Reporting. Show less

Optimisation of policies and procedures of the overall business that resulted in improved production efficiencies, and overall customer service levels.Implemented ISO 9001 Quality Management, 14001 Environmental Management and 18001 Health and Safety Management with Lloyds Register.Reviewed all Health and Safety systems of work, implemented new management when required.Delivered record business turnover and profitability through excellent customer management and sales techniques… Show more Optimisation of policies and procedures of the overall business that resulted in improved production efficiencies, and overall customer service levels.Implemented ISO 9001 Quality Management, 14001 Environmental Management and 18001 Health and Safety Management with Lloyds Register.Reviewed all Health and Safety systems of work, implemented new management when required.Delivered record business turnover and profitability through excellent customer management and sales techniques along with outstanding financial control.Motivated a young Management Team to deliver results without compromising HSEQ. Show less

Responsible for the financial management of the business including project reportingDevelopment of reporting structures for parent company informationImplementation, oversight and delivery of annual budgetsManaging the financial, procurement, administrative and IT staff and systemsImplementation of new corporate financial procedures to ensure best practice.Measuring financial risk in both the business in general and projects Implemented a cost reduction monitoring… Show more Responsible for the financial management of the business including project reportingDevelopment of reporting structures for parent company informationImplementation, oversight and delivery of annual budgetsManaging the financial, procurement, administrative and IT staff and systemsImplementation of new corporate financial procedures to ensure best practice.Measuring financial risk in both the business in general and projects Implemented a cost reduction monitoring regime Show less

Effectively managed the Operational, Financial and Development of a North East Pub & Restaurant Company, developed from 6 units to 12 units in my time with the companyDevelopment of a recognised brand of Café bar & Restaurant, ensuring that marketing strategies are kept up to date and at the forefront of the company operationRaised Finance to fund the growth of he companyNegotiated a refinancing model for the existing debt resulting in an annual savingsTurned a losses into… Show more Effectively managed the Operational, Financial and Development of a North East Pub & Restaurant Company, developed from 6 units to 12 units in my time with the companyDevelopment of a recognised brand of Café bar & Restaurant, ensuring that marketing strategies are kept up to date and at the forefront of the company operationRaised Finance to fund the growth of he companyNegotiated a refinancing model for the existing debt resulting in an annual savingsTurned a losses into profit in first six months by implementing a Management Restructure and addressing cost control issues Show less