David Marks Email & Phone Number

Proven background in senior management developed in various roles over the last 25 years. I have shown my range of skills within the veterinary industry through my varied career from student nurse through to practice manager.I have attended a large number of managerial courses over the years from Kaisen to continuous improvement, along with many variations of these.I have managed a large team of 150 members of staff based all over the UK.I spent several years working as an unqualified nurse in Africa with the vets and on my return chose to gain my formal UK Qualification so I could continue in this field.I also studied for and attained a FGASA 2 in field guiding, lodge management and conservation.Skills• Ran the entire purchasing and stock control function of a 70 million pound company.• 20 years in a managerial role• Qualified vet nurse• NVQ4 in retail management• DipHort• Fluent and confident communicator at all levels• High degree of initiative and resourceful problem solver• Respected and practised management and motivational skills• Natural and astute people skills • Versatile and adaptable to a variety of settings and roles• Qualified Guide, Ranger and Lodge Manager, and wild animal behaviourist (FGASA 2 is one of the highest qualifications awarded in South Africa.)• Practiced public talking and presentation skills• NVQ2 and 3 in Veterinary Nursing

Listed skills include Negotiation, Purchasing, Sales Management, Management, and 46 others.