Mark Bloxham Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Nuneaton

Amazing few months volunteering and living my dream.Volunteering in the Masai Mara, Kenya, during the Annual Migration;Gathering data contributing to the Mara Predator Conservation Program bringing together the community, conservancy rangers, and tourism camps in Naboisho Conservancy to help secure the future of lions, leopards and Cheetahs in the Mara conservancies through tracking, monitoring, and understanding wildlife behaviour. Conducting regular game counts within sample areas to monitor the distribution of wildlife across the conservancy and their trends over time so empowering conservation efforts by measuring the improvements in wildlife density and movement patterns in the conservancy. Partaking in conservation initiatives to enhance the health of the ecosystem for it to successfully support its inhabitants. Working closely with the conservancy management team, carrying out tasks; alien plant species removal, soil erosion control, grass monitoring, game drive routing, road identification, and road repair.Working with local Masai youth who want to get involved in the tourism industry by becoming safari guides, helping to open up employment opportunities for community members, promoting and encouraging conservation of the Masai Mara ecosystem and meeting locals who offered an intimate insight into their community, culture, and countryWith a shortage of teachers at local schools, engaging with students to raise the awareness of the importance of conservation linking to efforts to protect wildlife. Developing teaching plans and implementing them at Wildlife Club at the primary schools every week led to a 70% increase in participation by students in their school wildlife clubs – thus instilling a passion for wildlife in the next generation.Prior to visiting Kenya I volunteered in my local area;Lead in a local ramblers society.Working with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and the Borough Council, creating,maintaining and repairing local wildlife areas,

Hinckley, England, United Kingdom

Proud to be a frontline keyworker in the heath and social care sector during these challenging times. Throughout the Coronavirus / COVID19 pandemic actioning all tasks required with my usual vigour and determination being awarded April 2020 Employee of the Month. Taking on extra responsibilities and shifts - organising activities for residents and providing full Carer role during night shifts. Close working with doctor surgeries and chemists to ensure medicines received.Conduct Health and Safety checks, fire assessments and general maintenance. Due to the processes created, I coach and implement best practice throughout the Group's Care Homes. To increase Fire and Health and Safety awareness, I have developed workshops coaching all Team Members.Liaise and work closely with contractors ensuring all works are actioned timely to standards required.Assisting residents helping to provide best comfort and care. Qualifications achieved;NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care SettingsFire WardenMinibus Driver Awareness Scheme - accessible module.Home study - Certificates achieved; NCFE Level 2 - Lean Organisation Management Techniques. Lean Organisation Techniques in Business, Business Improvement Tools and Techniques, Working in Business Teams. NCFE Level 2 - Principles of Team Leading.

Nuneaton

Voluntary work. Working with a small military charity, helping to integrate veterans into society. Personally providing one-to-one peer support and guidance to veterans, liaising with social services and Armed Forces charities. Analysing the Business Plan, processes and activities.Working with local Town Councils to improve awareness of the VCP.Training and Certificates; Peer Support and Mentoring, First Aid, Adult Mental Health First Aid.

Hinckley, Leicestershire.

• Transformed the business giving it a structure and process by which it could continue to succeed. • Analysed the departments improving both cashable and non-cashable efficiencies.• Implemented specific to each department process maps, job descriptions and pay plans, performance metrics/KPIs, individual weekly and monthly performance reviews allowing bespoke coaching and training.• Analysed the Customer Journey to improve the Customer Experience. Achieved 4.6/5 ‘google’ reviews.• Increased footfall – by marketing, creating awareness and supporting charities in the local area.• Cleansed and added Finance Providers, aligning to the Business requirements. Provided intense focus with the Placement Team improving finance penetrations hence more customers financed increasing car sales.

Responsible for the F&I Performance within 25 ‘Volume’ Franchised Dealerships, representing 9 Manufacturers. Restructured the Group’s Finance providers to support strategic requirements resulting in increased Group income, Finance penetrations, and vehicle sales plus improved Regulated Compliance, systems and processes producing data to assist internal training to affect improvement and customer retention.

I volunteered in South Africa’s Greater Kruger Area, working with underprivileged children plus conducting research on Africa’s Big 5, monitoring animal movements and behaviours. • Contributed to projects working towards the preservation and conservation of the Big 5 and other animals.o Analysing data collected, I completed ‘Rhino Dynamics Project’.o Worked closely with Head Ranger and helped to create powerful ‘Anti-Rhino Poaching’ presentation.• Using camera traps and ID kits, tracked a female Leopard, providing weekly Facebook reports.• Assisted conservation initiatives; creating new waterholes, game counts, alien plant removal, snare sweeping.• Within the local community;o Joined reading clubs to provide one-on-one educational support to local childreno Helped to create a vegetable garden to support vital feeding programmes and income generation.On return, I project managed and helped build a total renovation and large extension self-build project on my home.

Stratstone

Following success in previous roles within Pendragon PLC, I gained promotion becoming responsible for the Stratstone Group - 152 Dealers within Specialist/ Executive Car Franchises (previous plus Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, Smart, Morgan) Motorcycle and Truck.Analysing the Business, working closely with Finance and product providers, continually improving and driving process to meet the demands of change in both Finance and Insurance performance and Regulatory Compliance with the constant aim of ensuring customer transparency and delight.

Promotion - Responsible for Ford Premium Automotive Brands (Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo) plus Aston Martin, Honda, Saab, Lotus, Mazda, Chrysler Jeep, Harley Davidson and Triumph Motorcycles

Responsible for the 'Jaguar Group' including Jaguar, Aston Martin, Chrysler Jeep, Lotus and Harley Davidson Motorcycles

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