Providing luxury photobooth experiences social and corporate events.

Working with SME clients to improve efficiencies and profitability by allowing owner-managers to concentrate on the day-to-day business operations whilst they are confident that their other projects can be completed on time and within budget. Projects have included EN1090 implementation (CE marking of structural steelwork), Sage Line 50 implementation, ISO9001 implementation and capital equipment sourcing and installations.

Responsible for all aspects of the business as we continue to develop and grow. Well supported by all our staff.

My aim is to take some of the workload off the Managing Director and I am 100% responsible for achieving the monthly output targets. As one of 3 shareholders we jointly set sale targets and produce development plans.

Working with a wide range of companies in varied commercial sectors. Engineering, Manufacturing and Business Strategy services including Warehousing, the application of Lean Techniques to modern operational issues, factory layout and productivity improvements. Recent projects include: · Introducing Lean to 45 managers and staff over 4 months with a combination of class room and factory based learning. · Complete layout… Show more Working with a wide range of companies in varied commercial sectors. Engineering, Manufacturing and Business Strategy services including Warehousing, the application of Lean Techniques to modern operational issues, factory layout and productivity improvements. Recent projects include: · Introducing Lean to 45 managers and staff over 4 months with a combination of class room and factory based learning. · Complete layout and relocation of £25m t/o healthcare manufacturer · Training and implementation of improved procedures and methods for a hardware distributor. Show less

The Astral Group purchased Aquaspa from the Administrators as an acquisition to their manufacturing group. Upon acquisition had nil order book and no operational systems­manufacturer of Hot tubs and whirlpools (Group Promotion). · Reporting to the Managing Director. · Responsible for Sales, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Stores ­ all the day to day functions of the company. · Installed and implemented finance and MRP… Show more The Astral Group purchased Aquaspa from the Administrators as an acquisition to their manufacturing group. Upon acquisition had nil order book and no operational systems­manufacturer of Hot tubs and whirlpools (Group Promotion). · Reporting to the Managing Director. · Responsible for Sales, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Stores ­ all the day to day functions of the company. · Installed and implemented finance and MRP systems. · Restructured warehouse and factory. · Re-specified product and components. · Reduced costs and increased quality and productivity. · Achieved breakeven within 7 months of appointment. Show less

a sales and distribution company for products produced within the Astral Group SA. UK Turnover = £5.5m. · Reporting to Managing Director. · Responsible for Quality, Purchasing (£4m pa), Inventory Control, Customer Care and Technical Support. · Introduced SLA's with key suppliers and redefined stocking levels.

· Implementation of performance improvements ­ Inventory reduction, Strategic Stock holding, Lead- time Reduction, Margin Improvements. · Introduction of MRP throughout the business.

£14m, Purchasing Spend = £9m. · Negotiation of contracts, development of Supplier Partnership (UK and Europe). · Developed Cost Reduction Programme.

Estimated at conceptual stage of design.Implemented DNC Network.Planned and progressed of works orders.Solved production problems, implementation of new processes and machinery.Applied quality procedures internally and externally.