An experienced manager of vendors, accounts and staff. I have 20 years managerial experience. Overseeing the performance of a team of field engineers and a repair network of 600 body shops and vendors completing 15,000 plus repairs per month. This is for a fleet of vehicles currently at 150,000 and growing. I manage the Enterprise Repair Services business providing services for over 20 major insurer and fleet customers. In addition I have responsibility for the development and performance of our 30 in-house SMR facilities and our talented 300 strong technicians and management team. Skills• Ambitious, dedicated and self-motivated; thriving on a challenge. • Strong at multi-tasking and problem solving.• Excellent inter-personal skills, enjoy working within a team and working independently. • Strong persuasive negotiation skills; working well under pressure with excellent time managementAssistant Vice President- UK & Ireland Vehicle Repair and Service Operations • Exec level management role for UK and Ireland, I am a manager with the ability to manage diverse teams and skill levels in demanding and pressurised environments. I have overseen the integration of acquired businesses into an existing business where excellent project and change management skills were paramount. • Received 2 ‘Exceptional achievement award previous regions where I Have managed (South East England, North East England, East England)• Managing a fleet of over 150,000 vehicles • Vendor performance management overseeing 600 body-shops and numerous independent vendors.• Cost control-repair spend/monthly analysis and forecast, vehicle utilisation and downtime and warranty claims.• Communicate and liaise effectively between repairer network and rental branch locations.• Regional training of all staff at c.400 rental locations including responsibility of health and safety through regular branch audits. • Analysis and presentation of spend performance and forecast to financial controller and general manager.• Involved in fleet planning and forecasting alongside Acquisitions and Resale departments. • Developed strong relationships within the UK & Ireland repair industry.• Subject knowledge and expertise developed through attendance of Thatcham advanced assessor, Audatex and Akzo Nobel paint courses.• Confident computer operator with good knowledge of MS packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint