Robert Simring Email & Phone Number

County Limerick, Ireland

In 2014, I set up the company Sims Consultancy – providing a professional management consultancy service. Through this business we work with a variety of redundant workers to get them back into training/upskilling and subsequently back into the workplace.Key Service: The European Globalisation FundKey Clients: Core Responsibilities: Anderson Factory, Lufthansa, Pratt Whitney & Private ClientsKey Responsibilities Include;• Consistently analyse all aspects of business operations to identify areas of improvement - to increase service users & subsequently profit margins.• Regularly liaise and work with external agencies, colleagues and clients - building rapport to ensure smooth operations and maximise business performance. • Ensure top quality client service at all times through excellent industry ‘best practices’ knowledge & personal business experience. Offer a personal mentoring service to clients, giving them the tools to help them set up their own business.

County Limerick, Ireland

Upon noticing a gap in the Irish market, I set up the company Led Low Ltd in 2009 – manufacturing and selling bespoke LED Lighting solutions.Key Services: Project Lighting, Web Sales, Irish WholesaleKey Clients: Car Dealerships, Nursing Homes, Car Parks, Factories, Waste Recycling CentresKey Responsibilities Include:• Travelled to China to take on total responsibility for product development. Involved in all stages from the design and manufacturing stages right through to testing, branding and subsequent export to Ireland.• Responsible for all aspects of business development including; procurement of customers; sales & revenue generation; website creation; advertising & promotion; and personnel management.• Used excellent communication & interpersonal skills to build solid relations with both new and existing clients – ensuring repeat custom & positive referrals.

County Limerick, Ireland

In 2013, I set up the company Turnkey Facilities Ltd – offering a full facility management service to a variety of clients. Key Services: New Builds, Extensions, Project Management, Facility ManagementKey Clients: Private Builds (‘16), Beckman Coulter (‘15), Lmk Training Centre (‘14)Key Responsibilities Include;• Use excellent interpersonal skills to build solid relations with both new and existing clients to continually develop the business. Regularly liaise with clients & respond accordingly to any client emergencies and issues as they arise.• Coordinate essential services e.g. security, maintenance etc. Source and compare quotes for goods/services ensuring maximum value & adherence to client budget.• Regularly carry out site visits to inspect, survey and report on works and interface with personnel on the ground. Prepare operational reports & budget reports to present to client. • Development of individual domestic properties – involved from planning stage right through to construction and selling of property.

County Limerick, Ireland

On qualifying as an Electrician and learning my trade with Kirby Electrical, I decided to set up my own business providing electrical contracting to Commercial, Industrial & Domestic clients. This developed into a successful business which I went on to sell in 2010.Key Services: Industrial, Commercial & Domestic (Nationwide Electrical Services)Key Clients: Warehouses, Factories, Retail, Post Offices, Museums, Housing EstatesKey Responsibilities Included;• Developed excellent business development & innovative contract procurement skills to build a substantial client base and subsequently a business with an annual turnover of €2 million. • Developed and maintained an impressive commercial, industrial & domestic client database including; Meadows & Byrne; Instore; Centra; and Supervalue etc. • Used excellent communication & interpersonal skills to build solid relations with clients, vendors and other contractors on site so ensure consistently smooth project operations.• Involved in all aspects of Project Management from the early procurement stage right through to completion - ensuring all time and budgetary milestones were achieved along the way.• Recruited and managed a team of 30 highly skilled workers and efficiently dealt with any staff issues and grievances as they arose. Also, regularly assessed and addressed all employee training requirements.• Consistently ensured adherence to all Health, Safety & Environmental policies and regulations throughout every project.• Dealt with all the administrative aspects of the job including; invoices, reports, payroll etc.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs)

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be)

High School, Leaving Certificate