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Fareham, Gb

London

Lighting designers for residential, hospitality and commercial markets.• Responsible for all commercial aspects of 100 + projects. Combined value of £12m. • Analyse and review existing systems and processes, producing performance reports, risk analysis and recommendations for improvements. Negotiate and secure additional project funding. • Team training on project and task management techniques using methodologies in PRINCE2, Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Critical Path and Six Sigma.

Waterlooville, England, United Kingdom

Industrial door installations for food, agricultural and pharmaceutical industriesResponsible for end-to-end multiple project delivery through all stages from design to completion to deadlines.Heading a team of Project Managers working on multiple projects.Working closely with the company directors driving growth from a turnover of £3m to £8m.Ensuring all projects are environmentally and ecologically responsible and driving more sustainable ways of working. Responsibilities included: leading, managing and motivating multi-functional teams of staff, including recruitment and coaching; day-to-day management across other areas of the business including sales and marketing, and design; heading team meetings to ensure KPIs, milestones and goals are met; producing performance reports and financial forecasts and developing new procedures.

Mayfair, London

Lighting designers for super-prime and commercial markets.Responsible for all aspects of projects, operations and commercial leadership. Working closely with the CEO taking turnover from £300k to £3m through the implementation of a new project management and operational strategy. Leading client presentations and liaising with architects, contractors, interior designers, engineers, technicians and specialist contractors in the UK and internationally.Responsibilities included: day-to-day management and development of the business; management of sales, marketing and exhibitions; preparation of quotations, specifications, reports, risk assessments, method statements; procurement of materials including optimising terms with the supply chain; team development including recruitment and appraisals.

Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Manufacturer of bespoke kitchens Responsible for end-to-end project leadership and delivery, from design, through production to fitting.Engaging with customers, architects, interior designers and building contractors.Oversight of materials procurement working with a portfolio of suppliers in the UK and internationally.Introducing new systems, procedures and pricing structures that transformed the running of the business and increased profits.