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Basildon, England, United Kingdom

Manage two departments each with over 50 members of staffPlan shift deployment of operatives and workload according to planned business needsManage departmental KPIsEnsure Health and Safety measures are adhered to and new ones implementedConduct investigations and disciplinary hearingsMonitor and feedback operatives' performances against set business Performance Indicator targetsPresent weekly company briefings to the teamDevised, implemented and managed MHE cleaning regime under COVID-19 requirementsInitiated and implemented a safer working environment through better management of onsite pallet holdingInspired and managed teams in operational improvement, increasing motivation and productivity.Maintained up-to-date knowledge in latest guidelines and best practices for smooth-running processes.Maintained outstanding standards by continuously looking for areas of improvement, ensuring exceptional service.Monitored team performance, ensuring compliance with guidelines and regulations.Conducted regular appraisals and performance reviews, highlighting training and development opportunities.

Cheshunt, England, United Kingdom

Dual role between Datum (who patent and manufacture specialised building technologies) and London Underfloor Heating (an ecommerce website).Developed and generated patent applications leading to 6 UK patents granted, 2 PCT applications and four UK and European Design registrations.Contributed towards the company achieving several awards, selected as finalist and shortlisted for several awards. Identified new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers and products.Planned and presented annual budgets, profit and loss and cash flow forecasts to company shareholders.Planned and prepared presentations to architects and potential customers.Developed quotes and proposals based on requirements and specifications.Designed and assisted in the development of ecommerce website and enhanced marketing through use of Google AdWords and Google Shopping.Produced product technical datasheets including computer generated graphics and marketing brochures.Generated sales and provided technical advice for product range including taking the lead in communications between the project architect, building M&E consultants and the client.Organised and attended marketing events such as exhibitions and conferences.Maintained and gathered database records of sales and revenue for analysis.

Cheshunt, England, United Kingdom

Set up site-based offices for long term contracts for interior fit out company specialising in the refurbishment of listed buildings into residential apartments and new build commercial projects.Supervised and oversaw the direction of the project ensuring that client's specifications and requirements were met.Managed multiple sites ensuring projects progressed in line with agreed timescales.Coordinated and supervised teams of up to 30 subcontractors.Organised and co-ordinated material deliveries to ensure scale of materials were available in line with project.Liaised with site Quantity Surveyor for the agreement of monthly take-off and invoicing of completed works.Attended site management meetings to discuss and implement project requirements to ensure completion times.

London, England, United Kingdom

Liaised with HM Customs & Excise and Police to produce documentation in accordance with Court Orders.Reviewed and managed corporate Sundry Losses for Barclays UK sort codes.Reviewed and reported on possible money laundering activity through UK corporate accounts.Sorted daily printed reports to relevant departments within Bank's Corporate Operations Unit.Reviewed corporate cheques for signs of fraudulent amendments.Selected from team of around 30 people to joint specialised Anti-Money Laundering team of 8.Rewarded by Barclays for the development and implementation of a database for capturing corporate loss information in accordance with European standards.Rewarded for identification of counterfeit/fraudulent corporate payments.