CV

PERSONAL STATEMENT I have commercial experience in delivering Training, Mentoring and Business Management across small to large enterprises and have considerable experience in undertaking tasks at all levels in both the private & public sector where results are essential.

My areas of expertise include Product Development, Design Management, Operations Improvement, Value Engineering, Productivity Improvement, Cost Reduction Analysis, Project Management, Information Technology and Training.

In addition to working with major brands where I have managed various facilities I have developed and managed projects within Design, Development, Manufacturing & the Supply Chain of major UK High Street retailers.
Public sector involvement includes working with the Ministry of Defence, National Health Service and Association of Local Councils.

I am highly motivated, resourceful, numerate, PC literate, a skilled organiser and possess excellent people management skills supported by "hands-on" experience with blue chip companies in Engineering, Medical, Dental, Banking, Foods & Textiles.

I am professionally qualified in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering with a track record of success in the introduction, management and application of new technology and driving business process change.

SKILLS SUMMARY Problem Solver
Excellent analysis skills
People & Project Management skills
Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
Strong motivator & team builder
Experience of business Start-Ups
Experienced in the Management of Change
Experience in business performance analysis
Experience in Methods Evaluation & Cost Reduction
Experience in Design Management & Product Development
Report writing & presentation skills
Budget development, monitoring and control skills
Experienced in the creation and delivery of Training programs
Experience in IT (Software development and Hardware systems)

EDUCATION Dundee College of Technology Diploma in Management Studies with
Psychology, Accounting & Statistics

Paisley College of Technology Organisation & Methods Engineering
Work Study Practitioners Certification
MTM Certification

James Watt College Greenock Certified Mechanical Engineer


Greenock High School 7 GCSE "O" Levels
RECENT PROJECTS

Public Sector – National Quality Accreditation & Training Scheme
Marks & Spencer – Design & Technology project
Marks & Spencer - Customer Relationship Management project
Sweet Temptations - Branding, Packaging & Design project
Huddersfield University – Design, Technology and Manufacturing project
Group of 12 UK Retailers - Industrial Consultant/Advisor
Ministry of Defence - New Technology Trial
Ministry of Defence - Review of Supply & Fit process


EMPLOYMENT

1993 - Present Director CAD for CAD
Deploying a range of Technology, Training and Business tools to assist client companies improve their Design, Marketing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

1988 - 1993 Product/Project Developer & Manager MATRIX SYSTEMS
Developed and managed business regeneration/re-engineering solutions and consultancy projects for Retail, Manufacturing, Medical, Dental and Banking clients.

1986 - 1988 Technical Executive D & H COHEN
Managed the introduction of all new designs into the manufacturing process from Design via Product Development, Technical, Training, Work-Study and Costing to Production.
Developed and delivered solutions to introduce new products, win new business and reduce client/customer response times

1983 - 1986 Technical Manager SLIMMA GROUP
Management of Product Development in a centralised London based Design Group.
Developed and established a system for the management of the Product Development Process to improve the interface between design and production.

1980 - 1983 Engineering and Production Manager LEE COOPER
Management of the Production, Costing, and Training departments.
Developed and implemented plans for the re-engineering of the company's manufacturing sites.

1974 - 1980 Senior Industrial Engineer (Europe) LEVIS
Management of Costing, Work Study, and Training departments plus Project Management of facilities and processes.
Developed and introduced new machinery, technology and processes to improve quality and reduce costs.


PERSONAL INTERESTS

Vice Chair of the Local Parish Council, Chair of the managing board of local Arts, Youth & Community Centre, Member of the managing board of the local Sports & Recreation facility. Other interests include Golf, Skiing, Horticulture, Photography and Travel.