Profile
Embracing over 25 years’ experience in Interior Fit-out and specialty contracting, I am a seasoned professional and seek to apply my full attention and abilities to the next challenging position available to me. A highly adaptable individual focused on personal and business development and continuous education, I have succeeded as a leader and manager of high-pressure global projects, and thrive on challenge. Being Pro-active, confident and hardworking has given me a high level of skills to apply to each role I fill.
Key Skills & Competencies
• Building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with suppliers and customers
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and build successful teams
• Achieving targets in a dynamic and complex business environment
• Team leading & people development skills
• Able to manage and develop a diverse group of highly skilled people
• Ability to manage operations within budgetary constraints
• Complete project planning with Microsoft Project Management
• A pragmatic approach to getting the required results
Professional Experience
MEI Systems
MEI Systems is a specialist Interior fit-out contractor, specialising in bespoke turnkey interior fit-outs.
Operations Director
July 2015– Present
Select Responsibilities
• Conduct business development as company director
• Manage and execute all global projects, from project design through completion
• Develop final design plans, secure contracts, procure materials and resources, and coordinate contractors
• Organise and attend pre-site and on-site meetings with clients and sub-contractors
• Maintain strict quality control procedures
• Complete project planning with Microsoft Project Management
Deck-Rite
Deck-Rite is a specialist Interior fit-out contractor, specialising in bespoke turnkey interior fit-outs.
Projects Director Oct 2008 – July 2015
Select Responsibilities
• Conduct business development as company director
• Manage and execute all global projects, from project design through completion
• Develop final design plans, secure contracts, procure materials and resources, and coordinate contractors
• Organise and attend pre-site and on-site meetings with clients and sub-contractors
• Maintain strict quality control procedures
• Complete project planning with Microsoft Project Management
OP Marine
Specialists in turnkey architectural outfitting and supply to the marine & offshore sector
Senior Project Manager
May 2007 – Oct 2008
Achievements
• Responsible for planning work and ensuring all contracts are delivered on time
• Completed project surveys to design and establish client requirements and work scope
• Procured materials and acquired main and sub-contractors necessary to complete high-end projects
Vinci PLC
World leader in concessions and construction delivering top quality work in all sectors
Architectural Supervisor
Apr 2004 – Apr 2007
Achievements
• Supervised architectural component of accommodation outfitting of RFA supply vessels
• Led final inspection by MOD of compartment handovers
David H Allan
Joiners & Building Contractors
Site Manager -New Build Asda in Ayrshire
Dec 2003 – Apr 2004
Achievements
• Was responsible for planning work and ensuring the contract is delivered on time.
• Maintained strict quality control procedures
• Attend on-site meetings with clients and sub-contractors
Midas Contract Systems
Shopfitting contractors
Site Manager
Nov 2002 – Dec 2003
Achievements
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously for highly demanding Shopfitting and bar refurbishments
• Worked within strict deadlines to ensure clients’ businesses will reopen on the planned date
• Ensured projects ran to schedule and to budget
• Organise and attend pre-site and on-site meetings with clients and sub-contractors
• Arrange delivery of materials and manage a range of subcontractors
Other Projects
Jan 1998 – Jan 2001
• Barr Construction – Construction of new Barr offices in Renfrew. Construction of new lodges on Loch Lomond Golf Course.
• Agency- Shopfitting; PC world in Braehead, Glasgow
• Ian Wilson Joiners- Renovation of old Mill at Erskine Hospital.
• AKP Contracts- Interior Fitout of Vale of Leven Hospital
• Moores Bedrooms – Installing bedroom furniture for MOD housing in Helensburgh, Scotland.
• Lamont Joiners – Erecting Kit Houses
• T McTaggart Joiners & Builders – Served apprenticeship, all aspects of building trade including extensions, wet & dry rot work, commercial property, domestic property & general jobbing.
Education & Certifications
O’Grade Arithmetic Certificate
City and Guilds Certificate Clydebank Technical College, Clydebank
Advanced Craft in Carpentry and Joinery
IT Skills
• Microsoft Office-15 years experience
• Microsoft Project Management-8 years experience
• AutoCAD 2D-10 years experience
• Chief Architect Home Design 3D Software-1 year experience
Safety Courses & Cards
• Asbestos Awareness Course RoSPA-6th Nov 2015 ID:MCG20151106115847
• First Aid At Work 3 Day course date:9-11 Nov 15 Royal Life Saving Society
• SMSTS course date:16-20 Nov 15 TALA Training
• CSCS Black Card test date:24 Nov 15:CITB002014437
