Candidate of the week: Printing Managment Role, Australia/New Zealand

Professional profile
A proven professional with outstanding business acumen, including management and consultation, with a focus on improving results and a high level of expertise in buying, production and purchasing within the Printing industry. Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate a team effectively while implementing various initiatives to continually increase turnover and improve efficiency. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. Possesses excellent negotiation skills and is able to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels.


Objective
Seeking a challenging new Senior Management position, which will make best use of existing skills and expertise whilst offering opportunities for further personal and professional development.


Career summary
2006 - Present Director & Business Consultant, RED FOX


Achievements:
• Recently leading a large tender for TUI, winning a contract worth more than £1.5 million
• Successfully selling the company to KF Group and subsequently performing a business consultancy role
Responsibilities:
• Currently managing the acquisition and implementation of a new MIS and accounting system for the company in order to improve overall efficiency
• Previously acting as Managing Director and CEO with responsibility for buying, having established and built up the business with colleagues over a period of 4 years

1994 - 2010 HALCYON

2009 - 2010 Group Buyer
• Working with the CEO to improve the company’s bottom line, achieving an increase from 18% to 24% within the year

1994 - 2006 Director/Partner
• Overseeing the print production operation, maximising efficiency while minimising costs in order to deliver an annual turnover of up to £6 million
• Managing the print buying process, including liaising with suppliers, negotiating prices and ensuring the highest levels of quality
• Working with a business partner to develop a highly successful organisation while supporting all recruitment activities, sales and marketing initiatives and financial management

1993 - 1994 Print Buyer, CENTURION PRESS
• Assisting with all purchasing activities within a new team under the supervision of Richard Evans
• Liaising with suppliers, negotiating prices and ensuring appropriate delivery terms to satisfy the requirements of production

1984 - 1993 Production Manager, PADDON AND BROOKS (NEXUS)
• Coordinating all print buying and production on behalf of all four divisions of the company, with a total value of up to £4 million


Education and qualifications
OND: Hotel and Catering Operations (1977)
7 CSE/O Levels: Including English & Mathematics (1974)
Key I.T. skills
• Word, Excel, Outlook, Entourage, Photoshop, MYOB and Internet


References are available on request

email.  jon@redfox.cc