Charles Cook
Ashton-under-Lyne,Tameside
Summary
Seasoned Managing Director with talent for driving business growth and fostering innovation. Transformed underperforming divisions into profitable ventures and built high-performing teams that exceeded targets. Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and cultivating stakeholder relationships to deliver measurable success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing director
Hails Fulfilment Ltd
Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester
01.2024 - Current
- Founder and Managing Director: Established and led third-party logistics (3PL) company.
- E-commerce Expertise: Leveraged experience in e-commerce to develop comprehensive range of fulfilment services.
- Business Growth: Managed company's growth and expansion in 3PL industry.
- Operations Management: Overseen day-to-day operations, including warehousing, order fulfilment, shipping, and returns management.
- Client Acquisition: Successfully acquired and onboarded clients in various industries.
- Supply Chain Optimisation: Implemented strategies to optimise supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Technology Integration: Utilized technology to streamline operations and improve customer service.
- Team Leadership: Led and developed company's team to achieve operational objectives.
- Financial Management: Overseen financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Customer Service: Ensured high level of customer service and satisfaction.
Director
Seven Brothers Ltd
Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Managing Director: Acquired and led the photobooth business.
- Operational Transformation: Implemented new technologies and processes to streamline operations and increase sales opportunities.
- Product Development: Created new photobooth products and services to cater to a wider market.
- Business Growth: Managed the company's growth and expansion in the photobooth industry, increasing sales by 50%.
- Financial Management: Overseen financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Team Leadership: Led and developed the company's team to achieve operational objectives.
- Sales and Marketing: Managed sales and marketing efforts to promote the photobooth business and attract new clients.
- Client Relations: Built and maintained strong relationships with clients and partners.
- Event Management: Coordinated and managed photobooth services for various events, including weddings, corporate functions, and parties.
Managing Director
She Supps Ltd
Manchester, Greater Manchester
10.2014 - 01.2024
- Founder and Managing Director: Established and led the company.
- Women's Supplements Specialist: Pioneered the concept of creating specialised supplements tailored to women's unique nutritional needs.
- E-commerce Brand: Developed and managed a successful e-commerce platform for selling women’s supplements, attracting a loyal customer base of 9,500 repeat customers.
- Product Development: Oversaw the development of innovative and effective supplement products for women, prioritising aesthetic appeal and manufacturing in glass jars for the first time in the industry.
- Customer Experience: Focused on providing exceptional customer service and building a loyal customer base.
- Customer Services Excellence: Championed a culture of customer service excellence throughout the organisation.
- Supply Chain Management: Managed the sourcing, procurement, and distribution of supplements.
- Financial Management: Overseen financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Team Leadership: Led and developed the company's team to achieve operational objectives.
Managing Director
GoGreena Ltd
Manchester, Greater Manchester
10.2008 - 10.2014
- Founder and Managing Director: Established and led the company.
- Energy Saving Contracts: Successfully secured energy saving contracts worth up to £20 million for homes across the UK.
- Business Growth: Managed the company's growth and expansion in the energy efficiency sector, leading to a team of over 100 staff and operations in 5 locations.
- Financial Management: Oversaw financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Team Leadership: Led and developed the company's team to achieve operational objectives.
- Sales and Marketing: Managed sales and marketing efforts to acquire new clients and promote energy saving solutions.
- Client Relations: Built and maintained strong relationships with clients and partners.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with relevant energy efficiency regulations and standards.
Managing Director
Stytec Ltd
Ashton Under LYne, Greater Manchester
10.2005 - 10.2008
- Founder and Managing Director: Established and led the company.
- Focus on Mobile Phone Distribution: Specialised in distributing Apple iPhones, Windows Mobile phones, and Blackberries, with weekly sales exceeding 1,000 units.
- Business Growth: Managed company's growth and expansion.
- Financial Management: Oversaw financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Team Leadership: Led and developed the company's team to achieve operational objectives.
- Operations Management: Overseen day-to-day operations, including supply chain management, logistics, and inventory control.
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Brand development
- Advanced it proficiency
- Technology integration
- Operation streamlining
- Business development
- Financial management
- Operational efficiency
Timeline
Managing director
Hails Fulfilment Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Director
Seven Brothers Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2024
Managing Director
She Supps Ltd
10.2014 - 01.2024
Managing Director
GoGreena Ltd
10.2008 - 10.2014
Managing Director
Stytec Ltd
10.2005 - 10.2008
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