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Charlotte Frost

Bury St Edmunds,Suffolk

Summary

Highly skilled Operations Manager with 7+ years of experience leading complex operational teams in fast-paced and challenging environments. Proven track record in driving operational efficiency, improving profitability, and strengthening organisational performance. Key achievements include:

  • Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced operational costs
  • Developed and maintained strong client and stakeholder relationships, supporting business growth
  • Successfully led company-wide system implementations and operational upgrades
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards


Self-motivated and results-driven, seeking to leverage operational expertise and leadership skills in a role within a progressive organisation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operations manager

Future Marine Services
Diss, Norfolk
10.2020 - Current

Leadership and Team Management

  • Lead and develop Line Reports, ensuring effective performance and ongoing professional growth.
  • Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedural flowcharts and commercial limits of authority.
  • Conduct performance reviews, identify training requirements and participate in recruitment for the managed team.


Operational Management

  • Oversee Ship to Ship and consultancy operations in line with company procedures and Industry Guidelines.
  • Maintain operational safety, efficiency and cost control, driving continuous improvements across systems, equipment and processes.
  • Support key projects from feasibility through to start up and ongoing management.
  • Manage subcontractor sourcing, negotiation and oversight to ensure compliance and high service standards.
  • Approve operational job costing, sales values and draft invoices, monitoring profitability.
  • Ensure appropriate equipment levels for each base and contribute to annual equipment budgeting.
  • Support new base setups from business case development to operational launch.
  • Maintain operational licences and ensure contractor adherence to required policies and procedures.


Client, Commercial and Contract Management

  • Liaise with clients and legal advisors for contract negotiations.
  • Produce SLAs and negotiate costing schedules with base partners in collaboration with Regional Directors.
  • Oversee quote templates and standard terms, managing and mitigating company risk.
  • Maintain accurate client records within the company CRM.


Business Development and Marketing

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, seeking opportunities to expand the client base.
  • Attend and present at client meetings, industry events and social functions in the UK and abroad.
  • Support the Business Development Team in delivering company strategy and developing marketing materials, website content and campaigns.


Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QEH&S)

  • Comply with all company safety and environmental requirements, reporting unsafe acts, conditions or concerns.
  • Contribute to QEH&S initiatives, meetings and drills, recommending improvements to performance.
  • Demonstrate management commitment by promoting QEH&S awareness in daily activities.
  • Manage owned and delegated company procedures in accordance with change control processes.

Marine Logistics Coordinator

Future Marine Services
Diss, Norfolk
04.2015 - 10.2020
  • Oversaw operational efficiency, safety, and compliance across 10+ high-risk and environmentally sensitive STS locations worldwide.
  • Directed global consultancy services, ensuring adherence to regulatory and client standards.
  • Led successful implementation of SAP ERP system, streamlining processes and improving operational performance.
  • Facilitated essential communication between various departments for streamlined coordination.

Inside Sales Engineer

Pioneer Pump Ltd
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
04.2014 - 04.2015
  • Oversaw the management of key client accounts within the UK, increasing the company's market share in pump spares and accessories.
  • Identified customer needs, resulting in tailored engineering solutions.
  • Instrumental also in the creation of an internal intranet system, Pioneer World.
  • Developed comprehensive technical proposals for client approval.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

Coventry University
Coventry
09.2010 - 04.2014

Skills

  • Strong communicator, adept at building relationships with clients, teams, and stakeholders
  • Experienced in fast-paced, high-pressure operational environments
  • Skilled in contract negotiation and risk management
  • Client relationship management and business development
  • Effective time management and prioritisation of multiple tasks
  • Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations manager

Future Marine Services
10.2020 - Current

Marine Logistics Coordinator

Future Marine Services
04.2015 - 10.2020

Inside Sales Engineer

Pioneer Pump Ltd
04.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

Coventry University
09.2010 - 04.2014
Charlotte Frost