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Colin Ellis

Runwell,Essex

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and strategic planning. Demonstrates expertise in people development and problem solving, driving organisational success through effective P&L management. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve business objectives and foster growth.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

Regional Director

Wernick Hire
Wickford, Essex
07.2013 - Current
  • Overseeing operations of four depots in South East region, driving regional growth.
  • Achieved top line growth from £9.4 million to £16 million annually.
  • Increased operational profits to £9.5 million through strategic initiatives.
  • Managed full P&L responsibility across all sites to maximise profitability.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships with key accounts to enhance retention.
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness at all locations.
  • Utilised 13 years of experience to enhance operational efficiency across all depots.
  • Oversaw health and safety compliance maintaining safe working environment.
  • Championed process improvements, increasing operational efficiency.

Depot manager

Elliott -Algeco
West Thurrock, Thurrock
05.2008 - 06.2013
  • Oversaw daily operations at largest depot, driving performance improvements across three locations.
  • Transformed underperforming depot into a leading facility through cultural change initiatives.
  • Trained new staff members to elevate job performance and boost satisfaction levels.
  • Monitored staff performance with regular evaluations and feedback sessions to ensure accountability.
  • Coordinated logistics, achieving timely distribution of goods to enhance efficiency.
  • Developed staff and upgraded facilities to optimise overall performance and productivity.
  • Tasked with managing another depot exhibiting underperformance
  • Implemented lean principles in the depot, improving operational efficiency.
  • Conducted regular team meetings for improved staff morale.
  • Led a team of employees, fostering a cooperative work environment.

Regional manager

RS Communications
Brentwood, Essex
04.2000 - 04.2008
  • Oversaw management of company sites across London and Home Counties, involving 300 staff members.
  • Coordinated operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness throughout multiple locations.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, boosting employee morale.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures across all branches in the region.
  • Enhanced team's performance with regular coaching and feedback.
  • Tracked key performance metrics to identify areas requiring improvement.

Site manager

Cabletel
Basildon, Essex
02.1994 - 01.2000

Oversaw management of company's flagship site at Basildon.

Cultivated strong client relationships to enhance business growth.

Achieved significant business expansion through strategic initiatives.


Education

GCSEs -

Secondry School
Canvey Island, Essex

Skills

Customer focus

People development

Problem solving

Strategic planning

P&L management


Timeline

Regional Director

Wernick Hire
07.2013 - Current

Depot manager

Elliott -Algeco
05.2008 - 06.2013

Regional manager

RS Communications
04.2000 - 04.2008

Site manager

Cabletel
02.1994 - 01.2000

GCSEs -

Secondry School
Colin Ellis