Craig Brown
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Offering strong leadership and strategic thinking with background in team management and business development. Knowledgeable about driving growth, fostering innovation, and improving operational efficiency. Ready to use and develop skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and financial oversight.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Managing director
Inkwell Print and Mail C.I.C
Southampton, Hampshire
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
- Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
- Built a harmonious work environment with strong leadership skills.
- Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
- Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.
- Drove innovation for improved product offerings.
- Secured new clients through targeted marketing campaigns.
- Managed crisis situations with strategic planning.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
Managing director
Trojan Mailing Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
10.2010 - 01.2024
- Identified market trends, leading to business expansion opportunities.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
- Orchestrated large-scale events to enhance brand visibility.
- Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing productivity levels.
- Oversaw financial operations for fiscal control and profitability.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
- Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
Operations manager
Sector Services
Southampton, Hampshire
05.2002 - 09.2010
- Devised operational policies for regulatory compliance and best practices adherence.
- Directed safety protocols implementation, created safer workplace conditions.
- Created a collaborative work environment for positive team dynamics.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, achieved project milestones on schedule.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Managed inventory efficiently to minimise stockouts and overstock situations.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Business
National Vocational Qualification
Southampton 02.2007 - 05.2008
Electronic Engineering - Electronic Fault Finding and Repair
City and Guilds
Hull, Kingston upon Hull 06.1988 - 06.1991
Skills
- Technical proficiency
- Senior-Level collaboration
- Leadership excellence
- Dynamic decision-making
- Contractual negotiation
- Change implementation
- Stakeholder negotiations
- Corporate social responsibility awareness
- Executive communication
- Effective public speaking
Affiliations
Hiking, Camping.
Miniature Painting.
Playing Boardgames.
Online Gaming.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing director
Inkwell Print and Mail C.I.C
02.2024 - 08.2025
Managing director
Trojan Mailing Ltd
10.2010 - 01.2024
NVQ Level 3 - Business
National Vocational Qualification
02.2007 - 05.2008
Operations manager
Sector Services
05.2002 - 09.2010
Electronic Engineering - Electronic Fault Finding and Repair
City and Guilds
06.1988 - 06.1991
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