David Newman
Carterton,Oxfordshire
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in procurement practices and office administration. Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and proficient communication skills. Adept at managing client expectations, remaining calm in stressful situations, and prioritising work efficiently. Known for strong people skills, integrity, and punctuality. Career goal includes leveraging procurement expertise to drive operational excellence and enhance organisational efficiency.
Diligent and driven professional with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively. Experienced in developing and implementing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ready to bring proactive mindset to drive success in new role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Office and Compliance Manager
New Looks Oxon
Shrivenham, Oxfordshire
09.2024 - Current
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by implementing sound compliance programmes.
- Receive stock in warehouse and update system.
- Manage PPE and hi-vis clothing for staff.
- Manage Vehicle fleet for repairs, MOTs and Services.
- Minor repairs on Vehicles at office to ensure safety.
- Order parts for vehicles.
- Recommended improvements that enhanced overall organisational efficiency whilst maintaining full compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with senior management to establish effective compliance policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the development of company-wide corrective action plans following internal or external audit findings.
- Strengthened corporate governance structures through the implementation of solid compliance frameworks.
- Tracked inventory levels of office supplies, preventing stock shortages.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations with diligent oversight of office tasks.
- Processed purchase orders with high attention to detail.
- Set office policies and procedures to keep team members coordinated.
Trade Plate Driver
Focus Vehicle Management
Witney, Oxfordshire
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Deliver new and or used vehicles from dealers and/or Clients and deliver to other dealers, auction houses or clients
- Promoted a positive company image through professional behaviour and appearance at all times
- Managed documentation for each vehicle movement, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle movements, including mileage and fuel consumption
Immigrated to UK from South Africa
Looking for work
11.2023 - 06.2024
Account Manager
BCX
01.1996 - 02.2023
- Quoted new and existing clients for software and hardware
- Monitored SLAs
- Meeting with clients
- Monitored software requests from clients
- Managed escalations from clients together with the branch manager
- Determine performance bonuses for staff
- Managing staff leave
- Ensuring software changes are grouped into numeric updates that is sent to clients
- Utilised market research to identify potential sales opportunities within assigned territory.
- Customised solutions, driving improved results for the client's business needs.
- Prepared detailed reports on account status for senior leadership review.
- Developed bespoke proposals tailored to individual client needs, securing more contracts than average account managers.
IT Service Delivery Manager
BCX
01.1996 - 02.2023
- Resolved service user requests within designated timeframes
- Facilitated the setup of new user workstations, including the installation of appropriate cables, equipment, and software
- Backed up servers regularly to reduce data loss
- Configured networks to meet performance requirements
- Met with clients in my portfolio regularly and ensured the clients were happy
- Obtained and managed quote requests, coordinating with procurement team to ensure timely delivery of orders and quotes to clients
- Played a pivotal role in ensuring accurate project delivery and managing client expectations through collaboration with the installations team
Software Specialist / Subject Matter Expert
BCX
01.1996 - 02.2023
- Resolve complicated software issues experienced with the assistance of the developers where necessary
- The position was above 3rd Line Support
Assistant Manager
BCX
01.1996 - 02.2023
- Ran a satellite branch in conjunction with the branch manager
- Interviews of new staff and employment of new staff
- Manage staff leave
- Attended performance management meetings
- Managed Petty cash expenses for the branch
- Upskilling of staff members
Education
A-Levels: Matric - A Levels Equivalent
Queens High School
Skills
- Procurement practices
- Managing client expectations
- Good communication skills
- Remaining calm in stressful situations
- Prioritising of work
- Spreadsheet creation
- Office coordination
- Crisis handling
- Database administration
- Office administration
- Email management
- Procurement expertise
- Proficient communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective problem solving
- Assessment and interpretation
- Critical thinking ability
- Integrity
- Strong people skills
- Punctuality
Hobbies
- Fishing
- Rugby
- Motorsports
Timeline
Office and Compliance Manager
New Looks Oxon
09.2024 - Current
Trade Plate Driver
Focus Vehicle Management
06.2024 - 08.2024
Immigrated to UK from South Africa
Looking for work
11.2023 - 06.2024
Account Manager
BCX
01.1996 - 02.2023
IT Service Delivery Manager
BCX
01.1996 - 02.2023
Software Specialist / Subject Matter Expert
BCX
01.1996 - 02.2023
Assistant Manager
BCX
01.1996 - 02.2023
A-Levels: Matric - A Levels Equivalent
Queens High School
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