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Tony Lake

Storrington,West Sussex

Summary

Experienced sales professional with hardworking mentality and demonstrated success in increasing company profits. Familiar with preparing contracts, researching markets and collaborating with suppliers to improve quality. Clear communicator and practised multitasker with excellent problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Operative

Ceres Power
Horsham, West Sussex
02.2019 - Current
  • Assisting with production of hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyser fuel cells.
  • Independently operated production line equipment and training of new operators as required.
  • Quality checked components to ensure smooth, compliant manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Monitored production equipment, notifying maintenance team of faults or inefficiencies.
  • Worked closely with production leads to ensure effective, efficient manufacturing and distribution processes.
  • Cross-trained on different stations to assist with production needs.
  • Met personal and team production goals consistently to fulfil established quotas.

Warehouse Operative

TNUK-First Recruitment
Ashington, West Sussex
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Assisting with general warehouse and relocation of warehouse from Ashington to Worthing General stores and packing of ball bearings
  • Picked and packed with speed and precision.
  • Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
  • Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
  • Kept accurate and up-to-date freight records

Stores Operative

A J Walter Aviation
Slinfold, West Sussex
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • 03 November 2015 to 4 April 2016 Taking control of night time packing and dispatch department with initially no staff mentoring.
  • Training new packing staff as joined department, As well as handling night time AOG couriers.
  • Liaising with their logistics department to insure smooth dispatch of parts.
  • Undertaking handover reports at end of each shift.
  • Booked and logged new stock into computer system to maintain correct inventory.
  • Recorded inventory damaged during transit, reporting faulty stock to supervisor.
  • Counted stock levels of site packaging materials and PPE, alerting supervisor of low stock.

Parts Sales Manager

Charlatte Manutention 22
Billingshurst, West Sussex
05.2013 - 12.2016
  • Company build and maintain Airport Baggage tractors and Aircraft Tugs I was responsible for day to day parts sales and warehouse management, Dealing with customer parts enquires, use of parts manuals, Dispatch of Parts, Goods In and advising customers as to delays in obtaining spares.
  • Maintained regular contact and strong relationships with existing customers by providing comprehensive support.
  • Developed new ideas and thought creatively to grow business and enhance profitability and revenue.

Asistant Store Manager

Capita
Gatwick
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Day today support of Stores, as well as general Stores Administration, also support of Managers, and engineers out field.
  • Liaising head, office, and also suppliers as required.
  • Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
  • Stocked and restocked inventory upon delivery receipt, maintaining accurate supply records.
  • Analysed daily and weekly sales results and maintained ongoing, productive dialogue with area manager and peers on sales performance.

Manager of Business Development and Sales

ACS Aeroparts Ltd
Storrington, West Sussex
07.2010 - 05.2011
  • Involved in setting up company from day one.
  • In charge of sales and marketing where responsibilities included initial contact with overseas clients, pricing and sourcing of spares, and liaising with clients at all levels.
  • Negotiated fair prices on new and used parts for enhanced profit potential.
  • Identified customer parts requirements and provided potential alternatives for hard-to-find parts.

Warehouse Clinical Operative

Fisher Clinicals
Horsham, West Sussex
01.2008 - 07.2010
  • Evaluated quality of work and implemented corrective actions to maintain creative vision and professionalism.
  • Contributed expertise at read-throughs to help optimise productions.
  • Enforced safety measures and proper use of PPE.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in alignment with safety protocols.
  • Exceeded warehouse productivity targets with consistent operational oversight.

Hayward & Green Aviation
06.2007 - 12.2007
  • Both by cold-calling and building on established contacts •Processing customer orders, promoting services and ensuring customer needs are met

• Dealing with customer enquiries, resolving supplier and end-user queries and issues

• Ensuring that orders received and despatched accurately and recorded appropriately.

Education

Tech

CSCS Card Exp Sept 2017 (BTEC) Nov 2012 Level 2 Certificate
Worthing

Skills

  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Picking and packing
  • Manual handling
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

When working for Askari, I managed both sales and purchasing, in support of our customer base, this included civilian and military customers. As well as parts shipments world wide

  • A wide understanding of logistics and customer service, mainly within the aviation industry, but transferable to other areas of industry and commerce.
  • Assist in managing and supervising of parts distribution and service backup.
  • ACHIEVEMENTS •Organised and managed international business accounts, accounting for an in-year 25% increase in turnover to achieve targeted growth.
  • Liaised and met with International clients to maintain prominence of the business in the face of competition.
  • Organised and managed contingency operations for clients' aircraft in “Aircraft on Ground” situations, ensuring business continuity.
  • Built and developed a network of partners within the industry in order to provide mutual benefit.

Timeline

Production Operative

Ceres Power
02.2019 - Current

Warehouse Operative

TNUK-First Recruitment
12.2017 - 12.2018

Stores Operative

A J Walter Aviation
05.2017 - 11.2017

Parts Sales Manager

Charlatte Manutention 22
05.2013 - 12.2016

Asistant Store Manager

Capita
08.2011 - 08.2012

Manager of Business Development and Sales

ACS Aeroparts Ltd
07.2010 - 05.2011

Warehouse Clinical Operative

Fisher Clinicals
01.2008 - 07.2010

Hayward & Green Aviation
06.2007 - 12.2007

Tech

CSCS Card Exp Sept 2017 (BTEC) Nov 2012 Level 2 Certificate
Tony Lake