Gary Donald Summers
Southend on Sea,Essex
Summary
Accomplished Technical Manager experienced in managing large teams and complex projects within high-pressure environments. Coordinated production output of high-value vehicles for global humanitarian efforts, ensuring quality and compliance while enhancing operational capabilities through technical training and support for mechanics across diverse regions. Delivered hands-on expertise in repairing and operating a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and military vehicles.
Overview
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46
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader - Project Management
Olympus Medical
Southend on Sea, Essex
08.2021 - Current
- Managed repair processes to ensure timely delivery and uphold quality standards.
- Led team of 16 endoscopy technicians in medical repair workshop.
- Participated in daily meetings to review output capacity and address technical issues.
- Participated in daily meetings to review output capacity and address technical issues. over output capacity and technical issues
Technical Diector
Toyota Gibraltar
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
04.1993 - 04.2021
- Responsible for dealing with contracts up to $50 million for the US government supporting their operations worldwide with normal and armoured vehicles
- Controlled the production output of up to 7,000 Toyota 4WD vehicles yearly for Aid and Charity organisations worldwide, assisting during natural disasters and in areas of conflict.
- Led various technical roles, managing teams of up to 50 engineers over 27 years.
- Assisted in establishing service facilities in disaster areas including Haiti, Nepal, and Pakistan.
- Conducted driver and maintenance training for locally employed mechanics across Africa and Asia for 20 years.
- Attended technical development meetings with our suppliers in Japan ,Australia and Thailand.
Workshop Manager
SMAC motor group
Southend on Sea, Essex
02.1987 - 08.1993
- Honoured as Rolls-Royce UK service manager of the year
- Managed workshop operations for team of mechanics across Essex and London, ensuring high-quality repairs and service delivery.
- Directed relocation of workshop to new facilities, streamlining operations and improving service capabilities.
- Coordinated new model launches and corporate events, enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Faced redundancy due to company takeover and franchise closure
Mechanic/workshop Manager
Rolls-Royce/Aston Martin
Saudi Arabia /Oman, Middle east
01.1981 - 03.1987
- Transitioned from Mechanic to management roles, overseeing operations in multiple regions.
- Addressed complex challenges in various regions.
- Recruited engineers for international projects.
- Performed repairs on luxury vehicles, ensuring high-quality service for local clientele.
- Concluded contract with commitment for future role at local RR dealership.
Education
Management Diploma - Automotive Management
Thurrock Technical college
West Thurrock, THR01-1989
Secondry modern education
St Helana secondry School
Colchester, ESS01-1969
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Engineering experience
- Quality assurance
- Contract management
- Technical training
- Workflow optimization
- Regulatory adherence
- Technical liaison
- Client management
- Customer relationship building
- Intercultural competence
- Problem solving
- Supply chain coordination
Languages
Spanish
Upper Intermediate
B2
Interests
- Anything to do with Cars and Motorcycles
- Keeping fit and walking
- Avid caravanner/motorhome user for more than 20 years and still participating
- Gardening as required
Additional Information
- Extensive experience in engineering and training in more than 50 countries assisting in Disaster and areas of conflict very often arriving very shortly after these events have occurred to assist logistic set up to enable quick reaction to these issues
Timeline
Team Leader - Project Management
Olympus Medical
08.2021 - Current
Technical Diector
Toyota Gibraltar
04.1993 - 04.2021
Workshop Manager
SMAC motor group
02.1987 - 08.1993
Mechanic/workshop Manager
Rolls-Royce/Aston Martin
01.1981 - 03.1987
Management Diploma - Automotive Management
Thurrock Technical college
Secondry modern education
St Helana secondry School