Junaid Blinkhorne
Birmingham ,United Kingdom
Summary
Operations professional with extensive experience across both bookings and operations within the live events and crewing industry. Having successfully led regional operations, I understand the business from end to end — from client enquiries and bookings through to on-the-ground delivery and crew management. A former business owner, I bring strong commercial awareness, budget responsibility, and the ability to perform calmly under pressure. I lead with clarity and integrity, building reliable teams while consistently driving for results, efficiency, and business growth. Committed to delivering high standards and always putting the business first.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Operations Manager
Five Star Crew
09.2025 - Current
Overseas operations across five regional bases. Crew scheduling and resource planning across the UK. Ensuring consistency, standards, and reliability across all locations.
UK Resource Planner
Five Star Crew
04.2025 - 09.2025
Plan, schedule, and supply crew across the UK. Making sure crew standards are maintained.
Client Account Executive
Five Star Crew
05.2024 - 04.2025
Managed day-to-day crew bookings and supplied quotes for clients. Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Crew Member
Five Star Crew
09.2023 - 05.2024
Support the smooth running of live events across the UK. Follow briefs and safety guidelines, and work as part of a professional team to deliver exceptional events.
Owner
Snack Attack UK
03.2018 - 02.2024
Ran a successful, well-known business in the American sweets and confectionery industry, with multiple stores and two warehouses. Due to life changes, I had to step away.
Production Operator
Jaguar Land Rover
08.2014 - 06.2019
Carry out the assembly and manufacturing of tasks on multiple vehicle production lines. Qualified JLR in-house panel rectifier.
Assembly Operative
IAC
10.2011 - 08.2014
Education
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
Solihull College and University Centre
Solihull2011
Skills
- Regional operations
- Workforce planning
- Client account management
- Production coordination
- Leadership skills
- Resource scheduling
- Resource planning
- Multi-site operations
- Crew scheduling
- Client relations
- Operations management
- Performance reporting
- Creative thinking
- Strong communication
- Effective communication
- Health and Safety regulations
- Training and Development
Certification
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Mental Health Awareness for Managers
- Stress Awareness for Managers
- Safer Recruitment Awareness for Managers
- Sexual Harassment Awareness for Managers
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Awareness for Managers
Timeline
Regional Operations Manager
Five Star Crew
09.2025 - Current
UK Resource Planner
Five Star Crew
04.2025 - 09.2025
Client Account Executive
Five Star Crew
05.2024 - 04.2025
Crew Member
Five Star Crew
09.2023 - 05.2024
Owner
Snack Attack UK
03.2018 - 02.2024
Production Operator
Jaguar Land Rover
08.2014 - 06.2019
Assembly Operative
IAC
10.2011 - 08.2014
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
Solihull College and University Centre