Karl Wilks
Felixstowe,Suffolk
Summary
Offering a strong foundation in leadership, strategic planning, and team collaboration. Knowledgeable about financial management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Ready to use in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
An encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Company director
Suffolk At Play LTD
Ipswich, Suffolk
2020.12 - Current
- Managed high-profile projects to successful completion within deadlines.
- Fostered business partnerships that enhanced overall profitability levels of the firm.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Led team to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
- Bolstered staff morale through effective leadership and communication skills.
Senior officer
Cambridge City Council
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
1997.04 - 2022.12
- Managed a large team working within Community Development and Youth work
- Managed a Community Center and its staff
- Lead on the development and implementation of income targets across the service.
- Responsible for team development and training both in house and external.
- Budget responsibility for the service, in excess of £2m annually.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry & Joinery
Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge 1991.06 - 1994.03
NVQ Level 3 - Forest Schools
Bridgewater & Taunton College
Bridgwater, Somerset 2007.05 - 2008.08
A-Levels - Politics Geography
Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge 1996.09 - 1998.05
GCSEs -
Coleridge Community College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 1985.09 - 1990.06
Skills
- Financial literacy
- Decision-Making proficiency
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Budget planning and control
- Business development
- Engaging leadership style
- Excels in team leadership
Affiliations
- Cricket, snooker and Darts
- I enjoy walking my Dog, attending festivals and going on cruises
Voluntary Role
As Chair of Felixstowe & Corinthians Cricket Club I have a varied role which broadly covers;
Chairing Committee meetings
Oversite of the Clubhouse and Bar
Selecting teams
Supporting the coaching staff
Planning social functions
Timeline
Company director
Suffolk At Play LTD
2020.12 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Forest Schools
Bridgewater & Taunton College
2007.05 - 2008.08
Senior officer
Cambridge City Council
1997.04 - 2022.12
A-Levels - Politics Geography
Cambridge Regional College
1996.09 - 1998.05
NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry & Joinery
Cambridge Regional College
1991.06 - 1994.03
GCSEs -
Coleridge Community College
1985.09 - 1990.06