Lee Whittingham
Bedford,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
Experienced in event planning and operations management, excelling in fast-paced settings. Strong background in managing staff and inventory, implementing effective transportation and waste control measures. Acknowledged for quick adaptability and focus on improving organizational efficiency to fulfill strategic objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Event organiser / Co founder
Fitment Junkies
01.2014 - Current
- Supervised staff and volunteers to uphold high customer service standards during events.
- Monitored event budgets to ensure financial sustainability and effective resource allocation.
- Implemented targeted marketing strategies to promote shows via social media and local advertising.
- Managed logistics, ensuring seamless operations throughout all events.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to enhance team productivity.
- Conducted thorough venue research, securing optimal locations for events.
- Maintained clear communication channels, fostering improved teamwork and collaboration.
- Negotiated with venues and contractors to secure competitive service pricing.
Concrete pump operator / driver
Burman Plant
Silsoe, Central Bedfordshire
05.2022 - Current
- Executed concrete pumping with precision, ensuring quality construction.
- Observed strict compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a secure work environment.
- Controlled machinery to deliver exact amount of concrete needed.
- Maintained equipment for optimal functionality, reducing downtime.
- Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with clients, fostered positive relationships.
- Developed strong relationships with construction teams through effective collaboration and support during projects.
- Used hand signals and radio communication for coordination with onsite workers during pours.
Airside Operations Supervisor
London Luton Airport
Luton, Bedfordshire
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Provide leadership in the day to day execution of operational tasks ensuring that tasks are allocated, executed and recorded in accordance with established procedures.
- Auditing of third party operational activities ensuring compliance with instructions, procedures and processes.
- Provide on the job training to staff on equipment, procedures and safe systems of work.
- Report and investigate accidents and incidents.
- Ensure that services provided by airfield operations are delivered professionally with the primary focus being on ‘outstanding' customer service.
- Provide bird scaring cover on the airfield while maintaining records of wildlife as well as monitoring the 13km zone around the airfield identifying trends and making provision for early intervention.
- Develop and maintain relationships with landowners/tenant farmers and game keepers adjacent to the airfield.
- Undertake runway and surface inspections in summer and winter operations.
- Provide an emergency response in accordance with the Emergency Orders.
- Taken on airside passenger coaching services ensuring all vehicles are professionally operated and vehicle checks are undertaken to ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard of road.
- Escorting and monitoring of contractors airside.
- Provide a ‘Follow Me' service as requested including marshalling.
- Operate machinery and equipment for the purpose of winter operations inclusive of articulated snow brushes, Ramp Hogs, de-icing equipment mechanical sweepers, granule spreaders and to undertake manual snow clearing where required.
- Operate machinery and equipment associated with summer operations (Grass Management) inclusive of mowers, strimmers and handheld equipment for the purpose of removing self-seeding trees or scrub.
- Undertake FOD management duties including auditing of third parties, management of airside FOD bins and litter picking duties.
- Refreshing any airside surface paint markings, including remarking areas when needed.
Allocator
Menzies Aviation
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
07.2007 - 07.2017
- Managing of the baggage dock, multiple baggage teams and ramp crew, to ensure they are working in perfect sync, to provide on time performance, while following safety procedures set in place.
- Manage any day to day operational incidents and effective disruption management.
- Streamlining complex rosters/scheduling to improve efficiency and highlight any shortfalls so we can find extra cover.
- Management cover.
- Making sure all aircraft have departed out in a safe and timely manner and any issues are shorted promptly with minimal disruption.
- Ensure that all staff are fully trained in line with our Airline operating procedures and comply with all directives set by both the DfT and CAA.
- Achieved optimal balance by loading cargo in accordance with accurate calculations of aircraft centre of gravity and specific flight requirements.
- Operated 14 ton pushback tug by moving aircraft around the airfield including in and our of hangars.
- Deliver regular and up to date team briefings.
Education
IMI Level 2 information and communications -
Barnfield College, Luton
IMI Level 2 Automotive body and paint -
Barnfield College, Luton
City & Guilds Level 1 information & communications -
Barnfield College, Luton
City & Guilds Level 1 Automotive body and paint -
Barnfield College, Luton
Skills
- Event planning and operations management
- Adaptability in high-pressure environments
- Staff and inventory management
- Transportation and waste control
- Multi-site operational oversight
- Fast learner
Certification
- NEBOSH
- HGV class 2 and PCV licence
- NCAL
- Traffic Management
Timeline
Concrete pump operator / driver
Burman Plant
05.2022 - Current
Airside Operations Supervisor
London Luton Airport
07.2017 - 05.2022
Event organiser / Co founder
Fitment Junkies
01.2014 - Current
Allocator
Menzies Aviation
07.2007 - 07.2017
IMI Level 2 information and communications -
Barnfield College, Luton
IMI Level 2 Automotive body and paint -
Barnfield College, Luton
City & Guilds Level 1 information & communications -
Barnfield College, Luton
City & Guilds Level 1 Automotive body and paint -
Barnfield College, Luton