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Michael Hicks

Shipston on Stour,Warwickshire

Summary

Driven professional with strategic mindset, showcasing leadership acumen and business development expertise. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive organisational growth through innovative strategies and operational excellence. Committed to delivering impactful results and fostering culture of success.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Managing director / Service director

Red Triangle Autoservices Ltd
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
01.2014 - Current
  • Directed day-to-day work of employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
  • Directed complex projects to successful completion.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing productivity levels.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
  • Secured new clients through targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
  • Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.

Workshop manager

Sporting & Historic Car Engineers
Banbury, Oxfordshire
01.2002 - 12.2014
  • Managed workshop operations for improved productivity.
  • Provided technical guidance to team members, enhancing overall performance.
  • Coordinated logistics to ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Collaborated with suppliers for getting best deals on workshop materials and tools.
  • Monitored project timelines closely ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Organised team workflow, working within agreed budgets and schedules.

Workshop Manager

Bob Watson EngineeringwATSON
Bicester, Oxfordshire
06.1995 - 12.2002
  • Managed workshop operations for improved productivity.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues promptly, reducing downtime and losses.
  • Collaborated with suppliers for getting best deals on workshop materials and tools.
  • Monitored project timelines closely ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Organised team workflow, working within agreed budgets and schedules.

Machine shop supervisor

Oselli Ltd
Oxford, Oxfordshire
03.1990 - 06.1995
  • Ensured timely delivery of parts with effective scheduling and prioritisation of tasks.
  • Expedited order fulfilment by successfully managing multiple orders simultaneously.
  • Analysed production data for process improvement and cost reduction strategies.
  • Directed work of labourers and specialist team members to produce quality results.

Shop assistant

Motavation
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
07.1988 - 03.1990
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally.
  • Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
  • Handled cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions.

YTS Parts trainee

JD Barclay Ltd
Oxford, Oxfordshire
06.1986 - 07.1987

Education

Matthew Arnold Secondary School
Oxford, Oxfordshire
08.1981 - 05.1986

Skills

  • Project budgeting
  • Strategic planning
  • Business administration
  • Operations management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Sales strategy development
  • Profit and loss reporting

Affiliations

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Gardening inc allotment.

Timeline

Managing director / Service director

Red Triangle Autoservices Ltd
01.2014 - Current

Workshop manager

Sporting & Historic Car Engineers
01.2002 - 12.2014

Workshop Manager

Bob Watson EngineeringwATSON
06.1995 - 12.2002

Machine shop supervisor

Oselli Ltd
03.1990 - 06.1995

Shop assistant

Motavation
07.1988 - 03.1990

YTS Parts trainee

JD Barclay Ltd
06.1986 - 07.1987

Matthew Arnold Secondary School
08.1981 - 05.1986
Michael Hicks