Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Neil Marshall

Newton-le-Willows,St. Helens

Summary

Knowledgeable regarding managing resources, team coordination and transport. Strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and organisational abilities. computer literate and excel proficient. Hard working & ready to use and develop leadership skills, time management, and strategic planning in any given role.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource manager

Commhoist (LIG)
Lowton, Wigan
12.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined resource allocation by implementing efficient scheduling strategies.
  • Negotiated & secured 3rd party suppliers in line with operational resource needs
  • Became the point of contact for all field staff as well as 3rd party suppliers
  • Planned and allocated workload for personnel, transport & plant within the company
  • Developed resource management policies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • produced timely quotes for the projects team to use when booking new sites/builds
  • Allocated resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effective operations.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts for better deals and savings.
  • Identified areas of inefficiency in resource use, proposing solutions for improvement.
  • Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes such as work flows.
  • raised and managed movement orders for plant and vehicles when required by National Highway guidelines
  • Managed staff holidays & absences
  • Produced reports for directors necessary for utilisation monitoring

Transportation coordinator

Commhoist )LIG)
Lowton, Wigan
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Booked and planned all internal & external transport to suit business needs
  • Managed transport suppliers rates & policies
  • implemented new processes for booking and planning transport
  • Acted as point of contact between the business and 3rd party suppliers
  • Resolved & documented transportation issues swiftly
  • Kept up to date with National Highways legislation & guidelines for transportation of abnormal loads
  • Improved on existing processes for transport allocation and planning

Director

X-Press Couriers Ltd
Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens
06.2011 - Current
  • Founded & maintained X-Press for well over a decade ensuring financial profitability
  • Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
  • Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
  • Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
  • Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.
  • Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, Customer satisfaction and X-Press employee & subcontractor performance.
  • Maintained client relations with regular meetings
  • Managed all key accounts and invoicing

Ventilation engineer

J Vent ltd
Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens
08.2009 - 06.2011
  • Co-founded and helped grow the company before relinquishing interests and moving on to new ventures
  • Executed installation of advanced ventilation systems to improve indoor air quality.
  • Commissioned new projects, resulting in successful delivery within set deadlines.
  • Provided expert advice to clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed project timelines effectively, leading to timely completion of tasks.
  • Participated in project site meetings to gather information and updates.
  • Provided ventilation planning and installation on several large contracts including new schools & academy's

Lance Corporal Signals platoon, Infantry Battalion

British Army
Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens
01.2000 - 08.2009
  • provided and managed both long & short range communications at battalion level
  • Led teams in complex and high risk missions both on and of the battlefield
  • installed temporary masts and rebroadcast stations in remote locations to allow effective secure communications between echelons on both air & ground
  • Established the most effective satellite, VHF/HF radio & secure crypto keyed digital communications for given situations
  • 6 month tour of duty - Kuwait
  • 6 month tour of duty - Basrah, Iraq
  • 6 month tour - Helmand province, Afghanistan
  • 6 month tour of duty - South Armagh, NI
  • 1 year tour of duty - Lotte, Germany
  • 2 year tour of duty - Dhekelia, Cyprus
  • 4 month tour of duty - Suffield, Canada

Education

A-Levels - Telecommunications

Darlington College
Darlington
09.2001 - 09.2002

Skills

  • Resource allocation
  • Procurement expertise
  • Strategic planning
  • Supply chain management
  • Project coordination
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Logistics coordination
  • Project Management
  • Resource management

Affiliations

  • Playing & watching rugby especially St Helens RLFC

Accomplishments

Multiple overseas combat service medals as well as the Queens Jubilee service medal

Certification

Class 2 HGV

NVQ LVL 3 (CSCS gold card, ventilation)

BTEC, Telecomms

Timeline

Resource manager

Commhoist (LIG)
12.2023 - Current

Transportation coordinator

Commhoist )LIG)
09.2021 - 12.2023

Director

X-Press Couriers Ltd
06.2011 - Current

Ventilation engineer

J Vent ltd
08.2009 - 06.2011

A-Levels - Telecommunications

Darlington College
09.2001 - 09.2002

Lance Corporal Signals platoon, Infantry Battalion

British Army
01.2000 - 08.2009

Class 2 HGV

NVQ LVL 3 (CSCS gold card, ventilation)

BTEC, Telecomms

Neil Marshall