Nick Spreadbury
Berkeley,Gloucestershire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in technical leadership and business development. Demonstrates skills in contractual negotiation, profit and loss reporting, and change implementation. Proven track record in product development, project leadership, and staff performance evaluation. Committed to integrity, health and safety compliance, and supply chain optimization.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
54
54
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Managing director
Berkeley Grp Products ltd
Berkeley, Gloucestershire
2020.12 - Current
- Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.
- Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
- Drove innovation for improved product offerings.
- Directed complex projects to successful completion.
- Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
- Delivered high-quality services by maintaining customer focus at all times.
- Oversaw financial operations for fiscal control and profitability.
- Fostered partnerships to expand business opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence.
- Streamlined supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing productivity levels.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
Managing director
Berkeley Glass Fibre Solutions Ltd
Sharpness, Gloucestershire
2010.10 - 2019.12
- Fostered partnerships to expand business opportunities.
- Secured new clients through targeted marketing campaigns.
- Streamlined supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
- Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
- Identified market trends, leading to business expansion opportunities.
- Managed crisis situations with strategic planning.
- Delivered high-quality services by maintaining customer focus at all times.
- Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing productivity levels.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence.
- Oversaw financial operations for fiscal control and profitability.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
Workshop manager
Cirencester Composites
Kemble, Gloucestershire
2006.03 - 2010.10
- Fostered an environment of continuous learning, improving staff retention rates significantly over time.
- Monitored project timelines closely ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Improved workflow management with effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Coordinated logistics to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Led team training sessions for increased skill development.
- Streamlined equipment inventory management whilst minimising wastage and costs.
- Managed workshop operations for improved productivity.
- Provided technical guidance to team members, enhancing overall performance.
- Worked closely with design teams ensuring accurate translation of blueprints into finished products.
- Collaborated with suppliers for getting best deals on workshop materials and tools.
- Ensured safety protocols with regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with teams, effectively addressing any concerns or issues raised.
- Conducted quality control checks, ensuring high standards of workmanship.
- Maintained clear communication channels amongst team members, fostering a positive working environment.
Workshop manager
Custom Moulds & Mouldings ltd
Ludgershall, Wiltshire
2004.06 - 2006.02
- Worked closely with design teams ensuring accurate translation of blueprints into finished products.
- Managed workshop operations for improved productivity.
- Collaborated with suppliers for getting best deals on workshop materials and tools.
- Ensured safety protocols with regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
- Coordinated logistics to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Fostered an environment of continuous learning, improving staff retention rates significantly over time.
- Provided technical guidance to team members, enhancing overall performance.
- Led team training sessions for increased skill development.
- Conducted quality control checks, ensuring high standards of workmanship.
- Enhanced workshop efficiency by implementing streamlined operational processes.
Pattern designer and maker
Multitex
Salisbury, Wiltshire
1996.07 - 2004.05
- Developed prototypes for client approval, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Managed time effectively to meet strict project deadlines without compromising quality.
- Experimented with textures and materials for innovative design outcomes.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends, informing future design decisions.
- Troubleshot issues during the production process, ensuring smooth operations.
- Showcased adaptability by working across various projects simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Adjusted existing patterns to fit different sizes, increasing product inclusivity.
Fibreglass laminator
Wessex Patterns
Dinton, Wiltshire
1988.02 - 1994.03
- Applied gel coats on moulds before lamination for improved product longevity.
- Enhanced durability with careful application of resin and hardener.
- Prepared moulds for lamination, resulting in a seamless process.
- Trimmed cured materials using hand-held power tools, ensuring uniformity in all products.
- Achieved smooth finish by applying layers of fibreglass on surfaces.
- Monitored curing process for optimal results.
- Followed detailed blueprints accurately delivering client expectations perfectly every time.
- Cut excess material off finished products to ensure precision and aesthetics.
- Assisted in the design phase of fibreglass projects, contributing innovative ideas for improvement.
- Inspected completed products for quality assurance purposes.
- Completed orders within stipulated timelines managing production schedules efficiently.
- Maintained clean work environment to enhance efficiency and safety standards.
- Utilised rollers to eliminate air bubbles, achieving a flawless finish.
- Repaired damaged fibreglass goods, restoring their functionality and appearance.
- Performed test runs to maintain product quality standards.
- Inspected finished work for quality defects and conformance with specifications.
Education
GCSEs - Maths
Upper Avon Secondery School
Durrington, Wiltshire 1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - English
Upper Avon School
Durrington, Wiltshire 1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - Biology
Upper Avon School
Durrington, Wiltshire 1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - Chemistry
Upper Avon School
Durrington, Wiltshire 1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - Economics
Upper Avon School
Durrington, Wiltshire 1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - History
Upper Avon School
Durrington, Wiltshire 1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - CDT
Upper Avon School
Durrington, Wiltshire 1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - P.E.
upper Avon School
Durrington, Wiltshire 1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - Drama
Upper Avon School
Durrington, Wiltshire 1983.09 - 1998.07
Skills
- Technical proficiency
- Leadership excellence
- Contractual negotiation
- Business development
- Profit and loss reporting
- Change implementation
- Product development expertise
- Project leadership
- Staff performance evaluation
- Supply chain optimization
- Integrity and ethics
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Interpersonal communication
- Product knowledge
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Swimming, Skittles, Rugby, Pool
Certification
Full UK Driving licence up to C1 Category
Timeline
Managing director
Berkeley Grp Products ltd
2020.12 - Current
Managing director
Berkeley Glass Fibre Solutions Ltd
2010.10 - 2019.12
Workshop manager
Cirencester Composites
2006.03 - 2010.10
Workshop manager
Custom Moulds & Mouldings ltd
2004.06 - 2006.02
Pattern designer and maker
Multitex
1996.07 - 2004.05
Fibreglass laminator
Wessex Patterns
1988.02 - 1994.03
GCSEs - Maths
Upper Avon Secondery School
1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - English
Upper Avon School
1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - Biology
Upper Avon School
1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - Chemistry
Upper Avon School
1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - Economics
Upper Avon School
1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - History
Upper Avon School
1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - CDT
Upper Avon School
1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - P.E.
upper Avon School
1983.09 - 1988.07
GCSEs - Drama
Upper Avon School
1983.09 - 1998.07