Nigel Preece

Active managem,ent of projects within all markets sectors such as SME's, Education & Health. IDNS are a strategic partner of Birmingham City University and are currently providing a complete AV refresh of 108 teaching rooms, lecture theatres, and other facilities. Coordinate comprehensive project elements, including the development of room and system designs, elevation drawings, client approvals, and meticulous management of subcontractor power and data needs for new installations.

• Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
• Facilitated regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Coordinated with clients to define project objectives and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Oversaw the development of project documentation, maintaining clear and accurate records throughout project lifecycles.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members, building a culture of trust and cooperation.
• Presented project proposals and reports to senior management, articulating project value and securing necessary approvals.
• Monitored service delivery and intervened proactively to correct problems.
• Analysed project outcomes, conducting post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise project disruptions.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects within budget and on time, enhancing client satisfaction and stakeholder value.

• Between 2006 and 2025, I worked with numerous audio-visual companies where I sold and carried out hundreds of AV installations and projects covering technologies such as video wall systems, videoconferencing, analogue/digital and IP HD CCTV, video recording systems, digital signage, projection, and touchscreen control systems from the design stage through to project management and after-sales support.
• Supported multidisciplinary teams in delivering audio-visual projects within timelines and budgets.
• Established strong client rapport, understanding unique needs and delivering customised solutions.
• Assisted in managing client portfolios, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
• Facilitated communication with end users, freelance system programmers, and construction contractors for project success.

• Daily duties entail the management of a team of 8 people plus external installation & AMX/Crestron programming contractors plus general customer account management.
• Working with end users primarily within the education and health sectors, architects and AV consultants carrying out initial enquiries and site surveys, feasibility studies, equipment specification & AV system design, presentations, proposals, creation of method statements, risk assessments, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance.

• Responsible for sales of new AV equipment sales and installations within the Midlands territory.
• Daily duties entailed working with end users, architects and AV consultants carrying out initial enquiries and site surveys, feasibility studies, equipment specification, quotations.
• The company was one of the UK's largest Audio Visual solution providers with offices in Manchester, Birmingham and central London.
• Managed sales pipeline efficiently, prioritising tasks to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions meeting target budgets.
• Maintained in-depth knowledge of competitor products, price changes and market developments to forecast business demands.

• After joining Greenwood AV in 1998 we began to develop the customer base from what was then a predominantly education based business to serve a much wider customer base.
• During the period I personally sold, installed & maintained all types of IT & audio visual equipment into a balanced cross section of corporate clientele comprising of many of the top U.K. blue chip companies.
• Customers comprised of banks, building societies, power utility companies, schools & universities, hospitals & post graduate medical centres etc. covering almost every area of AV & ITC based technology.

The position entailed the installation, training, service, repair, and after-sales care of all of the company's robotic and automated products, travelling extensively daily throughout the U.K.

• Whilst at Motoman, I was personally responsible for a large team of English and Japanese electro-mechanical engineers working at Rover Group, Swindon, carrying out major installations, repairs and modifications to six production lines, comprising 48 robots in total.
• The role covered liaison with senior engineers from Rover Group, the major replacement of joint speed reducers, and the calibration and reprogramming of all robots to the correct programme position.
• Collaborated with product development teams to integrate new features into existing applications.
• Drafted reports to relay to management regarding project specifications, activities and developments.

• Role involved extensive travel throughout the U.K. Europe and North America carrying out my installation, service & programming tasks.
• The company's primary operation was the sales, training, service and installation of industrial robots within all areas of industry from automotive, aeromotive to pharmaceutical and medical.
• Turnover in 1996 was in excess of £7½ million originating from international sales.
• Managed maintenance data records and tracked maintenance and operating information for onsite reference.
• Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Oversaw the maintenance of critical infrastructure, ensuring operational reliability and safety standards were met.

• I joined in May 1984 as an apprentice Electro/mechanical engineer.
• During my three years' employment there, I worked in many varied areas of engineering and travelled extensively throughout the UK, Europe, and North America.
• Major customers at that time were General Motors Spain, Germany and Portugal, Rover Group Longbridge, Cowley and Swindon, Ford Dagenham and Ellesmere Port, Renault Le Havre and Le Mans, Citroën Alençon, Fiat Auto Turin and Milan, etc.