Oliver Blakemore
Stoke on trent ,United kingdom
Summary
Experienced project manager and team leader with a proven track record of spearheading successful software implementations, leading to substantial operational improvements and significant turnaround in performance metrics. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute escalation projects, achieving operational success while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Adept at scheduling and managing complex projects, identifying potential risks, and developing contingency plans for large deployments. Skilled in addressing and resolving conflicts and negotiating successful resolutions with internal and external stakeholders. Known for cultivating and strengthening enduring relationships with customers, team members, and material buyers, bolstering trust and collaboration. Proficient in Lean/Six Sigma principles, implementing long-term strategies to attain substantial savings and improve operational efficiencies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Rapid Asset Deployment IT Manager
Amazon
01 2022 - 01 2024
- Spearheaded successful software implementation, attaining substantial operational improvements and turnaround in performance metrics
- Prioritised escalation projects, achieving operational success while maintaining cost-effectiveness
- Scheduled and managed complex projects, identifying potential risks and developing contingency plans for large deployments
- Addressed and resolved conflicts, as well as negotiated successful resolutions with internal/external stakeholders
- Cultivated and strengthened enduring relationships with customers, team members, and material buyers, bolstering trust and collaboration
- Exemplified proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma principles to optimise overall processes
- Implemented long-term strategy to attain substantial savings and improve operational efficiencies
- Key Accomplishments:
- Mastered software applications and completed assigned tasks, simplifying processes for teams across EU and North America
- Enhanced global equipment deployment efficiency and reduced backlog from 2800 units to zero as critical escalation point for EU
- Achieved remarkable cost reduction in internal shipping from £50K monthly to initial £85K annually by streamlining and managing existing internal contracts
- Accomplished SLA turnaround from 17% to 99.7% within 6 months, meeting high-volume demands with exemplary service through execution of strategic planning.
Operational Team Lead
Amazon
Rugeley
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Oversaw entire project lifecycle from procurement to deployment, ensuring flawless execution
- Delivered assigned tasks in compliance with verbal and written instructions, meeting exact specifications
- Conducted comprehensive health and safety training for operational team members
- Followed directives from senior team members, assuring safe and accurate completion of work
- Key Accomplishments:
- Responded to emergencies and identified/resolved any issues and problems
- Orchestrated infrastructure setup for new software, boosting delivery SLA from 9% to 99.8.
Marketing Manager Redeye
Design
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Shaped and enforced latest marketing strategies, aiding B2B firms in achieving growth and implementation success
- Steered implementation of strategic initiatives in brand message development, ensuring cohesive and impactful communication across platforms
- Analysed market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to develop data-driven marketing campaigns
- Identified process inefficiencies and implemented streamlined solutions, optimising workflow
- Key Accomplishments:
- Organised and led multiple workshops to craft targeted marketing plans, catering to diverse clientele from small SMEs to £20M turnover manufacturers
- Acquired high interest for future clients by coordinating variety of exhibition events from design to final show
- Contributed significantly towards launch of new company from annual profit of £15K to £25K in six months by shaping and implementing effective marketing strategies
- Website Design
- UX Design
- Brand Awareness
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships to support business and brand objectives
- Create and implement partnership strategies in collaboration with marketing teams
- Manage existing partnerships and identify new opportunities for growth
- Lead partnership reporting and KPI tracking
- Optimise team efficiency and effectiveness through workflow management (CRM, Hubspot, Skylark and Asana)
- Oversee partnership and campaign activities from conception to deployment
- Analyse and assess brand partnership impact against defined KPIs
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Management
Staffordshire University
04/2013 - 07/2016
Skills
- SAP Warehouse Management (WM)
- Relationship building
- Supply chain management
- Negotiating
- ERP experience
- Employee management
- Logical reasoning
- Schedule development
- Coordination
- Excel proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Multiple projects launched throughout North America and aided in Japan launches also including parts of Europe
- Analise and monitor supply chain performance metrics, such as cost, quality, and delivery, to identify areas of improvement
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of goods and services
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure reliable supply of materials and services
- Monitor and analyze market trends and customer demand to ensure the timely delivery of products
- International team escalations aided with multiple software launches including various projects.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency in the supply chain
- Design and implement systems to track and monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with government regulations and industry standards
- Manage and coordinate the activities of the supply chain team, including setting goals and objectives
- Analise and monitor customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in the supply chain process
Timeline
Operational Team Lead
Amazon
2020.01 - 2021.01
Marketing Manager Redeye
Design
2016.01 - 2020.01
Rapid Asset Deployment IT Manager
Amazon
01 2022 - 01 2024
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Management
Staffordshire University
04/2013 - 07/2016