Paul Edwards
Farnham,Surrey
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong understanding of quality control standards, adept in negotiation tactics and decision-making authority. Demonstrates exceptional financial leadership, ensuring optimal fiscal management and strategic planning. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success and achieve long-term career growth.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Company director
Strawberry Signs
Aldershot, Hampshire
03.1990 - Current
- Fostered business partnerships that enhanced overall profitability levels of the firm.
- Championed customer service improvement initiatives resulting in increased client satisfaction rates.
- Cultivated key relationships for business development opportunities.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favourable terms for the company.
- Managed high-profile projects to successful completion within deadlines.
- Oversaw daily company operations to reach financial targets.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of commercial properties with professionally crafted signage.
- Integrated colour and perspective to create illustrative designs.
- Developed design, strategy and specifications for traffic signs, billboards and business signs.
- Measured and calculated dimensions of lettering, designs and patterns to complete workpieces.
- Fabricated signs from a variety of materials, demonstrating versatility in skillset.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Production Manager
Signs of the Time
Aldershot , Hampshire
01.1983 - 03.1990
- Delegated tasks efficiently to promote team productivity.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective leadership.
- Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.
- Managed project timelines for successful product delivery.
Apprentice Signwriter
Puxley Signs
Farnborough, Hampshire
02.1980 - 03.1983
- Engaged in on-the-job training to enhance skills related to specific trades.
- Attended necessary training and completed assessments.
- Completed building work at heights using scaffolding, reach equipment and strapping to climb structures.
- Helped to prepare and execute projects under supervision.
Education
GCSEs - English Grade 1
Heron Wood School
Aldershot Hampshire 02.1978 - 05.1980
GCSEs - English Grade 1 Maths Grade 2 Art Grade 1 History grade 1 French Grade 1 Science Grade 1
Heron Wood School
Aldershot 01.1978 - 04.1980
Skills
- Quality control standards understanding
- Negotiation tactics
- Decision-Making authority
- Financial leadership
Languages
French
Fluent
Affiliations
- Hiking, Mountain Biking, Dog Training, Cooking
Timeline
Company director
Strawberry Signs
03.1990 - Current
Production Manager
Signs of the Time
01.1983 - 03.1990
Apprentice Signwriter
Puxley Signs
02.1980 - 03.1983
GCSEs - English Grade 1
Heron Wood School
02.1978 - 05.1980
GCSEs - English Grade 1 Maths Grade 2 Art Grade 1 History grade 1 French Grade 1 Science Grade 1
Heron Wood School
01.1978 - 04.1980
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