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- Conservation
Rikki Double
Goffs Oak,Hertfordshire
Summary
Versatile, trustworthy, professional with vast experience in effective and efficient operations. Displays outstanding knowledge and practical expertise to provide exceptional all-round service.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Member of UK Board of Trustees
Mara Elephant Project
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
President
Mara Elephant Project UK
03.2024 - Current
- Engaged with public through regular communication, maintaining transparency and building trust in leadership.
- Contributed to fundraising efforts, organising events and managing donor relations.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Set ambitious expectations for operations and established pathways to accomplishing goals.
CEO - Director
Zeus Defence Solutions Limited
05.2019 - Current
- Negotiated high-value contracts with key clients and suppliers, enhancing company's financial stability.
- Managed stakeholder relationships, including investors, board members, and regulatory authorities.
- Developed and maintained a high-performance executive team through effective recruitment and training.
- Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
- Oversaw product development from conception to launch.
- Oversaw day-to-day functioning of R & D, design and build operation.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
CEO - Director
Zeus UAV Limited
12.2017 - Current
- Provided organisational leadership and established business vision to achieve sales, profit and revenue goals.
- Managed financial operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and forecasting to maintain financial health.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and service providers to secure advantageous terms and reduce operational costs.
- Met with product suppliers, negotiated supply contracts and established partnerships to facilitate delivery of raw materials and products.
- Oversaw the development and launch of new products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
- Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
- Oversaw day-to-day functioning of training and drone operation.
- Maintained safe workplace by complying with health department regulations.
- Computed costs for products and services, established mark-up and set pricing for business offerings.
Director of Operations
D O Systems Limited
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Prepared a range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Managing Director
Bar Blue Limited
02.2000 - 02.2006
- Developed high-performing teams to consistently exceed goals, drive revenue and expand markets.
- Selected and mentored senior staff, developing a strong leadership team that aligned with organisational goals.
- Cultivated a business culture prioritising performance optimisation and goal attainment, fostering employee engagement.
- Managed budgetary expenses and allocated financial resources to achieve budget goals and support strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw day-to-day functioning of Bar & Nightclub operation.
Manager
Bass Leisure
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
02.1996 - 03.2000
- Managed daily operations of four venues, focusing on music-led club offerings.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and rewarding high achievers.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes, improving team skills and performance.
- Managed adherence to regulatory standards, ensuring compliance during inspections.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
- Provided strategic recommendations to senior management regarding facilities requirements.
Director
Clockwork Cleaning Company
06.1990 - 01.1996
- Founded and built contract cleaning company servicing offices, pubs, building sites, and residential properties.
- Grew business to over 100 staff, securing multiple contracts across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, and London.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Led team by example to align objectives with overall organisational strategy.
- Managed client relationships to boost retention and maximise revenue.
Courrier
White Arrow Services
London
01.1987 - 02.1990
- Coordinated multi-drop deliveries across various locations to achieve on-time arrivals.
- Ensured timely deliveries by adhering to schedule demands.
- Managed time effectively, completing all scheduled deliveries within allocated time frames.
- Maintained safe handling of merchandise for secure delivery.
- ROSPA safe driver award
Hairdresser
Vogue
09.1981 - 02.1986
- Delivered hairdressing services to clients at Ladies & Gents
- Collaborated with Wella UK and L'Oréal UK on product development projects
- Kept salon clean and pristine by cleaning work areas, sweeping floors and sanitising chairs between client bookings.
- Managed appointments efficiently, maximising salon productivity and minimising client wait times.
- Worked with straighteners, curlers and hair dryers to style hair.
Education
Level 2 - Close Protection
Highfield
York, YOR01-2020
NVQ Level 1 - Food Hygeine
Bass Leisure
Birmingham, BIR01-1996
NVQ Level 1 - First Aid
Bass Leisure
Birmingham, BIR01-1996
NVQ Level 1 - Art
Ware College
Ware, HRT01-1984
NVQ Level 1 - HAIRDRESSING
Ware College
Ware, HRT01-1984
GCSEs - High School Education
Turnford School
Turnford01-1981
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Budget planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Documentation oversight
- Supply chain management
- Logistics management
- Cultural development
- Organisational governance
- Organisational efficiency
- Performance optimisation
- Customer relationship management
- Client relations
- Event organisation
- Event coordination
- Meeting facilitation
- Meeting organisation
- Documentation control
- Documentation oversight
- Workflow coordination
- Scheduling
- Calendar management
- Task prioritisation
- Ability to prioritise
- Team building
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Professional ethics
- Communication strategy
- Communication oversight
- Enquiry management
- Problem solving
- Operational oversight
- Record-keeping
- Documentation control
- Meeting organisation
- Cultural development
- Inventory oversight
- Logistics management
- Organisational efficiency
- Workforce strategy
- Record-keeping
Interests
Timeline
Member of UK Board of Trustees
Mara Elephant Project
03.2024 - Current
President
Mara Elephant Project UK
03.2024 - Current
CEO - Director
Zeus Defence Solutions Limited
05.2019 - Current
Director of Operations
D O Systems Limited
03.2018 - 08.2019
CEO - Director
Zeus UAV Limited
12.2017 - Current
Managing Director
Bar Blue Limited
02.2000 - 02.2006
Manager
Bass Leisure
02.1996 - 03.2000
Director
Clockwork Cleaning Company
06.1990 - 01.1996
Courrier
White Arrow Services
01.1987 - 02.1990
Hairdresser
Vogue
09.1981 - 02.1986
Level 2 - Close Protection
Highfield
NVQ Level 1 - Food Hygeine
Bass Leisure
NVQ Level 1 - First Aid
Bass Leisure
NVQ Level 1 - Art
Ware College
NVQ Level 1 - HAIRDRESSING
Ware College
GCSEs - High School Education
Turnford School