Simon J A Baird
Bradford-on-Avon,Wiltshire
Summary
Innovative leader and serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of success in founding and scaling businesses across diverse industries. With over 23 years of experience in directorial roles, I have demonstrated a keen ability to conceptualise, launch, and grow ventures from inception to profitability.
Talented Director with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills coupled with more than 20 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all organizational levels.
As a director, I have led high-performing teams to achieve ambitious goals, leveraging a blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership. My entrepreneurial spirit drives me to constantly seek out new opportunities and challenges, guiding me in identifying untapped markets and pioneering innovative solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director
The Tennis Court Company Limited
10.2001 - 03.2004
- A business constructing tennis courts and driveways to private clients, schools and hotels throughout the UK
- Responsible for project management, financial control, marketing and sales, and implementation of office systems.
- Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
- Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
- Kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Maintained smooth operations through careful management of office workflow and administrative processes.
- Increased new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
- Directed day-to-day work of 8 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
- Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
Project manager
Burleigh Pottery
Stoke on Trent
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Responsible for maintenance programme and product sales at a grade II
- Listed factory
- Involved in planning and prioritizing projects, coordinating workforce, ordering materials, budgetary control, and evaluating performance.
- Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.
- Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
- Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
- Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
- Evaluated project risks and feasibility, identifying issues and proactively implementing proposed solutions.
- Developed and maintained project timescales, providing contingency planning to support timely completion.
- Delivered products and services in line with agreed arrangements and contracts.
- Acted as single point of contact for stakeholders.
- Led technical delivery teams to deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timescales.
Owner
SJB Landscaping
Winchester
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Ran a landscape gardening business as a source of income
- Gained real-world experience and introduction to general business practice.
- Established and successfully managed profitable business, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
- Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Discussed long and short-term plans directly with clients, offering invaluable advice relating to proper gardening.
- Delivered top quality service to encourage customer referrals.
- Collaborated with clients to assess landscaping requirements, implementing creative briefs to meet them.
Education
BSc Hons Rural Business Management -
University of Reading
01.1995 - 04.1998
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Peter Symonds 6th Form College
Winchester, Hampshire 01.1993 - 04.1995
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Frensham Heights School
Farnham, Surrey 01.1988 - 04.1993
Skills
- Customer Service
- Business administration
- Business development
- Employee management
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- On-site observations
- Process improvements
- Strong leadership skills
- Commercial Awareness
- Business consulting
- Strategic consultancy
- Planning and execution
- Sales strategy development
- Business strategy planning
- Product strategy and management
- Revenue generation
- Cost reduction
- Change management
- Business planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Sales data analysis
- Engaging leadership style
- Financial management
- Project budgeting
Timeline
Director
The Tennis Court Company Limited
10.2001 - 03.2004
Project manager
Burleigh Pottery
01.1999 - 01.2001
Owner
SJB Landscaping
01.1998 - 01.1999
BSc Hons Rural Business Management -
University of Reading
01.1995 - 04.1998
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Peter Symonds 6th Form College
01.1993 - 04.1995
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Frensham Heights School
01.1988 - 04.1993
Affiliations
- Walking, Mountain Biking, Tennis, Countryside Interests
Custom
- My young Son takes my free time at the moment!
- Mountain biking
- Nature photography - with a special interest in the photography of plants.
- I do a lot of walking in the countryside.
- Enjoy travelling in UK and overseas.
Personal Information
- Age: 47
- Date of birth: 23/03/1977
Custom
- Cycling - off road mountain biking
- Nature photography - with a special interest in the photography of plants
- I enjoy reading and walking in the countryside
Personal Information
- Age: 26
- Date of birth: 03/23/1977
- Marital status: Single
Custom
- Cycling - off road mountain biking
- Nature photography - with a special interest in the photography of plants
- I enjoy reading and walking in the countryside
Personal Information
- Age: 47
- Date of birth: 23/03/1977
- Marital status: Single
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