Simon Prockter
Milton Keynes
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in risk assessment, logistics coordination, and budgeting. Proven track record in health and safety compliance, team leadership, and training development. Expertise in inventory management with a focus on optimising operational efficiency. Committed to driving organisational success while adhering to industry standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Operations Manager
Tier-Dott Mobility
Milton Keynes
11.2020 - 01.2026
- Exceeded KPI and P&L targets through strategic oversight.
- Established and enforced SOPs to enhance market performance.
- Supervised maintenance of 700 e-scooters and 350 e-bikes for optimal operation.
- Maintained SLA compliance and addressed council requests efficiently.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication to promote informed decision-making.
- Monitored health and safety practices to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Developed budgetary controls and cost strategies to achieve financial objectives.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies, ensuring business continuity during crises.
Operational Specialist
Spin Mobility Ltd
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Working as part of a team
- Deploying and retrieving e-scooters throughout Milton Keynes
- Working to time schedules and planning shifts for myself and colleagues
- Ensuring stock was delivered to warehouses
Stage Dayman
Phantom of the Opera
London
10.2010 - 07.2020
- Supervised and managed 33 crew members during show operations.
- Ensured safe working environment by conducting safety checks on PPE and fall arrest systems.
- Liaised with external contractors and clients to facilitate seamless collaboration.
- Managed upkeep and maintenance of show and building facilities.
- Executed loading and unloading of lorries, minimising potential damage.
Swing Showman
Phantom of the Opera
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Stage crew, Flyman and Cover Chargehand at Phantom of the Opera
Marketing Assistant
Yamaha Music UK Ltd
02.2008 - 11.2008
- To assist Drums and Zildjian Product Manager in all aspects of Drum Marketing
- To assist Yamaha Drum Artists with their requirements and drum kits
Drum Technician
John Henry's
03.2006 - 02.2008
- Responsible for all drum requirements
- Develop relations with tour managers, record companies, artists and drum manufacturers
- Conduct training of staff in the technical elements of drum preparation
- Manage quality control and general upkeep of drum, cymbal and hardware stock
- Work to detailed specs and recommend relevant equipment
- Supplied kits for all stages at Reading and Leeds Carling Festivals
- Increase in new customers and returning trade due to consistent high standard achieved
- Managing a team
Bookseller and Goods In Clerk
Waterstone's Piccadilly
09.2005 - 03.2006
- Working as part of a team at the flagship store
- Abiding to strict embargo's on new publications
- Coordinating distribution of stock for UK's largest Harry Potter party
- Flagship store
Professional Musician
07.2000 - 09.2005
- Several Tours and Recordings throughout the UK, Europe, Japan and USA
Operational Assistant
Barbican Centre
08.1995 - 07.2000
- Responsible for the setting and prepping of large concerts, events and AGM's
- Run the Post Room handling in-going and out-going post as well as internal post for the Barbican Centre and Guildhall
- Leadership of a team of staff
- Liaise with artists, conference delegates and public
Education
BTEC HND - Arts and Event Administration
Bournemouth and Poole College
Bournemouth, England 08/1993 - 06/1995
BTEC ND - Performing Arts
Stantonbury Campus
Milton KeynesSkills
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Logistics coordination
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Inventory management
Custom Section
- Freelance drum tech for many acts including Frank Turner, McFly, Bon Jovi, The Answer, Glen Matlock, Beyonce, Jamiroquai, for live and TV
- Freelance Stage Crew for Get Loaded festival 2006 and 2007
- Assistant to the Live Events Manager - Sony BMG
- Stage Crew - RSC Theatre, Barbican
- Stage Crew - Derngate Theatre, Northampton
- Assistant Studio Engineer - Great Linford Manor Studios, Milton Keynes
References
- Mr Mike Crosby, Regional Manager, Tier-Dott, mike.crosby@ridedott.com, +447545 565181
- Mr Joe Strange, Technical & Buildings Manager, ATG Entertainment, joestrange@atgentertainment.com, +447870 783013
Training
- First Aid at work
- AED Trained
- IPAF Trained
- Working at Height Access and Rescue
- PUWER
- COSHH
- Asbestos Awareness
- Ladder Safety
- Abrasive Wheels
- PC and IT skills
Timeline
Operations Manager
Tier-Dott Mobility
11.2020 - 01.2026
Operational Specialist
Spin Mobility Ltd
08.2020 - 11.2020
Stage Dayman
Phantom of the Opera
10.2010 - 07.2020
Swing Showman
Phantom of the Opera
01.2009 - 10.2010
Marketing Assistant
Yamaha Music UK Ltd
02.2008 - 11.2008
Drum Technician
John Henry's
03.2006 - 02.2008
Bookseller and Goods In Clerk
Waterstone's Piccadilly
09.2005 - 03.2006
Professional Musician
07.2000 - 09.2005
Operational Assistant
Barbican Centre
08.1995 - 07.2000
BTEC ND - Performing Arts
Stantonbury Campus
BTEC HND - Arts and Event Administration
Bournemouth and Poole College
08/1993 - 06/1995