STUART SIMPSON
Scone,Perth and Kinross
Summary
Forward-thinking entrepreneur with a deep understanding of what it takes to build a successful business from the beginning. Offering 7 years of progressive business experience and a history of going above and beyond to turn dreams into reality.
Results-oriented professional with expertise in customer acquisition, partnership development, and effective leadership. Demonstrated success in business development, employee management, and managing high-impact projects. Strong background in operations management, emphasizing process improvement and financial oversight. Focused on optimizing business performance through strategic leadership and customer relationship management.
Has an in-depth experience of dealing with the public by telephone. email, WhatsApp, video, and face-to-face consultations. This includes sales, marketing, and customer service roles.
I am service-oriented, and I don't stop until the job is finished!
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Entrepreneur Partner
Self Employed
04.2018 - 09.2025
- Within this period built a domestic and commercial utility service business.
- We help individuals, domestic homeowners, tenants and businesses save money.
- My business was launched part-time in 2017.
- Member of BNI Castle, Glasgow & South Lanarkshire region, currently part of the Leadership Team.
Delivery Driver
News Direct Perth Ltd
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Within this period, I took up a part time driving job, to help make some local contacts.
- The work was part time, 3hrs, 5 days a week, (05:00-08:00).
Commercial Ops. Manager
Frontline Commercial Services Ltd
01.2018 - 04.2018
- My employment was transferred from V.Ships UK Ltd to Frontline Commercial Services UK Ltd on 19/1/18 under a TUPE transfer of operations.
- Effectively I was made redundant at end of Jan 2018, after completing all the end of year reporting, SARBOX audits, handing the transfer of all vessels plus 13 of my staff.
- I was then given three months leave in lieu of the notice period, which ended at the end of Apr 2018.
Commercial Ops. Manager
V.Ships UK Ltd
03.2003 - 01.2018
- Within this period I have been involved in various roles within the Commercial Operations Department for V.Ships UK Ltd.
- Latterly I was responsible for a department staff of 30 looking after a fleet of about 130 vessels, reporting to the General Manager.
- Developing various, non-marine business opportunities.
Managing Director
V.Ships Greece Ltd
01.2001 - 10.2002
General Manager
Acomarit (Hellas) Ltd
01.2000 - 03.2001
Fleet Operations Manager
Acomarit (UK) Ltd
08.1997 - 01.1998
Senior Manager (G.M.)
LN Group of Companies (Singapore) Pte Ltd
01.1994 - 03.1996
Operations Manager
Acomarit (Cyprus) Ltd
06.1993 - 01.1994
Ship Operator
Acomarit (UK) Ltd
02.1991 - 06.1993
Ch. Off. 2nd Off. 3rd Off.
Northern Marine Management Ltd
05.1984 - 02.1991
Relief Personnel Officer
Northern Marine Management Ltd
08.1990 - 09.1990
Relief Crew Co-ordinator
Stena Offshore Ltd
06.1990 - 07.1990
Accident Insurance Rep.
Combine Insurance Co.
02.1984 - 05.1984
Deck Cadet
Denholm Ship Management Ltd
11.1979 - 01.1984
Education
SCOTVEC HND - Nautical Studies, DTp Class 2/1 (Deck)
College of Nautical Studies
Glasgow, Glasgow CitySkills
- Customer Service
- Customer acquisition
- Operations management
- Leadership effectiveness
- Change implementation
- Business development
- Networker for business growth
- Motivational leadership
Custom
Connecting with people and helping others. Enjoy travelling in a Motorhome with 4 Scottie dogs. Volunteered with Glasgow Volunteer Centre, Glasgow City Mission, Sea Cadets and C.A.P (Christians Against Poverty). Trained as a Money Coach by CAP for debt prevention education. Enjoyed sailing, windsurfing and cycling. Cycle commuter in Glasgow for about 10 years.
Personal Information
Nationality: British
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
News Direct Perth Ltd
05.2021 - 07.2024
Entrepreneur Partner
Self Employed
04.2018 - 09.2025
Commercial Ops. Manager
Frontline Commercial Services Ltd
01.2018 - 04.2018
Commercial Ops. Manager
V.Ships UK Ltd
03.2003 - 01.2018
Managing Director
V.Ships Greece Ltd
01.2001 - 10.2002
General Manager
Acomarit (Hellas) Ltd
01.2000 - 03.2001
Fleet Operations Manager
Acomarit (UK) Ltd
08.1997 - 01.1998
Senior Manager (G.M.)
LN Group of Companies (Singapore) Pte Ltd
01.1994 - 03.1996
Operations Manager
Acomarit (Cyprus) Ltd
06.1993 - 01.1994
Ship Operator
Acomarit (UK) Ltd
02.1991 - 06.1993
Relief Personnel Officer
Northern Marine Management Ltd
08.1990 - 09.1990
Relief Crew Co-ordinator
Stena Offshore Ltd
06.1990 - 07.1990
Ch. Off. 2nd Off. 3rd Off.
Northern Marine Management Ltd
05.1984 - 02.1991
Accident Insurance Rep.
Combine Insurance Co.
02.1984 - 05.1984
Deck Cadet
Denholm Ship Management Ltd
11.1979 - 01.1984
SCOTVEC HND - Nautical Studies, DTp Class 2/1 (Deck)
College of Nautical Studies
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