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Thomas  Andrews

Thomas Andrews

Devizes,Wiltshire

Summary

Driven professional with focus on optimising operational processes and ensuring seamless coordination. Possesses highly relevant transferable skills such as project management and team leadership, alongside excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Committed to driving operational excellence and contributing to organisational success with ability to take on challenging roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Operations Coordinator

Excursions Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
11.2025 - Current

Below responsibilities are in addition to Operations Coordinator role:

  • Prepare, cost, and complete client proposals, ensuring accuracy and that pricing and product is aligned with client expectations.
  • Assist in developing and fostering strong working relationships with suppliers, port agencies, port authorities, and local tourism initiatives.
  • Monitor the profitability of planned services, escalating any concerns or opportunities to increase profitability to the Line Manager.
  • Liaised effectively with external vendors for prompt supply deliveries and services.
  • Uphold sustainability policies and responsible tourism practices in daily operations.
  • Established strong rapport with clients through regular communication.

Operations Coordinator

Excursions Ltd.
Swindon , Wiltshire
03.2024 - 11.2025
  • Providing a professional service to luxury cruise clients.
  • Client relations and account managing responsibilities.
  • Attend site inspections and completing risk assessments.
  • Updating the tour database as well as creating new tour products and updating filing.
  • Building strong relationships with suppliers and vendors as well as port authorities and agencies.
  • Ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills while upholding operational standards, safety protocols, and service quality.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Take ownership of each operations profitability.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, managing costs effectively.
  • Acted as a professional ambassador for the company, demonstrating service excellence across all operational and client-facing activities.
  • Deliver multiple projects on time by effective planning and coordination.
  • Creating clear and accurate operation documents with any updates being implemented to improve the overall operation.
  • Attend and oversee pier operations, supervising guides, coach drivers, and other casual staff.

Customer Operations Planner

Svitzer
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for monitoring and conducting daily movements of Tug boat operations with in the Port of Immingham.
  • Communicating with crew members and skippers giving out orders and jobs in a timely manner.
  • Carrying out admin duties as required.
  • Liaising with external customers and shipping agents ensuring order requests are adhered to and tugs are supplied as per customer requirements.
  • Managing crew members working hours to ensure correct amount of rest and working hours are met with in the companies guidelines.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.

Front of house team member

The Peppermill
Devizes
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained attractive, clean and orderly spaces, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
  • Greeted customers warmly and professionally on arrival, promptly directing to allocated tables.
  • Created a friendly and fun guest experiences by delivering a personalised customer service.
  • Preparing cocktails, hot drinks and soft drinks to a high standard.


Destinations Services Advisor

Marella Cruises
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for the selling of offshore excursions and future cruise holidays.
  • Escort excursions in person to ensure guest satisfaction and gain constructive feedback for future improvements.
  • Preparing and delivering a range of documentation including guests on tour paperwork, excursion tickets and letters.
  • Demonstrated outstanding product knowledge to achieve high customer satisfaction levels.
  • Thrived in fast-paced environment with energy and enthusiasm.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Assist in the creation of digital signage projected through screens and onboard kiosks.
  • Supported other areas of the team including taking part in bike tours and other admin duties.
  • Presenting port talks in our Broadway Show Lounge to over 1000 guests providing upcoming port information.

Administration and Operations Support

Atlas Professionals
Bristol
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Arranging travel and accommodation for offshore employees recruited through both Bristol and Newquay offices.
  • Processing invoices and expenses as well as other admin duties to support the Personnel Coordinators.
  • Assisting with the recruitment process for off shore candidates via Linkedin or email/phone.
  • Monitoring the AOS inbox and taking inbound calls from both internal and external stakeholders.

Crew Duty Officer

AirTanker
Carterton , Oxfordshire
12.2019 - 09.2021

• Assisting the Crew Controller with daily duties ensuring all tasks and procedures were completed to the highest standard

• Monitoring Airlines daily operational schedule

• Management of all crew hotel accommodation, road transport and external flights where necessary

• Working closely alongside the operations and engineering department ensuring smooth operation of all daily flights dealing with disruption from weather delays, crew sickness and technical issues

• Generating government declaration forms for future inbound/outbound flights

• Maintaining flight crew rosters and work patterns in compliance with company/ CAA regulations and Flight Time Limitations, covering two aircraft fleet of which one Military and one Civilian

• Providing weekly statistic reports to the duty executive

• Running daily training reports to ensure all flight crew are with in current limits

Camp Counsellor

Camp America
06.2019 - 09.2019

• Providing an enjoyable experience for campers with disabilities.

• Ensuring safety to the campers is a number one priority at all times.

• Cabin Leader on a few occasions following camp rules and regulations to respect nature, prevent accidents and promote rewarding experience.

• Organised arts, sports and craft activities to enable participants to learn new skills, develop independence and connect with people.

Social Organiser

TEG Southampton
Southampton
12.2018 - 03.2019

• Organising events, nights out, coffee chats and other fun activities for foreign students learning English.

• Plan days out to other cities including travel arrangements and places to visit.

• Creating weekly and monthly calendars outlining upcoming events for students to enjoy.

• Attend events and clean up once finished.

Compliance Documentation Administrator

Ryder ltd
Devizes , Wiltshire
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Checking and accurately documenting MOT certificates and service sheets.
  • Dealing with incoming calls and emails from vehicle vendors regarding vehicle service updates.
  • Liaising with personnel from other departments and national Ryder locations.
  • Working with Enrich (Vehicle Management System) to keep up to date with vehicle details and information.
  • Scheduled appointments for vehicle servicing, MOT's and any other repair work required

Ground Crew

Go Skydive
Salisbury , Wiltshire
06.2016 - 08.2016

• Ensuring all clients were fully provided with the necessary safety equipment and on time for their jump.

• Operating small vehicles Mules, quads and vans.

• Delivering a friendly welcome and excellent customer service to guests.

• Informing guests on weather updates and any cancellations.

Retail Assistant

Greggs Bakery
Devizes, Wiltshire
02.2015 - 06.2016

• Till work, accurately handling money and credit/debit cards.

• Food preparation with high standards of health and hygiene.

• Performed closing duties such as cleaning windows and floors, securing shop premises and cashing-up tills.

• Created welcoming environment by greeting customers in line with best store practices.

Education

BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 - Uniformed Public Services

Wiltshire College
Chippenham, CAM
09.2014 - 06.2016

GCSEs - Various

Lavington School
Devizes, WIL
09.2009 - 06.2014

Skills

  • Excellent listening and problem-solving skills
  • Punctual, trustworthy and highly reliable
  • Team player; able to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals
  • Highly effective communicator, spoken, written and ICT (eg Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Well organised and able to shoulder responsibility
  • Diligent, industrious and methodical
  • Enthusiasm for learning new skills and developing further ones quickly and efficiently
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service in various situations
  • Client satisfaction management

Affiliations

  • Scuba Diving
  • Swimming

Certification

PADI Advanced Open Water

Full UK Driving License

Timeline

Senior Operations Coordinator

Excursions Ltd
11.2025 - Current

Operations Coordinator

Excursions Ltd.
03.2024 - 11.2025

Customer Operations Planner

Svitzer
11.2023 - 03.2024

Front of house team member

The Peppermill
09.2023 - 10.2023

Destinations Services Advisor

Marella Cruises
07.2022 - 09.2023

Administration and Operations Support

Atlas Professionals
09.2021 - 06.2022

Crew Duty Officer

AirTanker
12.2019 - 09.2021

Camp Counsellor

Camp America
06.2019 - 09.2019

Social Organiser

TEG Southampton
12.2018 - 03.2019

Compliance Documentation Administrator

Ryder ltd
07.2016 - 09.2018

Ground Crew

Go Skydive
06.2016 - 08.2016

Retail Assistant

Greggs Bakery
02.2015 - 06.2016

BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 - Uniformed Public Services

Wiltshire College
09.2014 - 06.2016

GCSEs - Various

Lavington School
09.2009 - 06.2014
Thomas Andrews