Gary August has over 30 years of experience in operations management, business development, and technical installation roles. He is looking for a permanent position that offers job security and longevity. He prides himself on his leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to improve productivity and reduce costs. His references are available upon request.

1. Gary August 2 Aldsworth CourtAldsworth AvenueGoring by SeaWest SussexBN12 4UR 01903 50515007534 835615e-mail:gary.august@sky.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Personal Profile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I am an articulate individual, loyal, hardworking and conscientious. I enjoy a challenging environment to bring out the best of all my accumulated skills. I am a dedicated person who maintains timekeeping, attendance and standards to the highest possible level. Experienced in many areas incorporating practical, administrative and IT related issues.<br />I believe I have the drive and enthusiasm to become a valuable member of you workforce. I lead from the front, helping others wherever I can. I have developed techniques desired for use within both the public and private sector<br /> <br />Since being made redundant from Seagull Deterrent Systems I have been operating a self employed managerial consultancy basis whilst seeking alternative permanent employment. Unfortunately this role does not offer the job security and longevity that I desire.<br /> <br />Work Experience:<br /> <br />Operations Manager (self-employed)<br />Capital Services Group, Worthing<br />June 2009 -Present<br /> <br />Daily Management of operations for established Commercial Cleaning/ Hygiene Company.<br />Planning workloads for cleaning operatives and service engineers.<br />Liaising with county councils regarding ongoing contacts. Developing new customers from private sector.<br />Introducing new contracts for maintenance. Surveying new client’s premises, preparation of detailed quotations and annual contracts.<br />Supervision of office programmes.<br />Sourcing cost effective suppliers, budgeting monthly expenditure.<br />Building new communications via improved web-site and advertising visibility.<br />Operational Statistical Results 2009-2010<br /> Labour Cost 13% Monthly Reduction (average sub contractor invoicing)<br /> Transport Cost 5% Reduction on company vehicle fuel expenditure.<br /> Supply Cost 14% Overall Reduction in suppliers invoicing<br /> Productivity 31% Increase in monthly company turnover<br />Figures for 2010 -2011 will show significant increases due to successful tender applications<br /> <br />Business Development Consultant/Surveyor<br />Seagull Deterrent Systems Ltd., Worthing<br /> <br /> <br />July 2007 to November 2008<br /> <br />Dealing with private and public sector customers from the initial enquiry stage through<br />the full life cycle of the client consultation process to the point of a confirmed order.<br />Responsible for surveying domestic and commercial sites nationwide in readiness to<br />supply quotations for installation purposes. Maintaining accurate and detailed records of<br />site information including plans, risk assessments, method statements, photographs and<br />video footage.<br /> <br />Producing written detailed quotations for customers’ receipt within 72 hours of<br />conducting the site survey.<br />Making follow up calls to every quotation and enquiry with the objective of closing the<br />sale.<br />Responsible for ensuring client data maintained in an up-to-date condition in terms of<br />Client records and contact data, site data and images.<br />Organising supply of materials and plant hire prior to installations, liaising with the<br />senior installation technicians allocated to each contract.<br />Responsible for securing contracts in excess of £100,000 annually.<br />Harper Craven sales techniques and procedures trained.<br /> <br />Senior Installation Technician<br />Seagull Deterrent Systems Ltd., Worthing<br /> <br />July 2006 to July 2007<br /> <br />Design, planning and supervision to completion of complex avian deterrent system<br />Installations.<br />Completion of long-term installations including a three month £120,000 contract whilst<br />based in Carlisle.<br />Providing the extensive supervision of junior technicians and external labour force. Liaising with<br />external employment agencies, invoking on site procedures and discipline.<br /> <br />Controlling all aspects of individual installations within Health and Safety guidelines.<br />Operation and inspection of various hired plant and its safe and effective use in<br />Multiple circumstances.<br />Liaising with customers on a face to face basis, with intent to complete installations<br />to company and customer satisfaction.<br />IPAF Certified to 26m, PASMA Category T card holder and CSCS card holder.<br /> <br />HGV Lead Driver<br />Wickes Home Delivery Services<br />Trademills Business Park<br />Northampton<br /> <br />May 2003 – July 2006<br /> <br />Management of ‘Outbase Delivery Hub’ incorporating seven delivery crews.<br />Delivery of pre-ordered kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.<br />Communication with customers regarding delivery schedules in preparation for a <br />professional delivery service.<br />Liaising with Transport department regarding multiple routes and delivery crews, in<br />house training programmes regarding delivery, loading and unloading of vehicles<br />Interpretation and implementation of new and current transport legislation<br />regarding working time directive.<br />Recording vehicle maintenance, staff absences and disciplinary measures<br />Ensuring out base site remained within budget, acted within health and safety<br />guidelines. <br /> <br />HGV Driver<br />West Oxfordshire Motor Auctions<br />Bromag Industrial Estate<br />Witney, Oxon<br /> <br />April 2000- June 2003<br /> <br />Collection of Cars, Motorbikes, Vans via straight seven Articulated Transporter.<br />Processing vehicles documents, history, mileage.<br />Loading/ Unloading in preparation for auction.<br />Delivery of sold vehicles to dealers.<br />Supervision of part-time drivers (auction evenings).<br />Maintaining clean drivers cab and trailer. <br />HGV Driver/ Assistant Transport Manager<br />Robinski and Company Ltd<br />4-5 Hythe Road London NW6<br /> <br />October 1986- April 1999<br /> <br />Delivery of goods to retail units across the UK.<br />Planning of routes for 8 drivers of 7.5 tonne and 16 tonne vehicles.<br />Supervising ten warehouse staff in 30,000 square foot warehouse environment.<br />Processing of orders for assembly and loading, conducting stock level reports.<br /> <br />Stock control and accountability throughout product range.<br /> <br /> <br />Jointers Mate/ Cable Jointer<br />London Electricity Board<br />Aybrook Street London W1<br /> <br />Sept 1977- Sept 1986<br /> <br />Domestic and Commercial installation of electrical 440 volt services<br />Single to triple phase services supplied up to 400 amp Temporary Building Supplies,<br />Domestic Service Heads, Public Lighting.<br />Transformer Chamber and Link Box Supply.<br />‘Live’ 440 volt Cable Jointing.<br />Fusing and laying of mains electrical services.<br /> <br />Interests<br /> <br />I have a full, clean driving license. I am a member of David Lloyd and enjoy using the gym and pool regularly. My partner and I enjoy walking and camping in the UK and abroad. I have extensive experience in man management and I enjoy new challenges and respond to them with vigour and enthusiasm.<br /> <br />References<br />Available on request<br />