I have Board Level experience within a range of SMEs giving me an extremely broad based knowledge of running businesses and projects. Having started out as an accountant a large SME appointed me as Finance Director. I then embarked upon a number of ventures as principal or owner/director. I have successfully managed a wide range of projects, many of a complex nature, and invariably involving a wide mix of disciplines. I am highly motivated, numerate and analytical and am an effective problem solver and man manager. I possess skills across many disciplines which are applicable to a wide range of businesses.

My Career Achievements Include
Overall corporate management in a range of organisations and sizes
Financial Management
Securing & complex structuring of funding at project and corporate levels
Management of complex projects
Risk evaluation and management
Assessment & management of change

I am looking for a challenging role at Board Level where these skills can significantly enhance the overall performane, profitability and growth of an organisation.

Director in food/drink manufacturing or waste recycling/environmental industries. 20 years senior level experience in blue chip businesses within the food and drink industry in senior marketing, sales, production, R&D and technical roles. First hand knowledge of MBO's, business restructuring and trade sales in £100M turnover businesses. A driver of change with a track record of successfully leading teams in the pursuit of improved competitiveness. Versatility and range of skils prompted selection to build a waste recycling business based on a novel technology. PhD in microbial physiology from the University of Nottingham. Prefer to remian in the South West.

Operations Manager in print/publishing/sports/leisure or related industry. Proven record of 22 years having delivered quality and process improvements across publishing, sales and operational environments; utilised solid financial acumen which secured best deal. Lowered book wastage by 85% and £600k saved over a three-year period. Reduced studio workflow turnaround from 20 to 3 days with a 20% throughput increase and an 80% reduction in overtime spend of £150k. Initiated total quality approach that resulted in record high accuracy levels. Very effective supervisory and customer relation skills. Would prefer to work within one hour travel time of Maidenhead.

steve.wallis@live.com

A Midlands based Senior Manufacturing Manager in Continuous Improvement, with a strong international experience base. Certified as a 6 Sigma DMAIC Black Belt with a TPS/Lean specialisation. A Master's in Industrial Engineering within Programme/Project Change Management environments with major World-Class improvements in Operational, Cultural, Management Systems & Transactional Processes with savings in excess of £2m

An ESTJ Myers-Briggs people-orientated Personality Profile, complimented by a strong team-based work ethic, enhanced by a positive & supportive style based on a " Can-do - Have-done" approach complimented by a Certified Facilitator - Coach capability.

A firm belief in KPI & Budgetary Management via Team Empowerment leading to Sustainable Results.