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Over 25 years experience within the international recruitment industry at Director/Management level. Has successfully managed and strategically developed large multi-national recruitment businesses/teams in worldwide locations from start up, providing marketing, business development and operational support and direction. Extensive knowledge of the international Oil & Gas, UK Construction, Industrial, Manufacturing and Public Sector Markets. An experienced and recognised leader with strong operational and financial management skills.

Managing Director @ NAVITAS International Solutions are a well-established privately owned Resource Management Company specialising in the provision of technical, maintenance and engineering recruitment and consultancy services to the project and operational function areas of the Energy market. Our core activities are within the Construction, Fabrication, Operations and Pipeline & Pre-Commissioning sectors, particularily within the Oil & Gas Industry. Services include Recruitment and screeening of contract technical and engineering personnel. Sourcing of permanent staff at all levels. Recruitment campaigns for project teams and offshore crews. Co-ordination and management of competency & training systems. HR legislative advice, consultancy and support. We recognise that quality delivery, demonstrating competency, promoting continual performance development and actively participating in a safe and effective working environment are key features of a service driven organisation that believes success is achieved by working closely together with our Customers and People alike. From October 2012 to Present (3 years 3 months) Director - Resource Management @ Reported directly to the main Group Board. Responsible for the strategic development and leadership of recruitment business. Developed and guided the business from start up into a multi-national organisation. Provided leadership, support and direction to Business Unit Managers and their respective recruitment teams involved in providing resource management services to the international Oil & Gas, Marine, Construction, Industrial Manufacturing and Public Sector markets. Actively managed and overseen the setting up of UK and International office infrastructure & partnership arrangements. Reviewing annual Business Units budgets in line with board objectives. Assisted in the development of business plans. Maintained Client relationships at senior level. Monitored monthly performance and financial results, Controlled and monitored accounting functions, specific to overheads, credit control and other associated costs. Ensured regulatory compliance and set and monitored HSEQ performance in line with Group objectives. Ensured staff career development and progression. Worked closely and supported other parts of the Group to maximise opportunities. From January 2005 to October 2011 (6 years 10 months) Aberdeen, United KingdomManager - Engineering Technical Manpower @ Operational management of a large recruitment and logistics team providing temporary and contract personnel to Oil & Gas Market in the UK and Overseas. Developing new & maintaining existing Client relationships. Delivery of a 20 million sales budget. Controlling costs and overheads to maximise operating profit in line with company objectives. Plan and achieve marketing and business development activities. Monitor and achieve HSEQ performance and objectives. Actively participate in the development of other company services, in particular the Drilling & Marine Manpower Division to ensure opportunities for both division were secured. From 1990 to 2004 (14 years) Aberdeen, United Kingdom