Robert Orrell

 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE    

 

A positive, proactive and dynamic professional combining strong business acumen with a proven track record of success within a variety of environments. Able to demonstrate the skills required to effectively manage several projects at any one time. Possessing exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external relationships. A motivational leader capable of coaching and empowering individuals to enable them to fulfil their potential whilst ensuring that they make a positive contribution to the busines

 

 

 

CAREER SUMMARY

 

2008-date Sales Executive, Midas1 Ltd.
• Consultative sales role for audio visual specialist company, meeting daily with potential customers and building relationships
• Sourcing suppliers, pricing equipment and pricing resources to enable preparation of sales proposals

2007-2008 Director, AV AIDE Ltd.
• Creating, launching and establishing a successful enterprise, main focus of the business to plan and project manage installations of audiovisual solutions, primarily interactive whiteboards systems, with projectors, sound systems and associated IT equipment
• Directing and delivering various successful projects to date predominantly into schools, with sole responsibility for sourcing, providing quotations and carrying out installation work

1999-2007 PROMETHEAN LTD.
2006-2007 Installations Project Manager
• Delivering audiovisual contract management solutions for high profile key clients through the establishment and maintenance of strong business relationships
• Managing commercial contracts through all stages. From the provision of audiovisual expertise alongside the sales function at the enquiry stage, through to successful project delivery and hand over
• Accountable for extensive client liaison; responsible for reporting project status and successfully resolving issues
• Providing management, direction and supervision to internal and external individuals delivering the expertise needed to complete projects on time and within budget through strong inspirational leadership techniques

2004-2006 Operations Project Manager
• Responsible for all aspects of projects in their totality reporting directly to senior management members, additionally accountable for the management of a team of colleagues
• Main focus of the role to deliver a comparable production facility in China as operating in the UK
• Utilising significant project management skills in the application to other areas including the establishment of a UK production process and delivering product development

2002-2004 Installations Project Manager
• Delivering the two largest AV/ICT contracts awarded to a single supplier, responsible for the process from initial enquiry through to project delivery
• Successfully liaising with suppliers, contractors and internal contacts facilitating the design and installation of ICT and AV equipment in line with client requirements on time and within budget

2000-2002 Installation Regional Manager
• Successfully delivering business growth through efficient management of staff teams resulting in the delivery of up to six hundred installations per month from a previous peak of one hundred
• Devising strategies to improve working practices and procedures to facilitate a higher level of professional development across all team members
• Identifying areas for growth, playing a key role in the implementation of wholesale changes resulting in the doubling of productivity

1999-2000 Audiovisual Installation Engineer
• Responsible for the installation of technology solutions nationwide with additional accountabilities for the induction and ongoing training of new staff
1999-1999 Assistant Audiovisual Installation Engineer
• Playing a key role in the installation of projectors, whiteboards, speakers and computer peripherals into UK businesses

1998-1999 Project Engineer, Exi Ltd.
• Key accountabilities for analysing survey results through the proficient use of software systems and making recommendations for appropriate materials to be used
• Carrying out programming activities including writing and editing switch equipment programmes using in house language

1997-1998 Project Engineer, Cable and Wireless

1996-1997 Student Project Engineer, Stabilag (ESH) Ltd.

1989-1992 Apprentice Electrician, D and S Electrical Ltd.
 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

BEng (Hons):      Product Engineering (1998)
City and Guilds: Electrical Installation Competence Part 1 (1991)
7 GCSE’s:            Including Mathematics and English (1989)

 

 

 

FURTHER SKILLS

I.T. Proficiency:  Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Access, PowerPoint, CAD and ACTIV Studio
Languages:         Basic French

 

PERSONAL DETAILS

Driving Licence:     Full
Interests Include:  Golf, Football, Cricket, Tennis, Snowboarding, Films and Music

 

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