1. Martin Simmons
The Woodcock Inn, Woodcock Hill, Felbridge RH19 2RE
Telephone: 07926 888 631 (home)
Email: martin.simmons@ymail.com
Professional profile
A very hardworking, determined and effective PRINCE2-qualified professional, with a solid background in financial
administration, operational management and customer service and a fine record in implementing programmes of
improvement and change. Brings excellent leadership and delegation skills plus strong planning and organisational
competencies to any project work, and establishes sound working relationships with colleagues, clients and third
parties. Quickly grasps new ideas and information and remains calm and focused under pressure. Highly numerate
with excellent reporting skills.
Objective
Now looking for a challenging new position, one which makes good use of existing skills and experience while enabling
further personal and professional development – ideally in a project administrator/support or project management
role.
Career summary
2009– Jan 2010 BAR/RESTAURANT MANAGER (CONTRACT)
Woodcock Inn & Hotel Ltd, Felbridge, W Sussex
• Responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy hotel bar and restaurant and scheduling and management of its
small staff team
• Putting together a successful promotional and advertising programme and negotiating and monitoring
advantageous supplier contracts
Key achievements
• Increasing the number of customers and individual customer sales and driving up both turnover and net profits
• Successfully project managing a programme for the renovation and upkeep of the bar/restaurant and hotel
2006–2009 LOGISTICS/FLEET MANAGER
ABS Wastewater Technology Ltd, Crawley, W Sussex
• Managing the timely and accurate distribution of company products from manufacturers throughout Europe to
customers in all parts of the UK
• Overseeing all aspects of the company fleet, actively minimising costs through regular reviews of fuel
procurement and leasing and short-term hire contracts
• Acting as Internal Auditor and working as part of the team responsible for ensuring company compliance with ISO
9001 and 14001 management standards
• Working to improve systems and processes as part of enhancing operational efficiency and bringing down costs
• Effectively managing the collection of debt from my UK clients and reporting weekly to the Managing Director
• Conducting meetings with clients in order to negotiate contracts and/or resolve any outstanding issues
Key achievements
• Successfully project managing order processing changes and the implementation of pan-European procedures
• Saving £10k on the administration of the mobile phone account through better contract management
2005–2006 CREDIT CONTROL SUPERVISOR (CONTRACT)
Fremantle Media Ltd, London
• Heading a small team in the International Distribution division, with responsibility for bank and cash control
reconciliations and the production of year-end figures
• Dealing with all matters relating to weekly cash flow control; preparing weekly and month-end reports for the SMT
• Providing assistance and guidance to staff in company offices all over the world during a time of significant
corporate growth
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2. Career summary (cont.)
Jan–Apr 2005 CREDIT CONTROLLER (TEMPORARY)
Mistral Internet plc, Brighton
• Smoothly implementing new billing procedures while successfully meeting the company target of all customer
queries resolved within 24 hours
• Establishing good relationships with new customers; maintaining a high rate of cash collection from existing
customers
July–Dec 2004 SALES TEAM MANAGER (CONTRACT)
MEM Corporation, London
• Building up the competencies and morale of the company’s sales team, promoting and distributing music to
businesses throughout London and the Southeast
• Demonstrating excellent consultancy and client management skills in putting together bespoke music packages
for individual businesses
Jan–June 2004 SENIOR CREDIT CONTROLLER (CONTRACT)
ITV plc, London
• Responsible for the collection of outstanding debts for the company’s Granada, LWT and Meridian TV channels
• Preparing full reconciliations of customer accounts, posting daily cash receipts and preparing weekly reports of
outstanding debtors for the finance directors
2003–2004 SENIOR CREDIT CONTROLLER (CONTRACT)
Channel 4 Television, London
• Responsible for the collection of outstanding debts and the reconciliation of the main accounts in order to
maximise cash returns; chairing regular update meetings for vice-presidents and the managing directors
Key achievement
• Collecting over £1 million for the company from a long overdue and previously neglected debtors’ ledger
1999–2003 SENIOR CREDIT CONTROLLER
MTV Networks plc, London
• Solely responsible for administrating and collecting the company’s pan-European affiliate revenue, working
closely with staff in other offices and distribution managers to facilitate sales and increase revenue
• Putting together weekly reporting cash forecasts for the CFO, UK Treasury and Head Office in New York
Education and qualifications
ISEB: Business Analysis (ongoing)
CMI Level 3: Management & Leadership
PRINCE2: Project Management – Practitioner/Foundation (2009)
2 A Levels: Mathematics, English
5 GCSEs: Including Mathematics and English
Further skills
IT proficiency: MS (Intermediate): Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Project and JD Edwards, BPCS
Languages: French (basic), Spanish (basic)
Personal details
Health: Excellent
Other: Driver; full clean licence
Interests and activities
Currently include: Sports, music, film, reading & exercise
References are available on request
Available for immediate start
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