Gary Gregory, Regional Marketing Manager

Gary Gregory

Regional Marketing Manager

Jobs Solutions

Location
Kuwait
Education
High school or equivalent, General
Experience
28 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :28 years, 3 Months

Regional Marketing Manager at Jobs Solutions
  • My current job since September 2016

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Consultant at Self Employed
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • My current job since June 2013

• 2nd thro 4th Quarter 2014 project managed the design and construction of a 120 Man Camp in Khor Al Zubair Free Trade Zone, Iraq.
• 1st & 2nd Quarter 2014 streamlined processes to maximize profit margins at 3 sites for a logistics company in the Basra Governorate. Restructured operational support procedures, procurement and staffing resulting in the reduction of monthly outflow costs by 30%.
• 4th Quarter 2013 undertook route survey and prepared journey management plan for the transportation of oilfield equipment, including out of gauge items, from Umm Qasr Port of entry to the Hammar Mishrif and Rafidiya Sites in the Zubayr Oilfield, Iraq.
• 3rd Quarter 2013 provided strategic and financial planning for crane and transportation services to Peak Palm Oil Company Guinea, West Africa.

Iraq Operations Manager / Consultant at Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Co
  • Iraq - Basra
  • September 2007 to May 2013

• Collated technical and pricing proposals for the supply of overland transportation services from Dubai to various delivery points in Iraq’ in support of LOGCAP III, awarded subcontract under Master Agreement MADX030.
• Closed out several high value contracts with multinational companies involved with the Iraq reconstruction program undertaking risk assessments and preparing method statements for the secure recovery and relocation of frustrated assets within strict regulatory and financial guidelines.
• Oversaw construction and commissioning of a fully equipped 55, 000 square meter Logistics Base with life support accommodation in Safwan, Iraq coordinating third party armed security camp protection.
• Managed workshop and garage operations for 2 years in Ahmadi, Kuwait. With a team of 70 personnel serviced and maintained a fleet of 1500 assets comprising of transport elements, cranes, power generation units and construction equipment. Streamlined maintenance procedures and parts supply chain reducing asset down time. Introduced inventory control and implemented a strict preventative maintenance policy resulting in an average 15% saving on monthly replacement and service part costs and further reducing overtime man-hours.

Consultant at National Logistics Establishment
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • May 2006 to July 2007

• Oversaw construction and commissioning of a fully equipped 55, 000 square meter Logistics Base with life support accommodation in Safwan, Iraq coordinating third party asset verification inspections prior to handover of facility to the client.
• Collated technical and pricing proposals for the supply of overland transportation services from Dubai to various delivery points in Iraq’ in support of Kellog Brown Root (KBR) LOGCAP III program, awarded subcontract under Master Agreement.
• Closed out several high value contracts with multinational companies involved with the Iraq reconstruction program, undertaking risk assessments and preparing method statements for the secure recovery and relocation of frustrated assets within strict regulatory and financial guidelines.
• Managed workshop and garage operations for 2 years in Ahmadi, Kuwait. With a team of 70 personnel serviced and maintained a fleet of 1500 assets comprising of transport elements, cranes, power generation units and construction equipment. Streamlined maintenance and parts supply chain procedures significantly reducing asset down time and introduced strict inventory control and preventative maintenance policy resulting in an average 15% saving on monthly replacement and service part expenditure and further reducing overtime man-hours cost by 20%.

Operations Manager at Panproject
  • Iraq - Baghdad
  • May 2004 to April 2006

• Managed all aspects of inland Iraq freight forwarding operations in support of the US Government administered Iraq Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (IRRP).
• Directed the initial import and receipt of permanent plant materials at port of entry, arranged storage and distribution to defined points of application in accordance with contractual requirements and approved procedures in accordance with Local Government and US Federal Acquisition Regulations. Arranged joint client inspections reporting all discrepancies to Home Office operations in Houston, USA.

Consultant at Al Defaf Company
  • Iraq - Basra
  • December 2003 to May 2004

• Returned to the Middle East establishing a new Iraqi company offering private security escort solutions. Based in Basra managed operational requirements for the safe and secure movement of up to 50 trucks per day through the land border from Kuwait to various locations across Iraq.
• Further developed company services to include supply of transportation, cranes and manpower.

Manager at Gregory Flooring Services
  • United Kingdom
  • September 1998 to December 2003

Sep 98 - Dec 03: Self Employed Flooring Contractor - UK

• Returned to the UK and re-joined the family flooring business.
• Oversaw measuring, planning, procurement and installation of flooring materials.

Material Control Specialist at China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Co
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • October 1997 to August 1998

• Supervised all aspects of on-site warehousing, material control, preventative maintenance and documentation associated with the construction of two oil gathering centres in the Burgan oil field Kuwait.
• Working in a remote location daily duties involved client liaison and the receipt, storage and issue of permanent plant materials to defined points of installation.

Site Supervisor at Raymond International
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • December 1995 to August 1997

• Overall supervision of the cement lining of pipe operations for the sea water fire-fighting and cooling systems for the Equate Petrochemical Refinery project Kuwait.
• Arranged joint client inspections and third party testing. Prepared and submitted all QA/QC documentation as per contract guidelines and schedule.

Education

High school or equivalent, General
  • at Poundswick High School
  • July 1977

Specialties & Skills

Logistics Management
Business Management
Operations Expertise
Personnel Leadership
BUDGETING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACTS
DOCUMENT CONTROL
FORECASTING
INSPECTION
MAINTENANCE
SECURITY
Establishing logistical operations and support systems in hostile environments

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

OHSAS 18001:2007 Awareness Training Course (Training)
Training Institute:
Bureau Veritas
Date Attended:
July 2009
A61 Appointed Person LIfting Operations (Training)
Training Institute:
Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS UK)
Date Attended:
March 2012