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Paul Blundell, Managing Director

Paul Blundell

Managing Director·The Best of Ormskirk Ltd

United Kingdom

Bachelor's degree, Economics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 48 years, 5 months

Managing Director

December 2010 - Present

The Best of Ormskirk Ltd

United Kingdom

December 2010 - Present

This is a marketing franchise which I own. It promotes local businesses through a variety of online and offline marketing techniques.

This position only occupies me part-time.

Company industry:
Marketing
Job role:
Management

Interim Manager

March 2009 - May 2010

George Allinson Transport

United Kingdom

March 2009 - May 2010

This was an interim position, which I took on to assist the owners of a business that they had just taken over (I had known the owners for over 20 years). I was responsible for the day-to-day operation of a transport depot, as well as overseeing the integration of the depot into the rest of the business.

Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport
Job role:
Management

Managing Director

January 2005 - February 2009

JMD Haulage Contractors Ltd

United Kingdom

January 2005 - February 2009

Rresponsible for all aspects of the company's operation, with a particular focus on strategy and commercial relationships.

Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport
Job role:
Management

General Manager, Logistics

January 2003 - December 2004

CMA-CGM UK Agencies Ltd

United Kingdom

January 2003 - December 2004

I was responsible for the company's UK landside operations, with a strong focus on inland transport. This involved an annual spend of over £30 million, controlled through a department of 35 people. I was heavily involved with commercial colleagues in creating high quality customer service, and combined this with a remit to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness.

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Management

Head of Logistics

October 1998 - December 2002

Andrew Weir Shipping

United Kingdom

October 1998 - December 2002

This was a dual role, incorporating International Container Management for the corporate business and Logistics Management for the UK agency.

The International Container Management role encompassed all aspects of asset management for the company's container fleet, within a profit centre culture that entailed supplying the company's separate liner services as internal customers.

UK Logistics Management involved controlling an annual spend of over £20 million, whilst ensuring high levels of customer service.

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Management

General Manager, Logistics

September 1991 - September 1998

Atlantic Container Line Agencies (UK)

United Kingdom

September 1991 - September 1998

Control of the company's UK landside operations, working closely with corporate management in USA. Ensuring excellent customer service through close management of suppliers, as well as delivering cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Management

Container Control Manager

January 1984 - September 1991

Cunard Ellerman

United Kingdom

January 1984 - September 1991

Management of the company's container fleet as a profit centre supplying the needs of the trading units. The role included control of container purchasng and leasing, as well as overseeing maintenance & repairs and empty positioning costs.

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Management

Trade Management Assistant

October 1981 - January 1984

United Arab Shipping Company

United Kingdom

October 1981 - January 1984

Part of a team responsible for the management of the company's Europe-Middle East service, including capacity management and control of agents.

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Container Operations Supervisor

January 1979 - October 1981

CP Ships

United Kingdom

January 1979 - October 1981

Involved in managing the container fleet for a Europe to Nort America service

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Research Assistant

July 1977 - December 1978

Univrsity of Liverpool

United Kingdom

July 1977 - December 1978

Worked on a project evaluating the performance and punctuality of shipping lines

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Research and Development

Education

University of Liverpool

June 1977

June 1977

Bachelor's degree, Economics

United Kingdom

Achieved second class honours degree

Skills

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