ستيفن جيمس, Country Manager

ستيفن جيمس

Country Manager

SKA Group

البلد
المملكة المتحدة
التعليم
دبلوم عالي, Engineering and Management Courses
الخبرات
39 years, 11 أشهر

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :39 years, 11 أشهر

Country Manager في SKA Group
  • الصومال
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ يناير 2018

Looking after Country wide operation in Somalia, incorporating various business units to include assisting country operation, logistics, transportation, fuels, Toyota franchises, life support of various UN organisation, Camp Management, construction and Security. Assisting various military organisations to include Somalia and Foreign Countries. SKA Highfield Academy of learning.

Africa & Middle East, Business Development / Sales Executive في BCB International Limited
  • المملكة المتحدة - كارديف
  • يونيو 2016 إلى ديسمبر 2017

Working in Extreme and Arduous Environments -Technical consultation in Camp Management, Military Technical Equipment Sales, Installation and Maintenance. I was working as a senior advisor and consultant working closely with the British Embassy’s, UKTI DSO, and FCO as well as Foreign Government Agencies and Ministries at the highest level. My main areas of interest where in Libya, Algeria, Kurdistan Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Afghanistan, Kuwait and South Sudan. Attending world trade shows in various Middle East and African countries as well as in the UK. This included sales of security, defense and military equipment. Assisting Humanitarian Aid Organisations -procurement.

Assistant Country Manager Base Operations Manager في SKA-Arabia - Mogadishu Somali
  • الصومال
  • أغسطس 2014 إلى ديسمبر 2015

Working closely with the Country Manager and Senior Management team in Somalia overseeing SKA Operations in Life Support Services to a number of Embassy's, United Nations Organizations, UNICEF, UN, WFP, FAO, Government, Non-Government Agencies, Foreign Government Agencies and Organizations. Proactively seeking new opportunities in Business Development to gain contracts and build business relationships within the community. Contract ComplianceManagement - negotiating with external Customers for the provision of the Contract requirements. Deputising for the Country Manager in his absence.

Africa & Middle East, Business Development / Sales Executive في BCB International
  • المملكة المتحدة - كارديف
  • أكتوبر 2013 إلى أغسطس 2014

Working in Extreme and Arduous Environments -Technical consultation in Camp Management, Military Technical Equipment Sales, Installation and Maintenance. I was working as a senior advisor and consultant working closely with the British Embassy’s, UKTI DSO, and FCO as well as Foreign Government Agencies and Ministries at the highest level. My main areas of interest where in Libya, Algeria, Kurdistan Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Afghanistan, Kuwait and South Sudan. Attending world trade shows in various Middle East and African countries as well as in the UK. This included sales of security, defense and military equipment

Sub-Contractor في Spartan Consultation
  • المملكة المتحدة
  • أكتوبر 2012 إلى أغسطس 2014

Africa & the Middle East)
Consultancy later Employed - Working in Extreme and Arduous Environments -Technical consultation in Camp
Management, Military Technical Equipment Sales, Installation and Maintenance. I was working as a senior advisor and
consultant working closely with the British Embassy's, UKTI DSO, and FCO as well as Foreign Government Agencies and
Ministries at the highest level. My main areas of interest where in Libya, Algeria, Kurdistan Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia,
Oman, Qatar, Afghanistan, Kuwait and South Sudan. Attending world trade shows in various Middle East and African
countries as well as in the UK. This included sales of military equipment.

General Manager -AMTEX Village & Business Park في AMTEX Global Services
  • أفغانستان
  • مارس 2011 إلى يناير 2012

In charge of Operations - Business Development -Hotel - Facilities & Site Management.
Managing the business operations of a secure compound and being responsible for the design, construction and opening of accommodation for over 400 professionals and over 500 staff. Responsible for Individual Contracted accommodation, Third Country National accommodation, Restaurants, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool and Sports complex, Business Offices,
Business Park, Retail Shopping and Leisure facilities. (Including all Front of and Back of House activities)
Leading the multiple Business Units and Departments of diverse ethnic staff controlling, Finance, Administration,
Purchasing, Human Resources, Construction & Design, Transportation (including Vehicle Fleet and Bulk Fuel), Catering,
Facilities & Site Maintenance Management (Hard and Soft services), Workshops and Security.
Having the full responsibility, ownership and the setting of P&L accounts, KPI, SLA, QMS and Operational Procedures
ensuring the Continuous Improvements in services to the customers and staff are exceeded. Reviewing, analysing and
preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports, records and directives along with conferring with the executive, directors,
managers and staff to acquire data for reporting and planning activities.
Contract Compliance Management - negotiating with external Customers for the provision of the Contract
requirements.

General Manager في Zurich Food & Beverage International
  • أفغانستان
  • أكتوبر 2010 إلى مارس 2011

Operations & Business Development (Operations - Business - Facilities - Site - Management. I oversaw the business operations of Zurich FBI with the overall responsibility for multiple disciplined departments such as Administration, Finance, Procurement, Technical Admin, Warehousing, IT, Assets, Facilities & Site Management, Transportation and Security. I was central in the negotiated at Governmental Level with various ministries and government bodies as well as foreign embassies and blue chip international companies and foreign aid groups to enhance the Companies profile and standing.
Reviewing, analysing and preparing reports, records and directives along with conferring with Directors, Managers, and Supervisors to acquire data for reporting and planning activities, delegating responsibilities among staff members by preparing schedules and setting deadlines to ensure timely delivery of service through P&L, KPI, SLA, and OMS and Operational Procedures.

Senior Technical Manager – Acting General Manager في Supreme Group
  • أفغانستان
  • يوليو 2009 إلى سبتمبر 2010

Facilities Maintenance & Site Management.
I was the Senior Technical Manager in charge of the day to day running of the Business Unit responsible for over 30 ISAF/NATO and contracted sites in Kabul and Northern Afghanistan responsible for the Technical Management, Facilities and Site / Camp Management of ISAF/NATO forces, Foreign Aid Agencies and foreign Contractors giving technical advice to ISAF/NATO forces.
With the departmental control of Construction & Design, Facilities Maintenance, Power Generation, HVAC/R, Water Generation (RO), Transportation & Vehicle Fleet, Camp Services, Waste Management as well as the Technical Administration, Finance, Procurement, Stores, HR, Asset Management and Security Departments. I deputised for the General Manager during his rotation and leave having full control of the Business Unit. Reviewing, analysing and preparing reports, records and directives along with conferring with Directors, Managers, and Supervisors to acquire data for reporting and planning activities, delegating responsibilities.

Operations & Facilities Manager في Casa Rosa - Garden & Antiques Centre and Picture Gallery
  • أسبانيا
  • مارس 2007 إلى يوليو 2009

In charge of an entrepreneurial establishments (multi-site) covering a range of business opportunities in the heart of the Andalucía country side, covering antique furniture, fine art gallery, garden center, construction, house sales and second hand cars, motor home and boats. I was in charge of the facilities management, all site operations including sales and
marketing.

Operations & Facilities Manager في Lasting Impressions - Construction
  • أسبانيا
  • سبتمبر 2005 إلى مارس 2007

A family run construction firm caring out various build work including villa extensions, garages, swimming pools, patio and landscape gardening. I was in charge of site management, transportation, equipment management. Providing the
client with timely quotations, services and follow on advice.

Officer Commanding Workshops في Army -The Corp of Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers REME
  • المملكة المتحدة - كارديف
  • مايو 1983 إلى سبتمبر 2005

I acquired experience in the British Army with 23 years’ service in the Reserve Forces serving in Central America, Former Yugoslavia, Northern Europe, Iraq and Afghanistan. I gained fast promotion due to my experience and commitment - Craftsman to Artificer Sergeant Major and Commissioning to Officer Commanding Regimental Workshops.

Enterprise Manager في G4S HM Prision Service
  • المملكة المتحدة
  • أغسطس 1997 إلى مايو 2005

In charge of the Management and Administering the Industrial Units of the Prison creating actual and purposeful work for prisoners to help them gain, self respect, skills, employment and to assist in their reintegration back into society. This included the Business Development of the units including Sales and Marketing, Contracts, Annual Budgets, Capital
Expenditure, Consumable Stock, Training, Wages and New Enterprises.

Artificer Sergeant Major في Army - The Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers REME
  • المملكة المتحدة - كارديف
  • مايو 1983 إلى نوفمبر 1997

I acquired experience in the British Army with 23 years service in the Reserve Forces serving in Central America, Former Yugoslavia, Northern Europe, Iraq and Afghanistan. I gained fast promotion due to my experience and commitment -
Craftsman to Artificer Sergeant Major and Commissioning to Officer Commanding Regimental Workshops.

Works Manager في Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd
  • المملكة المتحدة
  • أكتوبر 1989 إلى يوليو 1997

Facilities & Site Maintenance Manager
I was in charge of the manufacturing and production facilities producing an extensive range of respiratory equipment,
filtration equipment for the Military, Medical, Emergency Services and Aircraft Industries. This included breathing
apparatus, firefighting equipment, mines rescue, aircraft filtration, canister filtration, charcoal impregnated cloth and
diving equipment.
I was also in charge of Facilities Maintenance and Site Management of multi sites, including both hard and soft services.

في SIA SFM Training
  • أكتوبر 2012 إلى

Security Industry Authority (SIA Training Security & Physical Intervention)
G4S - London 2012 Olympics - Training Course July 2012
Search and Screening Manager with London 2012 Olympics

الخلفية التعليمية

دبلوم عالي, Engineering and Management Courses
  • في Engineering and Management Courses, Various Providers
  • ديسمبر 2005

5 OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT LAD - COMMANDERS COURSE REME - COMPANY COMMANDERS COURSE SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY (SIA) TRAINING G4S - SEARCH AND SCREEN MANAGER 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS WS ATKINS - ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH IOSH -MANAGING SAFELY MONMOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL - SPORTS LEADERS TRAINING ST JOHNS AMBULANCE - EMERGENCY AID SECURICOR - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS TRAINING MOWLEM CONSTRUCTION - APPRAISAL SKILLS MOWLEM CONSTRUCTION - APPROVED H&S AWEARNESS MOWLEM CONSTRUCTION - ABRASIVE WHEELS COURSE MOWLEM CONSTRUCTION - FORK TRUCK COUNTERBALANCE EXCLUSIVE TRAINING SERVICES - HEALTH & SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT REME (ARMY) ATLAS CRANE OPERATORS COURSE SEVERNSIDE TRAINING - FORK TRUCK COUNTERBALANCE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED - QUALITY AUDITING SIEBE GORMAN - PRACTICAL WEARER FIREFIGHTER VEHICLE INSPECTORATE - NOMINATED TESTERS COURSE 3&4 ARMY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL TRANSPORT - UNIT INSTRUCTOR HAZARDOUSE MATERIALS

دبلوم عالي, NVQ Level 5 Operational Managemnt
  • في SCHOOL of EQUIPMENT SUPPORT (ARMY) -REME MILITARY TECHNICAL COLLAGE (SESA), ARBOURFIELD, UK
  • سبتمبر 2003

ARTIFICER TRAINING COURSE, LAD - COMMANDERS COURSE TOTAL QUALITY TEAM LEADERS COURSE – NVQ LEVEL 5 OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT LAD - COMMANDERS COURSE REME - COMPANY COMMANDERS COURSE INSTITUTE OF ROAD TRANSPORT ENGINEERS – SECTION C PART II RSA CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE – ROAD HAULAGE – NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL

دبلوم عالي, Engineering Training Assessor
  • في ENGINEERING TRAINING AUTHORITY
  • أكتوبر 1993

ASSESSOR LICENCE in ELECTRICAL / MECHCANICAL / WELDING / FACTORY SERVICE MAINTENANCE / MACHINE-SHOP ENGINEERING AUTOMATED VOLUME PRODUCTION / PROCESS PLANT OPERATIONS / DESIGN, MANUFACTURE – TESTING & PRODUCTION PLANNING NVQ LEVEL 2 /3 / 4

دبلوم عالي, Information Technology - Computing
  • في PONTYPOOL TECHNICAL COLLEGE FE
  • أغسطس 1993

C&G INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 1 – (5 modules) C&G IT - A LEVEL DATA PROCESSING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS C&G IT – A LEVEL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY C&G IT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

دبلوم عالي, Moter vehicle Technicians - Craft Studies
  • في SOUTH GWENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
  • يونيو 1983

RTITB APPRENTICE INSTRUCTORS COURSE C&G TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE – LEVEL 3 C&G MOTOR VEHICLE CRAFT STUDIES – LEVEL 1 – 2 (LIGHT & HEAVY VEHICLES) C&G MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE RECEPTION C&G COMMUNICATION SKILLS CRAFT STUDIES CLASS 3/2/1,

الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها, O Levels
  • في CALDICOT COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
  • يناير 1978

ENGLISH, MATH’S, HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, CRAFT & DESIGN WOODWORK AND AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS

الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها,
  • في PONTYPOOL TECHNICAL COLLEGE FE

Specialties & Skills

Contracts
Capital Management
Facilities Engineering
Management
Senior Executives
ARMY - Engineering
P&L - Budgeting Management
Business Development
Contract Management
Site Services Management
Sales & Marketing
Maintenance Management
Exhibitiion and Marketing Management
Contarct Negotiation
Facilities Workshop Management
Facilities Management

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس

العضويات

INSTITUTE OF ROAD TRANSPORT ENGINEERS
  • Member
  • October 1985
INSTITUTE OF OPERATIONAL ENGINEERS
  • Member
  • September 2001
ENGINEERING TRAINING AUTHORITY
  • Assessor
  • October 1992

الهوايات

  • Historical Diving
    The Historical Diving Society (HDS) was formed in 1990 in the UK by a group of enthusiasts whose aim is to preserve and protect diving heritage. Since then the Society has grown into an international organisation with affiliated national societies across the world. The Society encourages the publication of articles of historical diving interest.