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Operations Director
Taiga ConceptOperations Director
Feb. 2021Helsinki, Southern Finland, FinlandResponsible for optimizing cross department processes in particular quality, customer support and product development. Head of department for the R&D function, active member of the management team and substitute for CEO. P&L and budgeting responsibility for Operations and R&D.
Technical Manager
Taiga ConceptTechnical Manager
Oct. 2020 - Feb. 2021Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Project Manager
Taiga ConceptProject Manager
Jun. 2020 - Feb. 2021Helsinki, Southern Finland, FinlandDefine project scope and carry out activity planning and sequencing. Coordinate project schedule through time estimations. Formulate project budget through cost estimations. Attend to risks and issues. Monitor and report on project progress.
Regional Manager, UK & Ireland
Taiga ConceptRegional Manager, UK & Ireland
Feb. 2020 - Mar. 2022Helsinki Area, FinlandIdentified new business opportunities and current market trends. Developed sales strategies for sales director to approve. Conducted sales presentations exhibiting success and credibility of business and its products. Prepared account profiles for company accounts. Monitored sales and profit growth of each account. Compiled and submitted management reports meticulously. Cultivated good working relationships with customers.
Compliance Coordinator
Taiga ConceptCompliance Coordinator
Nov. 2019 - Feb. 2020FinlandReviewed all new products, systems or processes to ensure compliance. Established and maintained internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice. Reported compliance breaches and exposures. Assessed areas of business risk as well as identified and reported risks. Submitted audit information to Management and Risk Committees. ♦ Achieved compliance for products in Australia, New Zealand, and North America.
Transport Operations Manager
Royal Thaqi OyTransport Operations Manager
Jul. 2017 - Nov. 2019Espoo, FinlandOversaw planning, costing and allocating routes and vehicles ensuring flexibility to meet varying customer needs. Formed proactive and structured approach to fleet vehicle maintenance, adhering to designated budget and ensuring all vehicles used are fit for purpose as well as compliant with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Steered team of drivers and transport assistants to deliver high-quality customer service. Escalated identified issues and recommended solutions to Service Manager and Assistant Service Manager. ♦ Reduced client reclamations by 42% by developing new driver management system.
Aircraft Mechanic
Finnair, NoRRA, FlyBe, FAMAircraft Mechanic
Feb. 2009 - Jul. 2017Helsinki Area, FinlandAttended to daily line maintenance on airline's fleet of ATR 72-500 passenger aircraft. Completed troubleshooting faults in aircraft systems and components and repaired defects found during scheduled maintenance. Prioritised individual tasks within work package to guarantee timely completion of base maintenance projects. Created work orders and resolved defects found during base maintenance inspections. Finalised aircraft service bulletins in accordance with relevant documentation. ♦ Prevented disruptions of airline operations by prioritising unscheduled work and utilising available time to maintain high efficiency rate.
Fabricator
Antti Peninkangas TmiFabricator
May. 2007 - Jan. 2009Turku Area, FinlandDelivered bespoke solutions for work sites. Produced technical drawings for fabrication process. Manufactured products for work sites in accordance with drawings. Supervised on-site product installation. Inspected work and liaised with clients to meet requirements and expectations.
Owner
Enjoy-a-BallOwner
Feb. 2004 - Mar. 2007Aberdeen, United KingdomDirected business strategy and organised company activities. Produced business plans and prepared comprehensive business reports. Liaised with officials of government departments and regulatory bodies as well as trade and professional associations. Managed Health and Safety and legislation adherence. Designed daily coaching sessions. Assessed clients for certification. ♦ Enhanced financial margins and maintained high quality service for clients. ♦ Accomplished client pass rate of 92% and boosted participation by average of 35% per year.
Store Manager
JJB SportsStore Manager
Oct. 2001 - Jan. 2004Aberdeen, United KingdomReceived and signed for incoming and outgoing stock. Maintained shop floor stock levels. Advised customers according to their wishes/needs. Utilised customer care methods, for example the HEARD technique, to guarantee customer satisfaction. Filled in when ever there was a lack of man-power in any given department. Sustained store health and safety. Compiled daily, weekly and monthly reports for Senior Management. Updated the monthly profit/loss account according to monthly sales figures. Provided continuous training for staff to ensure the best possible customer service and staff satisfaction.
Field Service Engineer
Brendeck LtdField Service Engineer
Nov. 1999 - Aug. 2001Sheffield, United KingdomConsulted with customers to plan the layout of the installation. Studied schematics and manuals to determine installation procedures. Installed equipment in accordance with specifications. Operated the systems to demonstrate the equipment to the customer. Evaluated system malfunctions. Consulted with other engineering personnel to resolve unusual faults in system operation and maintenance. Advised management regarding customer satisfaction and product performance.
Aircarft Technician
British ArmyAircarft Technician
Feb. 1993 - Jul. 1999United KingdomGained the rank of Corporal Class 1. Serviced and maintained Lynx, Gazelle, Apache, EH-101, Sea King and Chinook helicopters. Fitted modifications to aircraft. Signed off and filed paperwork for all work carried out by the team. Supervised scheduled maintenance tasks. Signed off work carried out by junior non-commissioned officers. Carried out in-flight testing. Managed a team of 8 technicians. Executed maintenance tasks in many high pressure and extreme environmental conditions.

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