Mr Kevin McDonagh
The Oaks, 43 Elmbridge Lane Woking, Surrey, GU22 9AN, United Kingdom
Personal Statement
I have wide ranging experience in a logistics environment having worked within this industry for over 21 years and managed mainly small to medium companies. During this time I have acquired an extensive knowledge of all aspects of running any department within a logistics company including contract negotiation, department expansion, sales and accounts.
Key Skills
• Live animal exports / imports
• Airfreight (export / import) direct, back to back and consol
• Road freight (export / import) full and part loads
• Ocean freight (export / import) FCL and LCL
• Contract negotiation
• UK collections and deliveries
• NES customs entries
• Warehousing
• Developing New Business via telephone and direct sales
• Setting sales prices / targets / margins / reports
• Purchasing advertising / supplies
• Sales and marketing
• Accounting (Invoicing, margins, credit control, purchasing)
• Staff management skills (up to 5 people)
• Client management (both private and public sector)
• Computer Literate
Work Experience
Operations Manager - TFA Logistics, Colnbrook, Slough
(Sept 2004 - March 2011) Part of the initial start up team for this successful company with current turn over in excess of £1,000,000 per annum
Operations Manager - Simarco International, Colnbrook, Slough
(April 2000 - Aug 2004) Developed a small air freight department into a successful thriving department turning over in excess of £1,000,000, by expanding the live animal export market.
Operations Manager - Logfret Ltd, Colnbrook, Slough
(June 1998 - March 2000) Brought in to expand and develop the cosmetic market. Increased size of depart by 400% and increased groups overseas agents net work especially in the Far East, generating new major contracts for the whole group.
(May 1991 - May 1998)
I was responsible for major expansion of the South American market, including negotiating major contracts with Chilean mining interests
Stock Controller - Jack L Israel Ltd, Chertsey, Surrey
(Oct 1988 - April 1991)
Import Coastwise Clerk - Lep International, Stanwell, Middlesex
(July 1986 - Sept 1988)
Credit control Clerk - Mercury International, Bedfont, Middlesex
(June 1985 - June 1986)
Professional Qualifications
BIFA Airport Level 4 Security
Import Customs entry course
Telephone sales course
Education
Salesians Catholic School, Chertsey (1980-1985)
English (O Level)
Maths (O Level)
Geography (O Level)
Technical Graphics (O Level)
Social Studies (O Level)
Business Education (O Level)
Graphic Design (O Level)
References
Available on request
