DAVID FOTHERINGHAM

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Profile.

General Manager.

Highly Competent General Manager with UK and International experience Extensive knowledge in sales after- sales, finance, budgeting, marketing, training, processes and procedures implementation, technical knowledge up to date on Computerised diagnostics, understanding and adaptable to work with various nationalities and cultures, charismatic and disciplined to communicate effectively with staff, clients, executives, and business associates, open to relocation.

Education.

Course City & Guilds in Automotive & Agricultural Engineering 1972 - 1977.

Areas of expertise include

Administration and

Management

Sales and Marketing

Data Visualisation

•Personnel and Human Resources

•Public Safety and Security

•Economics and Accounting

•Motor Vehicle Engineering

•Communication and Media

•Production and Processing

Work Experience.

Enterprise Flex E Rent - Edinburgh

Operations Manager

. Current role. Managing light and Heavy vehicle Rental and workshop operations for a fleet of 1900 Vehicles.

Consulting Contracts in Malaysia 2015 - 2020.

Management Consulting Roles

•Appointed under contract by local Malaysian business to set up an all makes European brand service & repair centre to Manufacturer/Dealer Standards for BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, Porsche and associated brands

•Successfully negotiated fleet maintenance contracts with several small to medium local businesses and developed a customer base with a daily throughput of 15 – 20 vehicles

•Work with the local management team to develop strategies to advance company goals and streamline business practices

•Managed large-scale strategic projects aimed to help us improve customer experience and increase profitability

•Accomplished Human Resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, coaching, and disciplining subordinates

Dealership Management - DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLIC-OF-CONGO-&-LIBERIA 2013 – 2014.

Operations Director

•Two short term contracts in both countries

•Assisted in setting up and running to car dealerships for Mercedes, Mitsubishi, and Ford

•Developed, implemented, and tracked operational KPIs with time studies to promote efficiency, accuracy, and lower costs

•Directly responsible for hiring, developing, and managing the performance of all operations employees

•Managed all aspects of risk management including administration of loss prevention and dealership maintenance

•Demonstrated exceptional team building capability which ultimately leads to maximum financial performance and employee satisfaction

•Instrumental in establishing a workshop for large fleet operations in DRC for Mercedes Trucks

CFAO MOTORS NIGERIA 2012 – 2013.

General Manager

•Nissan, Renault, Chevrolet, Mitsubishi & Iveco Truck Importer Distributor

•Managed controllable costs to ensure adherence to budget guidelines and expectations

•Analysed sales statistics to properly forecast schedule, and control labour costs

•Developed business and financial plans, for after-sale, service, R&M contracts, and P&L responsibility

•Developed a service network throughout Nigeria, including field service support for fleet customers and establishing satellite workshops

SINOTRUCK MALAYSIA 2010 – 2012

General Manager

•Chinese Truck Importer, assembler and distributor, responsible for Sinotruk after sales operational activities throughout Malaysia

•Successfully appointed 11 service dealers and 4 3S dealers while establishing a wholesale parts operation to complement the dealer network and hosted two Importer Dealer conferences.

KM/4 GROUP MOSCOW, RUSSIA 2008 – 2009

Group Operations Manager (Consulting)

•Management consulting and operation role to review and analyse the business structure

•Conducted a feasibility study on the group's dealership network, and implemented a revised used car program

•Presented study results on other areas of the business along with an action plan to enhance further business growth and development

DAL MOTORS KHARTOUM, SUDAN 2006 – 2008

General Manager

•Short term consulting role to establish and consolidate Mercedes cars and Trucks importing/dealership after the business was purchased from a third party

•Established 2 field service teams to maintain fleet vehicles in remote locations

•Formulated performance summaries and analysed data to identify areas of improvement and tactics to increase metrics and develop efficiencies

•Provided leadership to all aspects of financial budgeting, financial analysis, resource procurement, operational analysis, and project management

LAND ROVER MALAYSIA 2001 – 2006

GM Business, Network Development & Operation

•Appointed by Land Rover Malaysia to improve the company profile and brand awareness in Malaysia by developing and setting up a network of 6 new branches throughout the country plus a new showroom in the centre of Kuala Lumpur

•Operations consisted of six branches and four appointed after-sales dealers, and a staff of 135 employees, workshop throughput average 600 vehicles monthly

GLENVARIGILL CO LTD RENAULT ST. ANDREW, SCOTLAND 2000 –2001

General Manager

•Fully Responsible for Management & Operational (P&L) activities within the two branches covering sales, after-sales, administration, marketing, and sales projections

PARK'S MOTOR GROUP – MULTI FRANCHISE SITE EAST KILBRIDE, SCOTLAND 1998 – 2000

Retail Operator & Vauxhall General Manager

•Daily operational control of Multi Franchise Site for Vauxhall, Nissan, Citroen, Suzuki & Mazda Franchises, 200 used vehicles car lot, Vauxhall Master fit the outlet, and 20 Bay Body shop

Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry (F.I.M.I)

City & Guilds in Agricultural Engineering Part 1 Motor Vehicle Engineering Part 2 & 3 1972 - 1977.

Recipient of P.A.G Asia

Pacific Customer Service Award 2005

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