Hi, I’m
John King
Helsinki
Summary
Highly accomplished Operations Director successful at creating and updating policies, developing strategic plans and leading daily business activities. Proven skills in business development, resource utilization and project management. Ready to bring excellent communication, leadership and planning abilities developed over 30+ years of experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
1
Degree
Work History
Taiga Concept OyHelsinki
Operations Director
11.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and actualized strategies to generate new revenues, drive productivity, efficiency, quality, service and cost-effective resource management.
- Streamlined all programs and processes to boost business and sales.
- Developed and implemented action plans for business improvement and quality control to mitigate delivery wait and comply with established budgets.
- Communicated with manufacturers overseas to maintain production schedules and optimize supply chain.
- Reorganized operations by realigning production, maintenance and engineering requirements to meet financial targets.
Royal Thaqi OyEspoo
Transport Operations Manager
07.2017 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
- Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
FinnairVantaa
Aircraft Mechanic
02.2009 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Inspected parts or aircraft to identify defects, proper fluid levels and general wear.
- Completed flightline, hangar maintenance and repairs on assigned aircraft.
- Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems as directed.
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Read and interpreted safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals to solve problems.
- Transported vehicles for repair by driving, towing or pushing into service bay.
- Performed time compliance technical orders and service instructions to install structural components.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
Antti Peninkangas TmiTurku
Steel Fabricator
05.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Set up and operated rollers, flame cutters and drill presses.
- Measured and marked cutting and bending lines according to instructions.
- Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
- Performed cutting work while adhering to blueprints and design specifications.
- Tested and performed quality inspections on completed products.
- Calculated cost, labor and material needs for fabricating projects.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to promote safe work environment.
Enjoy-a-BallAberdeen
CEO
02.2004 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
- Built strategic business partnerships by cultivating relationships with employees and experts.
- Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to grow business and profits.
- Monitored company performance by measuring and analyzing results and minimizing impact of variances.
- Eliminated company bottlenecks, reduced financial obstacles and addressed work constraints to promote overall growth.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
Education
University of AberdeenAberdeen
Undergraduates Degree from Business Management
Skills
- Leadership
- Operations
- Business Development
- Strategy
- B2B
- Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Entrepreneurship
- Project Management
Certification
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals, Corporate Finance Institute
- Reading Financial Statements, Corporate Finance Institute
- Accounting Fundamentals, Corporate Finance Institute
- Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks, Corporate Finance Institute
- Executive Leadership, LinkedIn Self Study
- Business Development Foundations, LinkedIn Self Study
Timeline
Operations Director
Taiga Concept Oy
11.2019 - Current
Transport Operations Manager
Royal Thaqi Oy
07.2017 - 11.2019
Aircraft Mechanic
Finnair
02.2009 - 07.2017
Steel Fabricator
Antti Peninkangas Tmi
05.2007 - 01.2009
CEO
Enjoy-a-Ball
02.2004 - 05.2007
University of Aberdeen
Undergraduates Degree from Business Management
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