Bradley Manser
Operations Director
Rasnov,Brasov
Summary
Proficient Operations and Strategy execution specialist. Senior management experience in Project Management, Operations, developing operational improvements, developing, and implementing financial models and strategic plans across multiple industries on a global level. A leader, Project Manager (experienced in multiple industries) and strategic decision maker with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Enthusiastic self-starter dedicated to continuous learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Operations Director
Marine Service International
2023.04 - Current
- Led, supervised and provided strategic direction for workforce of 56 employees.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully execute complex projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Mentored staff members, providing guidance and support that led to enhanced professional development and increased job satisfaction.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Maintained excellent customer relationships through consistent delivery on commitments.
- Streamlined data tracking by managing project control records with 98% accuracy.
- Conducted audits of internal documents to validate transactions and provided financial guidance for resource allocation, inventory control and budgeting.
- Managed over $ 10 million financial resources for Gulf of Mexico based projects with focus on cost control, leading to significant savings without compromising service quality.
Rope Access Technical Authority
Marine Service International
2021.09 - Current
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by adhering to applicable regulations during all tasks performed.
- Minimized risks associated with working at heights, implementing appropriate safety protocols and procedures.
- Delivered consistent results under pressure while working in challenging environments such as confined spaces or extreme weather conditions.
- Streamlined work processes by developing innovative solutions for complex rope access challenges.
- Improved safety measures by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between tasks within projects, contributing to overall effectiveness of workflows in diverse contexts.
- Maintained high level of customer satisfaction through clear communication and professional service delivery.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently identifying and resolving issues related to rope access systems.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments prior to each operation, mitigating potential hazards effectively.
- Increased project accuracy by carefully planning and executing rigging setups for various operations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Project Manager – KSA Industrial Clusters
OCO Global
9 2019 - 2019.12
- Consulting for Industrial Clusters on FDI Strategy in KSA – 4Q 2019
- Collaboration with KPMG Consulting team (Riyadh)
- Analysis of current FDI practices and developed executable plan to target improved results and success
- Developed Best practice training for sector heads and teams
- Worked with various clusters.
Owner/Managing Director
Obsidian Global
2015.12 - 2018.12
- Project manage change initiatives and rollouts in clear, well communicated, and concise way, keeping all parties involved
- Manage teams to deliver projects based on client requirements
- Restructuring operations processes and define cost reduction strategies
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and statistics on corporate and project levels
- Identifying and assessing pros and cons of strategies
- Implementation of strategic plans in association with senior management
- Successful start-up management of Interact Group LLC in Dubai, including budgeting, operations processes and HR requirements for first 12 months of operations
- Developed and Updated operations procedures and systems for TECS Event Services that will reduce lost inventory and reduce operating costs by 10 – 15% YOY.
Commercial Manager – Middle East
OCO Global
2017.11 - 2018.09
- Project lead to develop a paint and chemical SEZ in the Kingdom (Estimated Budget of $4,2 Billion)
- Infrastructure planning and design, budgeting, feasibility study and stakeholder engagement
- Develop leads for FDI into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Market analysis of FDI trends
- Negotiate with investors entering the Saudi market
- Develop regional strategic plans in association with senior management
- Business Development for additional work from existing OCO clients
- Identifying and developing potential new clients for OCO Global
- Identified and developed over $1.7 Billion in investment into the Kingdom in the Oil and Gas, Chemical and Industrial equipment Sectors
- Develop leads for FDI into Bahrain
- Market analysis of EDB focus sectors to identify FDI trends
- Negotiate with investors entering the Bahrain market
- Develop regional strategic plans in association with senior management
- Q1 KPI's met and exceeded
- Four listed projects developed from new prospects
- One listed successful FDI project in Q1.
Chief Operating Officer
TECO Solutions AS
2013.10 - 2016.03
- Lead top performing multicultural project and operations team, including Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Technical Manager and Project Human Resources Manager
- Develop budget for ISS Divisions and maintain P&L for TECO Solutions AS, TECO Maritime Middle East LLC and TECO Maritime Poland ISS division
- Financial planning and analysis on projects (existing and potential)
- Lead continuous improvement programme on company operation routines and processes
- Lead Change management for integration of TECO Solutions, TECO Maritime Middle east and TECO Maritime Poland into single company
- Develop and maintain productive client relationships
- Problem solving specialist was sent to key locations to handle negotiations with stakeholders in solving contract and or production disputes
- Maintained 35% average project profit margin
- The company maintained an average 12% Net profit margin YOY
- Key participant in the overall strategy plan development and implementation for 2014 - 2018.
Operations Manager
Emirates Industrial Laboratory
2011.06 - 2013.09
- Audited operations routines and developed new processes based on audit finding
- Gathered and reported business information on customer forecasts, schedules, reports and plans which delivered significant impact to business
- Managed complete life cycle of moderate-to-highly complexity projects from planning to execution
- Closely monitored achievement of KPIs
- Successfully improved turn-around times by providing suggestions for signification of procedures
- Generated over AED 2.5 million in new business
- Reduced operations costs by 5.7%.
Senior Project Manager - Commercial
TECO Solutions AS
2006.10 - 2011.05
- Entrusted with overall project life cycle, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting multimillion-dollar projects, monitoring progress, and taking corrective actions to bring spending on target when needed
- Proficiently managed all dealings with international clients and cultivated relationship to gain repeat business
- USD 7.5 million in new projects.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Alliance Manchester Business School
Manchester, United Kingdom 2012.01 - 2014.12
Advanced Project Management - Project Management
Damelin Business School
Cape Town, South Africa 2001.01 - 2001.12
Skills
Project Management
Client Acquisition and retention
Business Analysis
Business Development
Business Planning
Complex Problem Resolution
Stakeholder Management
Contract Management
Operational Process Development
Operations Management
Business Strategic Planning
Project Management
Quote
The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. - Phil Jackson
Personal Information
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Permis De Sedera Temporara
Timeline
Operations Director
Marine Service International
2023.04 - Current
Rope Access Technical Authority
Marine Service International
2021.09 - Current
Commercial Manager – Middle East
OCO Global
2017.11 - 2018.09
Owner/Managing Director
Obsidian Global
2015.12 - 2018.12
Chief Operating Officer
TECO Solutions AS
2013.10 - 2016.03
MBA - Business Administration
Alliance Manchester Business School
2012.01 - 2014.12
Operations Manager
Emirates Industrial Laboratory
2011.06 - 2013.09
Senior Project Manager - Commercial
TECO Solutions AS
2006.10 - 2011.05
Advanced Project Management - Project Management
Damelin Business School
2001.01 - 2001.12
Project Manager – KSA Industrial Clusters
OCO Global
9 2019 - 2019.12
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