Mike Pleasants

Commercial Manager at Stubborn Mule Travel
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Wickham Market, England, United Kingdom, UK
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  • Australian -

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Always found Mike helpful and friendly.

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Commercial Manager
      • Jan 2017 - Present

      Stubborn Mule Travel specialise in 100% tailor-made travel itineraries for families seeking unique and rewarding travel experiences in Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East. Accounts payable duties on behalf of SMT to various ground operators through out the globe. Including but not exclusively: Vietnam, Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, China, Laos, Peru, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Thailand, Jordan, Oman & Japan. These… Show more Stubborn Mule Travel specialise in 100% tailor-made travel itineraries for families seeking unique and rewarding travel experiences in Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East. Accounts payable duties on behalf of SMT to various ground operators through out the globe. Including but not exclusively: Vietnam, Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, China, Laos, Peru, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Thailand, Jordan, Oman & Japan. These duties include liaising with operators regarding costs & reimbursements for tours being undertaken by Stubborn Mule Travel clients. Liaising with foreign exchange suppliers, banks & forwarding agencies to arrange payments. Monitoring foreign exchange currencies to maximize SMT’s exposure in these markets and minimize the adherent risk. Forecasting short- & long-term requirements for currency requirements. Show less Stubborn Mule Travel specialise in 100% tailor-made travel itineraries for families seeking unique and rewarding travel experiences in Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East. Accounts payable duties on behalf of SMT to various ground operators through out the globe. Including but not exclusively: Vietnam, Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, China, Laos, Peru, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Thailand, Jordan, Oman & Japan. These… Show more Stubborn Mule Travel specialise in 100% tailor-made travel itineraries for families seeking unique and rewarding travel experiences in Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East. Accounts payable duties on behalf of SMT to various ground operators through out the globe. Including but not exclusively: Vietnam, Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, China, Laos, Peru, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Thailand, Jordan, Oman & Japan. These duties include liaising with operators regarding costs & reimbursements for tours being undertaken by Stubborn Mule Travel clients. Liaising with foreign exchange suppliers, banks & forwarding agencies to arrange payments. Monitoring foreign exchange currencies to maximize SMT’s exposure in these markets and minimize the adherent risk. Forecasting short- & long-term requirements for currency requirements. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner & Consultant
      • Mar 2014 - Jan 2017

      Specialist Construction & Engineering Recruitment Consultancy A professional recruiter since 2000, Mike 'specialised' in Construction Recruitment across the Essex, Cambridgeshire & East Anglian region since his move to Suffolk in 2002. Working with exceptional customers within the Commercial, Design & Build, Development, Civils, Carpentry & Specialist Construction sector, Mikes' primary focus was to partner with candidates and clients, using the depth and breadth of his expertise and… Show more Specialist Construction & Engineering Recruitment Consultancy A professional recruiter since 2000, Mike 'specialised' in Construction Recruitment across the Essex, Cambridgeshire & East Anglian region since his move to Suffolk in 2002. Working with exceptional customers within the Commercial, Design & Build, Development, Civils, Carpentry & Specialist Construction sector, Mikes' primary focus was to partner with candidates and clients, using the depth and breadth of his expertise and market knowledge to ensure he made the unique match that makes individuals, companies and industries flourish. Functional expertise: - Commercial Appointments - Contracting Appointments - Freelance & Permanent He operated across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. His knowledge & expertise across a wide spectrum of specialised industries and professions made him a formidable recruiter in East Anglia. Show less Specialist Construction & Engineering Recruitment Consultancy A professional recruiter since 2000, Mike 'specialised' in Construction Recruitment across the Essex, Cambridgeshire & East Anglian region since his move to Suffolk in 2002. Working with exceptional customers within the Commercial, Design & Build, Development, Civils, Carpentry & Specialist Construction sector, Mikes' primary focus was to partner with candidates and clients, using the depth and breadth of his expertise and… Show more Specialist Construction & Engineering Recruitment Consultancy A professional recruiter since 2000, Mike 'specialised' in Construction Recruitment across the Essex, Cambridgeshire & East Anglian region since his move to Suffolk in 2002. Working with exceptional customers within the Commercial, Design & Build, Development, Civils, Carpentry & Specialist Construction sector, Mikes' primary focus was to partner with candidates and clients, using the depth and breadth of his expertise and market knowledge to ensure he made the unique match that makes individuals, companies and industries flourish. Functional expertise: - Commercial Appointments - Contracting Appointments - Freelance & Permanent He operated across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. His knowledge & expertise across a wide spectrum of specialised industries and professions made him a formidable recruiter in East Anglia. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Business Manager
      • Sep 2003 - Mar 2014

      Since moving with Hays from London to East Anglia in 2003 Mikes' remit was Commercial & Contract Mangt Appointments in Construction [ Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk ]. These roles have been almost but not exclusively : Cost Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Bid & Cost Estimators, Contract, Project, Site Managers and Procurement. Responsibilities during his career with Hays included managing offices, and their deployment of both various permanent staff and those on a contractual basis throughout… Show more Since moving with Hays from London to East Anglia in 2003 Mikes' remit was Commercial & Contract Mangt Appointments in Construction [ Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk ]. These roles have been almost but not exclusively : Cost Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Bid & Cost Estimators, Contract, Project, Site Managers and Procurement. Responsibilities during his career with Hays included managing offices, and their deployment of both various permanent staff and those on a contractual basis throughout the Home Counties. Measured individually and by region against revenue and profit targets on a per period basis. Recognised repeatedly as a key contributor to a series of business units over the last 10 years, transforming various territories into highly sought after, blue ribbon patches.

    • Manager
      • Oct 2000 - Mar 2014

      Joined Hays in 2000 as a Trainee and after a stint in Building Services [ London ] , moved to Suffolk where he handled Commercial and Contracting Appointments for Contractors across East Anglia

    • Australia
    • Accounting
    • Manager [ Alfred Hospital ]
      • Jan 1990 - Sep 1999

      AUSDoc OnDemand : Melbourne > Victora Print & Digital Media & Communication Company AUSDoc OnDemand : Melbourne > Victora Print & Digital Media & Communication Company

Education

  • University of Melbourne
    BA, English Literature
    1989 - 1996
  • St Bernard's CBC Essendon
    Academic College, Yrs 10 - 12
  • St Joseph's CBC South Melbourne
    Technical College, Yrs 7 - 9

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