Experience

Major Tom

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Max WiFi

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Feb 2023

  After 31 years working in the Motor Vehicle Repair trade, 10 years in main stream body centre management and 13 years of running my own business, I decided that I needed a change and a new challenge. I now use my business skills in Event WiFi Services. I am responsible for the organisation and logistical movement of our Event WiFi equipment around the world. After 31 years working in the Motor Vehicle Repair trade, 10 years in main stream body centre management and 13 years of running my own business, I decided that I needed a change and a new challenge. I now use my business skills in Event WiFi Services. I am responsible for the organisation and logistical movement of our Event WiFi equipment around the world.



AVC Customs Ltd

• Romsey, Hampshire

• Owner

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2017

  In 2012 I initiated a major change with the birth of AVC Customs Ltd. With this as the main name of the company, I split it in to smaller sections to include: AVC Romsey for all insurance, private, fleet & trade repairs of impact damage. AVC Customs is the section for the web-site sales & work carried out on project vehicles, restoration & modification work. AVC Motorsport works on the repair & maintenance of all our motor sport customers, be they Classic Formula one, Endurance or Motorbike Racing. Show less



ABSOLUTE VEHICLE CARE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

• Owner

  • Nov 2004 - Nov 2012

  In 2004 I took the plunge to set up my own company in Romsey carrying out vehicle repairs as I could see that there was a market for a place that offered excellent quality repairs for a reasonable cost rather than the insurance driven, high numbers turn around that the majority of other repairs had swayed towards to get the guaranteed work directed from insurance companies. So in 2004 Absolute Vehicle Care was born and quickly built up a reputation for high quality repairs with excellent customer service. Picking up a lot of work from Main Dealer sales departments & also having customers directed to them for private & insurance work from these dealers. Under the Absolute banner the company branched out into other areas away from the normal repairs & became involved in Motorsport. Looking after the body work requirements for Race Teams which included VW Beetles, Golfs, Porsche, Motorbikes & Trucks. The company was approached to become the main bodywork & paintwork supplier for the Caparo T1 which was a road going formula one type vehicle & cost in the region of £250,000. Show less



Motorcolour

• Southampton, United Kingdom

• Manager

  • 2003 - 2004

  I took on the position of assistant manager responsible for the daily running of the work shop floor & progress of the vehicles through the repair process. This job allowed me to start looking into setting up my own company, which I then went on to do. I took on the position of assistant manager responsible for the daily running of the work shop floor & progress of the vehicles through the repair process. This job allowed me to start looking into setting up my own company, which I then went on to do.



B.P.Rolls

• Southampton, United Kingdom

• Estimator / Assistant Manager

  • 2001 - Jul 2003

  I took a position as the estimator within the company, producing estimates for the repairs of motor vehicles for insurance companies. I was given the position of Assistant Manager within a couple of months of being there. I took a position as the estimator within the company, producing estimates for the repairs of motor vehicles for insurance companies. I was given the position of Assistant Manager within a couple of months of being there.



Sewards

• Lyndhurst, Hampshire

• Assistant Manager / Manager

  • 1997 - Sep 2001

  I started work as the Assistant Manager/Estimator. After being there for a while I was asked if I would take a 6 month project to get the rest of the body centre sites running with as much profit from their estimates as I was getting. I then came back to Lyndhurst & became the Body Centre Manager. I started work as the Assistant Manager/Estimator. After being there for a while I was asked if I would take a 6 month project to get the rest of the body centre sites running with as much profit from their estimates as I was getting. I then came back to Lyndhurst & became the Body Centre Manager.



Doves Ford

• Andover

• Assistant Manager / Manager

  • 1995 - 1997

  I started as the Assistant Manager for the accident repair centre but after only 4 months there, the manager left & I was promoted into that position. I was responsible for the day to running, profit & administration of the Body repair side of the company, reporting directly to the Dealer Principle. I started as the Assistant Manager for the accident repair centre but after only 4 months there, the manager left & I was promoted into that position. I was responsible for the day to running, profit & administration of the Body repair side of the company, reporting directly to the Dealer Principle.



Zurich Life Assurance

• Ireland
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Motor Engineer

  • 1993 - 1995

  Motor Engineer checking and agreeing Insurance motor vehicle repair costs for Motability, Direct Claims & Commercial policies. I left because Eagle Star lost the Motability Contract and there were too many engineers to move around and keep within the company. Motor Engineer checking and agreeing Insurance motor vehicle repair costs for Motability, Direct Claims & Commercial policies. I left because Eagle Star lost the Motability Contract and there were too many engineers to move around and keep within the company.



Hartwells

• Southampton, United Kingdom

• Panel Beater

  • 1989 - 1993

  Fully skilled panel beater carrying out accident repairs to motor vehicles. Fully skilled panel beater carrying out accident repairs to motor vehicles.



Bristol Street Motors

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Apprentice

  • 1985 - 1989

  Apprentice Panel Beater which also included mechanical, electrical & trim strip & fitting. I spent time in the office learning the paperwork & estimating side of the business. I left at the end of my apprentice to not be seen as the "youngster" and to further my abilities within the trade. Apprentice Panel Beater which also included mechanical, electrical & trim strip & fitting. I spent time in the office learning the paperwork & estimating side of the business. I left at the end of my apprentice to not be seen as the "youngster" and to further my abilities within the trade.