Chris Blevins

Experience

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  Louis Newmark plc

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1986

  Project Manager

  Manufacturing, sales and development project management roles. Company designed, developed and manufactured instrumentation and flight control systems for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

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  MS Instruments Ltd

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1991

  Marketing Manager

  Marketing, sales and project management of specialist instrumentation to aerospace and defence clients.

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  CB Engineering and Management Services

  Jan 1991 - now

  Business Owner

  Developing and implementing policies at all levels within client companies. Key assignments include:2001 – 2007 Kroll Provided industry expertise to support the liquidator’s claim against a Public sector client to protect interest of creditors following liquidation of Vinci subsidiary. Claim succeeded.2000 - 2001 Vinci Managing the restructuring and return to profitability of a major concession contract for French construction multinational Vinci. Established trading position, generated policy for turn around and acted in the role of Operations Director in an interim capacity during the change. Responsible for the day to day management of 300 people on 7 sites round London. 1998 - 2000 Smith IndustriesProject managed a multi-disciplinary engineering team and subcontractors, including WS Atkins Rail, developing, manufacturing and installing an innovative electronic system for a division of Smiths Industries. The development and installation was managed to meet tight timescales required by Connex Rail. 1992 - 1997 Darron Oil ToolsChange management, restructuring and improvement of profitability leading to the sale of the company for the client via a management buy-out. Company was returning 5% on £9m and was sold earning 10% on £18m. Company manufactured down hole drilling tools for the oil exploration sector.1993 - 2004 Oceanair Marine Ltd.Gained funding and assisted with the development of the business. Business has grown from T/O £ 250,000 to T/O £2.5m. Project managed the development of new marine sector products. Company has developed its own market niche of “blinds for boats.”1992 - 1993 Vickers SystemsDefined and implemented a plan for the development of the aftermarket business for the world renowned US aerospace hydraulics manufacturer. Involved the definition of Airline and customer requirements, the establishment of robust systems, the investment of resources and the marketing of the resultant service to clients. Show less

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  SE Hydraulics

  Mar 2004 - Jun 2016

  Managing Director and principal shareholder

  Acquired business in 2004 and restructured business to meet market needs by investing in new IT system and dispensing with redundant premises. Built sales to win BP Exploration contract andinvested profits to move into refurbished premises.Responded to market down turn in 2009 by disposing of loss making repair business. Attracted new shareholder funds in 2012 to remove debt. Sold the business in 2015. Managed major projects.