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Geoffrey Potts

Geoffrey Potts

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Consultant - Expedition Support Service at The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

  • Education

    • The Open University

      1998 - 2000
      Business Studies with Law Certificate in Business Studies Pass

      Studied for certificate in Business Studies and Law and Business studies and Law degree

    • Newcastle College

      1988 - 1992
      ONC and HNC in Electrical engineering HNC, ONC

      Studied alongside my apprenticeship in electrical engineering

    • Newcastle College

      1988 - 1992

      Studied alongside my apprenticeship in electrical engineering

    • Monkwearmouth College of Further Education

      1986 - 1988
      3 A levels

      Studied for A levels

    • Biddick Comprehensive School

      1981 - 1986
      9 'O' Levels

      Activities and Societies: Biddick School Brass Band Studied for O levels,

  • Experience

    • Vickers Defence Systems

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1995

      worked under a team looking after the Challenger MBT project and took overall reposnsibility for the Mark III main battle tank sales to Nigeria.Direct responsibilities for ensuring build standard and build record of the MkIII Battle Tank project.Control of the Engineering Change System for the Challenger II project Worked in the service and maintenance depart to ensure machines and processes ran as smoothly as possible.Attended College to gain an ONC and HNC alongside my apprenticeship qualifications.

      • Project Manager

        Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

      • Electrical Engineer

        Jan 1989 - Jan 1992

    • Vickers Defence Systems

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
      Configuration Manager

      Sole responsibility for the MBT Nigeria end of contract sign offResponsibilities for the build standard and build records of the Challenger II main battle tank project

    • Potts Buckets Ltd

      Jan 2000 - Sept 2010

      Had overall responsibility of an engineering company, responsibilities for employees, engineering practices, sales and transport.Overseeing succesful running of the workshopOverseeing logistics Increase brand awarenessTransport planning and meeting maintenance requirementsDriving various vehicles from cars and 3.0 tonne vans to 44 tonne low loader work Alongside my other roles on Potts I spent a large part driving various vehicles from low loader C+E to Landrover/trailer combinations. Lots of experience driving around the UK, some |European work.Work involved Low loader, carrying plant, curtainsiders, dropsides, 7.5 tonne, 18 tonne, 32 tonne and 44 tonne vehicles. Oversized loads, palletised, non palletised and ADR work carrying packaged gases. Also overseeing maintenance of Large Goods Vehicles. Pushed export sales to increase company turnopver and brand recognitionFurthered export sales into Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, The United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Saudi ArabiaBrought CNC machining in house to increase flexibility and set up maching workshopOverall responsibilities for transport and logisticsBegine manufacturing of hydraulic attachments and increased range of attachemnts Visited customers in UK and abroad and increased export sales 300% to the middle east.Maintained UK customer relations and held and maintained customer recordsHands on approach - I was involved in the actual manufacturing of orders including welding and machiningDelivered and fitted units to site

      • Managing Director

        Sept 2007 - Sept 2010

      • LGV Driver

        Sept 1998 - Sept 2010

      • Sales Director

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

      • Sales Manager

        Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

    • Quarry Spares Limited

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
      Company Secretary

      Responsibilities for sales and increasing sales of quarry consumables to the demolition and construction industries.Worked with customers and suppliers to provide best deals to Quarry Spares and to our customers whilst maintaining qualityArranging deliveries and meeting logistical requirements both in house and contracted in

    • Geoff Potts

      Oct 2008 - now

      Teaching navigation and Paddlesports to young people and adults from schools and scout groups I supply and manage a team of installers installing Christmas Decorations into Shopping Centres, Hospitals and Street Schemes. Working with the UKs largest display company’s MK Illuminations, Fuzzwire, Christmas Decorators, the work involves the planning and use of Manual Elevating Work Platforms, Abseiling Activities, installing, assembly and powering of seasonal displays

      • Freelance Watersports And Outdoor Activities Instructor (Part Time)

        Jan 2016 - now

      • Christmas Decorations Installer Team Leader

        Oct 2008 - now

    • G Potts Electrical

      Jan 2010 - now
      Electrical Contractor

      Providing general electrical repair and installation services to the public and industryOffering PAT Testing Services and AdviceTrusted key holder for holiday let propertiesInspection and testing of electrical systemsTroubleshooting of electrical systemsDesign and commissioning of electrical systems

    • Gateshead College

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Associate Electrical Engineering Lecturer

      Teaching electrical Apprentices in the requirements for Electrical InstallationsTeaching theory Electrical Engineering

    • The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

      Apr 2016 - now
      Consultant - Expedition Support Service

    • Geoff Potts

      Mar 2020 - now
      LGV CE Driver

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hill and Moorland Leader Award

      Mountain Leader Training Association
      Sept 2013

    • Walking Group Leader Award

      Mountain Leader Training Association
      Sept 2011

    • Certificate in Business Studies and Law

      2000
      Jul 2000

    • HNC Electrical Engineering

      Engineering Industry Training Board
      Jul 1992

    • ONC Electrical Engineering

      Engineering Industry Training Board
      Jul 1990

    • Outdoor First Aid in Mountainous regions

      Jun 2010

    • LGV Class1, CE, C1E

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Apr 1993

    • C&G2377 - Level 3 certificate for the in service inspection & testing of electrical equipment

      City & Guilds
      Dec 2010

    • Advanced Driving Test (motorcycles)

      Institute of Advanced Motorists, IAM
      Aug 1996

    • Advanced Driving Test (Cars)

      Institute of Advanced Motorists, IAM
      May 1996

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Rider and Driver

      Issued by Northumbria Blood Bikes on Jul 2017
      Northumbria Blood BikesAssociated with Geoffrey Potts

    • Expedition Assessor (Bronze, Silver and Gold level)

      Issued by Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme on Jan 2015
      Duke Of Edinburgh Award SchemeAssociated with Geoffrey Potts

    • Supervisor and Assessor

      Issued by The Duke of Edinburgh's Award on Apr 2018
      The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardAssociated with Geoffrey Potts

    • Deputy County Commissioner (Adventure)

      Issued by Cumbria Scouts on Apr 2020
      Cumbria ScoutsAssociated with Geoffrey Potts

    • District Commissioner Mid Northumberland District

      Issued by The Scout Association on Feb 2013
      The Scout AssociationAssociated with Geoffrey Potts

    • District Explorer Scout Leader - Mid Northumberland District

      Issued by The Scout Association on Mar 2010
      The Scout AssociationAssociated with Geoffrey Potts

    • Mountain Rescue Trainee

      Issued by Mountain Rescue Association on Mar 2013
      Mountain Rescue AssociationAssociated with Geoffrey Potts

    • Assistant District Commissioner

      Issued by The Scout Association on Sept 2015
      The Scout AssociationAssociated with Geoffrey Potts

    • Assistant County Commissioner (Activities)

      Issued by The Scout Association on Jul 2016
      The Scout AssociationAssociated with Geoffrey Potts

    • Karate Instructor

      Issued by Go Kan Ryu Karate Do on Jul 1998
      Go Kan Ryu Karate DoAssociated with Geoffrey Potts