Trevor Edwards

PRDS

Interim Manager, Business Consultant

Liverpool

+4 more

Cheshire
Lancashire
Lymm
Manchester

I would not hesitate to recommend Trevor Edwards of UCS to any company looking for consultancy help that delivers practical hands-on solutions across a broad...

- February 2009

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Summary

With over 30 years experience at director level, in operations and general management roles across a wide range of industries, I offer business owners practical hands-on advice and assistance to deliver improved profitability, whether it is restructuring and turning around under-performing businesses, or ensuring sustainable growth in a fast growing business.

Specialising in SME and owner managed businesses and acting as a consultant, non executive director or interim manager in a business, I can demonstrate the benefits my clients derive from my services.

For free no obligation introductory discussion call 01925 755638

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Expertise

Business Turnaround, Profit Improvement, Change Management, Strategic Business Planning, Mentoring, Employee Engagement, Profitable Integration of Acquisitions, Business Plan preparation, Sourcing Business Funding, Non Executive Director, Interim Management, SME businesses, Business Restructuring

Industry Experience includes:
Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Chemicals, Pharmaceutical,Biotech,Cosmetics & Toiletries, Construction, Agriculture, Contractors Plant Hire, Food Packaging, Confidential Waste, Recycling

Experience

Professional Data Destruction NW Ltd

Managing Director
1999 - 2000

Established the first UK franchise of an on-site confidential waste shredding service.
Rentokil Manufacturing and Distribution

General Manager
1990 - 1999

Responsible for turnaround and growth of traditional manufacturing business. Turnover doubled to £20m, profit grew from £300k to over £4m
D. C. Services Ltd

Commercial Director
1988 - 1989

Successful integration of family owned business acquired by fast growing group. All business processes from purchasing and sales to manufacturing and distribution reviewed and improved to optimise profit from the acquisition.
Bellair Cosmetics plc

Commercial Director
1985 - 1987

Turnaround of a failing cosmetic and toiletries business. Worked through factory closure, disposal of stock and equipment, and conversion to a sales and marketing company with outsourcing of all on-going manufacture and distribution.
Twyford Plant Laboratories Lrd

Operations Director
1978 - 1984

Responsible for the successful development of manufacturing processes to commercialise a scientific process to clone plants for horticulture and agricultural markets.
KSL Surfacing Ltd

Interim MD
2009 - 2010

Recruited to introduce management processes to ensure the potential of a recently acquired company was achieved after working with the new owner on the fund raising and acquisition.
Fletcher & Co

Non Exec Chairman
2010 - 2010

Worked with directors to stabilise a fast growing farming business. Developed the strategic plan and worked with partners to implement the plan and establish sound business processes for future development.
PRDS

Non Executive Director
6 - 20 Employees 2011 - Current

Worked with directors to develop a growth plan for the business, accessed funding to provide working capital. Now continuing to work with directors to deliver the plan growth. Results for the first year- t/o +54% and profit +62%

Education History

Master of Business Administration

Cranfield University
1984 - 1985
Polymer Chemistry

The University of Manchester
1967 - 1970
Rentokil General Management

Ashridge Business School
1991 - 2000
Business Management

University of Plymouth
1981 - 1983

Qualifications

MBA

Clubs and Associations

Institute of Directors, Chartered Management Institute, Pro-Manchester, Manchester Chamber of Commerce, member of Management Steering Group of Five Stars Scanner Appeal, Cheshire Volunteer Mentors group