Alec Kirkbride

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ABOUT ALEC KIRKBRIDE

Every business needs top talent; this is where I come into play. My name is Alec Kirkbride and I have comprehensive PLC board experience in project management in the UK and across Europe. Employers recognise me for leading operational activities of large-scale infrastructure projects from start to finish within the agreed constraints, while driving efficiencies and introducing automation. What makes me stand out are my solid skills in developing and rationalising real estate and central group business functions. I am skilled in utilising a “leading from the front” management style for steering and empowering multiple cross-functional teams to attain collective project goals. My specialties are: • Construction management • Contract review & negotiation • Business strategy development • Cost estimation & reduction • Budget administration & control • Quality assurance & control • Risk assessment & mitigation • Team guidance & leadership • Real estate development • Commercial management • Acquisitions & disposals • Supply chain management • Client relationship building • Issues & conflicts resolution • Stakeholder engagements • Facilities management • Change management • Project governance & control My key projects are: • The build of a new sq. ft. warehouse as part of a post Brexit logistics solution in Holland, with the aim of: reducing time for the distribution of B2B stock into continental Europe for existing clients and space for organic growth for new customers. • Setting up a Dutch business, navigating Dutch human resources law, sourced property, senior management, equipment, commercial relationships, and finance for the project in its entirety. I have had a prominent career marked with a consistent record of top work performance and achievements. I have proven my ability to quickly comprehend and communicate complex situations and structures while promoting effective governance and positive change that improved productivity, efficiency and revenues. I have excellent and in-depth knowledge of supply chains and the logistics industry across Europe. I have demonstrated communication and presentation skills; committed to cultivating and maintaining working relations with key clients and co-workers. I am known for being creative, enthusiastic, open-minded, confident, trustworthy, ethical, organised and hands-on. Please feel free to connect with me or contact me at a••••••••@gmail.com with any thoughts, comments or questions about my work; I\'m always interested in making new professional acquaintances.