John Counihan

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ABOUT JOHN COUNIHAN

Hi I\'m John Counihan a dedicated and dynamic Office Manager and Team leader with expertise in leading the day-to-day running of business operations providing administrative management. Experienced in project planning and execution, procurement and inventory control, contract development and negotiations, GDPR compliance management, documentation, and relationship building. Possess a supportive leadership style balanced with capabilities to drive performance and achieve organisational objectives, hiring, coaching, mentoring, and training employees with 20+ years military experience in training and development, leadership, and management to strategic level. Highly motivated and enthusiastic, with proven abilities to solve complex problems both individually and as a part of a team, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, collaborating effectively with clients and all relevant stakeholders in the drafting and implementation of policy and procedures.More Recently leading the day to day running of the Trading Compliance Management function within a larger FMCG group with a focus on Import and Export of products under the Windsor Framework and Border Target Operating Model (BTOM). I have been leading a small team in setting up and improving the trade compliance operation. I have become a subject matter expert and point of contact for all trade compliance matters within the business, including but not limited to imports/exports, HS classifications, tariff and duty, country of origin, and free trade agreements along with their implementation in reducing the tariff impact on the business. Recruiting personnel to staff a compliance team and arranging and providing training and mentorship. I will add strong value to your organisation by being an: Ambitious and motivated team member. Highly motivated and enthusiastic, with proven abilities to solve complex problems both individually and as a part of a team, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively. Superior interpersonal, cross-functional, and negotiation skills. Instrumental in streamlining procedures. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with strong attention-to-details collaborating effectively with clients and all relevant stakeholders. My area of expertise includes: Windsor Framework, Office Management, Administrative Support, Project Management, GDPR Compliance Requirements, Contract Negotiations, Teamwork and Capability Building, Procurement / Inventory Control, Diary Management, Budget Administration, & others.