About Murray Ambler-Shattock's career work to date.

 

 

 

Dr. Murray Ambler-Shattock D.Sc. FIAWMD BCS


 

Résumé:

Murray is presently working with Norbert Dentressangle as Yard Controller and Blue Arrow in the CDC Team at Co-operative Retail's Regional Composite Distribution Centre at Avonmouth in Bristol.

 

Since initially starting work in Retail Logistics and Distribution via Blue Arrow at the co-operative Retail Group's Regional Composite Distribution Centre at Avonmouth in Bristol in October 2012 as a De-Kit Clerk (administering the receiving of vehicles returning to depot, managing the removal of empty cages and waste packaging from the fleet and the checking and preparation of vehicles for reloading), I progressed to Transport Clerk assisting the Transport team and Yard Controller with administering the fleet operations with the Yard complex (November 2012), and then to the position of Yard Controller (January 2013) with responsibility for the fleet operations within the Yard complex; Gating-In vehicles, managing the selection, allocation and provision of rigid body vehicles and trailers to loading, unloading, parking and holding bays,collaborating with the Fleet Managers on vehicle maintenance, liaising with stock handling and loading departments to schedule loading, liaising with Transport Managers and Supervisors on operational matters, reporting operational progress to superiors and customer liaison teams, etc. Utilising the excellent Yard Smart computerised management tool from C3 Solutions to administer the Yard.


The Yard Controller has responsibility for the operation of over 350 rigid body trucks, tractor units and trailers, servicing the movement of 1.2 million cases of FMCG items per week for the stocking of around 500 Co-operative supermarket stores across the South West of England.  The 33 acre site contains a 435,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility, with a 10,000 square foot dedicated vehicle maintenance unit. 

The Logistics aspect of the operation is provided to Co-operative Food Retail on an outsourced basis by Global Logistics and Distribution specialist NorbertDentressangle. More details at:  www.Norbert-Dentressangle.com 

 

Prior to that, Murray worked with the Blue Arrow CA Team, on the North Somerset HWRC sites of May Gurney.  Murray has worked with Blue Arrow since March 5th, 2012 and previously to that was working with the CIP CA Team from January 13th, 2012. 

For the previous six years Murray has specialised in helping Business Start-Ups and High Growth Businesses to promote themselves cheaply and quickly via the Internet. This includes Social Media (Facebook), Blogging (Wordpress), Micro-Blogging (Twitter) and of course effectively promoted Websites via SEO and PPC methods.

Murray is now seeking a new and challenging next step in my career for the long term, after having been working Freelance (self-employed) for some six or so years in various High Growth, Start-Ups, Brand names and SME's in Business Development and New Business Discovery roles, as an Internet Consultant, Analyst, Researcher, Resourcer, Investigator, Web and IT Project Manager, Product Manager, Webmaster, Digital Manager, Web Publisher, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Consultant and Social Media Manager, for various local, UK and international businesses and organisations 

Murray is now looking for a new, ideally long-term, career opportunity, perhaps to get involved in the onward development of a new or expanding quality business in the South West of England, most likely in a Sales and Marketing Business Development role.

 

 

Qualifications:

Dr. Murray Ambler-Shattock has worked in specialist roles involving IT for Blue Chip companies over a 20+ year career and holds a Double Doctorate in Computer Sciences, specifically in Internet Strategic Planning (SEO) and Information Technology (Semantic Algorithmics), in addition to Honorary Fellowship of the International Web Masters and Designers Association, Membership of the British Computer Society and British MENSA.


Achievements:

Murray has worked in Internet and Websites since 1994 and as a professional Meritus SEO Website Search Engine Optimisation ('SEO') specialist since the year 2000, Murray has consistently proven his ability with a 100% success track record for providing Clients with top positioning results on the major Search Engines Results Pages ('SERP's) and is highly regarded amongst the industry's authorities worldwide.


Skill Set:

Murray is a skilled and highly experienced practitioner in the ethical 'best practice' fully rule compliant methods for attaining top ranking, known as 'Meritus SEO', first page placement and high positioning in the free 'natural' and 'organic' search results on the major Search Engines.

Murray also creates, manages and operates Twitter profiles for Business profile raising and exposure.

Murray has managed numerous Websites, including keep content current and brand enhancing.

 

Team Management:

Excellent team building and man management skills acquired from leading and managing project, administrative and delivery teams of up to 50 contributors, ensuring timely delivery to target and KPI within agreed/structured budgets and time-frames.


Track Record:

Murray's extensive commercial Internet experience includes working with some of the industry leading UK and International companies and their respective online Brands and providing excellent value through his 100% success record.

In the course of his career thus far, Murray has been involved with over 32,000 websites and has enjoyed a 100% success rate in Top Positioning over 1,000 Client websites via Meritus SEO techniques within the (organic/natural) Search Engine Result Pages.


Work to Date:

As a Freelance Contractor, Murray specialised in profile raising and promotion for Business Start-Ups and SME's, Commercial Internet Brand Development and Web Publishing Projects and Consultative Roles around the world. 

Freelancing via: IT-Freelance.co.uk, IT-Projects.net (world-wide), Business-IT.Net (UK & US), BusinessITools.com (UK), Switched-On-IT (UK), with and for WideAccessMedia.com (US), LifeWorkLife (Hemingway Corporation, UK), Macmanus Consulting (UK), ViralPrint (UK & Europe), Midas Estates (UK), FREETrafficSEO.com (Netherlands), Website-Shop.com (UK/US), YouGov (UK), Amazon (world-wide), LinkedIn.com (US), THL (US), HandsOn (UK), Global Business Consulting (world-wide), Universal web Consulting (US), Business Information Systems Inc (US), NetSoft Company (Romania), Weston Chamber (UK), eBay (world-wide), Universal Web Consulting (world-wide), HiMedia Technology Company ('HTC') (Hong Kong), Market Force Information (US), Optimum Consulting (UK/US), DSH Finance (US), Harris Media Trans (Germany), Vue (UK), Microsoft Corp. (via Cross-Tab Marketing services PVT), Nordicon AB (Sweden), Nuclear Energy (UK), Business West, Energy Recruitment Solutions Ltd, South West Hypnotherapy, Dockside Studios, Hepworths, Royal Mail (UK), Youde Consulting, North Somerset Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Heavy Plant Crossing (world-wide), Abbydale Ltd (UK), Benchmark Contracts (UK), Verve (Orange Together) UK, EventCastMedia Ltd (UK) and UK Government Agencies, amongst many other small and independent Clients in various sectors.  (Confidentiality, OSA and NDA's apply accordingly).   CRB Clear.


The Future:

After 5 years navigating the choppy waters of Freelancing, Murray now wishes to gain a more stabilised income and career progression as an employee of an ambitious quality business.

 

 


PERSONAL PROFILE:

  • Excellent Team Building Skills, whether internal team or Outsourced/Freelancers.
  • Knack for future market prediction, fresh commercial ideas, 'angles' and approaches.
  • Hungry for advancement opportunities, above average income and personal wealth.
  • Conscientious, reliable, hard-working, analytical, inquisitive, diligent and tenacious.
  • Versatile and adaptable team player with good customer service skills.
  • Well presented with a professional, positive and helpful attitude towards clients.
  • Good interpersonal skills, warm personality and good sense of humour.
  • Excellent people, team building, people management and communication skills.


 KEY SKILLS:

  • New Business Discovery and Development, Client Relationship skills and experience.
  • IT Literacy in Microsoft Office and Proprietary brand software tools, etc. 
  • Skilled and confident in dealing with persons at all levels and from all walks of life.
  • Practical commercial organisational experience in the real world.
  • Self-motivated and best effort/highest possible quality/best practice focused.
  • Adaptable to new and changing fast moving modern environments.
  • Thrives on change, challenges and progressive improvement.
  • Motivated by personal satisfaction in a job well done and rewarded merit.
  • Team Building, Leadership and Management to KPI, quality, timeframe and budget.
  • Excellent Web Marketing and Search Engine Optimisation skills.


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