David French

Experienced Operations Supervisor with over 9 years leading frontline patient transport services. Skilled in staff supervision, performance management, safety leadership and emergency response. Recognized for high professional standards, staff development, and calm decision-making in demanding environments.

Operations Supervisor - E-zec / Emed Group PLC - Keynsham, Bristol

(2003-01)

• Supervise 54 staff across multiple operational bases, ensuring daily delivery of patient transport services.
• Manage performance reviews, coaching, and training standards.
• Lead Health & Safety compliance, risk assessment, and safe working procedures.
• Qualified Mental Health First Aider providing frontline well being support.
• Fire Warden trained in evacuation, incident control, and emergency procedures.
• First Aider supporting staff and patient safety.
• Cybercrime-trained, ensuring secure handling of sensitive patient data.
• Coordinate logistics, fleet movements, and scheduling to meet service demands.

Business Part Owner - Taste-buds

(2003-01)

• Managed day-to-day retail and catering operations.
• Planned and delivered catering services within budget.
• Recruited and developed 10 staff, providing ongoing support.
• Handled stock rotation, budgeting, marketing and maintenance.
• Ensured excellent safety standards, including 5-star H&S certification.

Assistant Manager - W F Buss Fruit & Vegetables

(2002-01 - 2003-12)

• Front-of-store operations oversight.
• Staff rotas, stock control, and customer service leadership.
• Supported vulnerable community members ensuring well being.

Assistant Manager - W F Buss Fruit & Vegetables

(1996-01 - 2000-12)

Field Sales Manager - Car-quip

(2000-01 - 2002-12)

• Promoted products to new and existing customers.
• Achieved consistent sales targets.

Sales Manager - Charles Bentley and Son

(1991-01 - 1996-12)

• Managed sales accounts and represented the company at trade shows.

Broadlands Comprehensive School (1975-01 - 1980-12)

Castle County Primary School (1970-01 - 1975-12)