Kevin Lord

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About Kevin Lord

Highly experienced in design and print I have understanding and empathy for clients and colleagues. I have extensive experience managing and negotiating multiple timelines for the delivery of projects on time and on budget by planning, directing workflow, and continually checking on all elements of projects. I have an enthusiasm for work, and I am recognised as an intelligent, diligent, dedicated and loyal team member. Resourceful and able to deal with demanding workloads, changing deadlines, and prioritising various project needs. Capable of self-management, autonomous work, and production of multiple jobs in a precise and timely manner, while comfortably liaising with all levels of internal and external partners to ensure timelines are accurately maintained and deadlines are met. Demonstrating a high level of interpersonal skills, I communicate comfortably with people at all levels and have consideration for the needs of the client and team members to ensure the smooth running and completion of tasks. These skills have helped gain a strong track record for building productive relationships with clients, and promotes a friendly and collaborative environment for colleagues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an open and embracing attitude to everyone, welcoming ideas and assistance from all contributors to find the best result. Enjoys working in a team but also able to work autonomously to focus on detail. Manages many components while remaining aware of cost implications to keep the business and client informed of changes and the effects to budgets and timelines. Assessment (Candidate): Identifies strengths from assessment based on attributes important for success, relating to knowledge, skills and ability. Could this be more simple? focuses on continuous improvement; not satisfied with maintaining the status quo; challenges current practices and methodology; identifies, proposes, and drive improvements. When behaviours don’t fit values: speaks up, shares views and different opinions; comfortable defending point of view; willing to express disagreement and challenge others. Celebrates others success: cares and celebrates success and achievements of others; provides open and honest feedback. Acts like business owner: confident in own ability; takes responsibility for decisions; goes beyond requirements. Embraces new ways to work: open to new ideas & thinking; seeks opportunity to streamline process to increase efficiency; offers ideas on improvement; accepts new technologies.