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- Grow and develop own branded products; these include Scribe Cycling and SILT MTB- Manage a comprehensive team of professionals to make sure own brands have a competitive edge in the market over rivals- Design and develop marketing strategy: this includes a mix of traditional and digital strategies for brand grow

- MBA Guest Lecturer: As a former graduate of the MBA programme at Ulster University, I share my experiences with the next cohort of students to educate, challenge and test theories taught through the MBA programme. Topics covered range from Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Supply chain, Operations management, Modern day Ecommerce and Brand Building

- End-to-End Project management of current, and next phase product offering (AM and OEM)- Explore new avenues that strengthen current, and future commercial position through cost reductions, efficiencies and strategic planning- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best case commercial position; both short-term, and long-term- Manage Global supply lines- Design forecast(s) for controlled strategic, global growth (with controlled demand/supply stretch)- Implement international… Show more - End-to-End Project management of current, and next phase product offering (AM and OEM)- Explore new avenues that strengthen current, and future commercial position through cost reductions, efficiencies and strategic planning- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best case commercial position; both short-term, and long-term- Manage Global supply lines- Design forecast(s) for controlled strategic, global growth (with controlled demand/supply stretch)- Implement international sales programme Show less

- Product Manager for own branded road components range (Prime wheels)- Design and develop range(s) to create long-term, sustainable revenue for group- Develop forward thinking product strategy and market to maximise growth opportunities- Lead negotiations with suppliers and develop long-term strategic partnerships to get best unit costs (FOB/Ex-works)- 360 Project Management with internal stakeholders to ensure sales performance and targets are met- Build a robust category… Show more - Product Manager for own branded road components range (Prime wheels)- Design and develop range(s) to create long-term, sustainable revenue for group- Develop forward thinking product strategy and market to maximise growth opportunities- Lead negotiations with suppliers and develop long-term strategic partnerships to get best unit costs (FOB/Ex-works)- 360 Project Management with internal stakeholders to ensure sales performance and targets are met- Build a robust category that challenges market leaders on quality, yet endeavours to achieve highest margin possible- Software packages used: Asana, Instagantt, Jira, Oracle, Matflo WMS Show less

- Wheels and components design, development and product management- Plan, lead and coordinate projects (B2B and B2C)- Project Management: end-to-end (control supply chain, monitor operations, develop marketing strategy and implement)- Source and negotiate with vendors to achieve best landed cost (International and Far East)- Market research, competitor analysis, trend analysis and prototype testing - Monitor, analyse and increase sales for category- Liaise with… Show more - Wheels and components design, development and product management- Plan, lead and coordinate projects (B2B and B2C)- Project Management: end-to-end (control supply chain, monitor operations, develop marketing strategy and implement)- Source and negotiate with vendors to achieve best landed cost (International and Far East)- Market research, competitor analysis, trend analysis and prototype testing - Monitor, analyse and increase sales for category- Liaise with distribution networks and strategically market online & offline (B2B)- Exhibit products at trade and public shows- Design product briefs for R&D/Graphic designers for new product Show less

- Plan and implement training programme for customer sales teams (100+ staff)- Best Customer Service Centre of the Year at the European Call Centre and Customer Service Awards 2013- Run training workshops for CRC commercial staff to build product knowledge-Design cycling related documentation for staff and website-Improve and refine B2C processes-Liaise with brands to ensure 'tone' is aligned between businesses

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Consultant engineer within the greater Washington, DC area (USA)- Project Management (3rd Party inspector)- Overview sub-contractor work- Ensure specifications are followed and deadlines achieved-Scheduling and project planning-Liaise with clients and building contractors-Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and deal with urgent issues

Antrim

- Market researcher: property investment-Analyse commercial and residential property markets for investment opportunities-Liaise with estate agencies and building contractors - Negotiate cost and terms of investment- Opportunistic approach to investment

Mallusk - Cash Centre

- Working in a highly secured and controlled cash processing facility- Responsible for receiving, counting and sorting huge sums of client cash- Comply to strict security procedures and protocols- Run cash counting machines- Liaise with clients to resolve discrepancies

Professional Diploma In Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing; Distinction, Distinction

Master Of Business Administration (Mba); Distinction, Distinction

The MBA program has helped me develop management and leadership skills across a range of business sectors which include; Marketing.

Bsc (Hon) Construction Engineering & Management 2:1, Civil Engineering

Building Science and Materials, Construction Mathematics, Construction surveying and Computer Aided Design (CAD), Sustainable Construction.