Contemporary Art Gallery and e-commerce platform committed to highlighting the finest national and international artists and introducing exceptional contemporary art to established and emerging collectors. Supporting emerging artists and nurturing new talent has always been at the heart of what we do. Young creatives bursting with new ideas getting a well-deserved debut in the art scene.Art Advisory ServiceWork with an art curator and pay no advisory fees. Our personalised art advisory service gives you access to your own expert curator, free of charge.Artist ExhibitionsAn exciting calendar of exhibitions throughout the year, including attendance events which offers a unique opportunity to chat to distinguished artists. Commission ArtPresents a wonderful opportunity to be part of the creative process and own a painting that has been especially created.Business and ArtArtwork promotes ‘a feel-good factor’ and gives any office, boardroom or reception that ‘wow factor’, whilst visually demonstrating the success and progressive nature of a company.Satisfaction GuaranteedOur 14-day satisfaction guarantee allows you to buy with confidence. If for any reason you don't love your purchase, we'll collect it and we’ll help you find a work you love.Global ShippingWe handle all aspects of international shipping and customs for a completely hassle-free delivery.

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Formed Independent Traders Association, the voice of 100+ Independent businesses, communicating with the council, police, race course, Grosvenor estates, cathedral, university and other major city stakeholders.

Business Improvement Districts are business led partnerships which are created through a ballot process to deliver additional services to local businesses.Chester BID is a defined area in which a levy is charged on all eligible business rate payers in addition to the business rates bill. This levy is used to develop projects which benefit businesses in the local area.Responsible for the Independent Sector, I canvased 120 business owners to create positive awareness, identify supporters, persuade the undecided, and add voters to the registration database.We won the vote with 75% majority and successfully delivered the business plan over 5 years. Chester BID is now in its 3rd term.

Responsible for key accounts, including Audi, Volvo, Chrysler and Saab. Leading account management, customer service and IT teams dedicated to client base.Dealer Websites, Used Car Locators, Mobile Marketing, Online Chat, Professional Photography, Search Engine Marketing.Integrating the latest web platforms with creative and strategic marketing solutions, Portfolio are the automotive industry’s leading provider of marketing and business solutions.Delivering a powerful range of products and services that generate strong leads, convert valid enquires and retain valuable customers, continually supported by focused consultancy and enhanced technology. Retail Marketing, Lead Management and Aftersales systems applied as one streamlined function, our industry-leading software supports every stage of the consumer car buying process for optimum showroom performance, efficiency and profitability.

The Marketing Innovation Group is one of Europe's leading organisations working with client businesses to enhance customer value. Primary focus is developing solutions and programmes of activity that result in creating more profitable customers.Considerable expertise in developing effective online and offline multi-channel marketing solutions for consumer facing businesses and major industrial and commercial organisations.As Account Director my role on key accounts, including Nectar, Littlewoods Index and JD Williams was to provide knowledge from their databases. Data-Innovation services include data capture and creation, data hygiene, data enhancement, data hosting and data provision.Combining new media with traditional marketing practices and experience to deliver broadcast email and SMS, e-surveys, e-conferences, e-POS, e-brochures, interactive shopwindows, website development, creative design and direct marketing solutions.

The Sequoia Group Ltd is a medium size Marketing and Design Agency with a reputation for excellence in creativity. Contracted to audit existing company activity and influence strategic direction and planning in order to increase profitability and ensure long-term stability.Strategic Development & Planning – completed strategic review of business and business plan: cost centre analysis, profit and loss recognition, establishing targets, priorities and new business potential, defining processes and allocating responsibilities.New Business Development - expanded client base and pitch process achieving new account gains to the value of £2.5m, including DFS, Iceland, AGA, Trinity Mirror Group.Team Development - upskilled Account Management Team, coaching in client services and use of innovation techniques to re-direct client accounts to achieve greater profitability New Media Experience - established new media department, specialising in dot.com creative and e-commerce solutions, developed award winning www.gourmetconnect.com transactional web-site.Business Expansion – expanded office base and doubled head count. Set up and launch of second office achieved additional turnover £0 to £1m in 12 months.

Reporting to Group Managing DirectorRAS Group, a full service agency specialising in innovative retail marketing, creativity and design,is the largest operating division of Kelvinside plc, annual turnover of £30m.Responsible for the Group sales & marketing and the Agency key accounts: adidas, Waterstones, Oddbins, First Leisure and Oracle.New Client Pitches Led new business pitches, new client gains included adidas, Golden Wonder, Marstons, 3-Com, BurgerKing, Uniqueair / Vodaphone, Index / Littlewoods and Seagram Europe. Increased Account Profitability Implemented proactive ideas-led sales activity. Divisional profit increased by 18% year-on-year through effective implementation of added-value sales activity.Implemented Business Efficiencies Including group cross-selling and cross-buying strategy to achieve internal savings of up to 25%.Strategic Planning Diversified core business activity towards affluent sectors: Leisure, FMCG and IT. Achieving improved margins and profitability and reduction in reliance on highly competitive retail sector.Group Marketing / PR Implemented strategic Marketing and PR campaign to re-position and improve profile of the group companies.Board Experience plcWorked with Group MD and FD to source and evaluate suitable acquisition targets. Group acquisition strategy achieved uplift in turnover of £25m within a 2 year period.

Responsible for management of blue chip accounts. Hands on account direction, utilising all aspects of above and below the line activity. Motivating and developing Account Managers and Creative Team. Sourcing and liaison with external suppliers / strategic partners. Completed CAM Foundation Course alongside employment in this role.Account Management Created own portfolio of long-term accounts to the value of £1.75mProfit Awareness Consistently achieved highest profitability ratios in sales within Agency.Marketing Initiatives Created business networking opportunities via mailings, exhibitions and corporate hospitality activity.