Chris Evans Email & Phone Number

Newport, United Kingdom

• Successfully managed and oversaw the transition from an independent company to its incorporation within Newsquest.• Currently control and develop a core team of staff which includes three of the original staff from Voice (Media) Wales. • Successfully launched five new publications.• Developed the design aspect of the business.• Managed own budgets and accounts and have reached profit budget every year.• Consistently sought after new revenue opportunities and currently… Show more • Successfully managed and oversaw the transition from an independent company to its incorporation within Newsquest.• Currently control and develop a core team of staff which includes three of the original staff from Voice (Media) Wales. • Successfully launched five new publications.• Developed the design aspect of the business.• Managed own budgets and accounts and have reached profit budget every year.• Consistently sought after new revenue opportunities and currently trading over profit targets. Show less

Newport, United Kingdom

• Developed and built a publishing and creative design business from inception to a turnover of £250k in two years. • Selected and developed a successful team of staff. • Established a market-leading brand. In August 2006 I sold the business to Newsquest and my services were retained by them as a General Manager of this successful new company.

• Supervised a team of eight sales staff, one journalist and indirect control of design and production staff. • Dealing with key accounts and new business development • Devising and implementing new sales and marketing initiatives. • Conducting team briefings.• Sourcing of new editorial. • Budgetary control. • Staff recruitment and training. • Role modeling for middle management. • Won several awards for new initiatives.

• Generating new revenue for the newspaper via its Entertainment / Holiday sections. • Working on special publications for niche market products.