Dave Atkinson Email & Phone Number

Continuing External Consultancies• Part of the event management team, with 25 years of event experience, responsible for the running of the JP Morgan’s Round the Island Race, the fourth largest sporting event in the UK.• Led the Marketing and Communications group for the JPMRIR. Setting the short and long strategy, implemented communications plan, liaised with external agencies dealing with sponsorship and support partnerships.• Working alongside the various agencies in the leverage of sponsorship opportunities and maximise the return for the sponsors and race organisation.• National Racing Coach for the Indian Sports Authority developing a training and event structure for their teams attending various events globally and putting in place a plan to further develop their teams and events.• Racing coach working with various teams and individuals to improve skill sets and abilities.I Squared Insight and Innovation Jan 2010 – to dateAn Insight and Innovation agency working with major brands to develop platforms to address internal and external business issues, including strategy, sponsorship and development.• Marketing, logistics and IT support.• Leading strategic workshops to deliver clear long and short term objectives.• Administration support and development.• Working alongside consultants to deliver and lead a cohesive structure to meet the client’s needs and objectives. • Act as a conduit for processes of delivery and on-going support.• Act in a high profile advisory role between clients and facilitators.

Govening body of Indian Sailing.•National Racing Coach for the Indian Sports Authority developing a training and event structure for their teams attending local and global events whilst putting in place a plan to further develop their teams and events.

Southampton, United Kingdom

The RYA is the national body for all forms of boating, including dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sports boats, powerboat racing, windsurfing, inland cruising and narrow boats, and personal watercraftRacing Services ManagerRemit: Reporting to the RYA Racing Council, responsible for the training, promotion and development of events and services to various sailing classes and disciplines.•Delivered a National Event programme (approx. 20 per year) - venue selection; volunteer liaison, technical support, sailing instruction, event promotion, and all aspects of media communication.•Successfully developed and trained volunteers to improve skill sets.