Managing the newly completed National RDA Centre, supporting three RDA groups, & building a commercial equestrian centre.Key achievements:Within my time at the RDA, I turned the business around from losing money to a profit of c.£8,000 and growing per month through means of:- Creating and implementing a full booking system for the riding centre which enabled allocation to existing RDA groups and provided a structure for hiring the arenas out for commercial activities, thus opening potential for the RDA to build new revenue streams including: hiring arenas to third parties such as dog agility groups, private functions, private riding lessons, ticketed events and partnering with British Horse Society for BHS examinations- The first ticketed event was a fundraiser organised in association with the Eventing Riders Association of Great Britain (ERA) to support the Equestrian Fire Relief Australian Fund, which sold out within 48 hours- Successfully introducing corporate volunteer days; the first of which was with the National GridKey responsibilities:- Created an internal equine welfare / standards policy statement and minimum standards for yard maintenance- Completed a centre-wide health & safety risk assessment- Gained the Animal Welfare DEFRA licence for the RDA National Training Centre at 5* level- Land management and maintenance of the riding centre- Managing a team of yard staff and instructors- Oversight of the health and welfare of c20 horses

I supported my partners move to a new role overseas which gave me the opportunity to take my first career break in 20 years. It was wonderful to travel, to develop a small property, and to give something back by working with a local charity!

Secure new business in EMEA through partner channel program in order to gain greater traction within the Middle East sector and highlight new product portfolio to existing base.

Tasked with the management and growth of 36 key accounts including Banks, National Switches and SI's throughout Europe and the Middle East

Highest achieving sales person for 4 consecutive years, responsible for both new business and account management within the Banking, Finance and Automotive sectors.