David Lawrence Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

I provide essential Strategy and Business Leadership Consultancy expertise for an expanding property and construction management company. This includes, starting the business from inception, defining the operating model and securing financing - before successfully growing the company, using a highly effective sales, marketing and business development strategy to maximise opportunities.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:- Established company premises, operations, sub-contractors and supply chain.- Put in place financing, revenue model, systems, processes and company policies.- Ensured all regulatory compliance and business governance (legal documentation).- Providing ongoing guidance, strategy evaluation and business leadership expertise.- Created lead generation plans for residential and commercial target markets.- Used canvassing strategy and direct sales to generate appointments (qualified leads).- Developed branding, advertising, PR, website (online) and direct marketing strategies. - Analysed local market factors, trends and competitor activities to underpin tactical plans.- Won substantial new business to gain a foothold and greater traction for future growth.

United Kingdom

I spearheaded strategy development, long-term growth and overall performance of a group of Construction and, Engineering companies to achieve annual sales of up to £33 million. I also successfully expanded the company into different sectors and won major contracts using a highly effective sales, marketing and business development strategy.I won substantial new business and £multi-million contracts from Blue Chip clients from diverse industry sectors and built exceptional relationships with world-leading professional Construction (Consultancy) companies to deliver a highly enviable reputation amongst elite industry players.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: · Analysed needs, set priorities / objectives and defined strategic business plans.· Led multi-disciplinary teams across entire business, including sub-contractors. · Managed contracts from start-to-finish to specification, budget and deadlines· Developed expert teams; provided ongoing technical guidance; met KPI targets.· Defined integrated sales, marketing and business development strategies.· Developed new propositions targeting specialist segments (i.e. Automotive).· Analysed market trends, risk factors and competition for opportunities / gaps.· Led technical bids, strategies and C-Level negotiations to win major contracts.· Gained Approved Contractor Status (accreditation) by strengthening capabilities.· Delivered fully compliant operations (H&S, legal, quality) and best practice.· Led staff training, development and progression (recruited talented teams).· Changed structure of CPL Group to match evolving business requirements.

United Kingdom

I led a portfolio of business improvement projects worth up to £5 million on behalf of corporate clients to deliver technical consultancy solutions on: warehouse planning, materials handling, integrated logistics solutions, business relocations & move management etc. I also led specialist project teams of up to 30 people and built exceptional relationships with clients based on mutual trust, close cooperation and effective communication to achieve goals. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:· Managed £multi-million technical consultancy projects for Blue Cchip organisations. · Led detailed KPI analysis to identify possible process, efficiency and cost improvements.· Provided ongoing technical guidance to support teams and troubleshoot complex problems.· Established specialist teams by identifying skills requirements and staff development needs.· Commercially managed projects to deliver on performance, budget and cost expectations.· Led sales, marketing and business development activities to target potential opportunities.

United Kingdom

I successfully managed a portfolio of Client Projects (worth up to £3million) on behalf of major clients. My remit included managing an end-to-end Construction and Logistics Consultancy Projects from client brief, detailed planning and site management to implementation and final sign-off.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:· Managed a number of large projects on behalf of renowned Blue Chip clients.· Provided specialist construction and logistics planning solutions and consultancy.· Fully managed end-to-end processes and troubleshot complex technical problems.· Included was the cost planning, quantity surveying, detailed planning / ongoing site mgmt. · Led contract negotiation and contracts management, documentation and H&S compliance.

Leadership Programme, Leadership & Strategy Management Programme

Hnc, Mechanical And Production Engineering

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business Studies