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Winchester, Hampshire

Retired, but willing and available for short-term marketing consultancy work should an appropriate opportunity arise.

Old Alresford, Hampshire

Responsible for the development & marketing of Chocolate Craft's successful and expanding events business - including fun, informative and interactive corporate team building events, entertaining hen parties, fun children's parties and instructive chocolate making workshops. After co-managing the business during a period of net sales/profit growth, I worked alongside the Managing Director to prepare and complete a business sale in February 2019. Chocolate Craft Ltd is in great shape and… Show more Responsible for the development & marketing of Chocolate Craft's successful and expanding events business - including fun, informative and interactive corporate team building events, entertaining hen parties, fun children's parties and instructive chocolate making workshops. After co-managing the business during a period of net sales/profit growth, I worked alongside the Managing Director to prepare and complete a business sale in February 2019. Chocolate Craft Ltd is in great shape and set to deliver further growth in the years ahead. Show less

Uk Based With A Helsinki Based Team

Working within a team of 4 & a senior management team of 6. Responsible for brand development, marketing planning, sales support, new business development support and consumer communication for a fast growing global business which currently trades in 35 markets, spanning 4 continents.

Uk Based

FootBalance System Ltd. is a Finnish company established by physiotherapists in 2003 with the aim of improving well-being via scientifically based innovations to increase foot comfort. FootBalance provide personalised, professional foot analyses and 100% customised insoles to a fast growing marketplace. As (part-time, with a full-time commitment) Head of Marketing, my primary responsibilities are to develop the FootBalance brand in the UK and Ireland, and to work in partnership with strategic… Show more FootBalance System Ltd. is a Finnish company established by physiotherapists in 2003 with the aim of improving well-being via scientifically based innovations to increase foot comfort. FootBalance provide personalised, professional foot analyses and 100% customised insoles to a fast growing marketplace. As (part-time, with a full-time commitment) Head of Marketing, my primary responsibilities are to develop the FootBalance brand in the UK and Ireland, and to work in partnership with strategic accounts (and the UK/Ireland sales team) to drive retail traffic, uplift the brand instore and deliver sales growth. Show less

Hampshire

My own marketing consultancy - a consultancy with a difference. One that works with forward thinking, expanding businesses; working alongside business managers, delivering brand management solutions that increase brand awareness, drive sales & increase profitability.

Contracted by Pursuit 3, the official memorabilia/auction licensee for Rugby World Cup 2015 to lead their asset procurement process within an unprecedented sports memorabilia programme.Responsible for all contact with the competing teams and for the acquisition of over 64,000 authenticated autographs - covering every player from all of the competing 20 teams, whilst maintaining uncompromised integrity & quality throughout the process.

London, United Kingdom

Operating under the license of 'Official Sporting Memorabilia', Vancouver based ISL developed and marketed a range of premium collectables and unique memorabilia products celebrating the 2012 London Olympic Games. As Business Development Manager I managed the company's UK operation, raising awareness for this ground-breaking category, managing athlete signings, driving sales & distribution for a unique range of products whilst creating consumer demand in conjunction with LOCOG and other… Show more Operating under the license of 'Official Sporting Memorabilia', Vancouver based ISL developed and marketed a range of premium collectables and unique memorabilia products celebrating the 2012 London Olympic Games. As Business Development Manager I managed the company's UK operation, raising awareness for this ground-breaking category, managing athlete signings, driving sales & distribution for a unique range of products whilst creating consumer demand in conjunction with LOCOG and other commercial partners. Show less

Hampshire

CHOCOLATE CRAFT at home is a direct selling channel which delivers, via a team of self-employed sales consultants unique 'chocolate experiences' directly within the homes of chocolate lovers across the country. Having partnered the business founder and owner in the creation, development and successful launch of this new and innovative sales channel, I led the business planning and marketing for the expanding business.

Reporting to the UK Managing Director, operating as part of a 4 person senior management team, with primary responsibility for the repositioning of the ECCO brand in the UK, ensuring a positive impact upon the commercial performance of business within the footwear and golf markets.

Winchester

Own marketing / business consultancy - targeting SME's helping them to grow business with existing customers whilst attracting new ones.

Operating as part of a 6 person Board of Directors, primary responsibility for the image development & commercial performance of the PUMA brand within the UK and Ireland. Leading a team of 16, responsible for the development of an annual strategic plan and development / implementation of sports, retail and lifestyle marketing communication plans.

Reporting to the European Managing Director, responsible for the commercial performance and brand image development of the European subsidiary. Managing a team of product and logistics managers, a 3rd party European warehouse, 2 international brands, >350 product lines, covering all aspects of business planning, marketing, logistics, sales planning and customer service.

Reporting to the UK Managing Director, this was the key strategic and commercial role within a 3 person senior marketing team, with full responsibility for the commercial performance of the company, and the brand image development of the company’s 10 “core sports”.

Ba Hons, Geography, 2I

Activities and Societies: Football Club Captain: Winner of English Universities UAU

9 X O-Levels: 3 X A-Levels (Geography - Grade A ; History- Grade B ; Mathematics - Grade D)