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Connecting quality contractors to those that need them - fast and free! www.contractors.directDevelop, design, build, test and scale an industry first platform from the ground up. Inspire and lead the teams that would go on to help scale the business at break-neck speeds to achieve over $10m worth of opportunities in the 1st year. Chair strategy sessions with key stake holders to explore new and inventive products and initiatives, and then executing on those initiatives to ensure Contractors.Direct remain in pole position achieving significant growth year on year. Main responsibilities include:- Developing, often complex business strategies ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.- Overseeing all operations and business activities ensuring the desired results are achieved and consistent with the overall strategy and mission.- Build relationships with key partners and stakeholders, acting as a point of contact for important shareholders.- Frequently evaluate the success of the organization in reaching predetermined KPI’s.- Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company growth and reputation.- Demonstrate daily, a strong communication, problem solving, organizational and delegation skillset.- Prepare, present and communicate clearly investment opportunities to predefined high net worth individuals, institutions and strategic investors.Contractors.Direct is the regions first online portal that connects UAE businesses to qualified contractors seamlessly, and for free.

Dubai, Dubai, Ae

Co-working space & platform for sports & wellness. nook helps sports, fitness and wellness entrepreneurs succeed by offering commercial licensing and space in a collaborative and inspiring working environment.nook offers discounted trade licensing with DMCC Free Zone for sports, fitness and wellness startups and entrepreneurs, within a co-working and serviced office space. We also offer event space, studio and gym facility for tenants, members and visitors.

Dubai, Dubai, Ae

Helping businesses with every aspect of their project; from feasibility and tender management to full scale project management. Within 2 years Project Partners grew into is a multi award-winning project consultancy offering market leading consultancy services for construction projects. By 2012, a team of 20+ were delivering projects for international brands such as Twitter, Visa, Electrolux and Fresh Fields. Main responsibilities included:- Manage resources, including the attracting, hiring, training and retention of team members.- Devise a full set of training documents and deliver the training to new team members inline with Project Partners conduct.- Ensure employees move in the same strategic direction to achieve company objectives.- Create and report on business plans, monitoring its efficacy and progress.- Research and implement new initiatives to drive revenue, lower operating costs while maintain quality products that are competitive, all while delivery excellent customer service.- Continuous monitoring of the annual budget and ensure that revenue/sales targets are met.- Manage and report on the effective implementation of marketing strategies to maintain market relevance and promote products and services to increase opportunities.- Manage key personnel, clients and service providers.- Maintain the high levels of service inline with company policy and contractual obligations.Project Partners is a UAE based award-winning Consultancy (previously UAE-Compare.com) offering market leading services for commercial projects. Through industry knowledge & local expertise, the Project Partners team are able to provide clients with guidance on key elements of their project - from sourcing the right contractors to managing the build.

Dubai, Dubai, Ae

- Develop goals and objectives alongside the leadership team, and inline with the company mission.- Design and implement sales strategies inline with company goals and individual KPI’s.- Ensure that the company has the adequate and suitable resources and experience to execute.- Supervise the work of peers / departments and provide feedback to improve efficiency and effectiveness.- Maintain relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers.- Gather, analyse and interpret external and internal data with a view of learning and making improvements to maximise sales and efficiency.- Assess overall company performance against objectives, making the necessary adjustments when required.- Represent the company in networking events and functions.

In order to capitalise on the real estate growth in the UK during the period of 2005-2009, I would purchase, renovate & sell residential properties. Together with a small team of contractors, we bought & sold a total of 10 properties from 1 bed flats to 5 bed Victorian homes.Taking into account property value, economic trends and zoning ordinances when assessing properties for potential projects, I was responsible for overseeing the acquisition of every property and the subsequent planning during the pre-construction phase. While the renovation and construction work was carried out by the skilled trades people, I held the role of Project Manager once the construction work started.The economic down-turn in 2009 meant we needed to temporarily suspend developing properties however I very much look forward to starting the exciting and rewarding line of work again.

- Act as an intermediary between a lender and a borrower who needs a second charge mortgage.- Evaluate salary, credit history and bank statements for financial status.- Work to ensure compliance with banking and or finance laws.- Sell loans in the name of other organizations and businesses.- Verify the income of the borrower as well as gather their credit information.- Follow through with lender and client during approval process.- Explain the legal aspects of the loan to the borrower as well as the payment terms and clauses to them.- Define repayment terms to consumer and educate them on default consequencesAfter just 10 months of employment, the downturn in the financial economy saw 400+ people within Firstplus lose their jobs. Despite outstanding personal contribution and performance, I also was made redundant.

Cardiff, Gb

Deciding to make the move to Nemo Personal Finance played a huge part in developing my business mind. I was employee number 6 on the payroll which made me a key player development of financial sales department. With desire, enthusiasm & passion, I helped build a well recognised brand in the market which I am proud to say that I was part of. Key Achievements* Exceeded all targets required every month on month.* Achieved 4 separate awards in 12 months all relating to sales performance & conduct.* Successfully managed & set up/ trained a new departmental sales team that increased revenue by £800,000 (average) worth of business per month.Role* Maximising sales opportunities ensuring both company and customer needs are met.* Applying excellent knowledge of Payment Protection and General Insurance products whilst ensuring FSA rules and Consumer Credit Act regulations were observed to ensure compliance.* Underwriting financial products to meet customer requirements with full case ownership.* Travel the UK & meet with clients in order to explain our product and secure a sale.* Travel the UK & meet with brokers to explain new products and services – to build rapport and ensure a great ‘Broker / Lender’ relationship.* Excellent brand ambassador with a passion for both company and customer values.* Selling tailored insurance including Life, Involuntary Unemployment and Accident & Sickness cover on secured loans ensuring customers needs are met.* Managing loan process from initial enquiry to completion providing a positive customer experience and high levels of customer service. Entrepreneurial spirit forced resignation.

Reporting direct to the team manager, it was my role as Customer Account Manager to work with clients, cross selling the appropriate financial services offerings, to grow accounts. Knowledgeable on: various types of insurance, loans, credit cards savings, and the like. Successfully achieved numerous awards for competence & sales performance.