David Wheeler Email & Phone Number

Guildford, United Kingdom

The UK's premier live band music agency.As industry professionals we know what is hot and what is not and always keep our fingers on the pulse to make sure we are on point with trends and demands.Ever evolving as a live band agency, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional acts that are current, classy and exciting. Attention to detail is at the core of Like it Live Music with no stone left unturned on any event.All of the bands on our books are created by and exclusive to Like It Live Music. All acts are vetted by directors of the company who are experienced, professional musicians. We specialise in the production of our own in-house bands formed from only the very best artistes in the UK.The business uses the web for 90% of it's new lead-generation. My personal responsibilities cover the businesses online presence including the main Like It Live website and those belonging to our own in-house bands. The latter allows me some freedom to explore my creative side and to experiment and test new online marketing strategies.My sole responsibilities include -* Web design* Web development* Leas generation* SEO* PPC* Reputation management* System specification, project management and website development* Accounting* Contract management

Farnborough, Hampshire

I have responsibility for managing the bespoke website development and online marketing division. Both teams report into me daily. I set the goals for team members and manage their personal development. I am responsible for maximising the income and minimising the costs of my division.I am manage the complete life-cycle of all of my projects including -* Initial lead-generation* Sales and proposal development* Project specification and briefing of internal teams* Managing the internal design, development, programming and online marketing (SEM) resource to make sure that the project is delivered on-time and in budget* Testing, UAT and launch* Client account management once the project is established and live upon the internetKey skills deployed in the role include -* Strategic and key account management* Business analysis, requirement planning and solution assessment validation* Website build project management, specification and delivery of bespoke website projects* Assisting sales team with key prospects by assisting with initial meeting and presenting the business * Online marketing and generation of new business enquiries* Managing lead generation via bespoke PPC campaigns and affiliate marketing* Managing strong team of web designers and developers; keeping the team motivated and focused on their tasks* Managing internal team of* Business and internal process development creating procedures for all main sectors of daily business* Qualifying and managing leads to make sure all are dealt with and closed using the correct procedures* Managing the advertising, interview and recruitment of new team membersPortfolio includes - www.smmt.co.uk; www.adsgroup.org.uk; www.motorcodes.co.uk; www.electronicspercifier.com; www.automotivecouncil.co.uk;

London, United Kingdom

Technical Director for a new format textile design platform & e-shop. Launched September 2017.http://print.one

Camberley, Surrey

Responsibility for generating income and growing sales within the UK agricultural sector. Full sales training received and experience gained in a tough sector.Self-motivating, I learnt to think for myself and not rely on others to reach my targets and goals.Liaised with network of national distributors via monthly newsletters and regular checkpoint meetings. Telephone and face-to-face selling at national events. Responsible for event and show participation, stand design and build. Instigated a very successful, yearly series of events with the national network of resellers to both promote the sales and growth of the product range.Advert copy writing, project management and editorial composition for the national Press. Developed and maintained the company website.Left a growing business that I helped start and established to pursue a career in website design and development, my true passion.

Maidenhead, Berkshire

Set-up customer service department for new start-up business. Assisted the buy-out team from the first day of business to immediately set-up the structure needed to grow a successful business. Responsible for stock and P/O control, customer liaison and technical support in addition to final test of product before shipping. Organised workload and prioritised jobs as necessary for my team. Increased service department turnover and profit whilst introducing new practices and initiatives to increase business. Helped grow the department's turnover month by month before moving across into a full-time sales position.

2:1 Ba Hons, History

Medieval and late classical history

A Levels In History (A), Sociology (B), Philosophy (B)