Gillian Fountain Email & Phone Number

Basingstoke, Gb

Basingstoke

Changing our business to take on full Brand Management, marketing and visibility was the best thing I could have done at that point in my business career. The thrill of helping a Business owner who is struggling to understand their branding and marketing and know that I can solve many of their problems is very rewarding. I am great at gathering and understanding a businesses requirements - and pitfalls. However, mostly they are areas that can be put right. So although I could… Show more Changing our business to take on full Brand Management, marketing and visibility was the best thing I could have done at that point in my business career. The thrill of helping a Business owner who is struggling to understand their branding and marketing and know that I can solve many of their problems is very rewarding. I am great at gathering and understanding a businesses requirements - and pitfalls. However, mostly they are areas that can be put right. So although I could never run their business I can and do help make a difference. Building bespoke websites without templates has the ability to get it fully optimised for the search engines with any additional cost to the client, it's a great boost to see our clients thrive.✅ I'd love to hear from you please do contact me:www.38partnership.co.uk📧 gill@38partnership.co.uk Show less

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

Working with busy people interested in starting or increasing their Property Portfolio, providing a hands-free, end-to-end service to achieve generational wealth within the Property Market.

Basingstoke

Linkedinlocal Basingstoke business networking events provide people with an opportunity to meet the people behind the online profiles. The connections we make online and rarely get to know better. Be the person who makes the effort to 'catch up' with existing contacts and make new connections in a relaxed and informal manner.No 60-second pitches or pressure to stand up and speak in front of people, just bring yourself, your business cards and enjoy an evening of conversation in the… Show more Linkedinlocal Basingstoke business networking events provide people with an opportunity to meet the people behind the online profiles. The connections we make online and rarely get to know better. Be the person who makes the effort to 'catch up' with existing contacts and make new connections in a relaxed and informal manner.No 60-second pitches or pressure to stand up and speak in front of people, just bring yourself, your business cards and enjoy an evening of conversation in the relaxed setting of a traditional pub setting.LinkedIn Local events are a global phenomenon and the movement now has in excess of 1000 hosts worldwide in 100+ countries.We look forward to meeting you Show less

Basingstoke

Brand manager at 38 Partnership, we help to get businesses seen with creative branding, marketing and promoting using creative and cutting edge design. It could be logos, social media, web sites, a full brand or quite often re-brand. If you are one of our clients you will be sure of individual support working away in the background leaving you time to work on your business. At 38 Partnership we help from start to finish, or anything in-between. You could be a start up company looking… Show more Brand manager at 38 Partnership, we help to get businesses seen with creative branding, marketing and promoting using creative and cutting edge design. It could be logos, social media, web sites, a full brand or quite often re-brand. If you are one of our clients you will be sure of individual support working away in the background leaving you time to work on your business. At 38 Partnership we help from start to finish, or anything in-between. You could be a start up company looking for ideas on how deal with your marketing, a large corporate company searching for fresh ideas and re-branding or a charity looking to raise awareness & increase funding. Contact me via linkedin and we can work on or develop your ideas and move your company to the next level. #38partnership #thirtyeightpartnership #brandmanagementconsultants #branding #logodesigner #brandmybusiness gill@38partnership.co.uk www.38partnership.co.uk Show less

Basingstoke

Having worked (alongside my own Company) with YPI Counselling as Chair for over 10 years and a member of Basingstoke Rotary for more, I found I knew nothing whatsoever when I took a part time placement in Citizens Advice. Being in the office is a truly amazing experience with highly skilled advisers helping and guiding clients overcome difficulties. My job was simple and varied. I purely helped the CEO with the back end of the business. However taking my sales and brand management… Show more Having worked (alongside my own Company) with YPI Counselling as Chair for over 10 years and a member of Basingstoke Rotary for more, I found I knew nothing whatsoever when I took a part time placement in Citizens Advice. Being in the office is a truly amazing experience with highly skilled advisers helping and guiding clients overcome difficulties. My job was simple and varied. I purely helped the CEO with the back end of the business. However taking my sales and brand management background I could promote Advice at Work, their paid for employee support service - spending time meeting Business owners, A great service for Business owners wishing to support their employees.Moving on, I found that marketing/comms, including brand awareness and fundraising were stealthily added, all part of a large intricate puzzle whilst working with this amazing independent charity. Finding new ways to increase funds in this already heavily targeted sector was challenging and any help with suggestions or donations are always truly appreciated Show less

In And Around Basingstoke

A job I loved, After working with the Toy sector for many years, I felt a shift to a different sector would enhance my skills. Looking at opportunities, gaining leads, helping find new homes and getting the best for the vendor and buyer was all part and parcel of each day. A great experience selling all types of properties throughout the Basingstoke area. Met some lovely people, vendors, first time buyers, investment buyers, agents - found it an exciting sector to be in… Show more A job I loved, After working with the Toy sector for many years, I felt a shift to a different sector would enhance my skills. Looking at opportunities, gaining leads, helping find new homes and getting the best for the vendor and buyer was all part and parcel of each day. A great experience selling all types of properties throughout the Basingstoke area. Met some lovely people, vendors, first time buyers, investment buyers, agents - found it an exciting sector to be in. Would I work in this sector again - absolutely. Show less

To oversee the running of the business, ensuring we were maximising all leads and overcome any challenges along the way.

Basingstoke

Chairman and trusteeCompany NameYoung Peoples Independent CounsellingDates volunteeredMay 2006 – Oct 2014 Volunteer duration 8 yrs 6 mosWorking purely in the background on the board of trustees finishing as Chair. We took what was a very small charity to become one where it was known amongst the young people in the town as somewhere they could seek help. Working alongside Counsellors and other voluntary groups, the council, councillors and The Mayor helping to keep the charity… Show more Chairman and trusteeCompany NameYoung Peoples Independent CounsellingDates volunteeredMay 2006 – Oct 2014 Volunteer duration 8 yrs 6 mosWorking purely in the background on the board of trustees finishing as Chair. We took what was a very small charity to become one where it was known amongst the young people in the town as somewhere they could seek help. Working alongside Counsellors and other voluntary groups, the council, councillors and The Mayor helping to keep the charity in front of major decision-makers in the Country. At the point we stepped down we had brought on board under 25yr old trustees and trained them up to take over the running of the charity, all had gone from junior and trainee roles in their corporate world to at that point middle management (now upper) easily holding their own meetings with their own teams.It was a real pleasure to see the charity grow from strength to strength and be part of the history of what is today a major charity in our community providing so much support to young people. Show less

United Kingdom

2011 and I became an employee as such for the first time in 20 something years. * Continue to introduce unknown brands in the UK and Eire to market.* To assist manufacturers and suppliers with product branding and marketing.* To assist retailers to help sell product.* 2011 Liontouch fancy dress and Redtoys balance bikes were added to our range.* 2012 Italtrike, trikes and rides were added to our range * Increased our range of outdoor toys to the… Show more 2011 and I became an employee as such for the first time in 20 something years. * Continue to introduce unknown brands in the UK and Eire to market.* To assist manufacturers and suppliers with product branding and marketing.* To assist retailers to help sell product.* 2011 Liontouch fancy dress and Redtoys balance bikes were added to our range.* 2012 Italtrike, trikes and rides were added to our range * Increased our range of outdoor toys to the highest level since start of business 1989* Work closely with the manufacturers with research and design and provide full support to our retailers including in-house marketing and display build.* Ensure brand management is kept to high level by providing good working relationships, marketing and exhibitions. Show less

United Kingdom

International Distributor for Radio Flyer Inc., Janoschik and Uniwood wooden toys. Introducing unknown toys brands to UK and Eire market. Brand management and distribution throughout UK and Eire. International Distributor for Radio Flyer Inc. in 2000 - 2012 and as our accounts grew we split Loddon Valley Garden Toys (selling to the general public) and added The Wagon Company - supplying to trade. The two companies complimented each other with our retail skills helping as we learnt how… Show more International Distributor for Radio Flyer Inc., Janoschik and Uniwood wooden toys. Introducing unknown toys brands to UK and Eire market. Brand management and distribution throughout UK and Eire. International Distributor for Radio Flyer Inc. in 2000 - 2012 and as our accounts grew we split Loddon Valley Garden Toys (selling to the general public) and added The Wagon Company - supplying to trade. The two companies complimented each other with our retail skills helping as we learnt how to successfully supply the market.Experienced in selling and importing as well the knowledge gained over the years by working closely with our suppliers certainly helped, However I still feel that both suppliers and retailers should swap places to fully understand just how hard it is to get it right.* Gained experience in brand management* Learnt how to become a supplier and distributor* Learnt how to market at an international level* Exhibited at trade and retails shows throughout the UK and Germany* Imported from China, USA and Europe* Gained the skills that are required at Distributor level* Took on more staff and labour, delegation is the name of the game, our guys were just wonderful Show less

In 1989 with two very small children, I was asked if I would start a business selling outdoor play equipment and so Loddon Valley Garden Toys was launched, selling outdoor play equipment for domestic use to families throughout UK. I helped to place relatively unknown and start up brands in the market. TP Toys, Supertramp, Plum, Action play equipment are now long established and well known brands throughout the sector. Loddon Valley Garden Toys exists today selling an extended range of outdoor… Show more In 1989 with two very small children, I was asked if I would start a business selling outdoor play equipment and so Loddon Valley Garden Toys was launched, selling outdoor play equipment for domestic use to families throughout UK. I helped to place relatively unknown and start up brands in the market. TP Toys, Supertramp, Plum, Action play equipment are now long established and well known brands throughout the sector. Loddon Valley Garden Toys exists today selling an extended range of outdoor toys from large play sets that are bespoke, to individual customer requirements with installation - to small trikes and ride ons. We now see our first customers grandchildren.* Learnt how to run a business on every level, * Accounts, vat, warehousing, stock, purchasing, selling.* Planning play areas & installation* Every area that any retailer has to cope with day to day. Show less

Basingstoke Uk

Transferred to Pricing Co-Ordinator in Merchanting - internally. At this point the company was not fully computerised and it was my job to ensure every product and supplier was set up correctly, working with the branches to ensure a smooth transition. I was also in charge of the brochures and prices for the full paper and board range. When I started the price lists were altered with strips of paper and glue, it was all computerised by the time I left.* Product information management… Show more Transferred to Pricing Co-Ordinator in Merchanting - internally. At this point the company was not fully computerised and it was my job to ensure every product and supplier was set up correctly, working with the branches to ensure a smooth transition. I was also in charge of the brochures and prices for the full paper and board range. When I started the price lists were altered with strips of paper and glue, it was all computerised by the time I left.* Product information management. * Branch and supplier stats. * Price list management and brochure production. * This entailed working alongside regional branch administration, representatives, suppliers and printing companies. * Assisting with branch computerisation as they went live.* Reporting to upper management and Board.* My final job was helping with a company merger and acquisition, overseeing staff training to ensure all new suppliers & products met the computer guidelines in time for selling.* All work was time critical Show less

London, United Kingdom

I decided to leave and work in London and at 18yrs old I quickly understood what it was like to stand on a train to and fro Waterloo and the city. Working in the city be it for a relatively short time before the company moved down to Basingstoke gave me an insight into city life and wonderfully different characters. * Oversaw and arranged imports / exports of paper by containers globally* Planning timetables, arranging quotes, maximising container space,* Working… Show more I decided to leave and work in London and at 18yrs old I quickly understood what it was like to stand on a train to and fro Waterloo and the city. Working in the city be it for a relatively short time before the company moved down to Basingstoke gave me an insight into city life and wonderfully different characters. * Oversaw and arranged imports / exports of paper by containers globally* Planning timetables, arranging quotes, maximising container space,* Working alongside in house importing / exporting documentation zones, shipping companies and mills. Show less

Basingstoke

My first job from school with night classes at the colleges playing a heavy role.I was thrown straight in the deep end by working alongside an all male sales team.* Arranging motor insurance & appointments* Quotes, documentation. * End of month accounts for insurance representatives. * Dealing with counter enquiries with general public.