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Hybrid

Managing a portfolio of grant programmes aimed at enhancing the lives of disabled people with appropriate transport solutions. Accessible includes three important programmes: WAV - Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, Independent Driving Solutions and Bespoke Passenger Solutions.

Home Based

A brand new role at DLF designed to maximise my skill set and experience, to drive DLF forward in the areas of I&A for the public. In a very small and dynamic team I have been heavily involved in strategic thinking and relationship building with key customers and stakeholders. I am responsible for programme management and development within I&A and also.

Home Based

Maximising your lifestyle and adding life to years - Working to promote the Living Made Easy message for DLF (The Disabled Living Foundation), part of the Shaw Trust. The DLF is a non-profit national charity and the United Kingdom's leading source of expert, impartial information and advice on all types of daily living equipment for older adults and.

Cotswolds

Owner of White Direction Ltd, an independent Marketing & Management Consultancy. Supporting various local clients with their marketing needs.

Working part time for a small number of varied local organisations I have enjoyed new challenges and market places. I registered as White Direction Ltd in 2013.

Newbury/Thatcham

Following a second brief maternity break I once more returned to Gowrings Mobility, this time in a PR role.Working remotely and flexibly 2-4 days per week to raise the profile of Gowrings Mobility through PR.Working in conjunction with the Sales & Marketing Director on PR Strategy and direction.Building relationships with disability and special interest.

Cotswolds

My party plan business was extremely successful and allowed me to indulge four interests, talking, cooking, meeting new people and selling in one enjoyable job. My show average sales were higher than the company show average and my hosts and guests were always very complimentary about my demonstrations. The ability to stand up in front of a group of.

Newbury

After a very short break in Administration (6 weeks only) I came back to work within the marketing team.Partners and EventsWorking remotely and flexibly 3-4 days per week to raise the profile of Gowrings Mobility through events and partner relationships.Identifying and approaching suitable co-op marketing partners to work with and building relationships..

Newbury

Following a maternity break for my first child I returned to work with Gowrings Mobility on a part time, freelance basis working mainly remotely.As a highly trusted professional and previous manager I returned to GM at a time of crisis, initially to resolve issues within the Customer Services department caused by a high turn over of staff and a lack of.

Newbury

• Following my successful turnaround of the customer services department I was eager to return to the marketing department and after lengthy discussions with the directors I was able to identify a role which would allow.
• Collating, managing and producing detailed information on the full range (9 models) of vehicles for different internal and external audiences.
• Delivering focused product research (internal and external), with a view to improvement and development
• Facilitating inter-departmental product discussions and recording and acting on outcomes
• Competitor research and product positioning relative to the competition
• Assisting in the design and development of new products based on personal product and customer knowledge and research (my customer, product and market knowledge after 4 years was extensive)

Newbury

Three key areas of responsibility: transport operations, customer care and warranty & after sales. I played a key role within the strategic management team, working closely with the directors despite my brief length of service and being the youngest manager. I was responsible for the control of budgets and KPI reports for my department and a team of 35.

Newbury

• Responsibilities – Events
• Effective and efficient management of the events programme and budget.
• Managing our event agency, including our wheelchair accessible hot air balloon programme.
• Key objective was to produce more enquiries for less money.Achievements – Events
• Managed a programme of 52 events within my first five months with the company. Lessons learned during this time provided a blue print for current event planning.
• I am most proud of Mobility South, which is now in its third year and has a northern spin-off.

Theale

ResponsibilitiesAll regional marketing programmes, including PR, advertising, direct mail and channel partner marketing activity. Events management for seminars and trade shows.During a six-month period without a regional Vice-President/MD I became the primary contact for the region’s channel partners and major direct customers. This built on my previous.

Newbury

ResponsibilitiesPrimary contact for UK based PR agency on a daily basis regarding press releases, editorial and advertising.Direct mail campaigns initiated locally and implementation of corporate campaigns.Responsible for the management and analysis of lead generation programmes.Exhibitions and events (both direct and channel) from initial booking.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Ceramics, Textiles & Metalwork

Btec Diploma In Foundation Studies In Art And Design, Distinction

A Levels, 2 Grade A, 1 Grade B And 1 Grade C