Joyous Solutions is about using common sense and pragmatic insights to bring about happy outcomes, whether you're a business needing to access senior expertise, or an extra pair of hands without adding to your headcount, or an individual seeking the support of an intuitive coach.Originally established as a marketing services provider to local start-ups and small businesses, JSL has morphed into a flexible platform to undertake freelance consultancy projects and private coaching. Three projects led to exciting permanent roles with client companies, giving me the opportunity to continually expand my skills and experience into new clinical areas. Deliverables have ranged from business development and commercial operations, through market access and strategic planning, to business leadership & personal/group coaching. I work solo or with associates, depending on the scope and scale of the project. Corporate work is mainly related to the healthcare industry (medical devices and pharma), where I become part of your team only for as long as you need me.My coaching conversations bring together my life experience and absorbed resources, such as NLP, EFT/Matrix Reimprinting and mBIT, to gently tease out the hidden greatness in my clients.Joyous Solutions Ltd is registered as a private limited company in England & Wales.

Business consulting for medical device and pharmaceutical companies.Leadership coaching for healthcare groups.Private coaching.Proof reading.

West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre serving the local community in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and West Mercia regions. I am honoured to be on the Trustee Board for this outstanding team as we continue to monitor and develop governance and sustainability for an expanded service offering to women, children (aged 5+) and men.Trustee roles and responsibilities continue to evolve in the context of funding and a growing team of staff and volunteers, inextricably linked to the structural changes in Health, Policing and the justice system. A key concern is the well-being of our team in the face of increased demand where services remain under-funded and I challenge any business to deliver as much as we do without guaranteed sustainable cashflow! Elected to Chair from August 2016, with line management of CEO. Currently we have 90+ staff, sessional counsellors and 8 Trustees.Helplines: 01905 724514 (Worcestershire) and 01432 344777 (Herefordshire)DBS Enhanced certification. Annual training in Safeguarding attended.NB: Any posts or comments made on LinkedIn are my own personal opinion and do not represent WMRSASC policy or opinion.

Joined staff after a 6 months consultancy project to switch distribution from a single pan-European partner and sign up local-for-local distributors selling CGuard EPS (carotid stent system) to interventionalists and vascular surgeons. Managed the operational transition to bring online 9 new partners (12 countries), whilst supporting a declining coronary legacy market in 3 countries. Sold CGuard directly to early adopters in UK hospitals, developing a viable base to justify switching to a distributor model before NHS Supply Chain announced new framework tender (discussions in progress at time of redundancy). In one year achieved 63% sales growth compared to PY, with business on track to double in 2019.Position made redundant with management change.

Joined staff following one year consultancy project. Relocated from UK to Ireland to take on the general management of this new subsidiary of an interventional oncology start-up. Consultancy assignment involved planning for US and European commercialisation, as well as getting to know the technology and the medicine behind this innovative drug delivery system.Responsible for 17 staff in 5 countries, plus an outsourced team of 10 field-based Medical Science Liaison Managers and interim Medical Director. Created and developed processes, budgets/forecasts, risk analysis and business plans, updating them as strategic imperatives evolved in line with live market feedback. Position made redundant during 2nd wave of refocusing resources towards clinical goals (rather than commercial).

West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre serving the local community in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and West Mercia regions (UK)Helpline: 01905 724514Completed policy reviews, annual pay awards, business plan updates, lobbying government for funding.Ongoing monthly governance, organisation management and development up to and including the switch to charitable company limited by guarantee.Team won government funding for 1st of 4 flagship sites to be created in UK and processes developed within WRSASC are often adopted by other centres as best practice.CRB certified. Resigned as Trustee when the day job took me to Ireland.

From 2006 general management of region comprising 2 subsidiaries and distributor partnerships in 27 countries, with consolidated P&L accountability for B2B and B2C channels. Achieved Presidents Club Award for posting largest sales growth on record. Go-to person for NHS tenders, contracts (supplier and customer) and international regulatory bodies. Member of principal industry related groups ESGAR and AXrEM.From 2008 involved in all key post-acquisition activities ensuring smooth transition of EZEM operations into Bracco business units. Led the UK Consultation Process to ensure optimum outcomes for all staff and facilitated early stages of this process for the Benelux group. Incredibly proud of the whole team for everything we achieved during a challenging 3 years and always grateful for their spirit, dedication and support. Own position made redundant on final closure of the EZEM UK site.Previously responsible and accountable for European distributor business, strategically signing up new or substitute partners where necessary for portfolio expansion. Switched from 4% legacy growth to 14% sales growth, achieving 1st sales with new product introductions, collaborating with corporate and early-adopter CT colonoscopy faculty in Europe. Hired and managed Clinical Applications Specialists to support on-site training and development related to the new products. Organised international distributor meetings at annual major congresses and developed an international contacts network.Led restructuring of subsidiary operations in 2002 achieving cost savings, improving service levels and changing culture. Established new HQ from shell build to full operation and staffing, with outsourced 3PL. Throughout time with EZEM closely involved in matrix management of international logistics, manufacturing, RA/QA and strategic planning for the international (ex-US) customer base covering 85 countries.

Freelance marketing support services to SME's.Project with EZEM led to a permanent role