Currently directing and managing a charity including planning the strategic direction, developing fundraising schemes, collaborative partnerships, organisational and operational initiatives. All this with minimal cost whilst maximising output to benefit the stakeholders.I am a CIM certified leader with an extensive background creating and delivering pan-European strategies for SME and start-up companies. I have a strong track record delivering infrastructures to drive client acquisition and retention across multi-lingual platforms while creating and embedding cost-efficient initiatives in both existing and new markets. My recent career has involved working in senior roles with companies including Thompson Henry, Faronics and the Preview Group of companies as Business Development Manager. During my time with Thompson Henry, I spent a number of years taking sole charge of company-wide sales & marketing including leading negotiations and securing 15 major cross-party sales deals throughout Europe.I have a wealth of international experience including working in diverse cultural environments which I find extremely rewarding.My areas of expertise include:☛Organisational and operational strategy☛New Business Development☛Sales & Marketing Strategy☛Volunteer recruitment, retention and management☛Government / Corporate Negotiations☛Bi-lingual (English / French)☛Business Partnering / collaborative working ☛Training / Mentoring☛Channel Account Management ☛Customer Management / Retention☛Targeted Exposure Strategy☛Stakeholder Engagement / Management☛Salesforce☛Team Recruitment / Leadership☛Board Advisory