I am an accomplished individual with 25 years experience in marketing, project management and strategic business advice with well developed organisational, and management attributes.Skills gained from an ex military background, public, private and all educational sectors, I am passionate in enabling new and established businesses reach their true potential.With my extensive networking and partnership links I have gained over the years, you will gain access to these in order to maximise further opportunities and outcomes for your business.Services Include:- Business strategy analysis by focusing, developing and evolving your business.- Marketing strategy to refresh the business / brand in order to attract more business.- Event support for business re launch or to boost brand awareness.- Researching and accessing potential funding and grants which your business may be eligible for.

My role as part of a consultancy, training and events management company, is to head up the Event Management division. I am able to coordinate and manage events of various kinds. From Industry exhibitions, academic conferences, business seminars and careers fairs, to product launches and charity fundraising events, private parties and weddings.I will also be working on a number of projects growing a whole range of offerings to enable this cohort to access a bright and meaningful futures – including Apprenticeships, FE and HE provision.

Experienced in asset based community development and working in communities to identify and build grassroots initiatives which support local communities.Instigated new project ideas to promote NKDC and its profile to schools –‘Looking at the workforce of tomorrow’ and the ‘Health & Wellbeing’ strategy.Manage and facilitate scoping workshops to tackle the ‘Rural Isolation’ and ‘PREVENT’ agendas within the district.Research and complete numerous funding applications of up to £300,000 for community projects.

I work closely with partner organisations to maximise opportunities, establish networks and provide further progression routes. This has stemmed from establishing long term business relationships through effective project management and business consultation.Employer Networking - Working closely with employers, stakeholders, partners and other intermediaries to drive up employer engagement within Apprenticeships and WBL routes.Events - Constantly looking towards new and challenging initiatives to deliver 'Have a Go' events and Skill Show Experiences, across the County. Opening up the skills agenda to learners, schools, parents and employers locally, whilst showing them the vast range of job opportunities available.Successful in a bid to drive forward Higher Level Apprenticeship Graduation Events and celebrations.

In charge of various events large and small throughout the UK and partnership offices world wide.

Involved in many high profile presentations within the UK and overseas. Working alongside top government officials and high ranking officers.