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United Kingdom

Worldwide

Elevating the guest experience across all of our Branded Stores network (c.850 stores globally) to an exceptional and consistent level, but with a local flavour. Deploying training support to every corner of our retail world, leveraging digital tools and local colleagues to build stronger bonds between us and our Branded Stores partners, with the ultimate aim of getting more hands on bricks in store, and more bricks going home with guests and their kids.

Worldwide

Working on a consultancy basis to design and deliver learning solutions for products and sales capability. Collaborating on end-to-end projects, working closely with product managers, engineering designers and commercial leadership to create training material that enhances confidence and competence to sell.I was instrumental in evolving training solutions and migrating retail sales teams to a digital learning strategy globally, creating training and eLearning content for 13 languages in over 20 markets.Worked to create competency frameworks for retail sales professionals and to map a training & development programme across channels to enhance skills and capability to drive revenue.To the end of 2021, our team has delivered over 150 eLearning training interventions in 13 languages to over 5,000 retail sales professionals worldwide.

Worldwide

Consulted with cross-functional teams and employees of all levels to identify and assess training needs of the organisation. Conducted in-depth research to collate training material for enhancing the efficiency and productivity of everyone. Devised and implemented strategic plans for efficient execution of individualised and group training programmes across the organisation. Monitored the effect of training sessions by analysing the performance of employees periodically and continuously upgraded the training design as per requirements. Performed various other duties, which included preparing new business development plans, generating sales forecasts, and optimising budgetary performance of the company.• Improved the performance of employees ranging from entry-level sales professionals to leaders by designing and delivering exceptional training programmes.• Utilised Zoom, MS Teams, and Cisco Webex for arranging remote learning and virtual classrooms to deliver training sessions across the nation and to counter COVID-19 impact.• Collaborated with high-profile clients, such as Vodafone, Samsung, Lucozade, and Mars for developing employee training engagement plans as per their needs. Generated over £150,000 of training revenue in 12 months, managing the process from design to facilitation and results measurement.

United Kingdom

Analysed the learning needs of a diverse team, consisting of 300 members, which included managers, development executives, and sales representatives for designing appropriate and relevant training programmes. Collaborated with global training teams internally to implement blended learning strategies. Consulted with third parties, such as Dixons Carphone, John Lewis, and Argos to enhance knowledge and advocacy of Dyson solutions. Led execution of various learning and development projects from conception to completion. Managed remote training resources via SharePoint and other mobile tools. • Redesigned the retail induction programme for providing retail sales staff a faster start; defined strategies for launching products and promoting technology.• Developed and rolled out a mobile training app: benefits being the quicker upskilling of remote learners in retail across the country. Worked with the global training and marketing teams to design how we would bring products to life. The app focussed on soft skills and product knowledge/advocacy.• Designed and delivered store colleague advocacy programmes, training partner staff on why they should recommend Dyson products, resulting in higher sales across all retailers.

United Kingdom

Headed and managed training for a large team of 280 members developing and directing the recruitment, training, and learning processes for CPM’s largest client, Lucozade-Ribena. Held complete responsibility for capability development of sales teams and managers. Carried out training needs analysis for designing and implementing training plans. Improved existing recruitment and on-boarding processes and introduced new strategies to acquire top talents for addressing the operational needs of the organisation. Established metrics for evaluating the performance employees. Collaborated with senior management and directors to formulate overall development plans and roadmaps. • Created a talent measurement process, which enabled the business to identify and nurture potential in the sales team.• Rebuilt the onboarding process from assessment centres through interviewing skills training for managers, and recreated the 6-month induction design and delivery.

United Kingdom

Led a team of three regional trainers and held complete responsibility of employees’ learning and development across 12 autonomous business units. Liaised with sales professionals to identify soft skills development needs and for enhancing their customer engagement expertise. Designed and implemented training engagement plans for continuous development of individuals, encompassing induction training and on-site coaching. Built and strengthened professional relations with internal and external stakeholders.• Enhanced the field competencies of more than 200 sales advisors throughout England and Wales.• Successfully completed a product training project, which aimed at identifying and capitalising on sales opportunities through innovative sales schemes.

United Kingdom & Europe

I was responsible for the creation, delivery and measurement of all training delivered from the Nokia Academy to internal and external staff. My role involved working in varying locations nationwide and overseas, delivering training to management and sales staff in call centres and retail outlets for the company and its 3rd party partners. There was a considerable Account Management aspect to my role, owning relationships within Nokia and its partners such as France Telecom, Vodafone and Microsoft, working closely with their Marketing and Training teams to coordinate device launches, promotional events and roadshows. Key responsibility areas included trainer capability management, functional competency design and training delivery.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Potensis was, at the time, one of the UK's leading professional recruitment consultancies, concentrating in the property and construction industries. I quickly established myself as a respected and efficient consultant, becoming one of the company's top performers in a brief period. I was given extensive responsibility for the training and development of staff joining the team. Together with bringing on new recruits, I began to concentrate on building solid relationships with a select few clients, and consistently won repeat business due to the efficiency of service I delivered. I was migrating my role from a purely sales role to a consultative business relationship with my clients when the economic downturn, and its effect on the construction industry, resulted in me leaving the business.

United Kingdom

BTGS is an international arm of British Telecommunications Ltd, responsible for the convergence of voice and data networks into a single IP infrastructure. My sole client was Barclays Bank Plc, and I was tasked with managing the migration all of their traditional telephone systems into a converged network, involving all of their voice, internet and data connections. Involving several third parties in the logistics of getting equipment and engineering staff prepared and onsite in a very tight schedule, I also grew revenues by upgrading existing services to one with greater revenue streams for my business. Deadlines were always demanding, however all projects were on track due to my initiative and diligence. This role helped to develop my project management skills and I found that I consistently worked to the best of my abilities while under pressure and when being constantly challenged. Sadly, BT started global redundancies and my contract was not to be renewed.I started working towards the PRINCE2 Project Management qualification; however this came to an end when I left BT.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Managing relationships between the newspaper group and motor dealers in the South West, driving advertising sales and revenue.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol, United Kingdom

A Level, Spanish, Communication Studies, Maths

A Level, Business Studies

Activities and Societies: A Level Spanish, Mathematics and Communication Studies RSA Level 3 Computer Literacy and Information Technology