I have many years experience in financial services having worked in the banking, accounting and legal professions. I am now taking all of this experience in to my new role as Relationship Manager for Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce. My main aim is to help our members achieve their goals! The chamber exists for 2 simple reasons - to support businesses to be better today while helping create the economic conditions to enable the future success of our region. We provide… Show more I have many years experience in financial services having worked in the banking, accounting and legal professions. I am now taking all of this experience in to my new role as Relationship Manager for Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce. My main aim is to help our members achieve their goals! The chamber exists for 2 simple reasons - to support businesses to be better today while helping create the economic conditions to enable the future success of our region. We provide research, trade documentation, bulletins, events, training and lobbying together with a listening ear and a great cup of tea or coffee! If you would like to find out more and join the cause, please get in touch! Show less

I am delighted to represent Aberdein Considine an award winning law firm, with 20 offices across Scotland and the North of England. Our Specialist lawyers, independent financial advisers and property experts act for many private and commercial clients across the country. I was drawn to this firm as they share the values that I hold close to my heart including honesty, accountability, empowerment , innovation and are socially and environmentally responsible, which is vital in today’s world as… Show more I am delighted to represent Aberdein Considine an award winning law firm, with 20 offices across Scotland and the North of England. Our Specialist lawyers, independent financial advisers and property experts act for many private and commercial clients across the country. I was drawn to this firm as they share the values that I hold close to my heart including honesty, accountability, empowerment , innovation and are socially and environmentally responsible, which is vital in today’s world as we move towards net zero. Please do get in touch if you think that I can help you or your business in any way. Show less

I have taken up the position of Business Development Manager for Carnegie Knox Accountants based in Blackburn. Our aim is build strong, personal relationships to help you and your business to minimise tax whilst maximising wealth. Please contact me if we can be of assistance to you.

Responsible for recruiting, coaching, managing and leading a team of Portfolio Managers. Manage the workflow of the team to ensure the right allocation of resources and completion of work within tight deadlines. Embed robust controls and processes within the team to ensure all emerging risks are resolved and security effective prior to the drawdown of customer's facility. Collaborate with all teams across Scotland to manage workloads against timescales set. Establish and implement operational… Show more Responsible for recruiting, coaching, managing and leading a team of Portfolio Managers. Manage the workflow of the team to ensure the right allocation of resources and completion of work within tight deadlines. Embed robust controls and processes within the team to ensure all emerging risks are resolved and security effective prior to the drawdown of customer's facility. Collaborate with all teams across Scotland to manage workloads against timescales set. Establish and implement operational procedures and controls sufficient to adhere to the Bank's regulatory requirements. Conduct all appraisals within the team and ensure they deliver the highest level of service at all times to our internal and external customers. Show less

Responsible for recruiting, developing and leading a team of up to 15 Portfolio Managers based in both Aberdeen and Peterhead. Provided coaching and monitored performance implementing Performance Management tools as required. Delivered training to new members of the team. Implemented new processes and ensured regulatory requirements were met. Managed the process to ensure funds released when required by our customers.

Provided account analysis and credit report writing assistance to a group of Relationship Directors. Analysed financial information, led customer meetings, completed all preparatory work before meetings and reports after meetings. Collaborated with all areas of the bank to ensure I satisfied all personal and business banking requirements for our customers

Provided full support to a Commercial Manager with a portfolio of approximately 100 Commercial customers with a turnover up to £25m.

Responsible for the line management of a team of business advisors providing support to the Relationship Management team in Aberdeen.

Responsible for a portfolio of approximately 250 business customers with a turnover of up to £2m satisfying all their business and personal banking requirements.

Supported Business Manager with a portfolio of approximately 250 business customers with a turnover of up to £2m.

General Banking Duties.