We are a family run business dedicated to delivering fine smoked food products to your door. Situated in the historical market town of Colchester, Alchemy Smokehouse was developed from a passionate interest and dedication to the world of curing and smoking of food.Our developing aim at Alchemy Smokehouse is to 'produce better not more' to ensure that the produce reaches you as fresh and authentic as possible. That way the produce remains individually crafted, incomparable to supermarket… Show more We are a family run business dedicated to delivering fine smoked food products to your door. Situated in the historical market town of Colchester, Alchemy Smokehouse was developed from a passionate interest and dedication to the world of curing and smoking of food.Our developing aim at Alchemy Smokehouse is to 'produce better not more' to ensure that the produce reaches you as fresh and authentic as possible. That way the produce remains individually crafted, incomparable to supermarket in both taste and texture. Like all good things time, patience and an appreciation of the art makes for a product to be proud of.Alchemy Smokehouse "Smoking good food into fine food." Show less

Client-focused business and relationship manager, dedicated to exceeding client expectations, maintaining strong, fruitful working relationships with customers to gain their trust and respect, offering these core strengths:• Create and support client retention strategies for existing customer base and for new customers.• Strengthened working relationships with clients, utilising excellent communication techniques.• Customer care skills – Solutions oriented and results driven… Show more Client-focused business and relationship manager, dedicated to exceeding client expectations, maintaining strong, fruitful working relationships with customers to gain their trust and respect, offering these core strengths:• Create and support client retention strategies for existing customer base and for new customers.• Strengthened working relationships with clients, utilising excellent communication techniques.• Customer care skills – Solutions oriented and results driven attitude.• Strive for success and growth.• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project.Objective Statement – Develop and implement account plans that build a strong long-term relationship with clients. Show less

• Daily management of tender returns through to order placement and final accounts• Developed a broader estimating service to capitalize and generate added value with addition services, asbestos removal, HVAC, bespoke fabrications, safety systems, rooftop PV installations, BWIC • Implemented a quotation system and CRM process to allow review of the estimating department and develop KPI’s to manage and improve quotation to order returns • Undertook… Show more • Daily management of tender returns through to order placement and final accounts• Developed a broader estimating service to capitalize and generate added value with addition services, asbestos removal, HVAC, bespoke fabrications, safety systems, rooftop PV installations, BWIC • Implemented a quotation system and CRM process to allow review of the estimating department and develop KPI’s to manage and improve quotation to order returns • Undertook pre-award, prestart and progress meetings along with contract administration duties • Undertook client facing duties and sales generation plan, company representation through to customer contract meetings to improve the profile of the company • Implemented a record-able and traceable processes and procedures for Directorial reviews with monthly or timely reports on all operational aspects• Negotiated with key suppliers on securing of materials, setting of pricing structures and contracts Show less

• Daily management of contracts from estimation and order placement to final accounts• Full ownership of complex, multi disciplined contracts from estimating through to final account including valuations, variations and cost reviews up to £500k• Advanced client facing duties from sales generation, company representation through to customer contract meetings• Implemented a recordable and traceable processes and procedures for Directorial reviews with … Show more • Daily management of contracts from estimation and order placement to final accounts• Full ownership of complex, multi disciplined contracts from estimating through to final account including valuations, variations and cost reviews up to £500k• Advanced client facing duties from sales generation, company representation through to customer contract meetings• Implemented a recordable and traceable processes and procedures for Directorial reviews with monthly or timely reports on all operational aspects• Negotiated with key suppliers on securing of materials, setting of pricing structures and contracts • Day to Day management of 5 operational staff, 13 external subcontractor staff and 3 manufacturing subcontractor companies against KPI’s• Promoted a stock control system for ‘just in time’ manufacturing process with forward procurement of stock to improve/exceed budgets and cost controls• The recruitment, appraisal, training, disciplining and dismissal of operational staff. Show less

• Full ownership of complex, multi-disciplined contracts from estimating through to final account including valuations, variations and cost reviews up to £1.8m in contract value • Client facing duties from sales generation, company representation through to customer contract meetings• Developed a situation analysis of the company including its SWOT and PEST to assist in the development of strategic, operational and market planning for the future of… Show more • Full ownership of complex, multi-disciplined contracts from estimating through to final account including valuations, variations and cost reviews up to £1.8m in contract value • Client facing duties from sales generation, company representation through to customer contract meetings• Developed a situation analysis of the company including its SWOT and PEST to assist in the development of strategic, operational and market planning for the future of the business • Assessed the economic conditions surrounding the Companies business activities such as market position, industry trends and competition for Directorial review • Influenced through extensive research a ‘change management’ process and to continue gathering information throughout the life of the business• Streamlined a detailed business plan setting out the Directors goals and objectives in line with SMART, SWOT, PEST and KPI’ • Attending workshops, trade shows, and seminars to keep up-to-date on changes in the industry• Adopting a team approach to encourage the working with others in pursuing common cost effective and profitable goals. Show less

Responsible for three new and emerging divisions, Structural & Architectural, Iconic & Outdoor Media and Renewable Solutions within the newly acquisitioned and restructured Company.• Developed and set the pace of the divisions for current operations and future development• Collaborated with promoting the corporate values and ethos throughout the company • Forecasted and reviewed divisional goals and set KPI’s • Engaged, reviewed and implemented company policies• Evaluation… Show more Responsible for three new and emerging divisions, Structural & Architectural, Iconic & Outdoor Media and Renewable Solutions within the newly acquisitioned and restructured Company.• Developed and set the pace of the divisions for current operations and future development• Collaborated with promoting the corporate values and ethos throughout the company • Forecasted and reviewed divisional goals and set KPI’s • Engaged, reviewed and implemented company policies• Evaluation of present and future opportunities, threats and risks in the external environment, current and future strengths, weaknesses and risks relating to the divisions KPI’s and goals• Integrated strategic options and determined the means to implement and support them. • Programmed the divisional strategies and plans that underpin the corporate/group strategy• Innovated the division's organisational structure and capability are appropriate for implementing the chosen strategies • Mentored authority to management, and monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies, strategies, business plans and KPI’s • Instituted monitoring criteria to be used for board reviews and strategy meetings• Bolstered internal controls were effective and reportable • Enhanced the communications both to and from shareholders and relevant stakeholders were effective and achievable • Understood and considered the interests of shareholders and relevant stakeholders • Promoted relations with shareholders and relevant stakeholders by gathering and evaluation of appropriate information• Translated the goodwill and support of shareholders and relevant stakeholders. Show less

• Responsible for the setting, implementation and growth of new products and services• Setting of targets, goals and KPI’s for the expansion and growth into further regions and markets• Management and control of third parties to enhance the service and widen the company’s area of business• Guided internal staff and external contractors in line with project and construction constraints, budgets and build programs• Collaborated at all levels of the… Show more • Responsible for the setting, implementation and growth of new products and services• Setting of targets, goals and KPI’s for the expansion and growth into further regions and markets• Management and control of third parties to enhance the service and widen the company’s area of business• Guided internal staff and external contractors in line with project and construction constraints, budgets and build programs• Collaborated at all levels of the construction industry management with regards to design, construction strategies, costings and services• Selling the company ‘one stop shop package of services’ to potential and existing customers. Show less