I was recruited by Haart Ashford to help increase their market share. I joined in July 2017 as a Branch Valuer solely responsible for all Market Appraisals. At the time Haart Ashford market share was 0.9%.The market share in June 2018 was 3.1% with an available stock of 37 properties.As a direct result the office received best in Kent Regionional awards... for market share grown in July 2018.I was responsible for valuing residential property and land ,conducting pre -valuation… Show more I was recruited by Haart Ashford to help increase their market share. I joined in July 2017 as a Branch Valuer solely responsible for all Market Appraisals. At the time Haart Ashford market share was 0.9%.The market share in June 2018 was 3.1% with an available stock of 37 properties.As a direct result the office received best in Kent Regionional awards... for market share grown in July 2018.I was responsible for valuing residential property and land ,conducting pre -valuation research,completing floor plans , taking professional quality photographs .The valuations were self generated as well as recommendations and walk-ins.The increase in market share has resulted in a 3- fold increase in sales pipeline. Show less

I was recruited by the ASS group to diversify their target market from commercial to domestic consumers. I created the brand Wood and Stone Floors and managed the subsequent design of the website and logo. I oversaw the opening of the Linton showroom in the Summer of 2013 and as both the supplier and consumer portfolio grew, opened another showroom in Westerham in March 2016. I managed the design, displays and fit-out of the showrooms, to create a customer orientated design studio… Show more I was recruited by the ASS group to diversify their target market from commercial to domestic consumers. I created the brand Wood and Stone Floors and managed the subsequent design of the website and logo. I oversaw the opening of the Linton showroom in the Summer of 2013 and as both the supplier and consumer portfolio grew, opened another showroom in Westerham in March 2016. I managed the design, displays and fit-out of the showrooms, to create a customer orientated design studio experience. Over the four years I managed specialist installation teams. Within the Wood and Stone team I managed and was responsible for conducting surveys and producing quotations for clients. I utilised my contacts with specialist suppliers, gained from my many years in the industry, and subsequently developed in-house branded flooring ranges for both design studios. I was also responsible for content creation for marketing campaigns and staff training.  I compiled “industry roundups” which entailed gathering information on competitors, industry news and looking at market trends. Commercially, I obtained contracts for the company with many local developers, architects, and interior designers.  Off note, larger contracts included Bluewater and Touchwood shopping centre. I relish a challenge and therefore left Wood and Stone Floors in 2017 to seek new opportunities. Show less

Vision Flooring was opened as part of the Vision Group, comprising of Vision Properties and Vision Web Design. The company specialised in the sourcing of solid and engineered wood floors, suitable for every budget. Vision flooring offered supply only and a supply and installation service. The client base included builders, an array of domestic clients and commercial office refurbishments in London. I controlled and monitored the management of stock and delivery logistics, sales and… Show more Vision Flooring was opened as part of the Vision Group, comprising of Vision Properties and Vision Web Design. The company specialised in the sourcing of solid and engineered wood floors, suitable for every budget. Vision flooring offered supply only and a supply and installation service. The client base included builders, an array of domestic clients and commercial office refurbishments in London. I controlled and monitored the management of stock and delivery logistics, sales and admin staff and all new customer enquiries. I undertook and carried out surveys for the suitability of flooring products, enabling detailed quotations to be generated with a full specialist listing of all sub-base materials.  For quality control purposes, I personally oversaw all installation teams from start to sign off/completion of works. I held weekly sales meetings to evaluate company KPIs and sales performance. Show less

In 2002, I started Bespoke Timber Flooring LTD, having identified changing UK consumer tastes in the market towards hardwood flooring. At the time, I was refurbishing a house and realised that there was a lack of localised suppliers for it. Resultantly, I began research into suppliers and eventually formed a relationship with a manufacturer in the Balkans. Initially, Oak flooring was imported directly from this manufacturer, the company solely focused on supply only to domestic and trade… Show more In 2002, I started Bespoke Timber Flooring LTD, having identified changing UK consumer tastes in the market towards hardwood flooring. At the time, I was refurbishing a house and realised that there was a lack of localised suppliers for it. Resultantly, I began research into suppliers and eventually formed a relationship with a manufacturer in the Balkans. Initially, Oak flooring was imported directly from this manufacturer, the company solely focused on supply only to domestic and trade customers. As demand grew, there was pressure to diversify existing product ranges and provide installation as part of the service. In response, in 2009 I took the decision to rebrand and become a lifestyle based brand (Vision Flooring LTD). This enabled me to offer a more personalised experience for consumers and provide a greater product range. Show less

In 1996, I purchased a property through an estate agents. I realised that the company had a strong brand name, but were underfunded. As a result, I purchased a 3rd share in the business.  The brand was modernised and successfully marketed locally through offline advertising. I personally increased the number of direct instructions from 13- 60 within a year. Consequently, I bought out the two partners and became the sole proprietor. Over the years, I expanded the company to four offices in… Show more In 1996, I purchased a property through an estate agents. I realised that the company had a strong brand name, but were underfunded. As a result, I purchased a 3rd share in the business.  The brand was modernised and successfully marketed locally through offline advertising. I personally increased the number of direct instructions from 13- 60 within a year. Consequently, I bought out the two partners and became the sole proprietor. Over the years, I expanded the company to four offices in Goudhurst, Woodchurch, Tenterden and Cranbrook. I noticed that the market was changing and took a decision to sell.  Show less

Contest AG was a Swiss Bank with offices in Switzerland, Germany, and Holland. I managed a team of individuals, dealing with all aspects of futures trading focusing on; compliance, risk management, day to day monitoring of open positions and trading personnel. I produced key specialist market reports for the bank’s trading staff. Responsibilities included establishing new broker relationships between the business and consumers in London and US.

Amarco were Futures and Options traders based in Amsterdam. They had a large trading team and wanted an experienced qualified CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) to join the team with the view of changing their status from an Introducing Broker to an Accredited Investment Brokers. I was tasked with ensuring that this process was completed and in addition opened a London trading office, ensuring compliance and membership of AFBD (Association of Futures, Brokers, and Dealers).

I worked as a CTA to both private clients and corporate hedge funds. Trading on exchanges in the Far East, US, and London. I also wrote specialist articles for the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal.

I worked as a metal trader on the London Metal Exchange and London Gold Futures market. I specialised in client liaison, foreign exchange, and option writing.