Working with the Suffolk County Council and 5 other Suffolk district councils via the New Anglia Growth Hub brand in Supporting Suffolk based businesses in what help is available for them. Offering workshops, training and grant support.

I specialise in providing invaluable support to Cambridgeshire businesses. With a focus on fostering growth, I assist in securing grants, developing robust business plans, creating accurate cash flow forecasts, and providing coaching and mentoring,

Being the main lead and managing the largest business support and growth programme in the UK, focusing on Cambridgeshire, Fenland and Huntingdonshire to a value of £2.8 million.Successfully obtaining all targeted outcomes and supporting nearly 300 local businesses in starting or growing their businesses. Also liaising with key stakeholders like the local district council economic development offices and the Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Combined Authority.This was over… Show more Being the main lead and managing the largest business support and growth programme in the UK, focusing on Cambridgeshire, Fenland and Huntingdonshire to a value of £2.8 million.Successfully obtaining all targeted outcomes and supporting nearly 300 local businesses in starting or growing their businesses. Also liaising with key stakeholders like the local district council economic development offices and the Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Combined Authority.This was over a 10 month time scale. Show less

As a Growth Consultant i am responsible for recognising the challenges that organisations face and helping them resolve issues related to their operations in order to achieve sustainable growth. This enables them to take their business to new heights by helping them move forward in a realistic but visionary manner.With over 10 years' experience, I am highly motivated, passionate, and meticulously organised. I have a proven track record in enhancing workforce capabilities, enabling… Show more As a Growth Consultant i am responsible for recognising the challenges that organisations face and helping them resolve issues related to their operations in order to achieve sustainable growth. This enables them to take their business to new heights by helping them move forward in a realistic but visionary manner.With over 10 years' experience, I am highly motivated, passionate, and meticulously organised. I have a proven track record in enhancing workforce capabilities, enabling companies to thrive. As a skilled facilitator and excellent negotiator, I excel in both high-pressure sales environments and results-driven training settings.— Areas of Expertise —Training Needs AnalysisProfessional DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentLead GenerationB2B SalesBudget ManagementRecruitment & TrainingP&LRevenue Development Show less

Offer consultancy services to SMEs. Assess business training requirements by conducting training needs analysis, informing senior management about staff requirements, and presenting IAG in group meetings. Assist businesses in managing spend on apprenticeships, focusing mainly on team leading, leadership and management, digital, customer service, IT, and business administration apprenticeships. Offer consultancy services to SMEs. Assess business training requirements by… Show more Offer consultancy services to SMEs. Assess business training requirements by conducting training needs analysis, informing senior management about staff requirements, and presenting IAG in group meetings. Assist businesses in managing spend on apprenticeships, focusing mainly on team leading, leadership and management, digital, customer service, IT, and business administration apprenticeships. Offer consultancy services to SMEs. Assess business training requirements by conducting training needs analysis, informing senior management about staff requirements, and presenting IAG in group meetings. Delivering L1 & L2 online & classroom courses via zoom or Microsoft teams. Currently tutoring via DWP & AEB provision to the unemployed in Employability, Social Media, IT, Business Start Up, Customer Service, Warehousing, and 121 4 week intensive support coving motivation, well being, confidence and other relevant topics to get the individuals work ready and back into work.Key Accomplishments:  Established local talent portal service in conjunction with combined authority, contacting local employers about vacancies, tracking pipeline with HubSpot, and editing with WordPress.  Enabled local employer to provide English and Mathematics tuition to 60 staff members by helping to access funding and set up training. Show less

Generated training and apprenticeship leads by cold calling, emailing, networking, using social media, and by offering IAG to learners. Gather feedback from employer business meetings and feed into planning business support events. Key Accomplishments:  Ventured to re-engage with local partners to set up referral system geared at admitting unemployed individuals into funded short courses, eliminating joblessness.  Set up and marketed business events addressing topical issues, such… Show more Generated training and apprenticeship leads by cold calling, emailing, networking, using social media, and by offering IAG to learners. Gather feedback from employer business meetings and feed into planning business support events. Key Accomplishments:  Ventured to re-engage with local partners to set up referral system geared at admitting unemployed individuals into funded short courses, eliminating joblessness.  Set up and marketed business events addressing topical issues, such as GDPR and recruitment Show less

Managed BAU running of store, concessions, health and safety, wages administration, recruitment, P&L function, policy renewals, marketing, and identifying new avenues for business development and growth. Key Accomplishments:  Boosted Q1 turnover by 20% by initiating major after-Christmas sales drive. Facilitated cross-functional, horizontal upskilling for all staff and managers, strengthening customer service, sales, leadership, and P&L skills. Heightened staff morale and… Show more Managed BAU running of store, concessions, health and safety, wages administration, recruitment, P&L function, policy renewals, marketing, and identifying new avenues for business development and growth. Key Accomplishments:  Boosted Q1 turnover by 20% by initiating major after-Christmas sales drive. Facilitated cross-functional, horizontal upskilling for all staff and managers, strengthening customer service, sales, leadership, and P&L skills. Heightened staff morale and work ethic by introducing Employee of the Month initiative. Show less

Contacted employers via canvassing, cold calling, and networking, offering training needs analysis. Identified key areas of business function which could benefit from apprenticeships, and then secured funding for successful individuals and offered IAG.Key Accomplishments:  Collaborated closely with seven managers to consistently meet all KPIs. Founded and nurtured partnerships with local charities, employers, and standard organisations.

Increase market share and revenue by securing government-funded apprenticeships and selling business training. Developed sales teams’ appointments-to-sales ratios, conducted training needs analysis, and client relationship management. Sought new contracts and maintained existing ones, including major contracts with local authorities, London Tube, and Auto Glass. Key Accomplishments:  Promoted to Regional Sales Manager after excelling as Account and Sales Manager, managing eight Account… Show more Increase market share and revenue by securing government-funded apprenticeships and selling business training. Developed sales teams’ appointments-to-sales ratios, conducted training needs analysis, and client relationship management. Sought new contracts and maintained existing ones, including major contracts with local authorities, London Tube, and Auto Glass. Key Accomplishments:  Promoted to Regional Sales Manager after excelling as Account and Sales Manager, managing eight Account Managers and four sales teams. Fulfilled role as member of strategic management team, evaluating routes for business growth. Raised apprenticeships in south region by 11% in Q3 and Q4. Show less