Self Employed trainer/coach/mentor. predominantly in the automotive industry (sales) and retail

with Marks Fitzpatrick Gaule, / Marks Fitzpatrick Gaule Ireland and Mark Ashdown (a founding director of MFG but previously an independent training company)Team Leader and trainer in prospect training and sales eventsTrainer, coach and mentor to delegatesAssist the Directors with large training groupsNew model Launch trainerTrainer from 'basics to closing' competency training

Motor Industry Specific Training Co)New model Launch training for the Nissan Qashqai + 2 . ( Nissan Ireland)Sales training from basics to closing for Nissan Ireland. This involved training every available salesman from every Nissan dealership in Ireland.Dealer trainer visits throughout Ireland to measure acceptance and application of training.Prospect training (on site) and event management for dealerships throughout England, Wales, N Ireland. Franchises included BMW, MINI, Land Rover, Honda, Seat, Citroën, Renault (I am also the Account Manager and lead trainer for MFG in dealings with Renault Retail Group UK).

Assess where training was requiredWrite and present the training programmesAssist the Directors in staff assessmentsProvide recruitment assistance

Fashion retailers)Formation of the CompanyTaking the Company from 0 turnover to £2.5 million within 5 storesResponsible for all aspects of company management and policyFinancial analysisSetting and achieving financial targetsBuyingStore acquisitionNew store planningRecruitmentStaff trainerStaff assessment and motivation1980/1995 Consultant to Independent Fashion retailers and Manufacturers with concessions in Multiple Retailing.Advice in store acquisition, buying, market positioning Responsible for all aspects of company management and policyBuyingNew store planningRecruitmentStaff trainerAssistance in concession negotiations and productStaff recruitment and trainerManagement of concessionsHandover to the Manufacturers' own staff as the business matured

Fashion Retailer and Manufacturer's Agents)Formation of the CompanyTaking the company from 0 turnover to £525,000 (approx £3.5 million if indexed to 2010)Responsible for all aspects of company management and policyFinancial analysisBuyingNew store planningRecruitmentStaff trainerStaff assessment and motivation