Personal ProfileA diverse career to date has provided me with a repertoire of skills that are both essential and unique. Working within motorsport teams at British and World Championship level before setting up, running and being front of house in my own food and drink establishment has taught me a high level of professionalism, an understanding of business, profits and accounts, and has given me a deep insight into what it takes to be the best in your chosen field. Furthermore, dealing with large organisations, team personnel at every level and the entire cross section of the general public has given me a comprehensive variety of people skills that allows me to converse, relate to, and most importantly, sell to individuals and groups at all levels and ages regardless of gender.I consider myself to be an extremely confident, well presented individual who is personable and unrelentingly focussed on goals. I get great satisfaction from great results and strive to deliver above expectation. I also value the viewpoint of others and remain sympathetic to a customer’s needs and expectations at all times.Other relevant experienceDuring my time as a business owner and café operator I have acquired a broad range of skills that are synonymous with people management, cash flow, business management and selling. I have bought new products to the market place and worked tirelessly to change perceptions of how a product should be evaluated against its rivals. Quality has always been my driver and delivering innovation and product knowledge has been the key to my success.Throughout my career in motorsport I have freelanced for several other teams for one off events and have worked alongside some of the best engineers, drivers and riders in the world. My time in motorsport gave me a deep understanding of the importance of teamwork and the value of the individual’s role within it.
Run Forest Run Shop And Coffee
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OwnerRun Forest Run Shop And Coffee Mar 2017 - PresentMatlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdomwww.runforestrunshop.co.uk
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Centre ManagerThe Whitworth Centre Dec 2015 - Apr 2017Darley DaleGeneral Manager of the Whitworth Centre in Darley Dale. A beautiful and historic building with a 10 acre Victorian Park, Cafe, Event, Conference and Wedding Venue. 4 Star Holiday Accommodation.
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Area Sales ManagerWera Tools Uk Apr 2014 - Dec 2015Managing and Growing Accounts, Exploring new market sectors, Time Management, Negotiation. -
Managing DirectorPelideli Ltd Mar 2007 - Feb 2014DerbyshireOwner of 3 sites. Became Derbyshires best coffee shops before going on to become a judge on the awards panel. Grew the business year on year through top level quality product and first class customer service. Managed a team of 19 people and turned over in excess of 500k pa. Managed accounts, progressed the business scope and identified areas to maximise profit. Also became a business mentor to the university of Derby. Sold the business in 2014.Business operations, Customer service, Sales, Upselling, Evaluating and bringing to market new product, Attention to detail, Invoicing, Cash flow, Staff management, Cash handling, FMCG, Sourcing, Buying.
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Sales And Operations ManagerAdr Motorsport Jan 2003 - Feb 2007Sole UK Distributor for Shell Racing Solutions and Operations Manager for Mitsubishi British Rally Team. These roles ran side by side within ADR Motorsport.Organisation, Implementation, Working to deadlines, Managing staffSales, Gaining new and servicing established customers, Understanding a complex product, Managing accounts, Working with a global brand, Marketing, Working within marketing guidelines, Invoicing, Cash handling, International sales, Logistics
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OwnerMb Aquisitions Jun 2000 - Dec 2002WorldwideFreelance Data Acquisitions Engineer working in World, European and British Championship teams. MotoGP (Sabre Sport), Le Mans 24hr (MG), British Superbikes (Honda Britiain) Formula Renault, British GT (Curtis Hayles - GPRM) Porsche Cup
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Race EngineerVarious Jan 1997 - May 2000WorldwideWorking as a race engineer within several British and European Championships
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Mike Blair Education Details
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Chesterfield College -
Highfields Matlock
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Mike Blair attended Chesterfield College, Highfields Matlock.
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