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Provide power quality and energy survey solutions direct to clients, electrical contractors and also through a network of selected electrical test equipment distributors. Provide power quality training, seminars, webinars and tech-talks to help educate and inform on power quality topics and issues.Submit and advise on technical papers and editorial on power quality and energy to the electrical trade press.Enhanced the scope of the services the business can provide to our clients with the integration of Power Quality Health Check into the Power Quality Clinic portal and online consultancy service.Coding of Android applications including the Power Quality Health Check app. Developed with the Google Android SDK and coded 100% in Kotlin ensuring updates to latest API are maintained.Developed our in-house Harmographic Analysis with Python and ported to the Microsoft .NET Framework for deployment on the Windows platform.

Partnership with Sonel S.A to be the authorised representative and import agent for their range of specialist electrical test equipment in the UK and Ireland.Approval gained with the UK government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (formerly BEIS) for the Sonel range of PQM class S and class A power quality analysers. The Sonel MPI-540 series of prosumer MFTs also comply with the new ETL criteria and are the only 18th Edition multifunction testers currently approved for inclusion on the Energy Technology List (ETL).Actively worked with Network Rail and their engineers to gain product acceptance for the Sonel MZC-306 fault loop impedance meter. Liaised with Sonel S.A R&D department relating to an update and test of new firmware for the MZC-306 for the project. Full PADS approval was received in June 2022 for the meter to be used on signalling power feeders on their 650V electrification network.Additional Sonel products have also been introduced to Network Rail including the MPI-540 multifunction test and power quality meter, MIC-5 insulation tester, CMP-3000 flexi-clampmeter, CMP-1015-PV datalogging clampmeter and CMM60 professional multimeter.

Partnership with Electrex Akse Srl to be the authorised representative and import agent for their range of energy and power quality sub-metering and electrical energy load management solutions in the UK and Ireland.Worked with Electrex to consult with them as part of the review by the department of Energy Security and Net Zero into the creation of a new category on the ETL for sub-metering. Completed the first successful application on behalf of Electex to achieve approval and acceptance onto the Energy Technology List (ETL) for their range of sub-metering power quality and energy analysers, energy meters and power meters.

Partnership with Elspec Portugal Lda to be the authorised representative and import agent for their range of power quality solutions including their Static and Dynamic Power Factor Correction Systems and Compact Reactive Power Compensation Systems in the UK.Completed the successful application on behalf of Elspec to achieve approval and acceptance onto the Energy Technology List (ETL) for their range of fixed and portable power quality analysers.

Member of the ECA since 2018 where I take an active role as a commercial associate member of the Manchester branch in the Northwest. In 2022 I sponsored the ECA Project 18 Roadshow where members were introduced to the new Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. In 2023 I was proud to continue my sponsorship of the ECA for their Project Net Zero Roadshow.

Joined SELECT in March 2024 where I take an active role in their associate member programme. During May of that year I was a sponsor of the Toolbox Talks roadshow events being held at a variety of venues in Scotland for their members. The Toolbox Talks provide SELECT members with invaluable technical update sessions and are an opportunity to discuss topical trends in the electrical industry including the issue of Neutral Current Diversion.

Worked and reported directly to the French Parent Company's Director of International Subsidiaries to develop and setup a new UK distributor network policy.Actively supported the sales administration and field sales teams with distributor contract negotiation and stock profile management.Management and coordination of product marketing to effectively generate and feed sales leads to appointed distribution accounts to encourage stock orders along side close monitoring of stock cleanse requirements.Actively created training content for corporate events to promote and educate distributors and end users on the benefits and applications of the Company’s electrical test equipment range, primarily in the Power Quality and High Voltage sectors.

Oversaw and assisted in the implemented the Company relocation from Maidenhead to Dewsbury including installation of the IT infrastructure.Technical and instrumentation training to new office administration staff providing an initial overview of basic electrical theory and product features.Technical support of the full company product portfolio to end user and distributor accounts whilst providing guidance and management to the sales office.Organised and managed the service and repair of customer and company instrumentation through subcontractor.

Responsible for the management of the Northwest and Yorkshire M62 corridor sales through direct, distribution and OEM accounts.Increase of business by 50% during the first 9 months to establish a recovery of business levels to expected levels.Working with the Subsidiary Manager to identify new product development to industry sectors.National support to the national field sale team and company key accounts aided with feedback and liaison with French head office on key product issues.

Reporting directly to the UK Subsidiary Manager and the French Export Development Manager.Overall responsibility for product distribution, pricing and marketing in the UK and Eire. Successfully developed the business and exceeded expected sales targets. Worked closely with Large Key Accounts and OEMs on a major project with National Grid to develop and launch a new product into the Energy sector.Worked with the US subsidiary on the launch of a new product into the Telecoms sector of the UK and Eire.

Directly responsible to the Managing Director.Managed and developed Key Accounts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Responsible for the sales of Specialist Capital Test Equipment to the Aerospace, Defence and University Research and Development sectors.

Supported the National Sales Manager with management of the sales force. Reported directly to the Subsidiary Manager with the additional responsibility of maintaining current sales territory and developing larger OEMs and Key Accounts within England and Wales. Responsible for the M62 corridor business, increasing the area turnover by 70% Responsible for supporting the company’s distribution network with ongoing product sales training.

Manchester

Established and maintained a strong customer base throughout the North West & North Wales areas. Sold a specialist range of electrical/electronic test equipment and calibration services into a wide range of small and large contracting companies, councils, health authorities, maintenance and manufacturing organisations.Provided a strong after sales support with technical knowledge, communication and customer training.Other Roles:-Quality ManagerDeveloped a Quality Assurance System and maintained the organisation's commitment to the customer base with continual improvement and maintenance of the company's proceduresIT ManagerMaintained the IT infrastructure with constant attention to staff and network requirements and ongoing staff awareness and training.

Manchester

Responded reactively and proactively to customer and sales engineer requirements. Assisted in the coordination of customer enquiries and sales staffs’ abilities to provide technical and logistical assistance.Created company database for the recording and monitoring of sales lead information and marketing solutions.Developed the companies Quality Assurance System in conjunction with the company Quality Manager to ensure compliance with ISO 9002.

Bsc, Information Technology

Btec Nd, Computer Studies