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South Carolina, United States

SDL Atlas is the leading supplier of textile testing equipment, laboratory products, consumables and service for the fabric, apparel, yarn, and fiber industries. We produce and distribute globally accepted standard laboratory products while also offering innovative testing equipment to provide new solutions. Whether you need a single product or are building a new laboratory, SDL Atlas can offer expert assistance.As Sales Director, Europe, I am responsible for managing the business… Show more SDL Atlas is the leading supplier of textile testing equipment, laboratory products, consumables and service for the fabric, apparel, yarn, and fiber industries. We produce and distribute globally accepted standard laboratory products while also offering innovative testing equipment to provide new solutions. Whether you need a single product or are building a new laboratory, SDL Atlas can offer expert assistance.As Sales Director, Europe, I am responsible for managing the business development and sales of SDL Atlas goods and services across Europe. I also provide all marketing and technical support necessary to maintain and grow the assigned market. Show less

Birstall, West Yorkshire

ADS Ltd incorporating Roaches International Ltd are a leading UK textile equipment, quality control, dyeing equipment and autoclave thermosetting products and services provider.Working closely with the sales team, global partners and local agents I was responsible for the sale of a range of products and services to the textile industry. With a primary focus on the dyeing, yarn, fabric and garment testing industries, my responsibilities include establishing good working relationships… Show more ADS Ltd incorporating Roaches International Ltd are a leading UK textile equipment, quality control, dyeing equipment and autoclave thermosetting products and services provider.Working closely with the sales team, global partners and local agents I was responsible for the sale of a range of products and services to the textile industry. With a primary focus on the dyeing, yarn, fabric and garment testing industries, my responsibilities include establishing good working relationships with our representatives in the field, marketing and participating in worldwide exhibitions, seminars and trade fairs. Show less

Halifax, United Kingdom

As International Sales Manager, my responsibilities included advising and supporting a team of Account Managers to further develop the company’s emerging Asian markets in Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar.Travelling overseas to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and other South Asia territories, to meet with local agents and representatives. I was responsible for assisting the local agents secure business and finalise deals against the competition in the regions. During this period, I was… Show more As International Sales Manager, my responsibilities included advising and supporting a team of Account Managers to further develop the company’s emerging Asian markets in Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar.Travelling overseas to India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and other South Asia territories, to meet with local agents and representatives. I was responsible for assisting the local agents secure business and finalise deals against the competition in the regions. During this period, I was successful in developing Bangladesh from a relatively small market to one of the company’s top ranked global markets. The role also included my active participation in Exhibitions, seminars and Trade Fairs within these regions. Show less

Stockport, United Kingdom

My responsibilities within this company, who manufacture and supply a range of Textile Testing and Quality Control instruments, included advising the customers of the capabilities of test equipment, meeting country representatives and preparing written quotations. I managed a Network of agents in Asia and the Middle East which involved regular travel overseas travel to countries which included Bangladesh, Pakistan, Syria and Vietnam.In this role I also organised and participated… Show more My responsibilities within this company, who manufacture and supply a range of Textile Testing and Quality Control instruments, included advising the customers of the capabilities of test equipment, meeting country representatives and preparing written quotations. I managed a Network of agents in Asia and the Middle East which involved regular travel overseas travel to countries which included Bangladesh, Pakistan, Syria and Vietnam.In this role I also organised and participated in exhibitions at several Trade fairs worldwide. Show less

Stockport, Cheshire.

This company produces specialist fabrics to exacting requirements, mainly for Ministry of Defence contracts.My responsibilities at Howe & Coates included monitoring the quality assurance process, the analysis of test data from external laboratories and the compilation of an internal procedures manual. I successfully introduced and implemented ISO 9002 whilst with the company. Additional duties included the auditing and 'fine tuning' the quality system of a military garment… Show more This company produces specialist fabrics to exacting requirements, mainly for Ministry of Defence contracts.My responsibilities at Howe & Coates included monitoring the quality assurance process, the analysis of test data from external laboratories and the compilation of an internal procedures manual. I successfully introduced and implemented ISO 9002 whilst with the company. Additional duties included the auditing and 'fine tuning' the quality system of a military garment manufacturer, based in Blackburn, Lancashire and owned by the company prior to their successful accreditation.I also developed the Company’s in-house testing laboratory, with full responsibility for lab location, and the sourcing and procurement of test equipment to a fixed capital budget. Company now has full internal facility for physical testing (tensile and tear strength, mass, % shrinkage), colour fastness testing (laundering, perspiration and rubbing) and colour measurement. Show less

Poynton, Cheshire.

The position I held at this company was that of Assistant to the Quality Assurance Manager in the Speciality Textiles Department. The company manufactured textile based products for the aviation industry.Within this role my responsibilities included inspection of work in progress, inventory control and preparation of orders for internal and external customers

Education record

External Course covering Selling ideas, How to gain Commitment and How to handle “I want to think about it".

Modular Masters Msc In Textiles.

Modules studied - Textile Dissertation, Textiles and the Environment, Research Methods, International Textile Marketing, Modern Materials.

Btec Higher National Certificate In Textiles

Full passes in all modules including merits and a distinction in core topics.

Institute Of Quality Assurance A3 Quality Assurance Management.

Credit pass.

Btec National Certificate In Textiles

Full passes in all modules including merit passes in core topics.