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Mansfield

Ripley, Derbyshire

I have a passion for photography and have extended this to shooting newborns, weddings and working with a number of companies looking after their commercial needs.

Managing a small team of dedicated professionals as well as working with an external full service agency. An open brief to research markets, product range definition, production of brochures and websites, all in support of 9 brands within the Laidlaw Interiors Group. Working up our BIM and CE Marking strategies amongst other NPD initiatives. Additionally.

Managing the product development process from conception through to launch, ensuring appropriate research is carried out in conjunction with the marketing department, working with the cost accountant to generate a cost benefit analysis with a view to establishing whether a product offering is viable and collaboration with the technical department to ensure.

Responsible for turning a £1.9m loss making division into a £4.2m successful part of the wider business. Key to turning this around was the introduction of strict working practices, clearly defined rules of engagement, appropriate samples for the sales force, and the training and development of our people. Research into various sectors enabled sector.

Assigned key tasks in support of the Marketing and Communications Managers. Utilising my experience within the business to ensure that our communications are accurate. Web and brochure evaluation as well as research and analysis were part of my remit.

My role as Technical Manager consisted of running a department whose responsibility was to ensure that our product offer was fully certificated through various test bodies. Fire, smoke, acoustic, security, ballistic, mechanical service were all features that had to be proven. During this period we introduced our own test facilities into the business so.