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England And Wales

Responsible for developing national key accounts typically groups of companies throughout the UK with a cross over into Europe and the USA where required for international groups. This is a very client focussed role with emphasis on building professional relationships with a major bias to technical support. I enjoy the technical support side of my role very much and I find that this is what many companies are looking for these days. My clients demand more added value than simply selling a product to them. My role is multifaceted and is all consuming but is so rewarding when you are working with clients that want excellence and best practice in their production environment. When our relationship flourishes a great partnership is formed and a mutual benefit is created that both parties can profit from.

North West England

Interflon are specialist lubrication manufacturers and distributors offering high performance oils and greases utilising Teflon/and MicPol technology. We offer skilled technical support for many applications including the food and drinks industry, mining, quarrying and manufacturing. As well as being responsible for sales in the North West territory I also manage a team of Technical Sales Advisors employed to cover the area. Our high quality products occupy a niche market and has enjoyed accelerated double digit growth since I joined the company in 2006.

UK and Southern Sector AccountsFuel Parts is an aftermarket automotive component distributor and therefore the route to market is through the UK's motor factor network. Originally employed as the Sales and Marketing Manager to increase the company's sales and to re-establish the marketing activity of the business. After a period of twelve months I was given the opportunity to move into a solely business development role managing national accounts throughout the UK. Duties included actively seeking out new business and developing existing accounts to increase their product range and volume. I am comfortable presenting to key personnel from group directors to branch managers. Tasks also included negotiating with national buying groups, co-ordinating stock installations to maximise range coverage. Motor factor and garage staff product training. Implementation of new product awareness campaigns by planning, organising and attending trade shows, conferences and exhibitions. Products comprised of an extensive range of high quality catalytic converters and front pipes, engine management sensors and switches, ignition modules, lambda sensors and electronic control units.Reason for leaving - Relocation to the North West for personal reasons was to take me out of my geographic area and was against company policy.

Reporting directly to the board I was responsible for the acquisition of new business and the development of the company in regard to investment in capital equipment, production team management, recruitment, sales and account management, marketing, production management and budget control. With both Lithographic and Digital Printing on site we produced all types of printed matter from short run black and white technical user manuals to full colour brochures and catalogues. My methodical attitude and eye for detail ensured that a high level of quality and excellent service was maintained at all times.Reason for leaving - I was asked by one of my major clients (Fuel Parts UK) if I would join them to head up their Sales and Marketing department.

I was responsible for the creation of the Digital Print Department specialising in digital on demand printing. Reporting directly to the board I was solely responsible for this independent business unit. Responsibilities included recruitment and management of the production and sales teams. Sales and account management including marketing. Capital expenditure and material procurement. Products included technical manuals, service guides, parts lists and marketing literature for Ministry of Defence contracts and commercial clients. These were produced in both full colour and mono using high volume digital laser printing devices. I was responsible for the department's beginnings and its growth into a successful independent business that is still trading today (2008).Reason for leaving - I was asked by leading printing company to join them to manage the digital printing side of the business.

Promoted to Assistant Manager responsible for day to day management of the office environment and its 35 members of staff conducting on line codification for Ministry of Defence stores and equipment. This position involved reporting to the operations manager and liaison with key MoD personnel.Reason for leaving - Promotion within the same company

Promoted to Project Manager responsible for all production and inspection activities of RAF Codification. Role included managing a team of 8 personnel and reporting directly to the operations manager.Reason for leaving - Promotion within the same company

Army and RAF contracts)Duties included production of codification data, as used on the MoD mainframe computer system. This involves producing a unique identification number for every piece part as required for the servicing and repair of military equipment out in the field.Reason for leaving - Promotion within the same company

Responsible for creating technical manuals for the Ministry of Defence. Electronic Spares List and Illustrated Parts Catalogues are created by breaking down the equipment from technical drawings. Each piece part is classified, re-drawn, and catalogued so as military personnel can source parts through the MOD supply network. I really enjoyed using my engineering background to create documents for frontline military hardware. Cleared to a high level of classification, I cannot go into any detail but essentially these were the Haynes maintenance manuals for tanks, Jets, ships, radios and ordnance.

Producing lost wax injection moulding‘s for precision castings for the aircraft industry. Work involved various machining techniques, and always to a very high degree of accuracy and workmanship.Reason for leaving - Career change

Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Installation And Communications

Achieved City and Guilds Distinctions in all subjects before being offered an apprenticeship in toolmaking

Education record

Qualifications in Art and Design, Technical Drawing, Metal Craft, Maths and English.