Inspired Villages is a fast growing company proud to be working in association with Legal and General. Over the last two years I have help develop procedures for the village, concentrating on Health and Safety, contingency planning, resident safety and security. I have worked towards the opening of the Clubhouse which has just opened its doors to the residents and public. The restaurant, cafe, shop, wellness centre and conference areas are revenue generating and play a key role in the sale of properties within the estate.

I am responsible in conjunction with the Managing Director and the rest of the team for the structuring of annual budgets, ensuring that the operations remain within those projections including implementing all strategic, financial and creative decisions to push the company forward ahead of the competition. I set financial budgets for events and ensuring they are a success for the client whilst profitable. Setting all company pricing ensuring that the company is placed correctly within the market place, whilst maximizing profits.The general management of the company and its staffing are my responsibility. I have recently headed up a review of the business structure and its portfolio of events and am currently implementing a number of development initiatives. I am responsible for managing and appraising all staff members, setting sales targets and leading the sales team through networking and bringing in new business.A significant proportion of my time is taken with client and supplier interface. I headed up the review of our largest contractor and oversaw the installation of a new supplier consequently improving both the client experience and the company’s net profitability. I am always seeking opportunities within existing client contract portfolios to gain further profitability.I have created and implemented the current social networking marketing strategy, and have recorded a direct increase in sales as a result of this campaign. In March 2013, I completed a social media course, and gained an understanding of Google rankings and website optimization.I am responsible for the conception, design, implementation and delegation of corporate and private functions. I am solely in charge of all print and online marketing, setting the marketing budget and implementation of networking and promotions.On an annual basis I set all company pricing ensuring that the company is placed correctly within the market place, whilst maximizing profits.

Worked on a freelance basis in numerous countries including Italy, Greece and India.Managed small group adventure tours in challenging and demanding countries.Responsible for all accounts and ensuring the tours ran to budget.Established and maintained working relationships with local events co-ordinatorsAdapted the itinerary to suit the varying needs of the clients.Ensured company Health and Safety guidelines were adhered to in all areas of the tour.Soured new activities for future tours and gathering information for improvements to itinerary.Often worked long contracts overseas with a demanding schedule whilst maintaining a professional, calm and optimistic disposition 24 hours a day.

Worked as a member of a new and successful outbound sales team.Found and implemented new sales pitches for the telecoms industry.Generated revenue through customer retention and cross selling existing business customers.Developed a new 2-man team that generated profits exceeding £500,000 net profit for the Small Business Unit over a six month period.Awarded the ‘Business Development Award’ for the Small Business Unit in April 2004.

Let high-end properties in a competitive market in central London.Negotiated contracts on behalf prospective tenants.Negotiated fees with new and existing landlords.Recruited and trained new negotiators.Met and exceeded targets consistently and awarded ‘Negotiator of the Month’ on five occasions.

Ran a small business direct field sales team.Targeted residential home owners and selling telecoms products.Solely responsible for the training of new sales reps with no previous sales experience.Worked to a weekly sales target.Often won company incentive prizes due to the sales of the team.