Currently Retired - Focusing on Family, Myself and Hobbies.Past EmploymentWell organised, logical and resourceful Direct Marketing and Management professional with over 15 years experience. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration in a team oriented environment; also highly capable of working independently and under pressure. Natural desire to achieve results and develop new concepts. Committed to follow-through and closure.Throughout my career I have demonstrated my ability to develop realistic and successful strategic and tactical campaigns that have delivered profitable results both short and long term within restrictive time frames and budgets.My experience within the NFP/Charity sector adds to my skills with event development, management and implementation.My aptitude for language has enabled me to develop fine written communication skills including, the writing of copy for brochures, mailers, tender document submissions, proposals and quotes.Ability to present to large groups at industry events as well as presentations of services, campaign proposal presentations as well as Board and strategic planning meetings.Specialties: Strategic/Business /Budget Planning, review and presentationDM campaign development and managementDatabase, segmentation/analysis and managementTM campaign development and managementCustomer relationship marketing/ Cause related marketing (CRM)Contract and tender preparation and managementEvent management, (planning through to implementation)NFP/CH, donor relations including bequests, Trusts & Foundations, AcquisitionsDevelopment and implementation of National Campaigns