Alison Gittins
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Michael Gibbon
I have known Alison since becoming involved with the business club around 9 years ago. Alison originally worked for Young Enterprise then moved to Join Durham Business Club. Alison works hard for the club building relationships with members and local businesses. By doing this she has a very good business club which is active in the local area. She is constantly building new members and new venues for the meetings. I have visited some cracking venues with Alison over the years for meetings. Some hidden gems in the local area which unless it was not for Alison I would not know about them. If you are wanting to build business relationships, clients or suppliers I would strongly recommend speaking to Alison.
Nicola Tynemouth
If you snapped Alison in two I think it would probably say Durham Business Club in the middle. Since we have been members of the club Alison has always been on hand to help when on the hunt for future suppliers, and is always keen to put fellow group members in touch with each other. She must have access to the greatest venues in the North East as meetings are often held in a venue that results in a phrase like
Michael Gibbon
I have known Alison since becoming involved with the business club around 9 years ago. Alison originally worked for Young Enterprise then moved to Join Durham Business Club. Alison works hard for the club building relationships with members and local businesses. By doing this she has a very good business club which is active in the local area. She is constantly building new members and new venues for the meetings. I have visited some cracking venues with Alison over the years for meetings. Some hidden gems in the local area which unless it was not for Alison I would not know about them. If you are wanting to build business relationships, clients or suppliers I would strongly recommend speaking to Alison.
Nicola Tynemouth
If you snapped Alison in two I think it would probably say Durham Business Club in the middle. Since we have been members of the club Alison has always been on hand to help when on the hunt for future suppliers, and is always keen to put fellow group members in touch with each other. She must have access to the greatest venues in the North East as meetings are often held in a venue that results in a phrase like
Michael Gibbon
I have known Alison since becoming involved with the business club around 9 years ago. Alison originally worked for Young Enterprise then moved to Join Durham Business Club. Alison works hard for the club building relationships with members and local businesses. By doing this she has a very good business club which is active in the local area. She is constantly building new members and new venues for the meetings. I have visited some cracking venues with Alison over the years for meetings. Some hidden gems in the local area which unless it was not for Alison I would not know about them. If you are wanting to build business relationships, clients or suppliers I would strongly recommend speaking to Alison.
Nicola Tynemouth
If you snapped Alison in two I think it would probably say Durham Business Club in the middle. Since we have been members of the club Alison has always been on hand to help when on the hunt for future suppliers, and is always keen to put fellow group members in touch with each other. She must have access to the greatest venues in the North East as meetings are often held in a venue that results in a phrase like
Michael Gibbon
I have known Alison since becoming involved with the business club around 9 years ago. Alison originally worked for Young Enterprise then moved to Join Durham Business Club. Alison works hard for the club building relationships with members and local businesses. By doing this she has a very good business club which is active in the local area. She is constantly building new members and new venues for the meetings. I have visited some cracking venues with Alison over the years for meetings. Some hidden gems in the local area which unless it was not for Alison I would not know about them. If you are wanting to build business relationships, clients or suppliers I would strongly recommend speaking to Alison.
Nicola Tynemouth
If you snapped Alison in two I think it would probably say Durham Business Club in the middle. Since we have been members of the club Alison has always been on hand to help when on the hunt for future suppliers, and is always keen to put fellow group members in touch with each other. She must have access to the greatest venues in the North East as meetings are often held in a venue that results in a phrase like
Credentials
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NVQ Management Level 4
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Experience
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Durham Business Group
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Oct 2010 - Present
I have a passion for people and love of networking, so landed my dream job in 2010, and am lucky to work with businesses from all sectors across the region, and bring them together while showcasing some wonderful venues. Now in its 40th year, DBC holds monthly breakfast and evening networking events for its 200 members, while The Executive Group’s lunches, are must-attend events for North East business leaders. Portland House, Belmont is the hub of all activity where we operate Durham Office Services, from meeting room hire to virtual office services; including telephone answering mailing and business admin support. To recharge my batteries I enjoy escaping to the sun on a cruise ship. www.durhambusinessgroup.co.uk
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Chief Executive Officer
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Oct 2010 - Present
CEO of Durham Business Group (Durham Business Club, Durham Executive Group and Durham Office Services). Portland House, Belmont is the hub of all our activity, including virtual office services, phone answering, registered office, meeting room hire, and more! Plus, as part of the not-for-profit Durham Business Group, the income we generate helps Durham Business Club continue its work in championing and connecting businesses across the North East.Provide guidance and support to member businesses, organise and manage informal breakfast events, vibrant club meetings and bi monthly Executive Group lunches.Manage a team and work with the Board of Directors to develop new services to improve the membership package attracting a new, broader range of member businesses and office services clients, actively networking throughout the region.I'm so lucky to work with so many great people and businesses throughout our wonderful region and organise events in some of the best venues!
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Corporate Relations Officer
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Apr 2004 - Oct 2010
Managed a network of business volunteers providing guidance, training and support offering a range of opportunities to work with young people age 4 - 24 in schools, colleges and universities across the region. Working with employers on CSR and identifying suitable programmes for personal development. Actively networking and organising events for our supporters. Managed a network of business volunteers providing guidance, training and support offering a range of opportunities to work with young people age 4 - 24 in schools, colleges and universities across the region. Working with employers on CSR and identifying suitable programmes for personal development. Actively networking and organising events for our supporters.
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Key Worker
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Oct 2003 - Apr 2004
Recruitment of young people for the Entry to Employment programme. Providing guidance and support, identifying training and employment. Recruitment of young people for the Entry to Employment programme. Providing guidance and support, identifying training and employment.
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Recruitment Officer
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Jun 2001 - Oct 2003
Identified work placements/employment for apprentices.Carried out interviews, initial assessment, CV preparation and job search, contractual reviewsPR, marketing, careers conventions and exhibitions Identified work placements/employment for apprentices.Carried out interviews, initial assessment, CV preparation and job search, contractual reviewsPR, marketing, careers conventions and exhibitions
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Personal Assistant to Managing Director
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Sep 1998 - Jun 2001
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Education
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1977 - 1982
Greenfield Comprehensive School, Newton Aycliffe
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