Andy Clear
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Josh H.
I just have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Andy; from the early shake up when he got the Specsavers account in ship shape, to the keen focus on delivering results (we really didn’t realize what we were missing out on, until he came on board)!! I have learned a lot, and my staff which includes have said the same thing. Thank you for all your help Andy, with the recruitment internally for our Technical SEO Manager Mark. Thank you for all the great suggestions, on how to improve our own skills and ways of working. And thanks for being a really great guy! We couldn’t have asked for a better Account Director – We will miss you Andy, good luck with all your new endeavors & Keep in touch!
Alex Harvey
Andy is a strategic thinker, planner and communicator who I worked with over a 3 year period on the ASOS account. His knowledge of SEO and attention to detail is second to none, and his leadership of our account team ensured we received exceptionally high support. Andy worked hard to learn the intricacies of the ASOS business and adapted his strategic thinking accordingly, meaning we never received cookie-cutter advice or solutions. His support and guidance was instrumental during an ambitious global localisation roll-out, helping us to educate and influence internal stakeholders.
Josh H.
I just have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Andy; from the early shake up when he got the Specsavers account in ship shape, to the keen focus on delivering results (we really didn’t realize what we were missing out on, until he came on board)!! I have learned a lot, and my staff which includes have said the same thing. Thank you for all your help Andy, with the recruitment internally for our Technical SEO Manager Mark. Thank you for all the great suggestions, on how to improve our own skills and ways of working. And thanks for being a really great guy! We couldn’t have asked for a better Account Director – We will miss you Andy, good luck with all your new endeavors & Keep in touch!
Alex Harvey
Andy is a strategic thinker, planner and communicator who I worked with over a 3 year period on the ASOS account. His knowledge of SEO and attention to detail is second to none, and his leadership of our account team ensured we received exceptionally high support. Andy worked hard to learn the intricacies of the ASOS business and adapted his strategic thinking accordingly, meaning we never received cookie-cutter advice or solutions. His support and guidance was instrumental during an ambitious global localisation roll-out, helping us to educate and influence internal stakeholders.
Josh H.
I just have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Andy; from the early shake up when he got the Specsavers account in ship shape, to the keen focus on delivering results (we really didn’t realize what we were missing out on, until he came on board)!! I have learned a lot, and my staff which includes have said the same thing. Thank you for all your help Andy, with the recruitment internally for our Technical SEO Manager Mark. Thank you for all the great suggestions, on how to improve our own skills and ways of working. And thanks for being a really great guy! We couldn’t have asked for a better Account Director – We will miss you Andy, good luck with all your new endeavors & Keep in touch!
Alex Harvey
Andy is a strategic thinker, planner and communicator who I worked with over a 3 year period on the ASOS account. His knowledge of SEO and attention to detail is second to none, and his leadership of our account team ensured we received exceptionally high support. Andy worked hard to learn the intricacies of the ASOS business and adapted his strategic thinking accordingly, meaning we never received cookie-cutter advice or solutions. His support and guidance was instrumental during an ambitious global localisation roll-out, helping us to educate and influence internal stakeholders.
Josh H.
I just have to say I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Andy; from the early shake up when he got the Specsavers account in ship shape, to the keen focus on delivering results (we really didn’t realize what we were missing out on, until he came on board)!! I have learned a lot, and my staff which includes have said the same thing. Thank you for all your help Andy, with the recruitment internally for our Technical SEO Manager Mark. Thank you for all the great suggestions, on how to improve our own skills and ways of working. And thanks for being a really great guy! We couldn’t have asked for a better Account Director – We will miss you Andy, good luck with all your new endeavors & Keep in touch!
Alex Harvey
Andy is a strategic thinker, planner and communicator who I worked with over a 3 year period on the ASOS account. His knowledge of SEO and attention to detail is second to none, and his leadership of our account team ensured we received exceptionally high support. Andy worked hard to learn the intricacies of the ASOS business and adapted his strategic thinking accordingly, meaning we never received cookie-cutter advice or solutions. His support and guidance was instrumental during an ambitious global localisation roll-out, helping us to educate and influence internal stakeholders.
Experience
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Compare the Market
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Head of SEO
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Sep 2019 - Present
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iProspect
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Director
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2019
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Croud
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Digital Director
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Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
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iProspect
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Account Manager | Owned Media
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2017
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Strategy Manager | Owned Media
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May 2016 - Jan 2017
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Owned Media Account Manager
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Jun 2015 - May 2016
Account lead, responsible for the development and delivery of the overall owned media strategy across key UK and Global accounts. Role includes: • Developing integrated search strategies that deliver against client business KPI's • Coordinate various internal teams including Technical SEO, Outreach, PR and Content • Bespoke reporting that demonstrates performance and ROI • Client services and relationship management • Team development • Deliver SEO training to… Show more Account lead, responsible for the development and delivery of the overall owned media strategy across key UK and Global accounts. Role includes: • Developing integrated search strategies that deliver against client business KPI's • Coordinate various internal teams including Technical SEO, Outreach, PR and Content • Bespoke reporting that demonstrates performance and ROI • Client services and relationship management • Team development • Deliver SEO training to client in-house teams
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Owned Media Senior Executive
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
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Ghost Bus Tours LTD
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London, United Kingdom
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Head of Digital Strategy
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
• Procurement of and liaison with 3rd party suppliers to deliver graphics and web based projects • Competitor analysis and keyword research across both brands • Developed combined SEO & PPC strategy for each brand • Creation and implementation of content strategy • Migrated Google Ad Words account in-house, set-up and management of PPC accounts • Social media strategy development and implementation • Produce monthly reports • Procurement of and liaison with 3rd party suppliers to deliver graphics and web based projects • Competitor analysis and keyword research across both brands • Developed combined SEO & PPC strategy for each brand • Creation and implementation of content strategy • Migrated Google Ad Words account in-house, set-up and management of PPC accounts • Social media strategy development and implementation • Produce monthly reports
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YoButler.com
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London, United Kingdom
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Digital Marketing Executive
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Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
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Madison Carter
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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Internship
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Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
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Factory Media
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London, United Kingdom
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Internship
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Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
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Sharky's Bar
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Thailand
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Owner and Manager
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Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
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Princess Divers
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Phi Phi Island, Thailand
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Manager Of Operations
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Sep 2008 - Mar 2012
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Spice Divers, Palm Beach Divers
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Malaysia and Thailand
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Scuba Diving Instructor
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Mar 2007 - Aug 2008
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AMP
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Australia
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Security Administrator
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Nov 2006 - Feb 2007
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Somerfield
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Store Manager
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Dec 2003 - Mar 2006
Appointed to a newly refitted concept store that was under achieving. I was tasked with improving the customer exit survey and KPI’s through team building and development. - Mentored the Deputy Manager to improve his people management and development skills. His next appointment was his own store. - Rolled out with the HR Manager, Bernie Stainer. Duty Manager workshops to candidates across the division to improve people management skills throughout stores. - Reduced the wastage of the… Show more Appointed to a newly refitted concept store that was under achieving. I was tasked with improving the customer exit survey and KPI’s through team building and development. - Mentored the Deputy Manager to improve his people management and development skills. His next appointment was his own store. - Rolled out with the HR Manager, Bernie Stainer. Duty Manager workshops to candidates across the division to improve people management skills throughout stores. - Reduced the wastage of the store through developing a fresh food workshop for the department heads that I later rolled out to the whole division. - Improved the stock results of the store by holding more focused weekly meetings with department heads. I also introduced daily "huddles" to help improve communication throughout the store. - Excellent feedback after a vist from the Chief Exectutive of Somerfield Katie Bickerstaff within my first month of being appointed. - Held the divisional responsibility of charity fund raising and raised £30,000 in 5 months across the division. Show less Appointed to a newly refitted concept store that was under achieving. I was tasked with improving the customer exit survey and KPI’s through team building and development. - Mentored the Deputy Manager to improve his people management and development skills. His next appointment was his own store. - Rolled out with the HR Manager, Bernie Stainer. Duty Manager workshops to candidates across the division to improve people management skills throughout stores. - Reduced the wastage of the… Show more Appointed to a newly refitted concept store that was under achieving. I was tasked with improving the customer exit survey and KPI’s through team building and development. - Mentored the Deputy Manager to improve his people management and development skills. His next appointment was his own store. - Rolled out with the HR Manager, Bernie Stainer. Duty Manager workshops to candidates across the division to improve people management skills throughout stores. - Reduced the wastage of the store through developing a fresh food workshop for the department heads that I later rolled out to the whole division. - Improved the stock results of the store by holding more focused weekly meetings with department heads. I also introduced daily "huddles" to help improve communication throughout the store. - Excellent feedback after a vist from the Chief Exectutive of Somerfield Katie Bickerstaff within my first month of being appointed. - Held the divisional responsibility of charity fund raising and raised £30,000 in 5 months across the division. Show less
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Co-op
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Manager
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Aug 1998 - Dec 2003
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