Experience

GAPUMA GROUP LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality & Office Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Over the last 20 years Gapuma has built an enviable reputation for delivering chemicals and an array of other commodities internationally which are now used in many of the leading industry sectors around the Globe. In addition, Gapuma also procures for the Government, Non-Government and Voluntary Sectors; regularly participating in competitive tender processes. Over the last 20 years Gapuma has built an enviable reputation for delivering chemicals and an array of other commodities internationally which are now used in many of the leading industry sectors around the Globe. In addition, Gapuma also procures for the Government, Non-Government and Voluntary Sectors; regularly participating in competitive tender processes.


EVENTIQUE LIMITED
• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• Event Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

Sheargold Limited
• United Kingdom
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Expediting Officer

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2019


Sabbatical Leave

• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sabbatical Leave

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2012

  Sabbatical Leave Sabbatical Leave



The Langley Banqueting & Conference Suites

• Hospitality

• Senior Corporate Events Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  Corporate Events Manager - for Seminars, Office Parties, Conferences, Team Building Days, Corporate Dinners, Christmas Parties, Product Launches, Corporate Events Manager - for Seminars, Office Parties, Conferences, Team Building Days, Corporate Dinners, Christmas Parties, Product Launches,

• Sabbatical Leave

  • Mar 2010 - Nov 2010

  Sabbatical Leave Sabbatical Leave



Celebrity Brands Limited

• United Kingdom

• General Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Mar 2010

  Providing extensive support to the company's CEO and support staff. Principle contact for the company's communications with Suppliers, Buyers and prospective clients and attending meetings. Support and development of a new on-line wholesale shopping concept via an alliance with Costco UK. Responsibility to ensure all aspects of the on-line shopping concept are addressed prior to live date; Merchant facilities, Carrier services, Website product placement. Close liaison with Costco UK to ensure that we have their full backing and support at all times in order that the shopping experience for the customer is enjoyable and seamless. Setting up the infrastructure and strategy for design and marketing of Celebrity endorsed concepts. Responsibility for product promotion, placement within publications and liaison with core business contacts. At Celebrity Brands Limited, we can create a distinguished fragrance product to suit anyone and any purpose. Having over 30 years of experience in the Perfumery industry, the Management at Celebrity Brands Limited has developed and manufactured various international brands. Celebrity Brands Limited has a long and extensive experience in dealing with fragrances and aromas, marketing and technical implementation. Show less



SOL Group of Companies

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager / General Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Oct 2008

  Head of the Group's Toy business (Benjamin Toys Limited) operation and key accounts portfolio in the UK; dealing with Woolworths, Aldi, John Lewis, Science Museum, Hamleys & TKMaxx. Representative for SOL Group's UK & EU companies at Board level. Spokesperson / Ambassador for SOL Group UK. Head of SOL Group's UK property arm; responsible for marketing of property portfolio through active sales force and via presence at national exhibitions Head of the Group's Toy business (Benjamin Toys Limited) operation and key accounts portfolio in the UK; dealing with Woolworths, Aldi, John Lewis, Science Museum, Hamleys & TKMaxx. Representative for SOL Group's UK & EU companies at Board level. Spokesperson / Ambassador for SOL Group UK. Head of SOL Group's UK property arm; responsible for marketing of property portfolio through active sales force and via presence at national exhibitions



HSBC Bank plc

• Spain
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager, Acceptance

  • Oct 2003 - Aug 2005

  Support and develop HSBC's plastic card acceptance interoperability at existing and new channels e.g. face to face, bank and retailer owned kit, remote payments through the strategic platform of 'Secure ePayments'.Ensure all mandatory changes from the card schemes are implemented in order for the bank to be fully compliant with card acceptance rules.Fully investigate non mandatory changes by writing recommendation papers taking into account any financial impact, IT resource, value to bank/customers and reputational risk etc.Represent the card acceptance business through input to briefings for various boards and committees.Reference point to sales force for Merchant Enquiries / Updating rolling ATP / Switch to Maestro promotion Show less

• Card Schemes

  • Jun 2001 - Sep 2003

  Preparation of briefings for various boards and committees.Assist Line Manager in the publication and communication of developed positions across HSBC divisions.Developed, managed and successfully launched the distribution of Card Schemes (Visa International & MasterCard International) communications – in particular; Scheme Mandatory Changes & HSBC Fact Sheets.Co-ordination of HSBC discussions on areas of common interest with the Card Schemes.

• Assistant Manager

  • Feb 1999 - Jun 2001

• Assistant Manager

  • Feb 1999 - Jun 2001

• Payments & Cash Management

  • Jul 1997 - Feb 1999

• Payments & Cash Management

  • Jul 1997 - Feb 1999



HSBC Bank plc, Leicester

• BACS Operations

  • Jul 1995 - Jul 1997

  Plus various roles within HSBC Bank plc starting from February 1989; including Branch Banking. Plus various roles within HSBC Bank plc starting from February 1989; including Branch Banking.