Bill Leach
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Nick Mellors
Bill stepped in at a very critical time in the delivery of the key stage in the transformation project. With only six weeks to turn the project office round before the planned stage end date, Bill took charge, developed solid project office processes, managed and prioritised the work of a bi-lingual translation team and ensured the end client had regular progress reporting. In a challenging and unfamiliar environment Bill ensured all 270+ document products were delivered on time and to quality.
Katerina Pickup
I worked with Bill from 2010 to 2013, during which time Bill co-ordinated helicopter pleasure flying and shuttle services for the RAF Waddington International Air Show. Always professional, easily resistant to the stresses that involvement in the largest RAF air show brings, Bill with his operational teams would deliver a seamless, unforgettable flight experience to our customers, time after time. Excellent operational manager but also astute business developer, Bill's management of operations always exceeded expectations from both the Air Show Team and our clients. Always reliable, hardworking and positive, Bill was always a joy to work with. I believe that Bill will be an excellent assess to any business.
Nick Mellors
Bill stepped in at a very critical time in the delivery of the key stage in the transformation project. With only six weeks to turn the project office round before the planned stage end date, Bill took charge, developed solid project office processes, managed and prioritised the work of a bi-lingual translation team and ensured the end client had regular progress reporting. In a challenging and unfamiliar environment Bill ensured all 270+ document products were delivered on time and to quality.
Katerina Pickup
I worked with Bill from 2010 to 2013, during which time Bill co-ordinated helicopter pleasure flying and shuttle services for the RAF Waddington International Air Show. Always professional, easily resistant to the stresses that involvement in the largest RAF air show brings, Bill with his operational teams would deliver a seamless, unforgettable flight experience to our customers, time after time. Excellent operational manager but also astute business developer, Bill's management of operations always exceeded expectations from both the Air Show Team and our clients. Always reliable, hardworking and positive, Bill was always a joy to work with. I believe that Bill will be an excellent assess to any business.
Nick Mellors
Bill stepped in at a very critical time in the delivery of the key stage in the transformation project. With only six weeks to turn the project office round before the planned stage end date, Bill took charge, developed solid project office processes, managed and prioritised the work of a bi-lingual translation team and ensured the end client had regular progress reporting. In a challenging and unfamiliar environment Bill ensured all 270+ document products were delivered on time and to quality.
Katerina Pickup
I worked with Bill from 2010 to 2013, during which time Bill co-ordinated helicopter pleasure flying and shuttle services for the RAF Waddington International Air Show. Always professional, easily resistant to the stresses that involvement in the largest RAF air show brings, Bill with his operational teams would deliver a seamless, unforgettable flight experience to our customers, time after time. Excellent operational manager but also astute business developer, Bill's management of operations always exceeded expectations from both the Air Show Team and our clients. Always reliable, hardworking and positive, Bill was always a joy to work with. I believe that Bill will be an excellent assess to any business.
Nick Mellors
Bill stepped in at a very critical time in the delivery of the key stage in the transformation project. With only six weeks to turn the project office round before the planned stage end date, Bill took charge, developed solid project office processes, managed and prioritised the work of a bi-lingual translation team and ensured the end client had regular progress reporting. In a challenging and unfamiliar environment Bill ensured all 270+ document products were delivered on time and to quality.
Katerina Pickup
I worked with Bill from 2010 to 2013, during which time Bill co-ordinated helicopter pleasure flying and shuttle services for the RAF Waddington International Air Show. Always professional, easily resistant to the stresses that involvement in the largest RAF air show brings, Bill with his operational teams would deliver a seamless, unforgettable flight experience to our customers, time after time. Excellent operational manager but also astute business developer, Bill's management of operations always exceeded expectations from both the Air Show Team and our clients. Always reliable, hardworking and positive, Bill was always a joy to work with. I believe that Bill will be an excellent assess to any business.
Experience
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Elite Helicopters
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Manager
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May 2006 - Feb 2015
As the Commercial Manager at Elite Helicopters I ran marketing, promotional, social media and retail sales activities for a busy helicopter charter and training company. Organise pleasure, sightseeing and corporate day flights. Sell and coordinate charter flights and flight training services. As the Operations Manager, I sold and made arrangements for helicopter charter flights and flight training. Ensured that flights were conducted in accordance with the company Air Operating… Show more As the Commercial Manager at Elite Helicopters I ran marketing, promotional, social media and retail sales activities for a busy helicopter charter and training company. Organise pleasure, sightseeing and corporate day flights. Sell and coordinate charter flights and flight training services. As the Operations Manager, I sold and made arrangements for helicopter charter flights and flight training. Ensured that flights were conducted in accordance with the company Air Operating Certificate or Flight Training Organisation Certificate. Plan and coordinate aircraft maintenance schedules. Show less As the Commercial Manager at Elite Helicopters I ran marketing, promotional, social media and retail sales activities for a busy helicopter charter and training company. Organise pleasure, sightseeing and corporate day flights. Sell and coordinate charter flights and flight training services. As the Operations Manager, I sold and made arrangements for helicopter charter flights and flight training. Ensured that flights were conducted in accordance with the company Air Operating… Show more As the Commercial Manager at Elite Helicopters I ran marketing, promotional, social media and retail sales activities for a busy helicopter charter and training company. Organise pleasure, sightseeing and corporate day flights. Sell and coordinate charter flights and flight training services. As the Operations Manager, I sold and made arrangements for helicopter charter flights and flight training. Ensured that flights were conducted in accordance with the company Air Operating Certificate or Flight Training Organisation Certificate. Plan and coordinate aircraft maintenance schedules. Show less
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President
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
Public Speaking Club in Chichester affiliated to Toastmasters International Public Speaking Club in Chichester affiliated to Toastmasters International
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Dragon Helicopters
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United Kingdom
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Operations Manager
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Aug 2002 - May 2005
Sell and make arrangements for helicopter charter flights and flight training. Ensure that flights were conducted in accordance with the company Air Operating Certificate or Flight Training Organisation Certificate. Plan and coordinate aircraft maintenance schedules Sell and make arrangements for helicopter charter flights and flight training. Ensure that flights were conducted in accordance with the company Air Operating Certificate or Flight Training Organisation Certificate. Plan and coordinate aircraft maintenance schedules
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Magna - Events
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Netherlands
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Events Services
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Events Manager
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Feb 2000 - May 2002
Develop the Corporate Hospitality and Events element of Magna’s business. Held the company Liquor and Public Entertainments Licences. Represent the company at trade exhibitions and networking events Develop the Corporate Hospitality and Events element of Magna’s business. Held the company Liquor and Public Entertainments Licences. Represent the company at trade exhibitions and networking events
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events Manager
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1994 - 2001
Organise conferences and events, provide PR services for clients including NHS Executive Trent, Emergency Planning Society, Training and Enterprise Councils, Sheffield City Centre Manager, Supertram, Destination Sheffield. Arrange a 200 delegate international residential conference, dinners, award ceremonies, press launches and write press releases and articles for publication. Organise conferences and events, provide PR services for clients including NHS Executive Trent, Emergency Planning Society, Training and Enterprise Councils, Sheffield City Centre Manager, Supertram, Destination Sheffield. Arrange a 200 delegate international residential conference, dinners, award ceremonies, press launches and write press releases and articles for publication.
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NVQ & Management Development Adviser
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1993 - 1994
Promoted Management Development, the Management Charter Initiative, NVQs and Investors in People through company visits, press features and seminars Promoted Management Development, the Management Charter Initiative, NVQs and Investors in People through company visits, press features and seminars
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Sheffield Arena
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment
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Events Coordinator
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1991 - 1991
Liaise with event promotors, arrange events within the 12,000 seat arena including the Royal Opening Liaise with event promotors, arrange events within the 12,000 seat arena including the Royal Opening
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University of Sheffield
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Services Coordinator
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1985 - 1991
Manage all aspects of activity within the building - an 1,100 seat conference and entertainment venue including event management, marketing, sales, staffing, finance, maintenance and health and safety Manage all aspects of activity within the building - an 1,100 seat conference and entertainment venue including event management, marketing, sales, staffing, finance, maintenance and health and safety
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Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Secretary
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Sep 1982 - May 1985
Organise the seminar and training programme, edit the monthly information bulletin, run the telex and fax bureau, manage representational committees, coordinate public relations Organise the seminar and training programme, edit the monthly information bulletin, run the telex and fax bureau, manage representational committees, coordinate public relations
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Education
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1979 - 1982
The University of Sheffield
BA (Hons), Business Studies -
1971 - 1978
Hulme Grammar School
1 'S' Level, 4 'A' Levels, 1 'OA' Level, 8 'O' Levels
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