Experience

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  PNE

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

  • Business Advisor

    • Mar 2021 - Present
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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  THE HOUSE of Hair and Beauty

  • Spennymoor

  • Owner

    • Apr 2008 - May 2023
    • Spennymoor

    Bought and renovated the salon to an extremely high standard, the salon is modern exclusive and luxurious. We carry out beauty treatments not often seen on the High Street of small town centres such as HD Brows, Nouveau Lashes, CND Shellac and Minx Nails. The salon offers a bespoke service for all of your hair and beauty requirements, call in for a no obligation consultation.www.thehousehairandbeauty.com

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  Transmit Start-Ups

  • United Kingdom
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Business Advisor

    • Oct 2014 - Mar 2021

  • Loan Assessor

    • Nov 2014 - Jan 2021

    Transmit Start-Ups is based in Gateshead in the North East of England, and is delivered by the team from Transmit Consulting which was originally formed in 2006.We deliver access to start-up loans and business mentoring to people aged 18 and above, who are based in England or Scotland.Transmit Start-Ups offers a range of business development services, mentoring and workshops primarily in the creative and business start-up sectors.We specialise in unsecured business loans, and we have assisted countless businesses with setting up and growing, and have delivered business development contracts for national and local organisations.As well as Transmit Start-Ups, which is actually a start-up business itself, all three partners have set up and run their own businesses over the last 20 years. We’ve been there and done it, so we understand all of the excitement and challenges of starting your own business.

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  MAX

  • Self Employed Independent Business Advisor

    • Oct 2010 - Mar 2021

    Working with various start up clients and SME's providing Business Advice, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Development, Sales and Marketing, and funding applications for start up and growth.

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  SDEMF

  • South Durham

  • Commercial Manager

    • Apr 2011 - Sep 2014
    • South Durham

    Support existing MembersRecruitment of new MembersDevelop a range of member led servicesResearch Funding and FinanceSupply Chain Development

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  The Enterprise Agency

  • Business Advisor

    • Jan 2007 - Oct 2010

    To facilitate the start-up and development of successful small and medium sized businesses within target communities by advising and supporting existing or potential entrepreneurs in the project area, utilizing the local networks to help entrepreneurs overcome any obstacles to their development. Provide practical coaching, business information and adviceTo meet existing and potential clients to explore objectives, commitment and funding and assist them to establish goals and plansWork with existing and potential clients to secure resources necessary, and to overcome barriers to achieve their goals and plansDevelop on-going relationships and provide advice, information and other relevant support requirementsTo develop local networks, by identifying individuals and organisations within the local area who can provide additional supportRaise awareness of the agency and the roles and services widely available within the communityComply with and produce reports as required by the various projectsForm alliances with employers and make them aware of the support available through JCP and The Enterprise AgencyProvide business advice to support recruitment decisions i.e. budgeting and forecastingProvide pre-employment practical support i.e. job descriptions, person specifications, job adverts, recruitment and selection process

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  Prince's Trust

  • Business Support Manager

    • Nov 2005 - Jan 2007

    To work with the Business Manager on the Trust's business start-up programme, responsible for recruitment of mentors, assigning them to new businesses started up with support from the Trust and co-ordinating the Trust's after-care programme for the young entrepreneurs.To identify and recruit volunteer business mentorsTo provide mentors with training to Trust standardsTo develop a wide network of contacts at all levels to include young people in the local communities and those offering other initiatives in order to promote the work of the TrustTo monitor to ensure the smooth running of the mentoring system for the benefit of the Trust, the Clients and the Mentor, meeting with mentors and with clients as necessary

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  InBiz Ltd

  • Business Advisor

    • Aug 2004 - Nov 2005

    To work with, and effectively manage, a portfolio of clients participating on a variety of government sponsored schemes, programmes and initiatives, to aid and support them in the establishment and sustainability of their own businessProvide advice, guidance and counselling to clients wishing to start their own businessAssist clients in the preparation of a business plan and cash flow forecast, and assist and support applications for fundingMake presentations and deliver training sessions both in-house and

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  Mechetronics Ltd

  • Global Customer Services Co-ordinator

    • Oct 2003 - Jul 2004

    Provide a comprehensive service to the Global Sales Manager whilst also ensuring the efficient operation and function of the Sales Department.Responsible for placing Purchase Orders with the Far East Organising efficient cost effective transport either by Sea or AirExpedite goods from placement of order to arrival in the UK Daily contact with UK customers to encourage placement of orders and entry into Sales Order BookEnsure Ongoing Customer Service in the UK and Far East

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  Thrifty Car Rental

  • Director

    • Apr 1993 - Oct 2003

    Bought the franchise for Darlington Thrifty Car Rental in 1993 and from a standing start built the fleet to over 200 vehicles with a Portfolio of some of the biggest Blue Chip Companies in the North East. Daily running and management of businessMaintain monthly budgets, profit and loss and business plansOrganise Staff Recruitment, Training, Holiday and Sickness RecordsCarry Out all Sales, Marketing and Advertising activitiesOngoing Customer Service visits and telephone callsRaise invoices for rental, fuel, excess mileage and damageRecovery of damaged vehicles, customer inspection, book into bodyshop, progress repairs to minimise off road timeCredit check potential new customersResponsible for the Purchasing, Servicing, Warranty and Disposal of FleetMaintain de-fleet standards and mileage allowancesRe-order of vehicles in line with de-fleet dates Front desk rental agreement completion for retail customersTake telephone bookings from retail and commercial customers and convert to bookingsAwards WonThrifty Best Newcomer Award Thrifty Best Customer Service Thrifty Licensee of the Year Gold AwardThrifty Best Sales and Marketing AwardBVRLA Training Award Barclay’s Bank/TEC Best Business Start Up Award

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  Black and Decker

  • Expeditor/Purchasing

    • Jan 1982 - Jan 1993

    Co. DurhamStarted working at Black and Decker whilst children young and quickly moved to a clerical role in the MRO Stores, then into Production Control Expediting Material and finally into Purchasing buying Materials Production Control - PurchasingDaily MRP PlanningExpediting of goods from Far East, Europe and UK to JITOrganise transport/logistics of goods from Far East, Europe and UKNegotiate price breaks, MOQ and MOV with SuppliersOngoing Supplier Visits in UK and EuropeInterface effectively with all level of personnel

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  Northern Echo, Priestgate, Darlington

  • Assistant Secretary to Editor/Newsroom Editor

    • Jan 1971 - Jan 1976

    Provide Secretarial support to the Editor and Newsroom Editor