Business Development, Marketing & Operations Extraordinaire

• Jun 2020 - Present

QWERTY Beer Box aims to support local independent craft beer breweries by selling and marketing their beer in regional variety boxes across the country. We started out during Covid-19 lockdown and aspire to give these independent brewers the national recognition and reach they deserve. Having supplied more than 1300 customers in the UK and mainland Europe (as of March 2021), we have also gained experience in the B2B sector by partnering up with companies to host team building events, virtual… Show more QWERTY Beer Box aims to support local independent craft beer breweries by selling and marketing their beer in regional variety boxes across the country. We started out during Covid-19 lockdown and aspire to give these independent brewers the national recognition and reach they deserve. Having supplied more than 1300 customers in the UK and mainland Europe (as of March 2021), we have also gained experience in the B2B sector by partnering up with companies to host team building events, virtual tasting sessions for them or to gift a QWERTY Beer Box to employees/clients. Check out qwertybeerbox.co.uk for more info! Show less QWERTY Beer Box aims to support local independent craft beer breweries by selling and marketing their beer in regional variety boxes across the country. We started out during Covid-19 lockdown and aspire to give these independent brewers the national recognition and reach they deserve. Having supplied more than 1300 customers in the UK and mainland Europe (as of March 2021), we have also gained experience in the B2B sector by partnering up with companies to host team building events, virtual… Show more QWERTY Beer Box aims to support local independent craft beer breweries by selling and marketing their beer in regional variety boxes across the country. We started out during Covid-19 lockdown and aspire to give these independent brewers the national recognition and reach they deserve. Having supplied more than 1300 customers in the UK and mainland Europe (as of March 2021), we have also gained experience in the B2B sector by partnering up with companies to host team building events, virtual tasting sessions for them or to gift a QWERTY Beer Box to employees/clients. Check out qwertybeerbox.co.uk for more info! Show less

Business Development & Marketing Consultancy

• 2000 - Present

Wide range of clients in UK and overseas with over 100 successful assignments ►Software Development, SaaS & IT Support provider - Business Growth through Marketing Consultancy Research, strategy development, marketing plan formulation and delivery: networking, representing directors, refreshing branding, web and digital, CRM, email, cold calling, exhibitions, cross selling - relationships, literature Commercial Director reported they were 'Snowed' with profitable work, great results… Show more Wide range of clients in UK and overseas with over 100 successful assignments ►Software Development, SaaS & IT Support provider - Business Growth through Marketing Consultancy Research, strategy development, marketing plan formulation and delivery: networking, representing directors, refreshing branding, web and digital, CRM, email, cold calling, exhibitions, cross selling - relationships, literature Commercial Director reported they were 'Snowed' with profitable work, great results over 4 years of consultancy. Support varied from 4 days a week to one day a month depending on enterprise needs, significant networking at business and other gatherings leading to major new clients. >50% of business turnover, >80% profits... ►Accountancy Practice - Marketing Research and Business Development Consultancy Resulted in practice joining forces with regional Farming and Estate specialist, supplying similar services at very agreeable terms for client with considerable quality of of life improvement, greater profits, improved fee structure and client retention ►Third Sector - providing problem solving marketing consultancy at charities Identifying solutions to assist charities realize their aims and objectives - charities worked for include British Red Cross, Oxfam, Emmaus, RDA, BHF, Door Youth Project, British Horse Logger ►Southwest Open Studios (Artist led initiative) - Non Executive Director for 2 years, Marketing and Business Development focus - became a web based facility in this time ►Rural Renaissance - Marketing and Business Development Consultancy input for rural businesses including fine furniture, food and farming enterprises ►Universities, Colleges, Schools, Clubs & Associations Stand in for Dean of Business School RAU: designed and delivered course M&A units, mentoring and coaching for MBAs Company participants included Burberry (Fashion), Rolls Royce, Renishaw, Schlumberger, Delphi (Engineering), Snow Business (Film and TV), Dairy Crest (Food) Show less Wide range of clients in UK and overseas with over 100 successful assignments ►Software Development, SaaS & IT Support provider - Business Growth through Marketing Consultancy Research, strategy development, marketing plan formulation and delivery: networking, representing directors, refreshing branding, web and digital, CRM, email, cold calling, exhibitions, cross selling - relationships, literature Commercial Director reported they were 'Snowed' with profitable work, great results… Show more Wide range of clients in UK and overseas with over 100 successful assignments ►Software Development, SaaS & IT Support provider - Business Growth through Marketing Consultancy Research, strategy development, marketing plan formulation and delivery: networking, representing directors, refreshing branding, web and digital, CRM, email, cold calling, exhibitions, cross selling - relationships, literature Commercial Director reported they were 'Snowed' with profitable work, great results over 4 years of consultancy. Support varied from 4 days a week to one day a month depending on enterprise needs, significant networking at business and other gatherings leading to major new clients. >50% of business turnover, >80% profits... ►Accountancy Practice - Marketing Research and Business Development Consultancy Resulted in practice joining forces with regional Farming and Estate specialist, supplying similar services at very agreeable terms for client with considerable quality of of life improvement, greater profits, improved fee structure and client retention ►Third Sector - providing problem solving marketing consultancy at charities Identifying solutions to assist charities realize their aims and objectives - charities worked for include British Red Cross, Oxfam, Emmaus, RDA, BHF, Door Youth Project, British Horse Logger ►Southwest Open Studios (Artist led initiative) - Non Executive Director for 2 years, Marketing and Business Development focus - became a web based facility in this time ►Rural Renaissance - Marketing and Business Development Consultancy input for rural businesses including fine furniture, food and farming enterprises ►Universities, Colleges, Schools, Clubs & Associations Stand in for Dean of Business School RAU: designed and delivered course M&A units, mentoring and coaching for MBAs Company participants included Burberry (Fashion), Rolls Royce, Renishaw, Schlumberger, Delphi (Engineering), Snow Business (Film and TV), Dairy Crest (Food) Show less

Freelance Business Networking for Company Connections & Communications

• Jan 2000 - Present

Visiting Senior Lecturer School of Business and Entrepreneurship

• Sep 2011 - Present

Delivering lectures, tutorials, mentoring and coaching to Postgraduate and Undergraduate students: Senior Lecture in Finance MA Business Management MBA Business Management in the Global Food Industry MBA International Food and Agribusiness MBA European Food and Agribusiness Management MA International Food and Agribusiness Management Mentor for international executive MBAs Delivering lectures, tutorials, mentoring and coaching to Postgraduate and Undergraduate students: Senior Lecture in Finance MA Business Management MBA Business Management in the Global Food Industry MBA International Food and Agribusiness MBA European Food and Agribusiness Management MA International Food and Agribusiness Management Mentor for international executive MBAs

Business Owner - Entrepreneur, Chartered Marketer, Researcher, Facilitator, Trainer

• 2001 - Present

►Own SME businesses - food/ hospitality/ new product development ►Researching potential business initiatives and ideas for clients - UK and overseas ►Working freelance with business owners, corporate executives and other professionals to solve business problems and deliver profits and other objectives (M&A, Exit, Growth, Rationalization) ►Business Education: Lecturer, Teacher, Tutor, Mentor, Coach - Universities, Colleges, In-house and by invitation in UK, Europe, Africa, Asia & USA… Show more ►Own SME businesses - food/ hospitality/ new product development ►Researching potential business initiatives and ideas for clients - UK and overseas ►Working freelance with business owners, corporate executives and other professionals to solve business problems and deliver profits and other objectives (M&A, Exit, Growth, Rationalization) ►Business Education: Lecturer, Teacher, Tutor, Mentor, Coach - Universities, Colleges, In-house and by invitation in UK, Europe, Africa, Asia & USA. Delivered training for international exam assessed qualifications in business, aviation, languages, science, engineering and other educational fields including business, art and social (especially dating) - qualified PGCE He&Fe ►Business and Aviation English - for overseas senior executives Show less ►Own SME businesses - food/ hospitality/ new product development ►Researching potential business initiatives and ideas for clients - UK and overseas ►Working freelance with business owners, corporate executives and other professionals to solve business problems and deliver profits and other objectives (M&A, Exit, Growth, Rationalization) ►Business Education: Lecturer, Teacher, Tutor, Mentor, Coach - Universities, Colleges, In-house and by invitation in UK, Europe, Africa, Asia & USA… Show more ►Own SME businesses - food/ hospitality/ new product development ►Researching potential business initiatives and ideas for clients - UK and overseas ►Working freelance with business owners, corporate executives and other professionals to solve business problems and deliver profits and other objectives (M&A, Exit, Growth, Rationalization) ►Business Education: Lecturer, Teacher, Tutor, Mentor, Coach - Universities, Colleges, In-house and by invitation in UK, Europe, Africa, Asia & USA. Delivered training for international exam assessed qualifications in business, aviation, languages, science, engineering and other educational fields including business, art and social (especially dating) - qualified PGCE He&Fe ►Business and Aviation English - for overseas senior executives Show less

https://123fourways.business.site

• Jun 2000 - Present

Events Organiser Presenter, MC (Master of Ceremonies), Compère & Host for events: Business & Social

• Dec 2004 - Present

►TV & Radio - BBC, Channel 4 & 5 plus independent broadcasting media international, national, regional and niche ►Business Networking - Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner host for networking events. Focused attendance for clients a business and social gatherings including Olympics, Racing, Polo, Charity Balls/ fundraisers ►Introductions and Dating: Coaching, Matchmaking, Events including Dinners, Workshops and other events/ training ►TV & Radio - BBC, Channel 4 & 5 plus independent broadcasting media international, national, regional and niche ►Business Networking - Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner host for networking events. Focused attendance for clients a business and social gatherings including Olympics, Racing, Polo, Charity Balls/ fundraisers ►Introductions and Dating: Coaching, Matchmaking, Events including Dinners, Workshops and other events/ training

Owner Operator

• Dec 1982 - Present

Qualified Coach for Business, Professional, Social and Personal ►Corporate Events, Guest Speaker, Workshops, Hosting, Singles Gatherings ►Channel 4 and 5, BBC and Independent Media - Europe and USA, ►Authority on Dating, specialty Internet Dating: previous businesses 121 Dating Coach, Results Dating Coach Qualified Coach for Business, Professional, Social and Personal ►Corporate Events, Guest Speaker, Workshops, Hosting, Singles Gatherings ►Channel 4 and 5, BBC and Independent Media - Europe and USA, ►Authority on Dating, specialty Internet Dating: previous businesses 121 Dating Coach, Results Dating Coach

Freelance

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

Corporate Team

• May 2020 - Aug 2020

Freelance

• Apr 2020 - Apr 2020

Freelance

• Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

Freelance

• Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

Contractor

• Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

Trainer, Teacher, Leader, Tutor, Facilitator

• Jan 1990 - 2020

Freelance

• Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

John Lewis Partnership Contractor

• Sep 2017 - May 2018

Interim Sales and Marketing Manager

• Sep 2017 - Oct 2017

Interim Business Development Manager - Mitie

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

Business Development and Marketing Consultant

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2014

Working as an in-house Marketing and Business Development consultant for Jatech a Software Developer and IT Support Supplier Delivered major new business streams from targeted marketing strategy and programs following 360 review, marketing research, strategy development and practical plan implementation. Working as an in-house Marketing and Business Development consultant for Jatech a Software Developer and IT Support Supplier Delivered major new business streams from targeted marketing strategy and programs following 360 review, marketing research, strategy development and practical plan implementation.

Owner

• Jan 2002 - Jan 2014

Specialist Dating Coach for Professional Singles over 30 Helped millions meet their Match as a catalyst for successful relationships with many marriages, longterm partnerships, children tracked back to support and encouragement from me... It's a life long passion to help for people to meet their very special someone. Encouraging individuals to start taking those forward positive steps to a better life... TV work for Channel 5 2016 - The Wright Stuff, Channel 4 (link below)… Show more Specialist Dating Coach for Professional Singles over 30 Helped millions meet their Match as a catalyst for successful relationships with many marriages, longterm partnerships, children tracked back to support and encouragement from me... It's a life long passion to help for people to meet their very special someone. Encouraging individuals to start taking those forward positive steps to a better life... TV work for Channel 5 2016 - The Wright Stuff, Channel 4 (link below) broadcast October 3rd 2012 -'Is it a sin to be single?'​ Plus 'Anti-Loneliness'​ documentary film with Esther Rantzen (now happily remarried) initiative including meeting a new partner using the internet 2012 - supported by high profile individuals including the Prime Minister David Cameron. http://www.4thought.tv/themes/is-it-a-sin-to-be-single/bryony-anne-leatherbarrow--3?autoplay=true Show less Specialist Dating Coach for Professional Singles over 30 Helped millions meet their Match as a catalyst for successful relationships with many marriages, longterm partnerships, children tracked back to support and encouragement from me... It's a life long passion to help for people to meet their very special someone. Encouraging individuals to start taking those forward positive steps to a better life... TV work for Channel 5 2016 - The Wright Stuff, Channel 4 (link below)… Show more Specialist Dating Coach for Professional Singles over 30 Helped millions meet their Match as a catalyst for successful relationships with many marriages, longterm partnerships, children tracked back to support and encouragement from me... It's a life long passion to help for people to meet their very special someone. Encouraging individuals to start taking those forward positive steps to a better life... TV work for Channel 5 2016 - The Wright Stuff, Channel 4 (link below) broadcast October 3rd 2012 -'Is it a sin to be single?'​ Plus 'Anti-Loneliness'​ documentary film with Esther Rantzen (now happily remarried) initiative including meeting a new partner using the internet 2012 - supported by high profile individuals including the Prime Minister David Cameron. http://www.4thought.tv/themes/is-it-a-sin-to-be-single/bryony-anne-leatherbarrow--3?autoplay=true Show less

Business Development & Marketing Manager

• 1993 - 2000

Initial Appointment - Business Development Manager for Food and Beverage Investment Extensive overseas travel and network building from London HQ, 33 overseas offices in emerging markets principally Africa and South Asia plus EU other developed country partner investors. Taking business leads through to ethical investment prospects, board approval, funding, income generation, profit, sustainable returns (typically ROI 8%-25% funding participation £0.5m - £25m, typically… Show more Initial Appointment - Business Development Manager for Food and Beverage Investment Extensive overseas travel and network building from London HQ, 33 overseas offices in emerging markets principally Africa and South Asia plus EU other developed country partner investors. Taking business leads through to ethical investment prospects, board approval, funding, income generation, profit, sustainable returns (typically ROI 8%-25% funding participation £0.5m - £25m, typically £10m) CDC owned and managed food and agri business operations participation as expert for marketing from concept to delivery. -Identifying profitable business pipeline for inward investment in emerging economies >£100m portfolio -Initiating and meeting principally US and European companies to develop investment proposals in third counties, global travel, >£20m resultant investment Became p/t HQ based Marketing Manager for Sector Groups - Food and Agribusiness, Mineral Oils and Gas -PR and media relations with sector specialist journals and the international financial press – regular targeted coverage especially in The Financial Times -Trainer and developer for new CRM system roll out for 33 overseas and London HQ staff -Website content generation and management Show less Initial Appointment - Business Development Manager for Food and Beverage Investment Extensive overseas travel and network building from London HQ, 33 overseas offices in emerging markets principally Africa and South Asia plus EU other developed country partner investors. Taking business leads through to ethical investment prospects, board approval, funding, income generation, profit, sustainable returns (typically ROI 8%-25% funding participation £0.5m - £25m, typically… Show more Initial Appointment - Business Development Manager for Food and Beverage Investment Extensive overseas travel and network building from London HQ, 33 overseas offices in emerging markets principally Africa and South Asia plus EU other developed country partner investors. Taking business leads through to ethical investment prospects, board approval, funding, income generation, profit, sustainable returns (typically ROI 8%-25% funding participation £0.5m - £25m, typically £10m) CDC owned and managed food and agri business operations participation as expert for marketing from concept to delivery. -Identifying profitable business pipeline for inward investment in emerging economies >£100m portfolio -Initiating and meeting principally US and European companies to develop investment proposals in third counties, global travel, >£20m resultant investment Became p/t HQ based Marketing Manager for Sector Groups - Food and Agribusiness, Mineral Oils and Gas -PR and media relations with sector specialist journals and the international financial press – regular targeted coverage especially in The Financial Times -Trainer and developer for new CRM system roll out for 33 overseas and London HQ staff -Website content generation and management Show less

Rexham Bowater DRG Medical - Project Manager

• 1992 - 1994

Reporting to Board: Project based role for Medical Group New Product Development from initial evaluation to market launch - Europe Reporting to Board: Project based role for Medical Group New Product Development from initial evaluation to market launch - Europe

Marketing and Sales Directors Assistant

• 1987 - 1989

London base engineering company producing Hi Tech vision systems for food, plastics, diamonds. >85% sales for export London base engineering company producing Hi Tech vision systems for food, plastics, diamonds. >85% sales for export

MPhil Reasearcher - Marketing and Product Managment

• Sep 1985 - Oct 1986

Expert system research and development for client sponsor - full scholarship. Expert system research and development for client sponsor - full scholarship.