R&D Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

My role involves the management and delivery of R&D tax relief claims, liaison with clients, assistance and advice on SME and RDEC schemes, and the preparation of claim reports and costs in conjunction with the wider tax team with ASM Belfast. My role involves the management and delivery of R&D tax relief claims, liaison with clients, assistance and advice on SME and RDEC schemes, and the preparation of claim reports and costs in conjunction with the wider tax team with ASM Belfast.

Senior R&D Consutant

• Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

Technical Consultant

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2022

Preparation and delivery of R&D Tax Credit claims for Companies involved in Research and Development projects under both the SME and RDEC schemes within Manufacturing and Construction industries. Preparation and delivery of R&D Tax Credit claims for Companies involved in Research and Development projects under both the SME and RDEC schemes within Manufacturing and Construction industries.

Business Development Manager

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

Business Development Manager My role involved overseeing and expanding contracts in aerospace, defence, telecommunications, electronics, computers, pharmaceutical, general engineering industries, and realising areas for growth. • Business development, • Team working, leadership and innovation, • Customer Relationship Management (CRM), • Managing projects with key account holders and contacts, • Liaison between multiple customers on projects over both our production facilities, • Managing technical advice and support. Show less

Account Manager

• Jan 2005 - May 2016

Sales and support of Electronic Security and related Network Products to Installers and Network and Communications customer base. Negotiation, Consulation and delivery of solutions, on product and follow up with after sales support, product training and commissioning whether directly or via Suppliers or third party support. • Development and Growth of Business • Managing accounts and contacts • Managing Supply Chain of Electronic Security Products • Growth of business through new accounts, • Development of customer services • Managing Technical Advice and Support • Maintaining CRM on Microsoft Dynamics Navision Database Show less

Self Employed - Computer Networking and Security Systems

• Nov 2003 - Dec 2004

Own business, going full-time Feb 2004, Computer Networking and Services • Sales and provision of services, which included:- • Network Servers and PCs on Windows 2003 Server Domains • PC Workgroup Networks • Roll out of Internet and Mail services • Support of multi PC sites • Development of CCTV business. Own business, going full-time Feb 2004, Computer Networking and Services • Sales and provision of services, which included:- • Network Servers and PCs on Windows 2003 Server Domains • PC Workgroup Networks • Roll out of Internet and Mail services • Support of multi PC sites • Development of CCTV business.

Account Manager (Northern Ireland)

• Aug 2002 - Feb 2004

Server/PC/Laptop Computer systems, Printers, and Peripherals Distributor Growth of market share in N.I Computer Trade – Emcee had never tackled the IT/Computer resellers in the North of Ireland aggressively, my role was to develop new accounts and grow the level of business here. • New Business Development • Working from home under own direction and initiative, reporting directly to MD in Dublin. • Strategy and planning of campaigns and events in Northern Ireland with companies such as Canon, Xerox, Acer, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, and Creative Labs. Show less

Account Manager

• Sep 2001 - Aug 2002

Computer Networks, High Volume Sales into Government Agencies and Health Sector. • Business development in N.I Local Government, Council and Health Sectors & new clients. • Account Management • Developed further revenue through addition of service contracts Computer Networks, High Volume Sales into Government Agencies and Health Sector. • Business development in N.I Local Government, Council and Health Sectors & new clients. • Account Management • Developed further revenue through addition of service contracts

Recruitment Consultant

• Jul 1999 - Sep 2001

Technical Recruitment for Permanent and Temporary Staff Technical Recruitment for Permanent and Temporary Staff

Recruitment Consultant

• Aug 1997 - Jul 1999

Technical Recruitment for Permanent and Temporary Staff Technical Recruitment for Permanent and Temporary Staff

Field Sales Engineer - CAD Services

• Feb 1995 - Jul 1997

IT Products and Services Company Achievements: - Trebled the level of support services, training and service level agreements. IT Products and Services Company Achievements: - Trebled the level of support services, training and service level agreements.

Engineering Manager and Technical Sales

• Aug 1991 - Feb 1995

Reporting to the Managing Director I was responsible for all engineering functions. • Cable Extrusion • Cable/Loom Assembly Manufacturer• High Speed Crimping Machines• Customers included Nortel, Nokia, Ericsson, and Bang and Olufsen• Suppliers included AMP, JST, Molex, Cinch, and others

Industrial Engineer

• Sep 1988 - Aug 1991

Manufacturing CompanyPromoted to Engineering Manager in August 1991.