Experience

Eaglei

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Scarborough, North Yorkshire Eaglei help you to develop your individual potential. An innovative business, we work primarily in business and education and provide three complementary services: • Training and Development • Motivational Speaking • Presenter and MC We also coach and mentor you. We help you to communicate your messages effectively and present the best version of yourself. We specialise in delivering bespoke and practical personal development workshops in: • Communication… Show more Eaglei help you to develop your individual potential. An innovative business, we work primarily in business and education and provide three complementary services: • Training and Development • Motivational Speaking • Presenter and MC We also coach and mentor you. We help you to communicate your messages effectively and present the best version of yourself. We specialise in delivering bespoke and practical personal development workshops in: • Communication Skills • Presentation Skills • Public Speaking • Personal Impact • Pitching • Handling the Media • Leadership Style • Interview Technique If you want to convey a message to enthuse and inspire your audience or looking for an accomplished MC to host or present your event, we also have the expertise to do just that. Show less



Coventry University Enterprises Ltd

• Business Adviser - Digital Advantage (part-time)

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  North Yorkshire Delivering specialist business support and consultancy to assist clients achieve their innovation based growth objectives. This project offers a spectrum of support ranging from digital workshops, match-funded grants and one to one consultancy.



CU Scarborough

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Tutor (part-time)

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Scarborough, North Yorkshire Taught employability skills and academic modules to Business, Management and Leadership students.



Hiscox

• Bermuda
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coach (part-time)

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  York, North Yorkshire Worked with young managers to improve performance and realise their potential. Adopted a holistic approach to attain personal and professional goals.



Leeds City College

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 700 & Above Employee

• Higher Education Lecturer in Business (visiting, part-time)

  • Sep 2016 - May 2017

  Leeds, West Yorkshire Taught first year foundation degree students in Business, Management and Personal Development



Young Enterprise

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Relationships Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

  Yorkshire and Humber Young Enterprise is the UK's leading enterprise education charity; helping to educate and inspire young people about the world of work. I worked to nuture and develop robust relationships between business and education throughout Yorkshire and Humber; in order to support the charity's enterprise education programmes in schools, colleges and universities for all young people - regardless of their background. I was responsible for raising funds, developing employee volunteering opportunities… Show more Young Enterprise is the UK's leading enterprise education charity; helping to educate and inspire young people about the world of work. I worked to nuture and develop robust relationships between business and education throughout Yorkshire and Humber; in order to support the charity's enterprise education programmes in schools, colleges and universities for all young people - regardless of their background. I was responsible for raising funds, developing employee volunteering opportunities, managing existing supporter relationships as well as creating, establishing and developing new supporter relationships and fundraising streams. Show less



York St John University

• United Kingdom
• Recreational Facilities

• Master of Arts (MA) Student, part-time

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2013

  York, United Kingdom Leadership and Management



Business Link Yorkshire

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enterprise Facilitator

  • Jun 2010 - Nov 2011

  North Yorkshire I was responsible for stimulating, inspiring and supporting the creation of new businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region. SFEDI accredited, I organised and delivered a wide range of group training sessions on business related topics from generating business ideas to starting and running a business and profit optimisation. I developed close working relationships with different partner groups including FE and HE - as well as established businesses - in order to stimulate entrepreneurship and… Show more I was responsible for stimulating, inspiring and supporting the creation of new businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region. SFEDI accredited, I organised and delivered a wide range of group training sessions on business related topics from generating business ideas to starting and running a business and profit optimisation. I developed close working relationships with different partner groups including FE and HE - as well as established businesses - in order to stimulate entrepreneurship and motivate and revitalise business owners. I proactively networked in order to promote the company.

• Ideas Development Adviser

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2010

  North Yorkshire I specialised in assisting individuals to develop their business ideas and to establish whether or not their idea had commercial potential. The work involved supporting a client that had one business idea - or several - through to an established business that had a new product, service or innovation that they wished to develop. Because of my background in the professional theatre, my specialist area was to work with the creative sector.



Business Link York & North Yorkshire

• Start-Up Business Adviser

  • Apr 2004 - Mar 2008

  North Yorkshire SFEDI accredited, I assisted businesses to start-up and grow; specifically working with them to compile a detailed and robust business plan. This entailed undertaking a detailed analysis of the key factors affecting a business and indentifying the key strategic and operational issues, problems and opportunities. I also provided accurate, up to date and impartial information and advice to businesses by personal meetings, telephone and writing. In a training capacity, I also designed… Show more SFEDI accredited, I assisted businesses to start-up and grow; specifically working with them to compile a detailed and robust business plan. This entailed undertaking a detailed analysis of the key factors affecting a business and indentifying the key strategic and operational issues, problems and opportunities. I also provided accurate, up to date and impartial information and advice to businesses by personal meetings, telephone and writing. In a training capacity, I also designed, presented and facilitated a range of business courses in Business Planning, Marketing, Cash Flow and Bookkeeping & Accounts. Show less



ARTTS International

• Telecommunications

• Managing Director

  • Apr 1990 - Mar 2004

  York, United Kingdom I had responsibility for the leadership, development and daily running of this award winning training centre and video production company. There were three divisions of the business: media training (Theatre, TV, Film and Radio), management training and video/film production. Located on a converted five-acre site it comprised: three auditoria, broadcast standard television and radio studios, dance studio and rehearsal rooms. International young people (16 – 35 years) attended a one year,… Show more I had responsibility for the leadership, development and daily running of this award winning training centre and video production company. There were three divisions of the business: media training (Theatre, TV, Film and Radio), management training and video/film production. Located on a converted five-acre site it comprised: three auditoria, broadcast standard television and radio studios, dance studio and rehearsal rooms. International young people (16 – 35 years) attended a one year, residential media training programme: hands-on and vocational in approach, akin to an apprenticeship. I was responsible for the business operation including recruiting and helping to train young people in all areas of the performing arts, as well as marketing and promoting the centre. I also directed and produced numerous public theatre productions, ranging from Shakespeare through to musicals, contemporary plays and pantomimes. In addition, I was also responsible for creating a management training division - aimed specifically at the business community. As the senior trainer, I devised, marketed and facilitated a range of management training courses in Presentation and Communication Skills, Teambuilding and Handling the Media. These hands on, innovative and experiential courses were delivered to blue chip organisations - BMW, The Royal Mail, Sainsbury to name a few. As a result, we received over 80% repeat business and were the recipient of the Humberside TEC Business Training Awards. I also worked as Producer in the broadcast standard video production company. It was here that I worked on a variety of commercial projects including: corporate, promotional, training, sales and health and safety videos for organisations including: Northern Foods, Smith & Nephew and Saint Catherine’s Hospice. Show less



Wansbeck District Council

• Arts & Entertainments Officer

  • Apr 1989 - Mar 1990

  Ashington I was responsible for the programming and promotion of a wide variety of arts and entertainments events throughout the region, in a diverse range of venues. I raised the profile of the area by attracting a wide range of big name companies and musical acts to the area for the very first time, such as the RSC and the Ronnie Scott Quintet. I coordinated the marketing, promotion, administration and house management for all events and was involved in the preparation of contracts for visiting… Show more I was responsible for the programming and promotion of a wide variety of arts and entertainments events throughout the region, in a diverse range of venues. I raised the profile of the area by attracting a wide range of big name companies and musical acts to the area for the very first time, such as the RSC and the Ronnie Scott Quintet. I coordinated the marketing, promotion, administration and house management for all events and was involved in the preparation of contracts for visiting artists, annual budgets relating to arts and entertainments, as well as submitting successful grant applications to regional and national agencies including the Arts Council. Show less



Haymarket Theatre

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Theatre Manager

  • Apr 1988 - Mar 1989

  Leicester, United Kingdom As the inaugural Theatre Manager, I was responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of this large, leading repertory theatre. The building included two auditoria, display/exhibition spaces, a bookshop and café. I was in charge of a large Front-of-House team and responsible for implementing policies, procedures and protocols.



Various Theatres

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stage Management & Director

  • Sep 1980 - Mar 1988

  Worked in numerous regional, repertory theatre companies and in London's West End. These included: Royal Exchange Manchester, Theatr Clwyd Mold, Theatre Royal York, Grand Theatre Swansea and Her Majesty's Theatre London as Assistant Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager, Stage Manager and Company Manager. From 1985 - 1988, I worked at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough for the unique opportunity to work alongside Sir Alan Ayckbourn. I also ran London's leading lunchtime theatre… Show more Worked in numerous regional, repertory theatre companies and in London's West End. These included: Royal Exchange Manchester, Theatr Clwyd Mold, Theatre Royal York, Grand Theatre Swansea and Her Majesty's Theatre London as Assistant Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager, Stage Manager and Company Manager. From 1985 - 1988, I worked at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough for the unique opportunity to work alongside Sir Alan Ayckbourn. I also ran London's leading lunchtime theatre company, The Good Luck Theatre Company, where I directed and produced numerous productions. I regard this period of my career as my 'apprenticeship'. It was during this time that I learned both my craft and developed organisation, communication, project management (theatre production), leadership and teamworking skills. Show less