Experience

Horsham District Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Economic Development Officer

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Part of a team developing and implementing economic development support to businesses across Horsham District. Role specific aspects include managing the PR and marketing of the team's work, B2B and B2C project management and Markets contract management.

• Town Centres & Events Manager, Economic Development

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2020

  Supporting the health of Horsham District high streets and local businesses



Orangutan Limited

• Warlingham, Surrey

• Marketing Communications Manager

  • 2005 - 2005

  Brought in to head up a new PR and Marketing communications function for this results focused incentive and promotions marketing agency. Brought in to head up a new PR and Marketing communications function for this results focused incentive and promotions marketing agency.



Anthony Gilsenan Associates

• Epsom, surrey

• Account Manager

  • 2001 - 2005

  Strategic and tactical marketing and PR consultancy for a range of professional, product and service based business and government sector clients including SEEDA. Developed new business through sales and marketing, networking, contract negotiation and tender. Main client work focused on supporting business start-ups and SMEs Strategic and tactical marketing and PR consultancy for a range of professional, product and service based business and government sector clients including SEEDA. Developed new business through sales and marketing, networking, contract negotiation and tender. Main client work focused on supporting business start-ups and SMEs



• MCIA marketing

• Crawley, West sussex

• Business Owner

  • 1997 - 2001

  Marketing and business development consultancy (own business) One off projects and retainer contracts for companies in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. Marketing and business development consultancy (own business) One off projects and retainer contracts for companies in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.



• World Furniture Rentals Ltd

• Worldwide

• Business Owner Executive Director

  • 1997 - 2001

  Conceived, set up and ran the world’s first international marketing network for promoting use of furniture rental for corporate executive relocation. Built network of 20 fee paying member independent companies covering over 40 countries in 5 continents within 3 years. Working in USA and Europe, negotiated supply contracts, promoted the cost/service rational for use of furniture rental in place of shipping, organised Network member meetings and represented WFR Network at international conferences and exhibitions. Majority interest sold to US based rental company now trades as Cort Global. Show less



Roomservice Furnishing Group

• Chessington, Surrey

• Group Marketing and Business Development Manager

  • 1991 - 1997

  Contract furnishers and interior designers. Group Marketing Manager, Contract Furnishing Manager and latterly Business Development Manager, Furniture Rentals. (In last year increased rental business by 90+%) Staff management (max team of 6), business planning, strategic and tactical marketing (70K budget) and sales development (£1 M plus sales). Implemented new corporate identity. Supported four divisions. Contract furnishers and interior designers. Group Marketing Manager, Contract Furnishing Manager and latterly Business Development Manager, Furniture Rentals. (In last year increased rental business by 90+%) Staff management (max team of 6), business planning, strategic and tactical marketing (70K budget) and sales development (£1 M plus sales). Implemented new corporate identity. Supported four divisions.



Matthew Finch Retail Ltd

• Swanley, Kent

• Business Development Mgr

  • 1990 - 1991

  Franchise Developer. Business Development Mgr Product Development, Sales and Marketing Manager for the Hour Shop high performance forecourt convenience store concept. Design management and implementation of graphic identities and interiors for petrol station operators and other retail clients. Franchise Developer. Business Development Mgr Product Development, Sales and Marketing Manager for the Hour Shop high performance forecourt convenience store concept. Design management and implementation of graphic identities and interiors for petrol station operators and other retail clients.



BFN Storefitters Limited

• Northfleet, Kent

• New Business Development

  • 1988 - 1990

  Part of a 4 person team, planning and implementing of sales and marketing strategies for the then country’s largest shelving systems supplier. (£25M+ sales p.a.) Consultancy and design of store layouts for customers, managing the integration of Point of Sale, Store Signage and Catering Facilities wherever required. Account management of the business won. (Turnover target achieved £4 million in one year) Part of a 4 person team, planning and implementing of sales and marketing strategies for the then country’s largest shelving systems supplier. (£25M+ sales p.a.) Consultancy and design of store layouts for customers, managing the integration of Point of Sale, Store Signage and Catering Facilities wherever required. Account management of the business won. (Turnover target achieved £4 million in one year)



British Airports Authority latterly BAA plc

• Gatwick Airport Head Office

• Retail Development Manager

  • 1983 - 1988

  Part of Product/Concession management team. Retail and catering design management in all 7 airports and for external consultancy clients in association with client departments and concession operators. Over 100 projects in 5 years. Writing, presenting and tendering interior and graphic design briefs with a combined fee budget in excess of £1/2 million p.a. Co-ordination of launch activities and operational enhancements. Examples: First Village Inn Pub Gatwick £200k to build – over £1 million turnover in first year, Teddys soft toy store– BAA’s first wholly owned retail venture. Sold on at profit Show less



British Airports Authority

• Gatwick Airport

• Planning & Property Officer

  • 1978 - 1983

  Max of 2 staff, facilities planning and property management co-ordinating and representing the requirements of all airport organisations and passengers (Largest multi-faceted project, £23 Million over 5 years South terminal satellite and North apron development) Max of 2 staff, facilities planning and property management co-ordinating and representing the requirements of all airport organisations and passengers (Largest multi-faceted project, £23 Million over 5 years South terminal satellite and North apron development)