Experience

Tech in Care

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • May 2022 - Present

  Moving across to Tech in Care from sister company CC2i to work across the wide Adult Health & Social Care challenges with a current focus on D2A, Intermediate Care and Interoperability. Overseeing marketing, sales, communications & campaign management for current products/solutions. Involvement with Business case development along with Relationship management of current users is key. Keeping a close eye on Contract management & Market intelligence Moving across to Tech in Care from sister company CC2i to work across the wide Adult Health & Social Care challenges with a current focus on D2A, Intermediate Care and Interoperability. Overseeing marketing, sales, communications & campaign management for current products/solutions. Involvement with Business case development along with Relationship management of current users is key. Keeping a close eye on Contract management & Market intelligence



CC2i

• United Kingdom
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development

  • Jul 2019 - May 2022

  Working across the wide CC2i programme, with a special focus on our collaborative Adult Social Care projects. Marketing, communications & campaign management for Projects & Sales along with Business case development. Relationship management of co-funders & project providers whilst collaborations are underway. Contract management for co-funding process; Market intelligence;Event attendance on projects; Engaging with project related networks. Taking the product out to market once the project is complete - in particular https://www.hospital-to-home.uk/ providing a solution to the challenges faced in #DischargetoAssess and #IntermediateCare



Remploy

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Regional Account Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

  Employer Engagement, Recruiter, Work Coach and Enabler. Working on contract with Leeds City Council to help people aged 25 and over, living in Leeds who are long-term unemployed to achieve their job goals. Very much a recruitment/job coach/advisory role, working with the long-term unemployed to get them back into work by:Holding sessions with candidates to up skill them in various ways to include CV updates, interview prep as well as Job activity group sessions: Liaising and building relationships with prospective employers with a view to gaining new vacancies to fill, work trials, job interviews and placement opportunities; Researching job boards to post vacancies internally and match with appropriate candidates. No stone is left unturned to change a persons life and get them back into work.



Looking Local

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Business Support

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Supporting Business Development Managers during the Sales and Account Management process Supporting Business Development Managers during the Sales and Account Management process



Dine

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  Dine is at heart a high-end catering company, capable of producing Michelin starred food for hundreds of people in almost any location. In addition our event managers can look after every aspect of the production, from marquee construction and theming to lighting and entertainment. We run several quality venues in the UK but are equally comfortable producing a brand launch in your office or organising a wedding in your back garden. Dine is at heart a high-end catering company, capable of producing Michelin starred food for hundreds of people in almost any location. In addition our event managers can look after every aspect of the production, from marquee construction and theming to lighting and entertainment. We run several quality venues in the UK but are equally comfortable producing a brand launch in your office or organising a wedding in your back garden.



Looking Local

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Business Development & Account Manager (National)

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2016

  Looking Local have been developing digital solutions on a not for profit basis for over 12 years.Co-owned by the public sector (Kirklees Council), and building solutions specifically for the public sector, we are a unique organisation that tackle complex digital challenges using a co-operative, co-design approach with our local partnersWorking on the following services:LetsHelpYouA multi-channel solution enabling people on Local Housing Allowance to search for affordable accommodation, putting them in touch with local landlords - taking the local authority out of the equation. With a range of added extras like an LHA calculator, property management tools for landlords and analysis tools, LetsHelpYou is a comprehensive multi-channel solution.SelfCareHubTechnology is changing the landscape of healthcare and promoting self-care is increasingly important for both our ageing population and to enable people of all ages to be independent. Our innovative solution brings together local services from across the health, public and voluntary sectors, with the huge global online resource of information, communities and interactive support that can underpin self-care.HealthMyselfHealth professionals are all facing the challenge of trying to find new and smarter ways of providing quality health care and advice. Along with these challenges come the phrases “prevention” and “self care” which have been put at the forefront of all health professional minds; HealthMyself aims to alleviate some of these challenges by providing an online tool for users to find trusted, relevant and local health and wellbeing advice 24-hours a day. It can be accessed anywhere, anytime and on any device. HealthMyself targets a vast number of issues including mental health, support for the elderly and a variety of long-term conditions. Most importantly, the platform aims to help GPs encourage both prevention and self-care.



Principal Hotel Company

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Conference Desk Support (Interim)

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

  Working on specific projects on a contractual basis to increase sales through the following methods:Researching new clients and securing appointments both for National and Regional ManagersContacting current clients with a view to converting their enquiries into a sale and securing any further business Working on specific projects on a contractual basis to increase sales through the following methods:Researching new clients and securing appointments both for National and Regional ManagersContacting current clients with a view to converting their enquiries into a sale and securing any further business



St Michaels Hospice

• Volunteer

  • May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Assisting the Development Team on a Voluntary basis to secure new sponsors for the Charity. Assisting the Development Team on a Voluntary basis to secure new sponsors for the Charity.



Harrogate Convention Centre

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Account Executive (Entertainment and Corporate)

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2011

  Initially employed to launch the HIC as a national concert venue through the following methods:Account Management to include both national concert promoters, PRS and local amateur dramatic groupsProgramming the entertainment calendar by working closely with marketing, box office and the technical team to do so.Rate negotiation to secure the right deal for the venue and concert promoterIn my final year my role was changed to focus on the corporate market, through the following:Key Account Management of Corporate Companies and National Booking AgentsResearching and prospecting new clients through telesales and appointments.Networking via meetings and online through social mediaOverseeing of the sales process through to completion of contractKey Achievements: Increased the Entertainments programme by 80%



The Yorkshire Event Centre

• Sales Manager

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2008

  Maximizing sales growth of Exhibition Halls at all timesIdentification of new sources of business and new competitors through research and networkingProposal of new solutions to clients to achieve their objectives and secure their businessForecasting of monthly and annual sales to maximize growthContract and enquiry administration to ensure that all paperwork is in placeKey Achievement: Exceeded sales target by 120% Maximizing sales growth of Exhibition Halls at all timesIdentification of new sources of business and new competitors through research and networkingProposal of new solutions to clients to achieve their objectives and secure their businessForecasting of monthly and annual sales to maximize growthContract and enquiry administration to ensure that all paperwork is in placeKey Achievement: Exceeded sales target by 120%



Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events

• Facilities Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sales & Marketing Manager

  • Oct 1995 - Sep 1999

  Maximization and continual growth of all non- matchday business.Increase awareness in the Business and Community sectors of all the facilities available through selective marketing, telesales and prospecting.Creating and promoting in-house events, from marketing to selling of the event and booking of all relevant entertainment.Maintaining relations with key account clients.Training all Sales Managers on the Company Database.Manage marketing budget.Key Achievement: Exceeded sales target by 109%