Experience

Karl Popper Schule Frankfurt am Main

• Germany
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Teacher

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Imprima

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Director

  • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

  I was recruited to identify and explore business opportunities in the UK for a ground-breaking European all-in-one technology provider, offering AI powered print and virtual data room solutions to corporations - M&A and Real Estate Advisors, Central Banks and Corporate Lawyers. I was recruited to identify and explore business opportunities in the UK for a ground-breaking European all-in-one technology provider, offering AI powered print and virtual data room solutions to corporations - M&A and Real Estate Advisors, Central Banks and Corporate Lawyers.



Karl Popper Schule Frankfurt am Main

• Germany
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Head Teacher

  • Sep 2020 - Aug 2022

  I was contracted as Deputy Head to work with the leadership team in realising strategic vision, formulating implementation plans and ensuring ethos, rules and reputation were safeguarded and enhanced. I mentored and developed junior staff, encouraging, coaching and monitoring outcomes. In this role, I performance managed all aspects including disciplinary procedures, timetables and supervision plans. Facilitating a culture of trust and co-operation with parents and carers to advance pupils’ individual development according to needs, potential and personal circumstances, I guided pupil interactions, supplying mediation, arbitration and conflict resolution where necessary. Another achievement was collaborating with the Education Board on curricula in 14 subjects while acting as Head of Faculty, Foreign Languages, English Teacher and choirmaster in tandem with the leadership role. Show less



SDL Plc previously Donnelley Financial Solutions / RR Donnelley & Sons

• UK

• Business Development Manager/Interim General Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2021

  Initially appointed as Interim General Manager as part of the post-merger European Integration Team, I managed the relocation and integration of two teams to a new office while closing down previous operations. During this project I managed the relocation budget and merger which led to annual cost savings of approx. $1 million. In addition, I drove integration and orientation of teams, hiring new staff and assisting with rationalisation. I was a key participant in bringing all operational and customer service activities onstream. Subsequent responsibilities and achievements include:  Managing relationships with key clients, using sectoral knowledge to evaluate and recommend specific solutions around Communications in German with established and prospective clients  Presenting solutions to high level prospective clients, customised to specific environments, and highlighting competitive advantages  Arranging and presenting a seminar on intercultural communication at the German Investor Relations Organisation Annual Conference 2014  Co-ordinating pre- and post-sales processes, liaising with Production and Finance to ensure world class client satisfaction metrics  Benchmarking and researching market share, competitor intelligence and industry trends, appraising Senior Management of potential risks and opportunities  Leading sales and cross- selling initiatives across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, generating annual sales revenues of between $2.0 and $2.6 million and securing over 80 new clients including DAX 30 companies. Show less



Bowne & Co

• London, United Kingdom

• Vice-President Sales, Customer Service Shift Manager, Pricing Analyst

  • Sep 2000 - Jul 2011

  Promoted over the course of 10 years from Analyst to Vice President of Sales, I ultimately oversaw generation of annual sales revenues of $3.5 million. In previous roles I co-ordinated and mentored customer service project managers in continuous improvement initiatives and managed high-profile capital market projects (IPO, high-yield bonds, M&A, SEC or other regulatory filings, Annual Reports, etc.) reporting to all stakeholders. I also supported and assisted management with office administration, maintenance, supplies and front-of-house. As Pricing Analyst, I checked and analysed pricing, quotations and proposals in order to optimise profits and growth. Show less



Städtisches Gymnasium Schmallenberg

• North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

• English Language Assistant

  • Sep 1998 - Jun 1999