Director

• Jan 2021 - Present

At Sea Salt Learning we operate across Leadership, Learning, Culture, Engagement, Technology and Organisational Change. Through global community building we help organisations to navigate the landscape of Social Leadership by building Socially Dynamic Organisations.

Global Client Director

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

I partner with leading regional and global organisations specifically within the talent management, engagement, learning, and leadership development functional areas.I bring a consultative and collaborative approach, supporting clients in identifying and executing leadership, career & professional development, engagement, and performance improvement solutions that meet specific needs and have lasting business impact

Global Enterprise Director

• Apr 2017 - Aug 2019

Client Relationship Manager

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2019

I engage in conversations with organisations who need to deliver results through people. Dealing with behavioural solutions for key strategic deliverables such as Leadership, Effective team working, sales performance, individual performance, coaching, culture change and communication issues. I bring my passion for people alive with the fantastic tools and talent that Insights have to offer. I have a strong desire to deliver return on investment for my clients on every project and ensure we begin our journeys together with that end in mind.

Former Owner

• Apr 2009 - Dec 2018

Took over this failing business and transformed it. Focused on delivering high levels of customer service through talented and engaged employees. It has consistently grown in turnover and profit every year since. It now is a recognised leader in CPCS, CSCS, NPORS and CITB Accredited training and testing.. All other types of H & S training provided also. Many courses funded via CITB Levy schemes or Government funding initiatives. Successful in securing funding for many NVQs and Apprenticeships in the Construction marketplace, ensuring our product offfering is highly competitive. Key achievements:Award for contributions to Training on the Olympic sites. Grown from 3 to 33 trainers and testers Design and implementation of bespoke CRM to act as foundation for all client interactions in all departments. Never had a sanction by any awarding body as only best practice expected from trainers,testers and assessors. Allowed staff to grow in roles and continually take more responsibility when they are ready. Awards:Coventry Telegraph 'Training Provider of the Year'​ award 2014Banbury Business Award '​ Business Woman fo the Year award 2012'​Banbury Business Award '​ SME Business of the Year award 2012'​Banbury Business Award '​ Innovation in customer service award 2013'

Sales Director

• Nov 2002 - Dec 2006

Managing a team of 12 selling to a range of clients from SMEs to Times Top 100. Often designing Global training solutions encompassing partnership working with delivery teams in other countries. Achieved ground breaking results for the group with new starter ramp rates far exceeding the company norm. Solutions included personal and team effectiveness, business decision making, sales improvement training, ROI for Training professionals, and strategic goal alignment and delivery.Key achievementsWon largest £5M contract for the UK, from an NHS Tender submission through to deliverySales team Ramp rates far exceeded any other company in the groupRecognised for creating winning culture and developing high value/sustainable business propositions for clientsQualified to run all training programmes via train the trainer workshops

Head of HR and Quality (also Head of Sales Divisions - Exisiting, New and then Public Sector )

• Jul 1988 - Oct 2002

Started in sales, heading both new and existing business teams for the group. Was responsible for creating public sector sales team and the successful wins of contracts in MoD and NHS creating sales of over £5m. During the last 2 years of my career here, I then moved into heading up HR and Training division. Qualified in disciplines required implementing key projects of : salary and grading review 400 staff, pensions move from final salary to stakeholder, iso9000 implementation and new car policy When the group was purchased by GMAC moved onto the acquisitions team as HR lead and dealt with two large company acquisitions involving TUPE integration and redundancy programmes. Post integration surveys receiving high satisfaction scores from staff staying and having to leave, due to extensive support initiatives put in place.

Area Sales Manager

• 1987 - 1988

FMCG sales in a fast paced professional organisation dealing with the leisure and catering market. Exceeded all targets and ran various sales training activities for the group due to recognised sales success. The discipline of FMCG sales has been a bedrock of knowledge and sales skill for me over the years selling to some of the largest and most demanding Key accounts in this marketplace.

Sales Executive

• 1985 - 1987

Joined as internal sales person to two external sales representatives. Was given my own patch as external sales rep when one of them left. Female sales rep in a very male orientated environment but a brilliant start into external selling and building client relationships face to face.

Sales Consultant

• 1984 - 1985

Started work here the day after I finished college! This place taught me about team work. American boss, big on communication and fun in the workplace. Started as receptionist and MD quickly moved me into Telesales which I loved and was good at. Was able to buy my first house at 18 because of this great first break!