Experience

Workwell Furniture Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  We cover a range of sectors, from workplace through to hospitality, sport and leisure, healthcare, education social housing and student accommodation. With 15 years’ experience in furniture, fit-out and interior design we know how spaces work, and every item in our furniture range combines style, purpose and value. We cover a range of sectors, from workplace through to hospitality, sport and leisure, healthcare, education social housing and student accommodation. With 15 years’ experience in furniture, fit-out and interior design we know how spaces work, and every item in our furniture range combines style, purpose and value.



Area North Training & Safety Services Limited

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

  We are a well-respected Health, Safety and Environmental Management Company that aims to provide a quality service at prices businesses can afford. Established in 2002, we have built a very prestigious client base including some well known National companies and carry out our work throughout the UK offering 24-hour service to ensure our clients are always able to rely on us no matter what time of day or night or where they may be working. If you would like more information about any of the services or courses we can offer you and your company, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. andy@areanorth.co.uk Show less



Pollite

• United Kingdom
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

  Pollite are one of the largest manufacturers of fiberglass masts and structures in Europe. Boasting over 40 years’ experience, our custom-built UK manufacturing facility produces only the highest quality frangible structures for your airfield. Pollite are one of the largest manufacturers of fiberglass masts and structures in Europe. Boasting over 40 years’ experience, our custom-built UK manufacturing facility produces only the highest quality frangible structures for your airfield.



KELBURN RECRUITMENT LIMITED

• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

• Regional Account Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  Kelburn operates In the Permanent and Interim recruitment market. We specialise in Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical skills, Construction and Office based roles. Our Temporary & Contracts team place both white collar and blue collar workers into a variety of commercial, industrial, engineering and technical positions. Throughout all recruitment services our team passionately support both employers and candidates as we relentlessly strive to keep the North East working. If you should have any recruitment needs please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kelburn Recruitment Ltd Pearl Assurance House New Bridge Street West Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AQ Contact telephone; 0191 269 8917 Mobile 07720 086 0810 Email; andy@kelburn.com Show less



ncjMedia Limited

• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Recruitment Account Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Nov 2017

  I'm responsible for providing my clients with effective recruitment advertising campaigns across our portfolio of multimedia advertising assets (regional newspapers such as The Chronicle, The Gazette, The Journal, Herald & Post and the Sunday Sun ) We also offer digital solutions with Chronicle Live, Gazette Live and Fish4jobs and we can extend the reach further in Print and Digital with the huge portfolio of products that the Trinity Mirror brand has to offer. I'm responsible for providing my clients with effective recruitment advertising campaigns across our portfolio of multimedia advertising assets (regional newspapers such as The Chronicle, The Gazette, The Journal, Herald & Post and the Sunday Sun ) We also offer digital solutions with Chronicle Live, Gazette Live and Fish4jobs and we can extend the reach further in Print and Digital with the huge portfolio of products that the Trinity Mirror brand has to offer.



Coffee Heaven & Court Catering

• United Kingdom

• Business Owner

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2014

  Event catering company specialising in a range of services from VIP and back stage band catering for the Likes of the Foo Fighters, Ian Brown to name but a few. We also cater for the general public at a variety of events from Festivals such as Glastonbury, Isle of Wight Festival, T in the Park to sporting events, motor sports and anything else in between. We have numerous purpose built trailers and mobile kitchens that can be adapted for any occasion. Fully trained and experienced staff we can add value to any event. Show less



Reed

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2010

  I joined Reed Finance division initially, however I was given the opportunity to head up a new branch specializing in the recruitment of catering and industrial staff at all levels on both a temporary and permanent level. This then led onto creating a further engineering desk covering the whole of the North EastDuties and Responsibilities.Managing and developing national and local accounts.Increasing business through continuous sales activity growing the business by 10k per monthAdhering to all employment regulations guidelines whilst dealing with candidates and clientsEnsuring that all key performance indicators were exceeded through close management and analysis of business. Responsible for the recruitment of temporary and permanent staff within the catering, industrial and engineering industry. Make regular business development calls to generate and convert new business and to increase brand awareness and cross-selling other areas of business within the Reed group.Daily candidate spec calls to clients; this involves matching candidate’s skills to the requirements of clients and selling those skills and ability’s into our client base in order to generate business. Compose job advertisements for local press and websites, and manage response. Prepare marketing material for client and candidate attractionRegularly visit clients on site to maintain and develop business relationships. Maintain high levels of candidate retention through regular contact and feedback from clients Keep accurate records of which candidates and clients are using competitors in order to generate a target client hit list for future business and maintain good market knowledge.Consistently meet and exceed monthly sales targetsMaintain high levels of candidate retention through regular contact and feedback from clients. Show less

• Business Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2010

  I joined Reed Finance division initially, however I was given the opportunity to head up a new branch specializing in the recruitment of catering and industrial staff at all levels on both a temporary and permanent level. Branch monthly figures have increased to now over 13k on temps per consultant and with regular perm revenue generated at over 10k per month. • Managing and developing national and local accounts.• Increasing business through continuous sales activity growing the business by 10k per month• Adhering to all employment regulations guidelines whilst dealing with candidates and clients• Ensuring that all key performance indicators were exceeded through close management and analysis of business• Responsible for the recruitment of temporary and permanent staff within the catering industry. • Make regular business development calls to generate and convert new business and to increase brand awareness. And cross-selling other areas of business within the Reed group.• Daily candidate spec calls to clients; this involves matching candidate’s skills to the requirements of clients and selling those skills and ability’s into our client base in order to generate business.• Compose job advertisements for local press and websites, and manage response. Prepare marketing material for client and candidate attraction• Regularly visit clients on site to maintain and develop business relationships.• Maintain high levels of candidate retention through regular contact and feedback from clients• Keep accurate records of which candidates and clients are using competitors in order to generate a target client hit list for future business and maintain good market knowledge.• Consistently meet and exceed monthly sales targets• Maintain high levels of candidate retention through regular contact and feedback from clients.• Created New Start up desk specialising in engineering positions Show less



Bluearrow Catering

• Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 2004 - Aug 2006

  Jan 2004 – August 2006 ​Blue Arrow, ​Newcastle upon Tyne Recruitment Consultant – Senior Consultant • Managing and developing national and local accounts. • Increasing business through continuous sales activity growing the business by 42% year on year • Recruiting quality applicants through interview and assessment procedures • Adapting to manage the hospitality business through the peaks and troughs of the business • Adhering to all employment regulations guidelines whilst dealing with candidates and clients • Ensuring that all key performance indicators were exceeded through close management and analysis of business Show less



Rentokil Initial

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Sales Surveyor

  • Sep 2003 - Dec 2004

  •Managed existing client portfolio valued at over £300,000 •Continued growth and development of new and existing clients •Risk Assessments, Survey reports and technical quotes followed by presentations at board level •Negotiating of contracts to ensure that best service and solutions were provided. •Managed existing client portfolio valued at over £300,000 •Continued growth and development of new and existing clients •Risk Assessments, Survey reports and technical quotes followed by presentations at board level •Negotiating of contracts to ensure that best service and solutions were provided.



SATCO Vinell Arabia

• Operations Manager

  • Oct 1998 - Aug 2003

  •Financial responsibility for three catering/life support contracts within the defence market •Full responsibility to ensure 1,600 meals were served daily over three sites •Ordering and planning of menus, including VIP functions and costing to ensure gross profit margins •Monitoring, training and development of staff •Full control for all food hygiene documentation •Liaising with all senior management and officers of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) •Financial responsibility for three catering/life support contracts within the defence market •Full responsibility to ensure 1,600 meals were served daily over three sites •Ordering and planning of menus, including VIP functions and costing to ensure gross profit margins •Monitoring, training and development of staff •Full control for all food hygiene documentation •Liaising with all senior management and officers of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG)



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • May 1997 - Aug 1998



Royal Air Force (RAF)

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Aircraftman

  • Dec 1989 - Feb 1997