Experience

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  First Choice Financial Services

  • United Kingdom

  • Founder - Mortgage & Equity Release Advisor

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • United Kingdom

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  Missing Element Mortgages

  • United Kingdom
  • Financial Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Equity Release Advisor

    • Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Mortgage & Protection Advisor 💜🏠💛

    • Mar 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Protection Specialist

    • Jun 2019 - Jun 2023

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  Contego Life

  • Derby, United Kingdom

  • Protection Advisor

    • Aug 2017 - Jun 2019
    • Derby, United Kingdom

    I provide advice on and offer an award-winning range of protection products design to give you or your family financial support and security should the worst happen, you are diagnosed with a serious illness or you can’t work because of illness or injury,

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  Woodhead Group

  • Nottingham, United Kingdom

  • Project Coordinator

    • Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Nottingham, United Kingdom

    Award winning Contracts manager, working as a Project Coordinator (Contracts manager) I was responsible for dubbing projects from £30,000 - £11M Working on frameworks such as SCAPE and Newark’s and Sherwood Homes I successfully ran a variety of projects from School and office refurbishments, multiple site new build housing, commercial refurbishments and the refurbishments of 200 grade ll listed houses. 2 CSCS awardsLABC AwardEEM Building Communities Awards – Project of the Year – New Bolsover Model Village

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  Wagstaff Interiors Group

  • Coventry, United Kingdom

  • Contract Manager

    • Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Coventry, United Kingdom

    Wagstaff Interior Fit-Out is the Interior Design division of Wagtaff Interiors Group in which few companies in the interiors industry can truly claim to have the history, expertise and commitment that we possess across an extensive range of Office Interior Design;Office Interior fit out, Office Furniture Supplies and support services.EstablishedFounded in 1903, The Wagstaff Interiors Group is now one of the most highly respected and significant names in the interiors and logistics business.Financial StrengthWe have a long history of steady growth combined with a policy of continual investment. This allows us to work from a strong financial base, enabling us to offer you our customised interior refurbishment leasing packages to meet your needs.Quality AssuredWagstaff Interiors Group operates a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2000, a Environmental Management System in accordance with BS EN ISO 14001 and a Health & Safety Management System in accordance with OHSAS 18001 although these are stand alone systems, they are integrated throughout our operations.

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  Tétris-bluu

  • Staffordshire

  • Project Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Oct 2016
    • Staffordshire

    Tetris - bluu’s Design & Build service is perfect if you are looking for a bespoke, all-inclusive fit out solution that is both fast and cost-effective.From the moment you choose to relocate or refurbish your existing premises, we work with you to design a fully optimised space that will allow your business to operate to its maximum potential. At the same time, we cost and plan your project to fit your required budget and timescale. Once on site, we manage all construction works and sub-contractors to deliver a high-quality product.As the main contractor, we are committed to ensuring the highest standards of client care; throughout the Design & Build process and post-completion, we remain your only point of contact, making this a seamless, pain free solution.

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  Freelance

  • London, United Kingdom / Midlands

  • Contracts / Project Manager

    • Apr 2011 - Jan 2015
    • London, United Kingdom / Midlands

    As a Freelance Project Manager I was responsible from cradle to grave for projects worth up to £.5MMy responsibilities included but not limited to;Extensive experience of managing prestigious Fit Out projects.Exceptional client facing skills Management of subcontractors and direct labour workforce.Management of deadlinesDelivering quality finished end product to time & budget.Commercially aware, extensive knowledge of all disciplines involved in the construction process. Thorough knowledge of H&S proceduresExcellent communication skills at all levels.

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  Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

  • Fire Fighter / Crew Manager / Watch Manager

    • May 2008 - 2015

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  JSP Building Construction

  • Contracts Manager / Site Manager

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

    I was responsible from the management of Contracts from £115k - £0.55m. I utilised Fast-Track programming (Microsoft Project) and managed multiple sites. I carried out regular Client Meetings with design, timeline and management input whist reporting directly to the Managing DirectorI carried out full P&L & H&S responsibility on all schemes and aided the procurement manager in his forecasting.Throughout I managed and owned projects, clarifying individual team member accountabilities, building excellent working relationships with all key stakeholders, I ensured projects were delivered on time with a relentless focus on hitting milestones, continually identified opportunities to reduce costs, improve services or increase profits making sure I built open relationships to ensure links were maintained across the business

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  E.ON UK

  • Derby, United Kingdom

  • Contracts Manager

    • 2001 - Dec 2004
    • Derby, United Kingdom

    In this role I was responsible for managing contracts from cradle to grave throughout the procurement process throughout and the contacts life span, as a forward facing role I ensured there was clear and concise communication within the teams. Planning and coordinating complex tenders, carrying out negotiation, all within strict time scales. Managing the contracts daily to ensure that projects were delivered on time and working closely with project managers and suppliers, looking at innovation and new ways of working.Target driven I worked to drive down the cost to the business and making an individual saving of £960,000 in 2007 with a team saving of £12M in the same period, my portfolio was worth in excess of £19M. In 2005 we came runner up in the CIPS Supply Chain Management Awards.I work on my own initiate, and as part of a team, I was involved in various projects internally and with my suppliers. I closely monitored customers and suppliers and always looked at ways of strengthening relationships internally and externally, regularly having commercial meetings and monitoring the performance of teams and suppliers. I also have a good understanding of many working systems including; SAP, Spend Cube, Achilles, D&B and Microsoft. I was working towards my M CIPS having completed the Certificate and part of the advanced stages,

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  Team GB

  • Nottingham, United Kingdom

  • Short Track Speedskater

    • 1991 - 2001
    • Nottingham, United Kingdom

    I was a member of Team GB Short Track, A few of my achievements were;2000 World Championships placed 53rd1999 National Champion1998 National Silver medalist1997 National Silver Medalist1996 National Bronze Medalist1995 National Silver Medalist