Experience

SPROUT(ED)

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2023 - Present



TEDCO Business Support Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Support Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2023

• Business Adviser Project Co-ordinator

  • May 2017 - Apr 2019

• Business Advisor

  • Apr 2016 - May 2017

  I help potential business people who require support to set up businesses, particularly those with high growth potential. I support potential entrepreneurs to develop feasible business propositions which create additional jobs and are sustainable. I provide expert technical input into business plans to help clients to prepare high quality propositions for potential investors. I offer a sound working knowledge of the requirements of banks and other funders for the benefit of… Show more I help potential business people who require support to set up businesses, particularly those with high growth potential. I support potential entrepreneurs to develop feasible business propositions which create additional jobs and are sustainable. I provide expert technical input into business plans to help clients to prepare high quality propositions for potential investors. I offer a sound working knowledge of the requirements of banks and other funders for the benefit of potential clients. I maintain an excellent working knowledge of the small business environment including maximising partner organisations, legislation, grants, loans, equity investment & new technology.



Healthcare Discount Store LTD

• Shareholder

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2018

  Healthcare Discount Store is an online retail platform offering vitamins and supplements at discounted prices. Initially selling through Amazon and EBay, currently we are working with the web developers to produce a user friendly website that is simple and fresh! Watch this space for the launch early 2016!



People Inspiring People Community Interest Company

• Director

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2017

  North Tyneside Helping 3rd Sector Organisations become more self sustaining and less reliant on grant funding.



Ixion (part of Shaw Trust)

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Busienss Advisor

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2015

  North Tyneside Providing information, advice and guidance to pre-start and recently started new businesses run by residents of North Tyneside. The service is delivered under The Business Factory brand.



TEDCO Business Support Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Enterprise Coach

  • Aug 2007 - Mar 2012

  Tyne and Wear Managing a Team of Outreach workers, Advising start-up businesses in North Tyneside - based at The Business Factory in Wallsend. * Coaching people through the development of their business plans * Guiding market research and idea testing * Promoting a realistic and professional approach to self-employment



Barclays

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Service and Sales Manager

  • Mar 2004 - Aug 2007

  Sunderland, United Kingdom



TUI

• Germany
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chalet host

  • 2002 - 2002