Experience

Gresham Office Furniture

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

• Bid Writer

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Responsible for driving the bid process with the identification, selection, coordination and completion of individual PQQ, tender and framework office furniture submissions from start to completion. Identifying win themes and working as part of the contracts and larger business teams to secure contracts through tender opportunities. Robust planning and preparation of each bid proposal working to strict deadlines. Providing excellent written and verbal communication skills to complete various public and private sector tenders. Management and revision of a detailed bid library. Timely reporting of tender results to Directors. • Securing over £8m of new contracts. • Successfully qualifying for major frameworks including NEUPC Sustainable Furniture Solutions, ESPO Office Furniture, NHS and retaining our position as the number one supplier on the YPO Office Furniture Solutions Framework. Show less



Avoira Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Retail

• Bids and Tenders Coordinator

  • Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  Responsible for driving the bid process with the management, identification, selection and completion of individual tender, RFI/Q, PQQ and framework telecommunication submissions from start to completion. Including control of documentation to strict internal deadlines, liaising with all bid stakeholders to collate required information and translate into cohesive responses and ensuring bid completion in a timely and effective manner. - Successfully securing over £1m of new contracts through business development and the tender process including £300k Scottish Fire and Rescue Services Paging Devices, £150k EDF Energy Radios. Frameworks CCS G-Cloud 11 and NWUPC Supply and Installation of Audio Visual. - Implementation of a well-managed bid information library and leading of an effective bid process. - Establishment of positive and efficient working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. Show less



Whitfield & Brown (Developments) Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bid Coordinator

  • May 2017 - Dec 2018

  Working closely with the Business Development Director and procurement team, I am responsible for the management and timely completion of accurate expressions of interest, pre-qualification questionnaires and tender submissions of £5m+ construction projects. To win work across sectors: housing, education, commercial, industrial, health care, heritage, municipal and leisure for new build and refurbishment schemes. To provide key business development, marketing, reporting and administration services as required. - Additional responsibilities include management of company Quality Management System, health and safety, staff training, sub-contractor data base and key marketing and reporting. - Work won includes: Procure North West/Lite Framework, ForViva Framework, £1.7m Cronton Playhouse, £1.2m Tattenhall Park Primary School, £0.7m Bowmere Hospital, £0.4 Chester Zoo Cedar House, £0.3m Wigan & Leigh College Image Centre. Show less



Seddon Construction Limited

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bid Submissions Coordinator

  • Nov 2009 - May 2017

  Responsible for the management of the bid process, liaison with all bid stakeholders to collate information and the translation of required information into cohesive responses, attendance at proposal briefings, and review meetings. This includes the delivery and timely completion of expressions of interest, pre- qualification questionnaires and tender submissions of £10m+ to win work across sectors: housing, education, commercial, industrial, health care, heritage, municipal and leisure for new build and refurbishment schemes. To provide key business development, marketing, CRM reporting and administration services as required. - Successfully qualified for ten major Frameworks with key clients including Bolton at Home, Liverpool Mutual Homes, Wigan and Leigh Housing, Salford City Council and Great Places Housing Group -Successful tenders – total value £30m+ (excluding work won from Frameworks) including the successful PQQ and tender for £10.5m Aurora Stockport and the PQQ and tender for £11m Project Toucan student accommodation for Reaseheath College. Show less



Prefs Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Paper & Forest Products

• Estimator/Administrator

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

  Ring Binder Manufacturer - Responsible for taking quotation enquiries, marketing of products and managing customer follow-up activity. Providing excellent administration, marketing and customer services. Ring Binder Manufacturer - Responsible for taking quotation enquiries, marketing of products and managing customer follow-up activity. Providing excellent administration, marketing and customer services.



O2 Telecommunications

• eService Advisor

  • Mar 2007 - Mar 2009

  Bury Call Centre - responsible for the appropriate answering of O2 customer queries via email and telephone with discretion and professionalism. Providing excellent customer and administration services. Utilising internal data bases and promoting additional services through verbal and written communication. Bury Call Centre - responsible for the appropriate answering of O2 customer queries via email and telephone with discretion and professionalism. Providing excellent customer and administration services. Utilising internal data bases and promoting additional services through verbal and written communication.



Tower Fm - Radio Station

• Sponsorship & Promotions Co-ordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2007

  Responsible for the management and implementation of appropriate radio sponsorship and promotions. Liaising with internal and external clients creating successful radio promotions and continuing positive relationships. Providing excellent project management, marketing and customer services. Management and supervision of Tower Crew (staff) for promotion implementation. Responsible for the management and implementation of appropriate radio sponsorship and promotions. Liaising with internal and external clients creating successful radio promotions and continuing positive relationships. Providing excellent project management, marketing and customer services. Management and supervision of Tower Crew (staff) for promotion implementation.



Cosatto

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Coordinator

  • Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

  Responsible for the project management, development and production of baby and nursery products for national distribution. Responsible for the project management, development and production of baby and nursery products for national distribution.



Eurest

• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Food and Retail Development Coordinator

  • Sep 2003 - Mar 2005

  Responsible for the strategy, design, development and branding of appropriate promotional material, point of sale signage and menu literature. Liaison and training of management and unit staff to advise best practice. Responsible for the strategy, design, development and branding of appropriate promotional material, point of sale signage and menu literature. Liaison and training of management and unit staff to advise best practice.



ARG Equation (now Shop Direct)

• Marketing Strategy Development Specialist

  • Jan 1990 - Sep 2003

  Responsible for the promotion and branding of three national catalogue home shopping titles - Kays, Great Universal and Choice. - Co-ordination and development of national press advertising creative. - Co-ordination and management of marketing photographic shoots including budget, selection of models, locations and art direction for appropriate brand image – locations attended include Cape Town in South Africa, Majorca, London, Scottish Highlands and the South of England. - Selection of appropriate photography for each brand creative direction. - Seasonal production and presentation of brand audit to develop future brand strategy, in order to maximise profitability and ensure the strategic development of the brand. - Briefing of internal/external designers with customer profiles and creative requirements. - Liaison with creative teams from visual stages of artwork through to production. - Development of positive working relationships with internal marketing and merchandise teams to identify key products and offers. - Analysis, evaluation and reporting of the performance of each brand contributing to the planning process. - Exploiting opportunities for growth through an understanding of customer needs, the competitive market environment and its impact on our customers. Show less



ARG Equation Limited (now Shop Direct Group)

• Customer Services Advisor

  • Jul 1988 - Jan 1990

  Providing excellent customer service and support with timely and accurate response to account queries/requests. Providing excellent customer service and support with timely and accurate response to account queries/requests.