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Experience Summary

Married father of three. Varied working work background which has allowed me to accumulate tremendous experience in many areas notably Sales, Event Management and Event Team Member. Stimulated by variety of work, have been succesful in sales and excel when presented with variety and interesting challenges. Interests include sport in general but specifically Formula One/Motorsport, cycling, cooking, real ale (CAMRA Member), current affairs and anything to with the wonderful world of travel Very proud of a Charity Cycle Ride that I've just completed. London to Paris in three days on behalf of Asthma UK. Hold a Financial Planning Certificate (1) View my contact details, availability, and stats.

Experience

Other Experience

I'm aware of the importance of strong interpersonal skills and good customer service. I am happy working alone or as a team. My role within a team is usually the strong silent (ish) type as opposed to the loud and proud type. On saying that I have been a Twentys Holiday Representative, have performed as a costume character and I am happy to work as a TV Extra thus demonstrating I am willing and able to adapt.

Skills

Other Skills

I am told that I have presence and the ability to cope with most situations which when faced with dealing with the public are useful attributes.

Languages

First language: English

Extra Information

  • Credit Card Trained

    Spent several years (approx. 2000-2005 selling/promoting credit cards in service stations, exhibitions and other venues. Always one of the top performers.

  • Data Capture

    Worked for Teamworks Russell primarily for Volvo at various exhibitions providing representation/data capture

  • Event Management

    Worked on the stands including Mercedes Credit Card at Goodwood, AMEX at a many sites including the Motor Show (approx. 50 staff), Ideal Home, Wimbledon and many more. Also provided management for an Amoy Cooking styled roadshow, Jack Daniels and one or two others.

  • Exhibitions

    Goodwood, Destinations, Ideal Home, Ski Show, Motor Show, Wimbledon, Camping and Caravanning Show and several others

  • Hospitality

    Le Mans 24 Hours. One or two others that I regrettably cannot recall. I also work as a Tour Manager escorting F1 fans from the UK to various worldwide Grand Prix. This roles involves providing all manner of services for guests eg. social gatherings, accompanying and guiding on excursions etc. etc

  • Leafleting

    Basic experience of door to door.

  • Mystery Shopping

    Occasional and irregular tasks undertaken. All successfully conducted.

  • On Trade Sales

    Gallahers as part of their team selling stock to Pubs, Clubs etc (3 years) until the entire team where made redundant in Dec 2009. Always top within my 14 person team and in the top three in the country. Telesales, a little bit of Timeshare and a host of other selling roles. Currently providing Sales Representation for a Microbrewery selling ale into Pubs in Devon. Just successfully completed two weeks of tactical sales for Bayer Pharmaceuticals selling into independent retailers throughout Devon.

  • Presenting

    I have presented to large and small groups in all manner of situations from an auditorium type environment to latterly on coaches (as a Tour Manager), welcome style meetings etc..

  • Roadshows

    A long time ago now but I played a pivotal role on a nationwaide Martini Roadshow travelling through approx 40 cities in the South of England working in nightclubs promoting the brand.

  • Sales

    Extensive experience throughout my life inc. Credit Cards in a variety of venues eg. service stations, exhibitions.

  • Van Sales

    The role with Gallahers required stock be taken from a Cash and Carry and placed into my vehicle. The objective thereafter was to sell that stock to Pubs and Clubs etc. throughout the week and return at the end of the week with everything fully accounted for.

  • Bar Person

    Worked as a Publican for 18 months and now sell product into Pubs. Familiar Terriitory to me.

  • Car Driving License

    Full license and currently clean.

  • Computer Skills (Novice)

    My wife runs an Internet based business. At various times I work alongside her and whilst proficient I am not experienced nor find it hugely stimulating.

  • Own Transport

    VW Passat Estate

  • Public Speaking

    Varied experience of small to large (ish) groups of approx 50.

  • Qualifications

    FPC 1

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