Sam's Profile
Experience Summary
Throughout my professional career I have accrued many skills and attributes. As a result I am able to plan and organise to high level, make complex decisions confidently, motivate myself and other members of staff, communicate on all levels in the form of oral briefings/presentations and in the compiling of written reports. I always ensure I present these skills and attributes in a positive professional manner, therefore presenting a positive professional image of the companies I am employed by. View
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Other Experience
I am often asked to work as a regional manager for product launches.
Skills
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Other Skills
I am confident and reliable. I have gained a lot of ,skills through the challenges of assignments and responsibility, that has been trusted to me over a number of years.
Languages
First language: English
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Extra Information
Airport Passholder
Assistant Event Manager
Bernard Mathews, then promoted to manager.
Auditing
pritty polly tights, Energize, wriggleys, Johnsons,
Automotive
Chef
On roadshows and at the good food show in Birmingham, cooking and promoting a variety of foods.
Conferences
International conferences at the GMEX in Manchester. QSMP conferences in London - Training conferences.
Costume and Character
Organised costumes for promotional events such as Yorkshire Tea.
Credit Card Trained
Data Capture
Data capture for Volvo, Renault, Manchester united, M & S new products.
Demonstration
Area manager and trouble shooter, for product launches, organising staff and ensuring they are fully trained and have the required promotional materials for each activity, within set time scales.
Event Management
One example of many; Looking after a team, preparing and sampling hot Bernard Matthews pastries. Duties included: Collection of a 7.5ton lorry and sampling trailer, which I sited at retail outlets.
Exhibitions
Organised and worked at many exhibitions over a number of years at venues such as Birmingham, Good food shows - Shopping centers - York exhibitions - Vintage Inns - Earls Court -Motorshows & many more
Fragrance / Counter Cover
Hospitality
I have worked at many corporate events with a variety of roles and responsibilities, acting as a brand ambassador for companies such as: – Sony Ericsson, York Races – Sheffield United- World Snooker. Paris for Infinity.
Installation
In-store / Store approved
Boots, Sainsbury's, PC World
Leafleting
Managed teams for new Tesco's. Organised & managed hit squads for BT. Organised teams for Three Stores.
Merchandising
Pritty Polly - Wriggleys - Energize - Warner Bros, film releases - Managed teams in department stores.
Modelling
Photographic/Catwalk model for SD Fashions
Mystery Shopping
Food sampling staff in Asda. Mobile stores. Costa coffee.
Off Trade Sales
On Trade Sales
Presenting
Presented at SD Fashion shows. - Promotional DVD's - Presented awards at Windsor Races, Builders awards. - Sporting awards at Sheffield arena.
Rigging
Exhibition stands - Renault events rigging & de- rigging at stately homes. - Shopping centre stands. - Delivering & setting up trailer units. - Organised teams for rigging/de-rigging at events.
Roadshows
Manager on roadshows for: Yorkshire Tea, 4 month contract - VW, 3 months - Mazda - Bernard Mathews - BT - Celebrations - Nintendo - Three stores - M & S - Slimfast - Volvo.
Sales
Coffee machines. Business to business. recruitment.
Sampling
I was assigned to organise an events team, sampling celebrations chocolates and organising competitions in shopping centres. Duties included daily stand building and de-rigging, liaising with the cli
Security
Technology
Volvo XC70 with a colleague to various companies in the UK. The companies we visited were mainly leasing and car show rooms. I produced an oral and written presentation on each visit,
Van Sales
Acting
Bar Person
Brand ambassador Bulmers Cider - Brand ambassador Tia Maria - Manager & promoter VK - Organised competitions for drinks.
Car Driving License
Full license. Experience with 7.5 ton lorry's and towing trailers. (40ft length)
Computer Skills (Advanced)
Advanced Web Design- Distinction, RSAIII typing & office skills - computer programmer -
Computer Skills (Novice)
CRB
Face Painting
Recreation Department, events.
First Aid Certificate
Health / Hygiene Cert
HGV Driving License
Make Up Artist
Helped at fashion shows - demonstrated on In-store promotions.
Motorcycle License
Nail Technician
Own Transport
Public Speaking
Hosting & Presenting at events such as Fashion shows - SD Fashion shows, Windsor races, Builders Awards, MTV,
Prensenter on promotional DVD's.
Qualified Dancer
Roller Skating / Blading
:-) mainly on holiday also skiing.
Qualifications
BTEC National Diploma Business and Management
CPVE Business and Management
O Level Mathematics, English Literature, Art and Design
RSA III Typing and computing
Web Master – Advanced Internet W
Photos
Profile photos
Staff At Work photos