Justin Bell

A versatile and results-oriented professional with a unique blend of strategic business leadership and hands-on IT infrastructure management. Proven track record of scaling small businesses by aligning operational workflows with robust Google Workspace and cloud solutions. Expert at bridging the gap between technical execution and business strategy, managing data security compliance, and streamlining user collaboration.

Combines traditional board-level operational experience with deep technical expertise to drive efficiency and minimize organizational downtime.

SME IT Consultant & Workspace Administrator at JustWorks Systems Limited (2013-01 – Present)

• Google Workspace Architecture: Architected, deployed, and supported custom Google Workspace environments for diverse small business clients, migrating legacy setups to the cloud to drive modern collaboration.
• Security & Compliance: Implemented rigorous endpoint security by managing and securing BYOD profiles and local PCs; configured advanced mail authentication protocols (DMARC, SPF) to prevent phishing and spoofing.
• Infrastructure & Continuity: Designed and installed local area networks (LANs), managed wireless setups, and engineered secure remote access solutions that enabled seamless work-from-home operations.
• SLA & Support Delivery: Served as the primary technical point of contact, resolving infrastructure and cloud workspace anomalies swiftly to guarantee maximum system uptime and business continuity.

Technical Director & Company Secretary at Shepherds Purse Cheeses Limited (2004-03 – 2011-11)

• IT Governance & Strategy: Held a strategic board-level role directing the company's IT and Telecoms roadmap to directly support business growth and scale production capabilities.
• Operations & Compliance: Oversaw EDI systems integration for streamlined B2B ordering while successfully executing all legal, regulatory, and fiscal mandates required of a Company Secretary.

Sales & Marketing Director at Shepherds Purse Cheeses Limited (1998-05 – 2004-03)

• Commercial Growth: Spearheaded a massive commercial scale-up, increasing annual revenue from £225k to £695k while maintaining an exceptional 67% Gross Margin.
• Infrastructure Support: Managed the internal IT and Telecoms infrastructure explicitly to optimize sales pipeline workflows, client communication, and staff productivity.
• Product Compliance: Contributed to product technical compliance frameworks, team member development initiatives, and new product development (NPD) pipelines.

General Manager at Shepherds Purse Speciality Cheeses (1996-05 – 1998-05)

• Operations Management: Directed day-to-day operations of the food production facility, including demand planning, inventory control, and workforce management.
• Financial Controls: Modernized the company's financial operations by implementing comprehensive costing systems and introducing Sage Line 50 accounting software.

Diploma in Management Studies - Teesside Businness School - 1995/6