Neil Holmes

A highly experienced individual who is not afraid to go the extra mile. Comfortable in all surroundings and being able to think outside the box I also have exceptional people skills. Combining my skills of being an intuitive visionary together with the ability to grasp a situation will continue to ensure the delivery of successful solutions and outcomes in business.

My long established and successful track record in team leadership and delivery will become a true asset in project and / or people management roles.

• Extensive experience of internal company directorship and customer facing management experience.
• Hard working solutions provider whilst being complimented by natural intuition, grasping the situation and a progressive visionary.
• Team leadership by example.
• Always providing attention to detail and the delivery requirements.
• Full clean driving licence with own transport.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office package.

Director – AV Niche (Recording Systems) Limited – 1995 to 2025

• Established, set up and managed the business 
• Responsibilities included managing teams of people and leading the business through decades of design, manufacture, service, and support through all changes with the advancement of technology. 
• Managed specialised audio / video systems and equipment being designed, manufactured, supplied, and supported to a range of customers including UK Police Forces and various Government Agencies. 
• Introduced and successfully integrated within the company the nationally recognised ‘Investors in People’ status together with international accreditation standards for both ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. 
• Application and grant of ‘Secure Digital Recording’ patents in UK, Europe, USA, and other territories.
• Introduced, managed, and maintained all company policies including for Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and Environmental.
• Introduced the UKs 1st Digital Interview Recorder which was selected to participate in the UK Home Office National Suspect Video Project. 
• Project managed supply, manufacture, and delivery for the national roll out of over 750 off Digital Audio CD Interview Recorder to the entire UK Department of Work and Pensions.
• Received a partner award from Suffolk Police for ‘Operation Sumac’ which led to the conviction of Steve Wright (The Suffolk Strangler) who had murdered five young women during December 2006.

Additional work history

• Sales Manager
• Senior Sales Engineer
• Technologist

Education and Training

• BSc (Hons) II ii – Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Manchester University)
• 3 ‘A’ Levels
• 6 ‘GCSEs’ including Maths and English Language

Courses attended during work history.

• ‘Sales and Marketing of Hi-Tech Products’
• ‘Effective Presentations’