Full Time Foster Carer - Parallel Parents - Stockport
(2018-06 - 2024-07)
- Provided both short and long term fostering for very vulnerable children aged from 5 to18 years of age.
- Liaised with various medical professional, social workers and educational institutions on behalf children who were in my care.
- Worked closely with social workers to facilitate contact with the children's other siblings, parents and family members.
- Achieved Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning & Development.
Scottish Trust Deed Advisor - Campbell Wallace Fraser (part of the Churchwood Financial Group) - Stockport
(2014-05 - 2016-09)
- Advising clients on Sequestration in Scotland, protected Scottish Trust Deeds and the legal implications of a formal, legally binding arrangement.
- Advising clients on IVA's, Bankruptcy and Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) available in England.
- Advised clients on best debt solutions for their individual circumstances.
- Rapport building, objection handling and using effective questioning techniques.
- Preparing Trust Deed proposals and making appointments for future contact.
- Outbound & Inbound sales pertaining to debt management solutions.
- Made Redundant.
Financial Advisor - Campbell Wallace Fraser (part of the Churchwood Financial Group) - Stockport
(2012-05 - 2014-11)
- Advising clients on Sequestration in Scotland, protected Scottish Trust Deeds and the legal implications of a formal, legally binding arrangement.
- Advising clients on IVA's, Bankruptcy and Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) available in England.
- Advised clients on best debt solutions for their individual circumstances.
- Rapport building, objection handling and using effective questioning techniques.
- Preparing Trust Deed proposals and making appointments for future contact.
- Outbound & Inbound sales pertaining to debt management solutions.
Accounts Manager - Software Escrow Solutions (part of Europa Communications) - Stockport
(2006-08 - 2012-04)
- Outbound B2B sales for Software Escrow and testing solutions to senior Decision-Makers.
- Account manage key accounts and create opportunities to cross & up sell services.
- Preparation of proposals and bids to win client business.
- Attend Client meetings in person across the UK presenting proposals and bids.
- Prepare all purchase orders, sales invoices and debt chasing for the whole business.
IT Researcher Team Leader - Europa Communications - Stockport
(2009-08 - 2012-04)
Promoted to Accounts Manager for Software Escrow Solutions in August 2009
- Lead generation & qualification of both IT Hardware and Software sectors and dealing with leading manufacturers selling both one off products as well as more complex solutions including IT managed services and technical outsourcing solutions to public and private sectors.
- Delivery of high-level outbound business calls to senior Decision-Makers.
- Nurture existing contacts to leverage opportunities and profile prospects to build opportunity pipeline.
- Making appointments for demonstrations and future contact.
- Delivery successful projects on time whilst meeting client expectations.
Outbound Sales Advisor - Vodafone - Newcastle Under Lyme
(2004-11 - 2006-05)
- Outbound cold calling sales, working on automated dialer selling mobile phones, rapport building, objection handling and using effective questioning techniques.
- Associating customers' needs with products features and benefits and cross and up selling other products and services.
- Excellent dialer time. Worked to targets and close sales effectively. High commission earner.
Inbound Sales Advisor - Automobile Association - Stockport
(2003-05 - 2004-06)
Temp position through Blue Arrow Recruitment Agency.
- 5* European sales for breakdown cover on the Continent.
- Worldwide Personal Travel Insurance sales.
- Target driven sales. Continually achieve high flyers bonus payments for sales over 120% per month.
Payroll Administrator - Automatic Data Processing - Stockport
(2002-11 - 2003-05)
Temp position through Addeco Recruitment Agency.
- Administration duties for Payroll Specialists & responsible for weekly stats reports to head office.
- Dealt with telephone and email enquiries from companies worldwide relating to payrolls.
Central Services Co-ordinator - WA Fairhurst & Partners - Glasgow
(2001-05 - 2002-08)
Made redundant
- Liaised with 11 offices UK wide and co-ordinated all advertising and marketing activity for each office.
- Production of all Company handbooks, directories and updates on content.
- Collating and co-ordinating information for Tenders and Submissions for all 11 offices.
- Production of PowerPoint presentations and CD's for above.
- Website updates. Event management and organisation.
Information Society Initiative Co-ordinator - Services to Software Ltd - Glasgow
(1997-01 - 2000-06)
Made redundant
- Project Management of Local Support Centre and Facility Management of Glasgow Software Centre, liaising with clients/tenants and resolving issues.
- Assisted Chief Executive in day-to-day activities. General office management for team of 7.
- Chief Executive Diary management, travel arrangements, hotels etc.
- Direct Marketing. Developed and maintained administrative filing and recording systems.
- Prepared and executed marketing strategy and event management of ICT seminars and exhibitions.
- Co-ordinated all literature, publications, flyers and updated information on Company Intranet and Internet sites.
- Liaison and negotiation with both private and public sector sponsors and partners of Local Support Centre.
- Project Manager for Investors in People from inception. Recognition gained February 2000.
