About Me
Over the past 27 years I have worked in the commercial and public sectors, charities and higher education, at board level and in a variety of management roles.
University of Brighton – Business Development Manager
- negotiated research and consultancy contracts
- identified and managed intellectual property (IP)
- investigated exploitation opportunities
- trained staff
Faculty of Homoeopathy and Homoeopathic Trust, London – Marketing and Membership Manager
- rationalised procedures
- facilitated meetings
- contributed to strategic planning
John Heyer Paper Ltd, Larkfield – Company Director
- contributed to national and international corporate planning
- member of sales strategy team
- brand manager for a key product line
- selected and serviced the distribution network
- monitored stock movements and sales statistics
- recruited to and managed sales team
- commissioned advertising and marketing campaigns
Transatlantic Plastics (1991) Ltd, Southampton – Director
- contributed to purchase and set up of company
- contributed to creation of mail order offer and catalogue
Proinsa Chemicals Ltd, Copthorne – Office Manager
- rationalised administration
- secured DTI funding to develop innovative product range
Messmer Instruments Ltd, Gravesend – Marketing Consultant
- contributed to national and international marketing strategy
- managed creation of a new corporate identity
Varian, Weybridge – Sales Representative
- sold high value analytical equipment to hospitals and higher education