i am solution focused with a creative & Entrepreneurial Mindset
i have raised my daughter alone as well as developing property along the way so i am used to juggling many plates at a time.
i am very satisfied with my past achievements however as i wind down in life somewhat i would like to do something different to my past that is both worthwhile and rewarding
i am positive and enthusiastic in any role i commit to and always aim to be the best that i can in any situation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Owner
valley trading post ltd
Falmouth , U.K.
06.2004 - 01.2022
Monitored financial objectives and prepared budgets, including scheduling expenditures, and analyzing variances.
Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
Created and implemented successful business plans for store management, expansion and updates.
Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
Planned in-store displays to attract shoppers and promote products.
Organized special events such as promotional days or discounts to boost sales.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase sales.
Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
Created a customer loyalty program to reward repeat customers.
Managed employee schedules and assigned tasks and responsibilities to employees.
Researched industry trends to stay current on market changes.
Shop Owner
dakini Fair Trade
Galway , Ireland
03.1996 - 01.2004
Everything as above with the addition of designing the majority of products and producing them with a number of womens cooperatives in Nepal.
introducing and promoting the concept of fair trade in Ireland
working with organizations i Nepal to reinvest profits back into the community
Sales and Marketing Director
swifcall ltd
Dublin & London , Ireland &UK
06.1991 - 12.1995
Developed and implemented sales strategies to target potential customers.
Created and distributed promotional materials to increase brand awareness.
Directed branding, sales enablement and PR strategies to support implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies.
Mentored and internally promoted successful company sales and account management staff into leadership positions to drive company growth.
Negotiated deals with vendors and suppliers for procuring necessary resources at competitive prices.
Researched emerging technologies in the field of Sales and Marketing and made recommendations for implementation.
Facilitated improvement in sales outcomes by holding performance evaluations to assess team members' strengths and weaknesses and counsel on improvement strategies.
Managed a team of sales representatives by providing guidance, training, and support when needed.
Motivated and mentored employees to increase knowledge, skills and career potential within company.
Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
Met with sales and design departments to determine project road maps and create unique products to drive profitability and champion brand.
Coordinated with marketing team to create effective campaigns for products or services.
Hired and motivated high-performing sales team achieving over £4,000,000 in new sales per year.£
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Field Sales Manager
World information netowrk
Sydney , Australia
01.1989 - 01.1991
Managed a team of 10+ sales representatives across multiple regions.
Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
Reviewed monthly reports from regional teams to ensure targets were being met or exceeded.
Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
Developed incentive programs for sales representatives that encouraged high-performance results.
Administrative Assistant (Academic Operations) at Holy Child Auxilium SchoolAdministrative Assistant (Academic Operations) at Holy Child Auxilium School