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Shamus J Hurley

Shamus J Hurley

Drimoleague,Ireland
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Summary

Driven and innovative individual with knack for strategic thinking and problem-solving. Excel at communication and project management, seamlessly blending creativity with analytical skills. Ready to make significant impact by driving product success and fostering growth in any similar role.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Product Manager

The Cultured Food Company
Skibbereen, Ireland
09.2023 - Current
  • Negotiating contracts with suppliers, reducing production costs by 20%.
  • Working closely with R & D and developing of next-generation products.
  • Helping improve sales by 15% within 12 months.
  • Collaborating with sales and marketing teams, improving product positioning in the market.
  • Conducting competitor analysis, identifying market opportunities.
  • Managing product life cycle from concept through to post-launch evaluation.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Glenilen Farm
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Busy retail producer of dairy products
  • Appointed Production Manager, with overall responsibility for design and implementation of OS, SCM and CRM procedures
  • Within 5 years, oversaw increase in sales efficiency of 150%, plus sales growth of 200%, managing a production team of 30 staff

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Celtic Bridge
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Returned to Ireland to market, operate and help manage new company, established to take advantage of growing market for 'English as a Second Language' facilities & courses, in Ireland
  • In charge of overseas B2C sales (mainly via social media & email campaigns), & web design/development
  • Company turnover multiplied ten-fold within 5 yrs

BRANCH MANAGER

Plumbing Trade Supplies
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Hired to launch and manage new 2000ft/2 Trade outlet for BSS/Travis Perkins Group, on greenfield site in North London
  • Trade, Retail & B2B Contract sales of Plumbing, Heating & Renewables
  • Achieved monthly sales target of 100k within 9 months

OWNER/OPERATOR

01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Sole trader, providing haulage and distribution services to Arklow Building Supplies, under contract, across South East
  • Energy management, operations, regulatory supervision, contract management
  • Rigid 'C' license, CPCs, Digital Tachograph

COMPANY DIRECTOR

Iglu Homestores
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Company Overview: Successful retail/online operation and new commercial brand, based in Gorey, Co Wexford
  • Sales, accounting, purchasing, strategic planning, IT implementation

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Company Overview: To a series of Local Authorities in London, advising on TUPE regulations, staff training and issues relating to the employment of subcontractors
  • Corporate governance, H&S policy, PPP regulatory framework, working practice documentation, staff recruitment & training
  • To a series of Local Authorities in London, advising on TUPE regulations, staff training and issues relating to the employment of subcontractors

BUSINESS MANAGER

Highway Maintenance Services
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Company Overview: Subcontracting company in London, involved with vehicle removal and clamping, working under contract to the Metropolitan Police and London boroughs
  • 40 staff, across 4 locations, 7 days/week, 365 days/year
  • New business acquisition, management accounting

TEAM LEADER Logistics

Crest of London
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Company Overview: High-profile central London retail group with over 15 prestige outlets
  • Creation & management of new 'just-in-time', end-to-end distribution channel

CONTRACTS MANAGER

Plumbers Mate
01.1987 - 01.1995
  • Company Overview: Independent wholesale Builder's Provider in London, supplying heating and bathroom installations for large-scale projects
  • Preparation of tender documentation;
  • Negotiation with suppliers and clients

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Marketing

University of The Arts, London
09.1988 - 06.1991

Skills

  • Project management certification
  • Pricing strategy knowledge
  • Product portfolio strategy
  • Knowledge of google analytics
  • Prioritisation expertise
  • Business intelligence tools

Affiliations

  • Classic Cars, Literature and Music

Languages

French
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Product Manager - The Cultured Food Company
09.2023 - Current
PRODUCTION MANAGER - Glenilen Farm
01.2018 - 01.2023
MANAGING CONSULTANT - Celtic Bridge
01.2013 - 01.2018
BRANCH MANAGER - Plumbing Trade Supplies
01.2010 - 01.2012
OWNER/OPERATOR -
01.2007 - 01.2009
COMPANY DIRECTOR - Iglu Homestores
01.1999 - 01.2006
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT -
01.1998 - 01.1999
BUSINESS MANAGER - Highway Maintenance Services
01.1996 - 01.1998
TEAM LEADER Logistics - Crest of London
01.1995 - 01.1996
University of The Arts - Bachelor of Arts, Business & Marketing
09.1988 - 06.1991
CONTRACTS MANAGER - Plumbers Mate
01.1987 - 01.1995

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