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
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