Freelancer #10817
Account Director, Marketing Services
Based in March, Cambridgeshire
Joined 25 months ago (joined 20/08/2008)
Status: Available now
Career History
| 04/08/2008 - Ongoing | Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator, Application Performance Ltd., Reading
Following up warm leads from all over the globe. Organise web demonstrations with technical team and assist in closing deals. I have worked with the Technical, Sales and Operations team to set appropriate processes in place for a succesful campaign. |
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| 25/07/2008 - 01/08/2008 | Lead Generation Coach & Trainer, ASI Solutions plc, Milton Keynes
In this assignment I carried out a half day consultancy with the Sales & Administration, Marketing, Operations and Senior Management Team to establish what was required, learn about the processes being sold and establish what processes are presently in place. I designed a training course and delivered coaching sessions for a new lead generator, sales and operations team. |
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| 01/05/2008 - Ongoing | PR & Press Officer, www.campsitesguide.com, Nottingham
www.campsitesguide.com is a new one-stop shop for browsers looking for anything to do with camping, caravanning and self catering holidays. I have carried out a full marketing consultancy with the owners, created full working practices and recruited and implemented staff. I have organised training and trained staff. I have drafted, written and distributed press releases and been involved in lead generation and research at a hands on level. |
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| 01/03/2008 - 30/06/2008 | Lead Generator, Executive Playground, Birmingham
This assignment involved learning the training courses available to clients of this executive coaching and training company. Establishing the most appropriate contacts and making calls to them, establishing interest and organising meetings. |
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| 01/05/2005 - 01/06/2008 | Self Employed Part Time Marketing Manager, ASI Solutions plc, Milton Keynes
This was a very interesting role, where I identified and organised events. Wrote press releases and marketing material. Assisted the sales team with bespoke powerpoint presentations and assisted with lead generation. |
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| 01/05/2005 - Ongoing | Writer & Journalist, Smallholder Magazine, Remote
I have written a number of articles for Smallholder Magazine. All contributions were agreed with the editor prior to publication. Articles vary from; a suburban incomers view of village life, the floristry business, how to deal with drought, strange events in Scotland, remembrance and the list goes on. Please make contact for a copy of my published work. |
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| 01/04/2004 - 01/09/2007 | Business Development/Event Co-ordinator, Sysload Software, London
This was an interesting role as a business developer and event co-ordinator for Sysload Software a French IT Software company providing performance management solutions and wanting to break into the UK market.
My role involved identifying interest to assist in generating the sales pipeline and organising events for prospects. |
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Relevant Skills & Experience
Skills
Budget responsibility, Crisis Management, Management of people, Managing a team, Pitching, Press Releases, Senior level contact with clients.
Sector Experience
Business to Business, Corporate Affairs, Media Relations.
Professional Qualifications & Membership
Qualifications
HND European Humanities.
Professional Membership
Member of OU Alumni.
Education
| 01/09/2007 - 03/09/2007 | TEFL
Part 1
I have successfully taken part, completed and passed part 1 of the Teaching English as a Foreign Language TEFL course. |
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| 01/09/2006 - 01/11/2006 | Cambridge Regional College
Equality & Diversity
This was a very interesting online management course. Passed. |
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| 01/10/2001 - 01/09/2004 | The Open University
HND European Humanities
This was a very interesting course made up of several modules including; Culture, Identity & Power of the Roman Empire, The Enlightenment and two French courses at varying levels. |
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| 01/09/1991 - 01/07/1992 | Institute of Linguists
Advanced Level
This was an advanced business course in spoken and written French. Equivalent to A Level standard, I received both pass and distinction level. |
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| 01/09/1982 - 01/07/1984 | Cambridge Examination Board
O Levels
I completed and passed 8 GCE O Level courses and exams. Courses taken were; English Language, English Literature, French, history, chemistry, maths, geography and food and nutrition. |
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| Community Score: | 200 points |  |
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Recommendations
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Bernadine Coady, Bernadine Coady
"If you have someone like Amanda on your team, you are on to a winner.She has integrity, intelligence and a sense of humour. She would work tirelesly for you and make sure you come out on the right side. Can put her hand to anything.
I am a retired Matron and a member of our" War memorial playing field Group" Amanda is the chair person and has done a great deal in securing the rights for our village.
I thoroughly recomend her."
Lesley Carey, Lesley Carey
""If you are looking for a "Girl Friday"to be there for you,an honest ,intelligent,lateral thinking,hardworking person with an essential sense of humour,I can confirm Amanda has all these attributes and more.My work has a charitable interest in animal welfare,and it has been good to work with someone who cares"
Ms. Lesley Carey,Animal Management .
"CAREING FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T CARE FOR THEMSELVES""
Employed from 01/05/2008 to 11/08/2008