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Aidan Quinn

Dunstable

Summary

Results-driven sales professional with a strong background in consultative selling, client acquisition, and business development. Experienced in advising customers and businesses, with a proven ability to convert leads into long-term relationships. Currently expanding into Brand Strategy and Sales Insight, leveraging expertise in sales psychology, audience targeting, and strategic marketing to help businesses grow. Founder of 258 RISE, a consultancy hub connecting individuals and businesses with vetted professionals, reflecting an entrepreneurial drive to build networks and deliver practical solutions. Seeking freelance opportunities that combine sales execution with strategic input to gain hands-on experience in brand and growth consultancy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Co Founder

258 Rise
07.2025 - Current
  • Established a referral and consultancy hub, connecting individuals and businesses with vetted professionals.
  • Developed a strategic network to provide tailored solutions and referrals across multiple industries.
  • Created a scalable business model, exploring monetisation through referral fees and partnerships.

Tax Relief Consultant

TaxTek
Remote
06.2025 - Current
  • Delivered R&D Tax Relief consultancy services, unlocking significant financial returns for innovative UK businesses.
  • Assessed eligibility and maximised claims through detailed data gathering and strategic documentation.
  • Collaborated with technical teams to produce accurate, compliant submissions that achieved high approval rates.

HVAC Installer/Engineer

LB Comfort Solutions
Dunstable
08.2021 - 05.2025
  • Completed high-quality technical installations in residential and commercial sites, achieving top client satisfaction scores.
  • Increased customer spend through effective upselling of upgrades and additional services.
  • Acted as main client liaison on-site, fostering relationships that generated repeat and referral work.

Advanced Installer/Engineer

BFT Mastclimbing Ltd
Leighton Buzzard/London
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Delivered complex installation projects while advising clients on solutions that improved efficiency and safety.
  • Upsold premium machinery options, directly contributing to increased project revenue.
  • Built lasting client relationships, leading to ongoing contracts and referrals.

Assistant Manager

Deakin White Estate Agents
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
01.2017 - 09.2019
  • Generated and converted high-value leads through targeted prospecting, achieving and surpassing sales targets.
  • Delivered valuations, viewings, and negotiations with a high close rate, resulting in consistent top-performer status.
  • Built strong vendor and buyer relationships, driving repeat business and valuable referrals.

Owner Franchise Driver

DPD
Dunstable
06.2015 - 01.2017

Home Insurance Advisor

Policy Expert
Milton Keynes
08.2013 - 06.2015

Sales Negotiator

Taylor's Estate Agents
Luton
02.2011 - 08.2013

Receptionist

Hilton Hotel
Luton
09.2009 - 02.2011

Football Player Scholarship

Luton Town Football Club
06.2007 - 09.2009

Education

Post Graduate Degree - Cyber Security

Azure Fundamentals

Post Graduate Degree - Cyber Security

Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Post Graduate Degree - Cyber Security

CompTIA Network+, Security+, CEH v12

UEFA C License - Football Coaching

Luton Town Football Club
09.2008 - 06/2010

BTEC National Diploma in Sporting Excellence Level 2 - Sports Science

Barnfield College
09.2008 - 06/2010

GCSE's - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, I.C.T, Physical Education, G.N.V.Q Science

Barnfield West Academy

Skills

  • Sales Strategy & Business Development
  • Marketing Campaign Planning & Execution
  • Brand Storytelling & Creative Direction
  • Photography & Video Production
  • Social Media Strategy & Content Creation
  • R&D Tax Relief Consulting
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Negotiation & Closing
  • Project Management & Multi-Sector Experience

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, AZ-900, Completed
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals, SC-900, Completed
  • Comp TIA Network+, Comp TIA Security+, CEH v12: (In Progress) technical understanding for SaaS/tech sales roles.

Additional Information

  • Passionate about helping innovative and creative businesses grow.
  • Thrive in high-performance, target-driven environments.
  • Mindset: proactive, driven, and constantly generating new ideas.
  • Full clean UK driving licence.

Timeline

Co Founder

258 Rise
07.2025 - Current

Tax Relief Consultant

TaxTek
06.2025 - Current

HVAC Installer/Engineer

LB Comfort Solutions
08.2021 - 05.2025

Advanced Installer/Engineer

BFT Mastclimbing Ltd
09.2019 - 08.2021

Assistant Manager

Deakin White Estate Agents
01.2017 - 09.2019

Owner Franchise Driver

DPD
06.2015 - 01.2017

Home Insurance Advisor

Policy Expert
08.2013 - 06.2015

Sales Negotiator

Taylor's Estate Agents
02.2011 - 08.2013

Receptionist

Hilton Hotel
09.2009 - 02.2011

UEFA C License - Football Coaching

Luton Town Football Club
09.2008 - 06/2010

BTEC National Diploma in Sporting Excellence Level 2 - Sports Science

Barnfield College
09.2008 - 06/2010

Football Player Scholarship

Luton Town Football Club
06.2007 - 09.2009

Post Graduate Degree - Cyber Security

Azure Fundamentals

Post Graduate Degree - Cyber Security

Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Post Graduate Degree - Cyber Security

CompTIA Network+, Security+, CEH v12

GCSE's - Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, I.C.T, Physical Education, G.N.V.Q Science

Barnfield West Academy
Aidan Quinn