Alan Smart
Larkhall,South Lanarkshire
Summary
Motivated Senior Consultant who embraces empathy and values the importance of collaboration to get things done and can adapt to challenges with determination and resilience.
A proactive planner and someone who loves to get ahead of the curve when it comes to projects and tasks. Someone who isn't afraid to ask for help and resource and a person who is a good public speaker and an even better listener.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Consultant
Epic Global Solutions
Larkhall, South Lanarkshire
11.2021 - Current
- Senior stakeholder engagement on a global level.
- Building out strategies based on client needs and gap analysis.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to build strategies aligned with client objectives.
- Mentored junior consultants in best practices and methodologies.
- Identified new lived experience consultants and brought them onboard, managing their wellbeing also.
- Implemented global safeguarding programme for all lived experience colleagues.
- Implemented change through project management to support better client engagement and workflow.
- Managed complex projects from inception to delivery and within time and budget.
- Delivered my own lived experience to schools and organizations worldwide. It is my firm belief that lived experience is the most effective and impactful transfer of learning available when it comes to matters of harm.
Business Development Manager
Trelleborg UK
Larkhall, South Lanarkshire
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented strategic partnerships to enhance market presence and drive growth.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and support strategic goals.
- Designed and delivered presentations to potential clients, showcasing products and services effectively.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure advantageous terms and strengthen business relationships.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing queries promptly and effectively.
Area Sales Manager
ATS Euromaster
Larkhall, South Lanarkshire
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Covering South-west Scotland developing sales plans.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with key clients to drive loyalty.
- Presented sales reports at board meetings, influencing future strategy decisions.
- Achieved market growth by developing robust sales strategies.
- Fostered strong client relationships for higher customer retention.
Business Development Executive
Autotrader
Larkhall, South Lanarkshire
10.2011 - 01.2015
- Covering Scotland and North-West England engaging with senior stakeholders in multi-franchise dealerships.
- Used Salesforce to deliver weighted proposals to board management.
- Reported to senior leadership on latest research on market insights, industry trends and expansion opportunities.
- Designed front end CX (customer experience) websites for client proposals and delivered the product also
- Sold ancillary sales around website proposition sales.
Education
Project Management Professsional - Project Management
IC Agile
Wigan 04.2023 - 04.2024
Foundations of Project Management - Project Management
Google
Larkhall, South Lanarkshire 12.2022 - 12.2023
Skills
- Lived experience consultancy
- Programme delivery & facilitation
- Project Management
- Resilience
- Speaking
- Excellent listener
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Strategic visioning
- Tactful diplomacy
- Salesforce CRM
- Commercial Awareness
- Project timeline management
- Mondaycom management
Affiliations
- Reading
- Gym
- Hill walking
- Family time
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Management Professsional - Project Management
IC Agile
04.2023 - 04.2024
Foundations of Project Management - Project Management
Google
12.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Consultant
Epic Global Solutions
11.2021 - Current
Business Development Manager
Trelleborg UK
10.2016 - 10.2021
Area Sales Manager
ATS Euromaster
05.2015 - 10.2016
Business Development Executive
Autotrader
10.2011 - 01.2015