Ali Lincoln
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of School Partnerships
Teaching Personnel
Nationwide
02.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
- Directed day-to-day work of [Number] employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
- Championed customer-centric approach, enhancing overall service delivery and satisfaction.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Implemented process improvements, streamlining operations for increased productivity.
- Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
- Evaluated market trends and competitor activities, informing strategic decision-making.
Head of School Partnerships
Teaching Personnel
South England
12.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Strategic Business Development Manager
Teaching Personnel
Midlands + East
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
- Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Contacted and converted potential customers via telephone, email and in-person enquiries.
- Designed strategy to win new business and maximise selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results.
- Influenced key decision-making and established trust with stakeholders.
- Coached team to build client relationships and exceed sales targets.
- Reported to senior leadership on latest research on market insights, industry trends and expansion opportunities.
- Consistently exceeded revenue targets through new account development.
- Prepared and delivered winning client proposals, business presentations and sales pitches to C-level executives.
- Closed complex, lucrative deals with new customers using strategic sales and negotiation tactics.
- Leveraged market and competitor data to identify market opportunities and gaps.
- Compiled industry data on competitor pricing, materials costs and supply chain issues to help set accurate pricing.
Operations manager
Teaching Personnel
Northants, Beds, MK, Herts
06.2015 - 03.2020
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
Branch Manager
Teaching Personnel
Northampton, Northamptonshire
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Directed day-to-day work of [Number] employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
Education Recruitment Consultant
Teaching Personnel
Northampton, Northamptonshire
04.2009 - 07.2011
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Professional Coaching
Raise The Bar
01.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Leeds
Leeds 09.2004 - 06.2008
Skills
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Employee management
- Operations management
- Recruiting and hiring
- Staff development
- Business planning
- Revenue growth
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of School Partnerships
Teaching Personnel
02.2024 - Current
Head of School Partnerships
Teaching Personnel
12.2022 - 02.2024
NVQ Level 5 - Professional Coaching
Raise The Bar
01.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Strategic Business Development Manager
Teaching Personnel
03.2020 - 12.2022
Operations manager
Teaching Personnel
06.2015 - 03.2020
Branch Manager
Teaching Personnel
07.2011 - 06.2015
Education Recruitment Consultant
Teaching Personnel
04.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Leeds
09.2004 - 06.2008
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