Dave Dyson
Ripon,North Yorkshire
Summary
Seasoned professional looking for an opportunity to use current skill base in consultancy/sales role.
Driven and committed with proactive approach to sales and client relations with effective communication capabilities online and in person.
Well-connected member of the North Yorkshire shooting fraternity - considerable picking up expertise, clay shooting team membership, charity competition clay team member, Captain Rudding Park Shoot.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work history
Sole Trader
Carp Fishing France Trips
Ripon, North Yorkshire
04.2023 - Current
- Creating, management of website.
- Liaison with French Fishing Lake owners and clients.
- Establishing agency for 30 lakes in France.
- Managing Social Media - Meta,Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
- Creation of YouTube media - qualified drone pilot and accomplished photographer.
Company director
Cascade Water Gardens Ltd
Bury, Lancashire
04.1981 - 12.2025
Built original shop premises in Haslingden, Lancashire. Relocated to new premises three times since then. Current base Bury, Lancashire. Responsible for all aspects of the business:-
- Sales, marketing and social media strategy.
- Short, mid and long term business sales and profit objectives.
- Development of company websites and internet business.
- Supplier negotiations and product procurement including livestock buying trips to Israel, Japan, China.
- Recruitment, management and leadership of staff - currently 4 employees.
- Design and project management of bespoke client work.
- Proven track record in professional customer service and sales.
Education
School of life and hard knocks.
Skills
- 60 years experience of shooting and fishing
- Passionate sales person in fields I have an interest in
- Current shot gun and firearms certificates
- CPSA Safety Officer
- Loaders Course qualification
Affiliations
- Driven shooting, clay shooting, deer stalking, picking up, carp fishing, koi-keeping, photography, drone photography.
Timeline
Sole Trader
Carp Fishing France Trips
04.2023 - Current
Company director
Cascade Water Gardens Ltd
04.1981 - 12.2025
School of life and hard knocks.