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GEORGE ADAMS
Freehold, New Jersey
Summary
I am a driven and highly passionate professional with a background spanning payment services, IT project management, and business development within the technology sector. Having started my career at Visa and progressed into IT project management before moving into business development, I have developed strong commercial, technical, and stakeholder management skills. An outgoing and personable individual, I excel at building relationships with customers, colleagues, and senior stakeholders, translating business challenges into practical solutions. I thrive in fast-paced environments, managing competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on results, customer experience, and continuous improvement. A trusted team member and effective communicator at all levels, I am passionate about technology, business growth, and delivering value through strategic engagement and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Development Consultant
Spearpoint BD
Basingstoke, Hampshire
2025.04 - Current
- Engaged with security, IT, engineering, and product stakeholders to identify business challenges and deliver tailored cyber security and identity management solutions.
- Advised organisations on identity and access management (IAM), SaaS security, access governance, and managed security services, aligning solutions with business and technical requirements.
- Developed and executed targeted business development and outreach strategies, generating qualified opportunities across multiple industry sectors.
- Facilitated discovery workshops and stakeholder meetings, supporting sales cycles, solution positioning, and go-to-market initiatives.
IT Project Manager
Imagination Displays Ltd
Fleet, Hampshire
2023.10 - 2025.04
- Responsible for the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through to implementation and delivery of IT solutions, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, requirements, and resource schedules while coordinating with stakeholders and technical teams to achieve project objectives.
- Managed project risks, issues, and change requests, communicating impacts to scope, timelines, and costs while ensuring stakeholder approval.
- Led cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver technology projects aligned with business goals and quality standards.
Camp Counsellor and Outdoor Specialist
Rolling Hills Camp
New Jersey
2022.05 - 2023.09
- Supported and mentored campers, promoting their wellbeing and facilitating enjoyable learning experiences.
- Coaching and encouraging campers to learn and develop skills in various sporting activities.
- Leading and instructing campers in outdoor activities such as hiking, mountaineering, zip-lining, etc. while ensuring their safety.
- Travelled and explored the US during the time between camps.
- Summer Camp providing outdoor activities and development opportunities for children and young adults.
Network Processing Project Manager
Visa Card Services
Reading, Berkshire
2019.10 - 2022.04
- Chaired and managed weekly progress meeting with development and test teams to ensure project progress was on schedule and issues pro-actively managed.
- Built and managed stakeholder relationships with Client Account Managers to ensure that clients are aware of project status and deliverables.
- American multinational payment card services corporation
- Delivered and managed, the annual £1.1m, Visa Fee Change Programme to amend and update payment rules and regulations for multiple countries and customers.
Network Administrator
Visa Card Services
Reading
2019.04 - 2019.09
- Analysed and identified network risks and development opportunities to improve customer service and availability.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues raised in the Visa Customer Portal by performing initial problem diagnosis, assigned case to relevant support team and tracked progress until case was closed to customer satisfaction.
- American multinational payment card services corporation
Operations and Infrastructure Project Administrator
Visa Card Services
Reading
2018.10 - 2019.03
- Documented and organised project progress meeting notes and reports for new data centre construction, ensuring clear communication of updates and milestones.
- Oversaw vetting and clearance of third-party contractors during on-boarding, ensuring compliance with company standards and enhancing contractor readiness.
- Streamlined processes within an American multinational payment card services corporation, improving operational efficiency and coordination.
Applications Support and Management
Visa Card Services
Reading
2017.09 - 2018.09
- Diagnosed and resolved client account transaction issues, enhancing functionality of banking interfaces and web applications.
- American multinational payment card services corporation
Education
A-Levels - BTEC Science, Economics
South Hunsley 6th Form College
2017-06
GCSEs -
South Hunsley School
2015-06
BSc - IT Solutions
University of Roehampton London
London, ENG2022-05
Skills
- Risk and Issue Management
- Customer and Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Business Development and Lead Generation
- CRM Management (Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics 365)
- Sales Pipeline and Opportunity Management
- Account Prospecting and Outreach Strategy
- Discovery and Qualification Techniques
- Time Management and Prioritisation
- Deadline-Driven Project Delivery
- Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Attention to Detail and Meticulous Planning
Custom
- Generated over $500k in pipeline working with customers like Descope, Talion and Vorlon.
- Successfully managed working with four clients simultaneously with continuous achievement of target delivery on outbound and inbound success.
- Delivery and management of an annual £1.1m project to update Visa payment rules for multiple countries and clients.
- Managed two teams of eight developers and testers to deliver key projects within budget and to tight timescales.
- Managed the implementation of a critical project during the Christmas change freeze including senior stakeholder management and negotiation within the Visa Senior management team.
Interests
Timeline
Senior Business Development Consultant
Spearpoint BD
2025.04 - Current
IT Project Manager
Imagination Displays Ltd
2023.10 - 2025.04
Camp Counsellor and Outdoor Specialist
Rolling Hills Camp
2022.05 - 2023.09
Network Processing Project Manager
Visa Card Services
2019.10 - 2022.04
Network Administrator
Visa Card Services
2019.04 - 2019.09
Operations and Infrastructure Project Administrator
Visa Card Services
2018.10 - 2019.03
Applications Support and Management
Visa Card Services
2017.09 - 2018.09
A-Levels - BTEC Science, Economics
South Hunsley 6th Form College
GCSEs -
South Hunsley School
BSc - IT Solutions
University of Roehampton London