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Ian Edwards

Worcester Park,Surrey

Summary

Results-driven professional leveraging problem-solving skills to overhaul, improve and refine business practices. Strategic thinker with advanced analysis skills. Confidently tackles large scale challenges, prioritising greater organisational efficiency. Pragmatic leader eager to contribute to organisational growth and development. Applies knowledge of industry best practices and business needs to devise innovative solutions. Active listener with commitment to driving corporate success. Astute business leader versed in building high-performing teams. Offers empowering leadership style and commitment to client satisfaction. Persuasive communicator with high-level negotiation skills. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Consultant

Total Managed Document Solutions
Kettering, Nottinghamshire
10.2020 - Current
  • Helped organisations improve customer satisfaction and achieve measurable results.
  • Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organisational improvements.
  • Highlighted undetected organisational needs to improve business performance.
  • Communicated with staff at all organisational levels to assess current systems.
  • Unified efforts from multiple departments towards business developments.

Owner

No-Brainer Containers
Glenrothes, Fife
02.2018 - Current
  • Established and successfully managed profitable business, demonstrating exceptional entrepreneurial skills and business acumen.
  • Supervised staff to deliver top-quality service in alignment with company objectives.
  • Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Applied customer feedback to inform business strategy and foster continued loyalty.
  • Promoted company products and services on social media to increase brand awareness.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.

Sales Manager

Annodata
Reading, Berkshire
01.2006 - 09.2020
  • Maintained regular contact and strong relationships with existing customers by providing comprehensive support.
  • Identified and qualified new sales prospects to continually meet targets.
  • Achieved exceptional client satisfaction feedback and ratings.
  • Monitored sales team performance, providing effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets.

Call centre agent

Fidelity Investments
Kingswood, Surrey
09.2001 - 12.2005
  • Handled customer queries focused on first-call resolution.
  • Handled high call volumes with accuracy and efficiency for optimum productivity.
  • Built positive customer rapport through friendly, professional communication.
  • Maintained call centre efficiencies, ensuring clear, effective communication with all departments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ocean Science

University of Plymouth
Plymouth
09.1998 - 05.2001

A-Levels - Biology, Geography & Sports Science

Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
Guildford
09.1996 - 06.1998

GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English Language, English Literature, Sports Science, Design

Glyn School
Epsom
09.1991 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Organisation
  • Organizational development
  • File and records management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Training development
  • Resource planning
  • Policies
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team player

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Sport
  • Urban Gardening

Timeline

Consultant

Total Managed Document Solutions
10.2020 - Current

Owner

No-Brainer Containers
02.2018 - Current

Sales Manager

Annodata
01.2006 - 09.2020

Call centre agent

Fidelity Investments
09.2001 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Science - Ocean Science

University of Plymouth
09.1998 - 05.2001

A-Levels - Biology, Geography & Sports Science

Guildford College of Further and Higher Education
09.1996 - 06.1998

GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English Language, English Literature, Sports Science, Design

Glyn School
09.1991 - 06.1995
Ian Edwards