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Jack Bell

Jack Bell

Chief of Staff
Kennington,Greater London

Summary

Highly competent Chief of Staff with five years of experience in this role, successfully supporting the former MP for Bishop Auckland and Government Minister for Levelling Up. Knowledgeable about best methods for managing individuals, schedules and personnel to achieve objectives. Previous management experience in campaigning, sales and digital marketing sectors as well. A dedicated individual, motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and helpful approaches.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chief of Staff to Dehenna Davison MP and former Minister for Levelling Up

Houses of Parliament
London
12.2019 - Current
  • Head of office to both Westminster and North East offices, managing 8 staff members. Have overseen and directed staff responses to over 20,000 cases, helped secure £72 million for Bishop Auckland and continually energize all staff members to provide a highly professional standard of work.
  • Support the MP, whether it be professional or personal, through travel arrangements, diary management, meeting representation and ensuring all information is up to date in both offices (starters, leavers, timesheets, etc.) Principal source of expertise in, and ensuring compliance across both offices with corporate policies and best practice in specified areas.
  • Comply with information security and data protection, performance reviews, government policy and learning and development reporting.
  • Responsibility for managing all aspects of office administration and personal budgets.
  • Engagement with other MPs offices and key organisations, Government leaders and constituents.

Campaign Manager

CCHQ
Northumberland
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Build relationships and lead campaign teams with elected representatives, including councillors and MPs. This meant being in charge of 40 individual campaigns whether that be local or national.
  • Grow candidates’ and elected representatives’ presence on social media and develop voter contact programs, including telephone and door-to-door canvassing. This resulted in over 10,000 new voter intentions being gathered through my campaign strategy.
  • Take lead of organising high-profile meetings and events to promote interests of MPs, councillors, and candidates.
  • Management of association and voluntary teams for all campaigning activities. This was completed through strategy plans, meetings, and regular briefings, which I would be in charge of.

Client Relationship Manager

Mediaworks
Newcastle upon Tyne
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Managed over 20 digital clients and projects at one time, ranging from SEO, PPC, Social Media and Web Development being provided.
  • Continued learning of changing digital methods to enhance knowledge and credibility for my client base and their campaigns. Oversaw client increases of up to 25% in SEO or PPC activity.
  • Maintained strong, professional working relations with my clients through regular communication and ensure that projects run effectively through CRM and planning systems.
  • Creation of quarterly ROI presentations for each client which outline their current digital performance and proposals for new digital/marketing campaigns moving forwards.

Area Sales Manager

Saint Gobain
North East
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Maintained accurate CRM databases of over 200 accounts, ranging from small independent businesses to large organisations.
  • Determined to meet and exceed targets through continued growth and new business developments in both regions, the North East and Cumbria. In nearly 2 years, increasing profits in both regions by 16%.
  • Worked to sustain and enhance in-depth knowledge of market developments; including technological advances, product launches to sustain credibility as a specialist ambassador for products and services
  • Maintained retention of exclusive clients whilst developing new business through targeted bespoke marketing activities.

Conference Services Assistant (Summer Contract)

Labour Party HQ
05.2016 - 09.2016

Debt Collector

Santander Bank
08.2014 - 09.2015

Chef

Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
09.2011 - 08.2014

Cashier assistant

McDonalds
09.2009 - 09.2011

Education

Hawarden High School
01.2009 - 04.2012

Support Officer -

Newcastle Building Society
Newcastle Upon Tyne
01.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - 2:1 Business With International Management

Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne
01.2012 - 04.2016

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Business administration
  • Staff relations
  • Inbox management
  • Payroll administration
  • Diary management
  • Experienced with all Microsoft Packages and G-Suite, as well as using both Windows and MacOS operating systems Also includes Google Analytics and CRM systems

Quote

Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
John D. Rockefeller

Timeline

Chief of Staff to Dehenna Davison MP and former Minister for Levelling Up

Houses of Parliament
12.2019 - Current

Campaign Manager

CCHQ
01.2019 - 12.2019

Client Relationship Manager

Mediaworks
03.2018 - 12.2018

Area Sales Manager

Saint Gobain
09.2016 - 02.2018

Conference Services Assistant (Summer Contract)

Labour Party HQ
05.2016 - 09.2016

Debt Collector

Santander Bank
08.2014 - 09.2015

Support Officer -

Newcastle Building Society
01.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - 2:1 Business With International Management

Northumbria University
01.2012 - 04.2016

Chef

Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
09.2011 - 08.2014

Cashier assistant

McDonalds
09.2009 - 09.2011

Hawarden High School
01.2009 - 04.2012

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References are available on request.
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