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
2019.12 - 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
2019.01 - 2019.12
- 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
2018.03 - 2018.12
- 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
2016.09 - 2018.02
- 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
2016.05 - 2016.09
Debt Collector
Santander Bank
2014.08 - 2015.09
Chef
Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
2011.09 - 2014.08
Cashier assistant
McDonalds
2009.09 - 2011.09
Education
Hawarden High School
2009.01 - 2012.04
Support Officer -
Newcastle Building Society
Newcastle Upon Tyne 2014.01 - 2015.04
Bachelor of Arts - 2:1 Business With International Management
Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne 2012.01 - 2016.04
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
2019.12 - Current
Campaign Manager
CCHQ
2019.01 - 2019.12
Client Relationship Manager
Mediaworks
2018.03 - 2018.12
Area Sales Manager
Saint Gobain
2016.09 - 2018.02
Conference Services Assistant (Summer Contract)
Labour Party HQ
2016.05 - 2016.09
Debt Collector
Santander Bank
2014.08 - 2015.09
Support Officer -
Newcastle Building Society
2014.01 - 2015.04
Bachelor of Arts - 2:1 Business With International Management
Northumbria University
2012.01 - 2016.04
Chef
Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
2011.09 - 2014.08
Cashier assistant
McDonalds
2009.09 - 2011.09
Hawarden High School
2009.01 - 2012.04
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References are available on request.