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Larry Cummins

Upper Rissington,Gloucestershire

Summary

Dedicated individual motivated to offer top-quality service, utilising superior communication and negotiation skills. Strong record of managing high-volume task loads with accuracy and timeliness.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Estate manager

Private
Little Rissington, Gloucestershire
03.2020 - Current

* primary responsibility for day-to-day management of private estate

* role to include buildings and grounds maintenance

* gardening and hedging services

* maintenance and replacement of equipment

* tree surgery and logging

Business development manager

Canterbury International (Australia) Pty Ltd
Sydney, Australia
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Maintained client records in bespoke CRM systems, ensuring streamlined data processes for maximum efficiency.
  • Generated leads to bring in new client revenue and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Drew on understanding of key markets to push development of business strategies.
  • Designed strategy to win new business and maximise selling opportunities among existing clients, achieving lucrative results.
  • Oversaw a portfolio of nearly 300 clients for one of world's leading manufacturers of high performance teamwear

Sales and service manager

Ram International (Rugby and Cricket)Ltd
Send, Surrey
10.2017 - 05.2019

* oversaw 150 key accounts in Wales and the SW

* contributed ideas for product development and modification

* built effective client relationships, interacting with stakeholders, delivering solutions in a timely manner, transferring customer requirements to different teams to gain loyalty, referrals and repeat business

* created seasonal sales plans with varying stock and promotional strategies

Sales executive

Gullivers Sports Travel
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
07.2016 - 10.2017

* responsible for designing itineraries, delivering proposals, contracts and pricing for clubs , schools and universities

* given responsibility for development of North America as new tour destination for market

* conducted meetings and delivered presentations to leading state and independent schools

* represented company at corporate hospitality events, including Six Nations Rugby, European Football Championships European Rugby Cup

* accompanied clients on major overseas tours to ensure smooth delivery of arranged itineraries and to develop new business

Director of Sport/ PE Teacher

Various
Various, Various
09.1994 - 07.2016

* oversaw provision as departmental head of physical education in both state and independent sectors , at secondary level

* taught English in Years 7-9 and was responsible for both GCSE and A Level Physical Education

* responsible for organisation and management of countless domestic, European and major overseas sporting tours, outdoor adventure activities and ski trips

Contracts manager

Civil Security
Sydney, Australia
04.1990 - 12.1992

* responsible for maintaining existing clients, developing new business and drawing contracts for security personnel, CCTV and access control systems in Sydney CBD

Operations supervisor

Darling Harbour Authority
Sydney, Australia
01.1988 - 04.1990

* Oversaw provision of security personnel and event management for one of Australia's premier tourist complexes

Buyer

Dowty Fuel Systems
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
04.1986 - 12.1987

* Sourcing and purchasing of components for aviation industry

Sales administrator

Dowty Fuel systems
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
09.1984 - 04.1986

* sales of seals and customer liaison in aviation industry

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Physical Education

Cheltenham and Gloucester College, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
09.1993 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Oxford Brookes University, Oxford
09.1980 - 06.1983

Skills

    * confident presenter and effective communicator

    * timely, organised and well-presented, able to multi-task to deliver customer requirements

    * proficient in Microsoft and a range of CRM's

    * experienced and adaptable professional in both a team environment and individual roles

    * resourceful and creative to identify potential leads and establish new business opportunities

Languages

French
Intermediate

Timeline

Estate manager - Private
03.2020 - Current
Business development manager - Canterbury International (Australia) Pty Ltd
06.2019 - 12.2019
Sales and service manager - Ram International (Rugby and Cricket)Ltd
10.2017 - 05.2019
Sales executive - Gullivers Sports Travel
07.2016 - 10.2017
Director of Sport/ PE Teacher - Various
09.1994 - 07.2016
Cheltenham and Gloucester College - Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Physical Education
09.1993 - 06.1994
Contracts manager - Civil Security
04.1990 - 12.1992
Operations supervisor - Darling Harbour Authority
01.1988 - 04.1990
Buyer - Dowty Fuel Systems
04.1986 - 12.1987
Sales administrator - Dowty Fuel systems
09.1984 - 04.1986
Oxford Brookes University - Bachelor of Arts, Law
09.1980 - 06.1983
Larry Cummins