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Nicholas J Farmer

Bournemouth,UK

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong focus on strategies and goals, cultural awareness, and interpersonal communication. Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance, staff development, and team leadership. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that drive team success and organisational growth.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

Nik Farmer Photography/Silverlightfilms
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • www.nikfarmer.com
  • Set up in late 2011. Formed from a love for the creative process. I grew the business to where it became challenging and highly rewarding.
  • Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
  • Introduced new marketing campaigns, boosted brand image.
  • http://www.nikfarmer.com

President

Twobrutal MR2 automotive club
Worldwide
01.2004 - 01.2020
  • www.woodsport.org/forum
  • With over 8000 members worldwide and an internet based forum for technical writing. As president I organised events, managed the club and the internet forum from day to day ensuring our online presence remained operational, dealing with membership enquiries and ensuring as a club we were travelling on an even keel. This was a voluntary role. I am still website administrator.
  • Implemented short and long-term strategies with high rates of success for growth across the club.
  • Sought and sourced new business and investment opportunities for club.
  • Worked with board of administrators to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
  • Managed annual budget to ensure financial stability.

Composite Manufacture

Zombiewings Composites
Bournemouth, England
01.2007 - 01.2011

Upon returning to the UK from 4 years in India and Dubai I started a small composite component manufacturing business aimed at the amateur car modifying scene. Primarily using carbon fibre technologies involving mould-making and bespoke parts production.

  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.

Technical Feature Writer

MR2Only International Magazine, UK
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • https://mr2onlymagazine.com/
  • Writing a number of articles for the magazine featuring technical knowledge such as aerodynamics and engineering upgrades.
  • Translated complex information into readable material, facilitating reader understanding.
  • Produced engaging content by conducting in-depth research on various topics.
  • Edited and proofread articles to ensure high-quality final publications.
  • Ensured authenticity of content by fact-checking every piece written.
  • Wrote to specific target audiences and reading levels.

Graphic Design Consultant

Brand Curry
New Delhi, India
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Bought in as a Design Consultant and website designer. Brand Curry undertook marketing campaigns for some of India's largest companies.
  • Utilised advanced software tools for improved efficiency in graphic design production.
  • Produced high-quality graphics for print and digital media platforms, enhancing company reputation.
  • Developed innovative design concepts for enhanced audience interaction.
  • Company Overview: www.brandcurry.co.in
  • http://www.brandcurry.co.in

Telecommunications Technical Officer

Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
London, England
01.1991 - 01.2004
  • https://www.fcdoservices.gov.uk/
  • As a member of Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service I progressed significantly during these exciting years eventually becoming a Team Leader and installation designer. At times, extremely stressful with huge responsibility. I thrived in this environment, learning to adjust in all kinds of situations overseas and with people from many different cultures and status including British Ambassadors, Foreign Office and Home Office staff members, MI6 operatives, local employees as well as other overseas British and foreign agencies.
  • Enhanced system reliability through regular server maintenance tasks.
  • Resolved complex hardware issues, enhancing overall system performance.
  • Maintained high standards of data integrity, ensuring strict adherence to privacy regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on various projects, enabling seamless integration of diverse systems and technologies.
  • Planned network installations meticulously to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
  • Assisted in project planning meetings, contributing valuable technical insights and strategies.

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Hardware/Software Engineering

Northampton College
01.1992 - 01.1993

City & Guilds Certificate - Black and White Photography

Moulton College
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Electronic Engineering

Wolverton College
01.1991 - 01.1992

GCSE - Mathematics (B), Gen Studies (B), Science A (Chemistry) (C), Science B (Physics) (C), English Language (C), Geography (C)

Guilsborough County Secondary School
01.1983 - 01.1990

Skills

  • Strategies and goals
  • Cultural awareness
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Quality Assurance
  • Staff development
  • Team Leadership

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: Technology, Motorsports, Photography/Film-making, Following Formula 1 and The British Touring Car Championship, Maintaining cars in garage, Running an after-school photography club at a local primary school voluntarily twice a week in term time, Volunteering as a track marshal and a member of The British Motorsports Marshals' Club, Holding a clean, full UK driving license for more than 30 years
  • Date of birth: 01/22/72

Timeline

Director

Nik Farmer Photography/Silverlightfilms
01.2011 - 01.2021

Composite Manufacture

Zombiewings Composites
01.2007 - 01.2011

Technical Feature Writer

MR2Only International Magazine, UK
01.2006 - 01.2007

President

Twobrutal MR2 automotive club
01.2004 - 01.2020

Graphic Design Consultant

Brand Curry
01.2004 - 01.2006

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Hardware/Software Engineering

Northampton College
01.1992 - 01.1993

Telecommunications Technical Officer

Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
01.1991 - 01.2004

Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Electronic Engineering

Wolverton College
01.1991 - 01.1992

GCSE - Mathematics (B), Gen Studies (B), Science A (Chemistry) (C), Science B (Physics) (C), English Language (C), Geography (C)

Guilsborough County Secondary School
01.1983 - 01.1990

City & Guilds Certificate - Black and White Photography

Moulton College
Nicholas J Farmer