PETER COLLIER

Outline

Co-founder of Tennis Tags, a UK based business producing professionally handmade tennis bag and keyring tags, with fun, trendy and stylish design compositions.

Key Responsibilities

• Led the ideation and outsourcing process for the creation of the brand logo, effectively capturing the essence of Tennis Tags' identity and vision.
• Collaborated closely with business partner to architect and refine product designs and packaging, ensuring a cohesive and appealing presentation to customers.
• Orchestrated the outsourcing and actively participated in a comprehensive product photoshoot, capturing compelling imagery for effective marketing materials.
• Played a pivotal role in the development of the company website, contributing to its functionality, user experience, and alignment with the brand's image.
• Proactively engaged in the formulation of marketing strategies and the execution of campaigns for both the Joke Tag and Smart Tag product lines, driving product awareness and market penetration through use of email to retailers, social media posts/reels and brand ambassador programs.

Key Achievements

• Secured the endorsement of top UK junior and men's professional Marcus Willis as a brand ambassador, enhancing Tennis Tags' market presence.
• Obtained £1500 in funding through a successful pitch to a panel at the Royal Holloway University of London's enterprise competition, propelling the realization of company initiatives.

Outline

Founded and architected SponsorLink Ltd, a start-up networking and advertising platform that enables individuals, influencers, and brands/businesses to connect collaborate on projects without the need for a contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Managed all aspects of team recruitment, organization, and task delegation, ensuring efficient coordination and optimal project outcomes.
• Oversaw company registration, meticulous financial management, and the creation of financial projections, maintaining a strong focus on sound fiscal practices.
• Conducted thorough market research and formulated a strategic business plan, providing a solid framework for the platform's growth and strategic positioning.
• Led branding efforts, designing the logo, crafting a memorable slogan, and cultivating a distinct business identity to resonate with the target demographic.
• Contributed to interface design and played an integral role in the ideation of the algorithm via exploring Bayesian statics and writing a script to generate test data, supporting the platform's functionality and user experience.

Key Achievements

• Effectively showcased a functional system prototype and presenting an investment pitch during enterprising competitions, securing £1500 in seed funding to advance the concept's development.

Outline

A background comprising versatile roles within hospitality, involving esteemed events such as Royal Ascot, Henley Festival, and Henley Regatta. Skilfully managed responsibilities spanning front and back of house, including bar work, waitering and food & drinks running, showcasing adaptability in high-profile contexts.

Key Responsibilities

Bar Staff

• Produced a wide variety of drinks tailored to specific customer requests in a time-critical environment, showcasing proficiency in mixology and attentive service.
• Maintained a well-organized bar station, efficiently restocking supplies and ingredients, contributing to smooth operations during peak service periods.

Table Waiting

• Provided attentive and personalized service to customers, offering menu recommendations, taking orders, and ensuring timely delivery of meals.
• Set and cleared tables promptly, maintaining a clean and organized dining environment to enhance guest satisfaction.

Food & Drinks Runner

• Coordinated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of dishes to tables, maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Communicated with servers and kitchen team to address any special requests or modifications, ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests.

Outline

Internship with NetFM, involved assignment to Visitor Express Ltd, a cloud based facility management service for desk booking, room reservations, parking, visitor management and card payments. Tasked with design and development of Robust login system via a 3rd party authenticator as part of a client software solution.
system development.

Key Responsibilities

• Set-up of Django, import existing project prototype and localhost the server to test initial prototype for bugs and deficiency's.
• Integration and testing of OAuth 2.0 API into Django server using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as authentication back-ends.
• Adaption of user interface to enable clear sign up / login for user and intuitive admin panel layout.
• Maintained effective communication with the business owner, David, by providing regular progress updates during weekly/bi-weekly meetings.
• Update development documentation and commit/push new versions of the software entity to GitHub daily

Key Achievements

• High client satisfaction and gained proficiency in Django, API Integration OAuth 2.0) and application of HTML5, CSS and JavaScript through successful design and development of a robust login system, providing platform to enhance user authentication, interface functionalities and administrative capabilities to NetFM clients.
• Development of research, organisation and problem solving skills through identifying a project starting point which was modified and layered upon in accordance to a planned schedule.
• Enhanced understanding of code commenting, project documentation and GitHub version control practices through daily mentoring.
  

Outline

Engaged in an immersive weeklong retail bank experience, gaining insights into various facets of operations encompassing customer services, system maintenance, and transaction processing. Recognized opportunities for enhanced efficiency while adhering to punctual attendance and smart workplace dress code standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of presentation from documented knowledge learnt from the comprehensive operations within a retail bank, spanning customer services protocols, basic bank infrastructure maintenance, and cheque/transaction processing.
• Assumed responsibility for cheque processing and actively participated in fundamental customer service activities at the counter.
• Offered suggestions for operational efficiency improvements, including anonymous suggestions box and while diligently adhering to a punctual schedule from 9am to 5pm.
• Aligned with the bank's smart workplace dress code, consistently presenting a professional image through attire including suit and ties.

Outline

As a coaching assistant at Virgin Active Royal Berkshire and Ace Stars Ltd, the role encompassed effectively engaging with children aged 5-10 at intermediate levels, with the aim of enhancing their performance, refining techniques, and guiding progress across various aspects of their game.

Key Responsibilities

• Enriched children's experiences through interactive warm-up exercises, ensuring an energetic and enjoyable start to each coaching session under the guidance of senior coaches.
• Leveraged a decade of playing experience to independently supervise and lead designated groups of children, crafting tailored drills to enhance skills and address focal points like footwork, forehands, backhands, serves, and net-play.
• Provided parents with comprehensive weekly progress reports, detailing their children's performance and the skills they acquired during the sessions.