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Simon Darwin-Craggs

sanderstead,Surrey

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in strategic negotiating, advanced negotiation, and ethical leadership. Demonstrates exceptional skills in proactive communication, multicultural sensitivity, and conflict management. Adept at legal documentation writing, contract drafting, and property market knowledge. Proven track record in achieving targets through innovative thinking, persuasive communication, and technical sales. Committed to fostering strong client relations and team leadership while excelling in competitor insight and pricing strategy development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior negotiator

Mansell McTaggart
Copthorne, West Sussex
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed multiple applicants and offers simultaneously without compromising on service quality.
  • Analysed competitor activities and compared them to our current work.
  • Boosted team morale, contributing to an increase in productivity levels.
  • Streamlined internal processes for enhanced team efficiency.
  • Oversaw all sales progression providing updates for our clients regularly.
  • Strengthened client trust by maintaining transparency in all dealings.
  • Promoted a collaborative environment with open communication channels.
  • Led negotiation meetings to achieve favourable contract terms.
  • Supported front-line sales teams with well-coordinated administrative operations.
  • Developed pricing structures based on historical and current trends, competitor activities and supply chain data.

Dog handler

Regency Bark
Sanderstead, Croydon
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Utilised specific voice commands to maintain control over dogs in various situations.
  • Transported animals securely to veterinary appointments or other locations as required.
  • Identified individual needs of different breeds for optimal care provision.
  • Provided basic grooming services to keep dogs looking their best and staying comfortable.
  • Managed group play sessions ensuring safe interaction among multiple dogs at once.
  • Developed personalised training programmes, resulting in well-disciplined service dogs.
  • Gave daily exercise routines to maintain canine agility and fitness levels high.
  • Maintained a clean and healthy environment for the dogs, reducing risks of disease transmission.
  • Guided owners on proper caretaking methods, enhancing pet-owner relationships.
  • Introduced new animals into existing enclosures to adapt to living spaces.
  • Safely prepared animals for transport to facilitate smooth travel.
  • Trained new employees to perform best and safe practices in animal handling.

Education

A-Levels - Drama, Sport, Photography

Warlingham School
Warlingham, Surrey
01.2018 - 09.2020

Skills

  • Proactive communication
  • Long-Term planning
  • Influencing others
  • Legal documentation writing
  • Strategic negotiating
  • Ethical leadership
  • Competitor insight
  • Target achievement
  • Innovative thinking
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Dispute resolution techniques
  • Diplomacy mastery
  • Property market knowledge
  • Conflict management
  • Persuasive communication
  • Client relations
  • Contract drafting
  • Pricing strategy development
  • Technical sales
  • Advanced negotiation
  • Sales expertise
  • Industry knowledge
  • Technical writing
  • Initiative taking
  • Customer Service
  • Cultural awareness
  • Sales techniques
  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Management
  • Public speaking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Internet and e-mail marketing 

Affiliations

  • Drumming
  • Hiking
  • Badminton
  • Rock Climbing

Timeline

Senior negotiator

Mansell McTaggart
01.2024 - Current

A-Levels - Drama, Sport, Photography

Warlingham School
01.2018 - 09.2020

Dog handler

Regency Bark
01.2017 - 12.2023
Simon Darwin-Craggs