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Trevor Duncan

Trevor Duncan

Poole,Dorset

Summary

I am committed and motivated to give the best advice possible to anyone, of any age, to live and enjoy their lives to the full.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Property Renovator

Self Employed
New Milton, France and Poole
2010.03 - 2025.10

Aquired new skills in all aspects of the projects.

Successfullly completed all refurbishments on time.

Sourced all building materials at best price.

Always completed renovations on budget.

Major Account Sales Manager

Telecom Technology Maintenance Ltd
Banbury, Oxfordshire
1998.05 - 2010.06

Successfully achieved all sales targets set.

Evaluated new systems to add to the product portfolio.

Increased the sales team to cover the country.

Minimised risk by accurate assessments of installation.

Sales Manager

Ambassador Communications
Christchurch, Dorset
1997.04 - 1998.05

We sold the previous business to this company and I was duty bound to remain in the business for a year for continuity.

Achieved sales targets whilst there.

I was headhunted by TTML above whose systems I introduced to the business.

Chief accountant

Flight Refuelling Ltd
Wimborne, Dorset
1974.10 - 1997.12

Responsibilty for all monthly and year end accounts and balance sheets produced for the company.

Pricing of all products manufactured by the company.

Control both sales and purchase ledgers.

Be active on senior management meetings.

Stock control.

Attendance to all management meetings.

Reponsibility for all accounting staff.

Part Owner

Fairmile Electronics
Christchurch, Dorset
1984.01 - 1997.04

Joined this small but profitable telephone shop owned by my father in law.

Successfully introduced new products such as cordless telephones, then new to the market.

Significanly added a home emergency telephone, able to remotely call pre-set numcers, via a pendant, This was a safeguard for the elderly and those at risk healthwise.

Then added telephone systems to the portfolio.

Successfully sold these in the new burgeoning market created bt BT's loss of market control.

We also added advanced nurse call systems designed for private hospitals and sold and installed these in the south of England.

Account manager

United Domminion Trust
Bournemouth, Dorset
1979.01 - 1979.12

My reposibility was to manage existing motor and marine sales companies who used our finance to sell their products.

Increase more outlets by actively approaching potential partners.

Maintain continuous partner training in using finance as a sales tool.

All targets achieved.

Accountant

Penny & Giles Accountants (ACMA)
Bournemouth, Dorset
1971.07 - 1974.10

Produce finalised accountants for clients.

Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.

Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.

Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.

Education

Business Studies - Accountancy

Bournemouth College - evening classes
Bournemouth, Dorset.
1971.09 - 1972.07

GCSEs -

Bournemouth Grammar School for Boys
Bournemouth
1967.09 - 1971.07

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • The ability to listen, assimulate needs and offer the correct advise
  • Sales acumen
  • Hard working
  • Team player
  • Problem solver
  • Desire to increase my social media skills
  • Patience
  • Desire to achieve or beat targets set
  • A strong sense of humour
  • The ability to converse with all people of any ages
  • I never judge people by appearance, demeanour, accent, or, disabilities of any kind

Affiliations

  • Art, DIY and cooking

What am I looking for in a new role?

I would like to help people, of any age, to reach their goals in life. If I can make even to

I would like to help people, of any age, to reach their goals in life. Its a tough world, especially for the younger generation wanting higher education, with a future to plan for. Advice on monetary help, they can apply for, could be the green light to their 

About me

I am a person that has had many experiences in life. Ive learnt a lot, forgotten a lot, discarded a lot, but still look forward to learning more.

I can communicate, at all levels, to all people of any age, with a subtle sense of humour and a smile.

When I give advice, on any subject or product, its from both experience and knowledge and genuinely given to make a positive difference to peoples lives. This is not altruistic, just being me.

Timeline

Property Renovator

Self Employed
2010.03 - 2025.10

Major Account Sales Manager

Telecom Technology Maintenance Ltd
1998.05 - 2010.06

Sales Manager

Ambassador Communications
1997.04 - 1998.05

Part Owner

Fairmile Electronics
1984.01 - 1997.04

Account manager

United Domminion Trust
1979.01 - 1979.12

Chief accountant

Flight Refuelling Ltd
1974.10 - 1997.12

Business Studies - Accountancy

Bournemouth College - evening classes
1971.09 - 1972.07

Accountant

Penny & Giles Accountants (ACMA)
1971.07 - 1974.10

GCSEs -

Bournemouth Grammar School for Boys
1967.09 - 1971.07
Trevor Duncan