International business consultant with 17 years corporate experience and a strong academic & professional background maintained by a significant investment in professional development & training.

Established my own consultancy practice "EVOLVE" in 2005 focussed on providing start-ups & small businesses with all the relevant Marketing & Management support needed for sustainable growth.

Exposed to a multitude of international to local companies in trade, financial & industrial sectors in both the UK & the Middle East.

Adept at building & maintaining successful working... Show all

International business consultant with 17 years corporate experience and a strong academic & professional background maintained by a significant investment in professional development & training.

Established my own consultancy practice "EVOLVE" in 2005 focussed on providing start-ups & small businesses with all the relevant Marketing & Management support needed for sustainable growth.

Exposed to a multitude of international to local companies in trade, financial & industrial sectors in both the UK & the Middle East.

Adept at building & maintaining successful working relationships with excellent communication and people skills; particularly in cross-cultural settings.

Up to date on Management Best Practices & International Standards via membership of professional associations, management websites and subscription to trade & professional magazines.

Corporate career experience encompasses:

- 5 years in Auditing & Business Advisory Services - (Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse (UK)

- 2 years in Small Business Development & Micro-Finance

- 1 year in Enterprise-wide IT Project Management

- 6 years in Banking inc. Retail Banking Strategy, Business Development & Marketing

- 1 year in Investments, Capital Markets & Portfolio Management


*** I will always over-deliver in order to ensure your success! ***


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(a) Communication:

I am happy to communicate with employers by phone, e-mail, or Skype as frequently as is necessary for the project.

I check my email regularly & will always respond within a maximum of 12 -24 hours depending on the time difference.

I will ensure at the start of your project that my proposal clearly reflects your requirements and specifies the deliverables & time-line in accordance with your needs.

(b)General Availability:

If I have accepted your project then I will completely dedicate my time to delivering it within the time-frame specified in the proposal.

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(a) Communication:

I am happy to communicate with employers by phone, e-mail, or Skype as frequently as is necessary for the project.

I check my email regularly & will always respond within a maximum of 12 -24 hours depending on the time difference.

I will ensure at the start of your project that my proposal clearly reflects your requirements and specifies the deliverables & time-line in accordance with your needs.

(b)General Availability:

If I have accepted your project then I will completely dedicate my time to delivering it within the time-frame specified in the proposal.

During that time I am more than happy to receive and respond to your queries & feedback.

(c) Payment Method:

I prefer to transact through SafePay Escrow for the first project to better ensure both parties’ protection and satisfaction. I prefer payments through SafePay, Check, E-check, or Wire Transfer Funds otherwise the transaction fees attached to Credit Card & PayPal payments will be borne by the employer.

(d) Feedback:

I am seeking to establish long-term, mutually beneficial business relationships so I value your feedback and will always ensure that I over-deliver in order to maximise your success! Show less

(a) Personal Skills:

Excellent Communication Skills
Analytical
Creative
Resourceful
Independent
Organized
Highly-Motivated
Team-Player
Professional

(b)Computer Skills:

Given my IT background I am able to find my way around new software easily. I am proficient in the use of the following software:

Microsoft Office (Publisher, Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Express & Internet Explorer) and Time Management via MS Outlook , Visio, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Reader & am competent in the use of any in-house or off-the-shelf Management... Show all

(a) Personal Skills:

Excellent Communication Skills
Analytical
Creative
Resourceful
Independent
Organized
Highly-Motivated
Team-Player
Professional

(b)Computer Skills:

Given my IT background I am able to find my way around new software easily. I am proficient in the use of the following software:

Microsoft Office (Publisher, Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Express & Internet Explorer) and Time Management via MS Outlook , Visio, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Reader & am competent in the use of any in-house or off-the-shelf Management Information System / Software

(c)Professional Skills:

Accounting & Auditing
Comprehensive Organizational Reviews
Business Development
Financial Analysis
Technical Analysis
Portfolio Management
Management Accounting & Financial Management
Micro-Finance
Budgeting
Strategic Planning
Marketing (inc. Product Development, Market Research, Public Relations & Advertising)
Management Information Systems
Project Management
Systems Development
Internet Research
Managerial Skills.

(d) Certificates of Compentence

Strategic Benchmarking
Strategic Knowledge Management
Performance Managment
Strategic Customer Relationship Management
E-Marketing
Change Management
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