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VLEARN.org
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Founder
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Curriculum Vitae Simon J Peacock M.B.A. 4th Floor Media Factory UCLAN Preston PR1 2HE m. 07968 747882 simon.peacock@ovi.com Personal Profile You will be recruiting a highly ambitious & determined individual whose minimum aspiration is to greatly exceed your expectations in executing the given job function. I have excelled in target driven, business development roles for many years, primarily in the media sector originally in traditional publishing and more recently in events and digital platforms. I am an ardent innovator, developing more efficient ways of delivering products and services to augment competitive advantage for the benefit of all stakeholders. Having led companies in the U.S. UK & Middle East I am naturally comfortable communicating at the highest levels and across multiple cultural lines. I am able to lead a team to maximise performance through developing a cohesive work culture which is aligned to the short, medium and long term strategy of the company. I can be trusted to make decisions based on a sound commercial insight and a deep understanding of both internal and external market forces. Education • Master’s Degree in Business Administration MBA - University of Central Lancashire 2012 • Diploma in Management Studies DMS University of Central Lancashire 2011 • Post Grad Cert Management PGCM University of Central Lancashire 2010 Career • Business Development Manager Ten Alps PLC 2009 – Present (Manchester) Head up the digital and events divisions within Ten Alps PLC. Responsible for developing and project managing new revenue streams which have included partnering with Google to deliver Social Media marketing platforms for companies such as Rightmove, Manchester Business School, Greater Manchester Police, Manchester City Council. I also produce and project manage a series of successful web based panel debates and conferences in collaboration with OECD, Clifford Chance, KPMG, PWC, Deloitte, Balfour Beatty & World Bank. • Director Creative Media Solutions LLC 2005 – 2009 (Abu Dhabi) Founded a media company initially publishing and distributing ad funded tourism publications in multiple languages throughout the UAE. In 2008 the company won the contract to become the exclusive reseller and preferred media partner across EMEA Nokia Location Services. • Co-Founder & Director Titan Design Consultants Ltd 1997 - 2005 (Lancashire) Co-founded a media company producing ad-funded tourist literature and visitor maps. Won distribution contracts with Travelodge, Travelodge, Premier Inn, ScotRail & Original London Sightseeing Company Employed 30 full time sales staff and became UK’s biggest producer of free maps and discount vouchers with turnover in excess £1m. Key Abilities • Sales coaching using G.R.O.W model. • Excellent understanding of digital / social media marketing, ‘LBM (location based media) and mobile marketing expert. • Extremely familiar and engaged with latest thought leadership around CSR, business ethics, Bribery Act, Cyber Security. • Strategically skilled and trained in Balanced Scorecard / Five Forces / Value Creation / PESTEL / SWOT Analysis. Interests Lifelong learning Business Ethics Middle Eastern Politics British History 1970’s & 80’s Popular Culture Activities: Skiing / Camping / Tennis Other Miscellaneous Skills Experienced in Round Table, Panel Discussion Chairing Video / TV Presentation Excellent Computer and Presentation Skills Some Arabic Language Excellent Sales and Negotiation Skills Advanced Digital Marketing Expertise Full UK Driving License
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CSR Interest & Background
See CV Also....I have developed a learning resource VLearn.org which is used by multiple business schools, professional member bodies and FTSE listed organisations as a virtual best practice exchange. This has allowed me to become well known among the UK's leading CSR directors and executives. Many of whom I have interviewed for the site.
