Shaun Farrell

Experience

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  Lloyds Bank

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1992

  Bank Clerk

  Managed a sub-branch

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  The Employment Service

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

  Employment Adviser

  Assisted job seekers in finding work

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  Isle of Wight College - Cross Keys Training

  Jan 2000 - Oct 2002

  Centre Manager

  Responsible for the set-up, opening and managing of an outreach IT centre for the local FE College. Specific duties included, planning and implementing marketing campaigns, delivery of training courses, designing and testing new courses, management of staff and the monitoring of budgets.

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  Southern Learning Hub

  Oct 2002 - Apr 2006

  Business Development Manager

  Responsible for the management of a large funding contract whilst developing and contract managing 30 learndirect learning centres across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Berkshire. •Strategic management of a funding contract•Contract Management of 30 learning centres•Identifying business opportunities through existing and new accounts•Developing key relationships with external organisations•Took a key role in the diversification and change programmes to alter the organisation from completely Government funded to partly commercial.•Set and monitor learning targets for centres Show less

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  Gosport Borough Council

  Apr 2006 - Oct 2008

  Business Broker

  Business broker and project manager of a business engagement programme linked to Gosport Borough Council. •Strategic management of £1 million contract•Overall strategic development of the project to generate business and economic growth•Advising individual businesses of opportunities that align to their strategic growth•Developing key partnerships with businesses and support organisations•The promotion of Gosport to the wider community through a place branding initiative•The setting up of Gosport’s very first business awards programme•Developing specific events/seminars for the local business community•Achieving KPI’s for the funding organisation. Show less

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  Business Link

  Nov 2008 - Feb 2011

  Business Advisor

  To provide impartial and comprehensive business diagnostics advice for organisations of all sizes, enabling them to improve business performance by addressing their strategic and operational business challenges.•Conduct business needs analysis and action plan with clients•Enable clients to implement changes in their business•Identify specific skill solutions in relation to business goals/challenges•Develop stakeholder networks to provide access to information, support and resources for clients•Proactively network •Maintain effective relationships with clients•Help the client to critically assess a training provider’s offer•Be the catalyst for action Show less

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  City of Portsmouth College

  Nov 2010 - Jul 2014

  Business Development Manager

  To develop income streams for the College through the development of UK, European and International markets.•Develop new and existing income streams, both UK and International through apprenticeships, work based learning, full cost courses and bid/tender writing. •Recruit UK and International Students•Developed, set-up and managed the Telemarketing Academy•Development of strategic partnerships both UK and Internationally•Development of strategic business plans•Worked with colleagues across the college to secure and deploy resources for new income streams and new markets•Manage College contractsDuring this time i spend just over a year managing the Marketing Department, which included events management, develpoing the new socila media startegy and digital marketing initiatives. This resulted in an increase in applications by 9% Show less

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  Newbury College, Berkshire, UK

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2014

  Sales Executive

  A short-term contract to create interest in the business community for the opening of a new Studio School.Business engagementCreating relationshipsProject management

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  Tillison Consulting

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2024

  Business Development Manager

  Business DevelopmentDeveloped additional revenue streams exceeding £500k annually through the sale of digital marketing services including SEO, PPC, and web design.Increased customer lifetime value by over six months through effective account management techniques.Cultivated and maintained key relationships with partner organisations.Proactively identified emerging market trends and opportunities, positioning the company as a leader in the digital marketing sector.Devised and executed successful sales and marketing strategies.Successfully led an outbound Telemarketing team, including overseeing day-to-day operations, delegating tasks, providing guidance and support, and fostering a collaborative work environment.Digital Marketing StrategistDevised effective digital marketing strategies for new client pitches/proposals including the following tactics SEO, Google Search, Google Display, Google Shopping Meta PPC and LinkedIn PPC.Acted as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to maximise ROI and achieve clients business objectives.Account ManagementLed on many client reviews and working sessions to understand client goals and strategise campaign targets and outcomesIdentifying and pitching upselling and cross selling opportunities with current clientsPlayed a pivotal role in resolving client issues and mitigating risks, preserving client satisfaction and retention.Marketing ManagerAnalysed market trends and developed digital, website and social strategies to engage with target audiencesUtilised data-driven insights to refine targeting and messaging strategies, resulting in improved campaign effectiveness and ROI.Responsible website sales pages and lead generation Show less

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  Damteq®

  Mar 2024 - now

  Business Development Manager