Neil Bridges

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Solihull, England, United Kingdom

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Timeline
About me
Business Development Manager Freelance
Education
- Swindon College
  1997 - 1999
  A Level Sports and exercise science, environmental studies and Psychology
- The Ridgeway School
  1990 - 1995
  secondary school education
Experience
- Barclays
  Feb 2004 - Jul 2012
  Vast experience in banking including customer adviser, branch manager and financial adviser An exceptional sales, adviser and managerial professional that always delivered first class customer service and high sales performances consistantly in the top 5% of national peer group.
  - customer adviser
    Feb 2004 - Jul 2012
  - BRANCH Manger and financial adviser
    Feb 2004 - Sept 2011
- Hospedia Ltd
  Sept 2011 - Jul 2014
  Area financial controller
  Financial control of cash for 10 sites across the south west in relation to patient media entertainment
- Prospect Estate Agency
  Jul 2014 - May 2016
  Property Investment Consultant
  Helping people to realise their dreams through property... Be it for a family life, financial security or investor portfolios we have experts that can help
- Verelogic Group
  May 2016 - Jan 2017
  Account Manager
  Verelogic Group covers a wide spectrum of software development & specialist staff provision.Verelogic IT Solutions write bespoke software applications to help businesses where the right tool is not available off the shelf. We use Microsoft (ASP.net & Sharepoint) and IBM (Notes/Domino) technologies to achieve this. In addition, we are actively involved in helping companies migrate to Microsoft Office 365, making use of the excellent tools from Dell/Quest. Once email is migrated we can then use our SharePoint skills to move apps too. Finally, we provide advice on the most efficient way to license Microsoft & IBM software with a focus on content & collaboration.Verelogic Recruitment provide recruitment services across a broad range of sectors, with a core focus on the IT sector, placing our candidates in tech roles that align with their career aspirations and goals.We know that our IT candidates want informative discussions and guidance on roles that they are interested in and for companies they want to work for. For that reason, we are committed to providing you with:• We have over 25 years of experience in IT• You can depend on us to provide a consistent service - day in, day out• We use the latest techniques in acquiring the best IT candidates the market has to offer• Value for money is assured• We'll find people you'll want to work withPlease contact me to arrange a meeting. Show less
- Responsive Personnel Limited
  Jan 2017 - Nov 2017
  Sales Manager
  Key Account manager for industrial sales and development. Providing excellent staffing resources to clients and developing people via training and personal profiling.
- Pertemps Professional Recruitment
  Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
  Nightshift Supervisor & Coordinator
  Managing on average 50 staff members per shift to hit targets and KPI's for Gist Distribution. Rota organisation and man management as well as client management.
- Bridges Health and Wellbeing GURU.com
  Jul 2018 - Oct 2020
  Owner and Managing Director
- Dr Barbara.eu
  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019
  UK Sales and business development Manager
  UK sales and business development at Dr Barbara.eu helping companies, businesses and families improve their health and wellness through expert nutrition and modern technology.
- Bridges Elite Professionals & Associates
  Apr 2019 - Oct 2020
  Founder, Director & CEO
  Currently working with Hamilton Partnership Group LtdPersonality profiling, Sales development and training, Wellbeing, Mindset, Life coach, Performance development, Business development, Motivation, Leadership, Drive to Success, Property investment consultant and property management, workshop, Seminars and guest speaker.
- Safe Pierce Ltd
  Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  Leading the way in piercing innovation products services and education.
  - Global Business Development Manager
    May 2022 - Jun 2023
  - Business Development Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
- INVERNESS SAFE PIERCE LIMITED
  Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings The UK’s #1 Safe Piercing Products & Skin Safe Earings
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - Business Development Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - Business Development Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - UK BDM & Sales Manager
    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
  - Business Development Manager
    Oct 2020 - Oct 2020
  - National Business Development Manager
    Oct 2020 - Oct 2020
  - National Business Development Manager
    Oct 2020 - Oct 2020
- Inspirational Home Furniture & Gifts Ltd
  Mar 2021 - Jun 2023
  Sales Director & Partner
  Unique online store providing quality products and services across the UK. https://inspirationalhomefurnitureandgifts.co.uk/?ref=NeilBridges1
- Self-employed
  Jun 2023 - now
  Business Development Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- Commercial to Resisdential Property Investment
  Hamilton Partnership Group
  Nov 2019
- 3 A Levels
  Swindon College
  Aug 1998
- CeFA
  Cefa Consultora en Finanzas y Administracion
- CeFA 1
  Cefa Consultora en Finanzas y Administracion
- CeFA 2
  Cefa Consultora en Finanzas y Administracion
- CF8
  Cefa Consultora en Finanzas y Administracion
- Health and Wellbeing
  HEALTH AND WELLBEING UK LTD
  Feb 2018
- 9 GCSE's
  The Ridgeway School
  Aug 1995
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Neil Bridges
  Accomplishments - • Top 1% sales adviser within banking peer group over years consistently.• Headed up a sales campaign, leading 26 managers and teams to exceeding £46million sales target by £6million.• Taking a non-profitable branch (47% YTD) to profitable (137% YTD) within 6 months.• Manager of property investment company and portfolio turnover £1 million within 12 months of starting with the company. Also holding the record for the most properties sold in one month.• Sales manager of… Show more • Top 1% sales adviser within banking peer group over years consistently.• Headed up a sales campaign, leading 26 managers and teams to exceeding £46million sales target by £6million.• Taking a non-profitable branch (47% YTD) to profitable (137% YTD) within 6 months.• Manager of property investment company and portfolio turnover £1 million within 12 months of starting with the company. Also holding the record for the most properties sold in one month.• Sales manager of recruitment company and doubled the company turnover within 6 months.• Motivation and empathy profiling trainer, to increase productivity and effective team leadership and resourcing.• Managed and developed a Polish based health and wellbeing app, to different country models and markets. Particularly the UK market and headed up the UK sales and business development. Domestically increased the sales team’s productivity by £1m within 3 months.• Secured investment of £3million and AI development services for Polish company.• Sportsman of the year award 5 years running.• Undefeated in 5 years at county level for 110m hurdles. Show less
- Awarded to Neil Bridges
  Skills and Qualifications - CPDLife Coaching DiplomaSports Massage and Nutrition DiplomaPhoenix training servicesEmployability skills level 1Enterprise Level 1Warehouse & Storage level 2Open Awards Milton Keynes CollegeSkills for further learning. & employment (RQF)Health & WellbeingBarclaysCeFA 1, 2 and 3 (Financial Advice for Investment Insurance and Mortgage Services)CF8 (Long Term Care Insurance Services)Business Management and DevelopmentTime management and… Show more CPDLife Coaching DiplomaSports Massage and Nutrition DiplomaPhoenix training servicesEmployability skills level 1Enterprise Level 1Warehouse & Storage level 2Open Awards Milton Keynes CollegeSkills for further learning. & employment (RQF)Health & WellbeingBarclaysCeFA 1, 2 and 3 (Financial Advice for Investment Insurance and Mortgage Services)CF8 (Long Term Care Insurance Services)Business Management and DevelopmentTime management and AttendanceDiscipline and Grievance ManagementSales and Service ExcellenceSwindon Collage A-Level1997 – 19993 A – Levels Psychology, Environmental Science and Sports Exercise Science.The Ridgeway School GCSE'S1990 – 1995 10 GCSE's. This includes Mathematics, English Literature and Language and Double science. Show less