Michelle Barratt

Experience

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  Lesiure Parcs resorts division

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Sales & Marketing manager

  I was responsible for the sales within the properties in the resorts division including The Winter Gardens, Blackpool Tower, the North, Central & South Pier, Madame Tussauds Waxworks and the Savoy & Clifton Hotel. My role was to find events that gave maximum occupancy across the division. That included political conferences, dinner dances, speciality weekend breaks etc.

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  The Gift Voucher Shop

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  National Account Manager

  I was responsible for the development and implementation of the sales strategy within the UK corporate division. My role was to identify and develop new sales channels in both the B2B and B2C channels.

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  G-T-P Group Ltd

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Business Development Director

  My role at G-T-P was to spot opportunities for new business where a prepaid card or an account card could offer a solution to our customer.

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  SPS (EU)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Sales Office Manager

  My role was to manage the sales team of 34 people. I was responsible for both inbound and outbound sales activity, internal sales training and customer care.During my time at SPS I set up the business development team who are responsible for outbound calls only. Over the last 2 years I am proud to say I developed a team of people who are now helping the company become award winners once again. I also delivered over target results each year for my area of the business.

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  B4 English

  Jan 2013 - now

  I help committed business professionals improve their job performance, develop in confidence and secure future career opportunities by advancing their communication skills in English. I work with students of all ages and prepare them for spoken IELTS and TOEFL exams. I also work with students applying to a University in an English speaking country to prepare for their university interview.

  • Business English Coach

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Online English Second Language Tutor

    Jan 2013 - now
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  B4 Promotional Merchandise

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2018

  Founding Director

  B4 Promotional Merchandise can help you promote your brand. We will work alongside you on marketing campaigns, conferences, events etc. to ensure the products you use as gifts or giveaways have the maximum impact. We can add your brand to a product, clothing, uniforms or event assist you to negotiate a bespoke manufactured product for a marketing campaign or exhibition. We offer support and guidance to all our clients to ensure that your marketing budget is well spent and that your customers have something memorable and useful that they will keep to promote your brand in the months ahead. My role is to develop business in a variety of sectors for both new and existing clients. Show less