Tom Hecht

Experience

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  Sport Klaus - Skiverleih in Mühlbach

  Dec 2004 - Apr 2005

  Ski Instructor

  Ski instructing full time for a season in Austria teaching groups of varying language, age, and ability (beginner – light advanced)

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  Undeb Bangor (Bangor Students' Union)

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Trustee: As a member of the board I have been responsible for the long-term strategic aims of the organisation and financially and legally accountable for its activities. Sabbatical: Twice elected into a yearly full time sabbatical position, Societies and Events Officer, involving organising, marketing, managing departmental budgets, training, liaising with students and staff, public speaking.

  • Trustee

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Events & Societies Officer

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Cotswold Outdoor

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2012

  Retail Sales Assistant

  Retail Sales Assistant with a considerable marketing remit (social media) at the Betws-y-Coed Royal Oak branch of the UK Outdoor Clothing & Equipment retailer.

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  Plas y Brenin

  May 2011 - Aug 2012

  Centre Assistant

  A multi-dimensional remit; developmental, instructional, and general duties on a fixed term contract for 18 months in UK Outdoor Pursuits (mountain and water based). Duties included: leading multi-activity day sessions, heading up the orienteering department, personal skill development, assessing Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, catering and hospitality, administration tasks.

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  Neige Aventure

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  Ski Instructor, Technical Assistant, and Marketing Support

  Group and private instruction of all age ranges and general assistance on the slopes. Marketing support offered with a website redesign project and establishing a social media presence specifically on Twitter.

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  Freewheel Holidays

  May 2013 - Sept 2013

  Cycle Tour Host

  Working in the Austrian Lakes region of the Salzkammergut with a multi-faceted role of guide, translator, bike mechanic, diplomat, researcher, and presenter; requiring particular organisation, people skills, and bicycle expertise.

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  Cotswold Outdoor

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2015

  Social Media Executive

  I managed and developed the company’s social media presence in order to engage customers and other outdoor enthusiasts on the following social networks: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, and Google+.I worked with the company's 70 stores nationwide to develop their own social media accounts by establishing guidelines and providing individual support.I liaised with customer services to efficiently manage social customer care.

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  Ourea Events

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2023

  Keeping the back office running while organising the UK’s boldest ultra events including the Dragon’s Back Race®, Cape Wrath Ultra®, and Skyline Scotland®. Providing broad and varied administrative and marketing support to the business, both in the office and out on the hill.

  • Business Operations Director

    Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Commercial Director

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Marketing & IT Manager

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Marketing Manager

    Mar 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Marketing & Administration Executive

    Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
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  Levens Parish Council

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Freelance Web Designer

  Proposed and managed a new online presence for the village and local parish council: https://www.levens.org.uk

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  Office for National Statistics

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Census Officer

  A fixed, short-term role dedicated to maximising responses to the 2021 census by conducting follow-up visits to allocated households. The role demanded use of initiative, time management, and compliance with training.

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  Bowker IT

  Jul 2023 - now

  Network Engineer (apprentice) / Field ICT Support Technician