Experience

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  Express newspapers

  May 1981 - Dec 1988

  Responsible for relocation and management of transfer of operational functions of the Daily Star from Manchester to London. Recruited and trained new staff for the London operation. Ultimately responsible for setting budgets, staff performance, etc Key account manager and managed 3 Daily Star display sales executives Daily Express and Daily Star. Display advertising sales to London advertising agencies and their clients. All Express Newspaper titles – Daily Express, Daily Star and Sunday Express; plus Daily Express Guide to World Cars; International Boat Show Catalogue; charity event programmes. Managed 6 telesales executives.

  • Classified Sales Manager

    Nov 1987 - Dec 1988

  • Group Head

    Dec 1985 - Nov 1987

  • Display Advertising Sales Executive

    May 1984 - Dec 1985

  • Display Telephone Sales Manager

    May 1981 - May 1984
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  East anglian daily times

  Feb 1990 - Jan 1993

  Responsible for setting up an in-house training department for managers and sales executives within classified and display advertising. This also included the integration and training of staff from three acquired titles Responsible for 3 line managers and 18 sales executives. Implemented management and staff training and a series of customer road shows to increase awareness amongst both advertisers and readers. Managed 5 line managers and 45 employees. Implemented redesign of classified sections; restructure of sales functions; implemented integrated training programme; launched classified promotion to increase reader and advertiser usage

  • Staff Development & Training Manager

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  • Display Advertising Sales Manager

    Mar 1991 - Jan 1992

  • Classified Advertising Manager

    Feb 1990 - Mar 1991
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  Cmp information

  Mar 1999 - Aug 2001

  Product & commercial manager – dotpackaging

  Worked for the Packaging Group on Packaging Magazine and the Dotpackaging website. Responsibilities included advertising sales, organisation and marketing of the Packaging Industry Awards, controlled circulation and subscriptions and implementation of the Packaging Group's on-line proposition.

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  Mmassociates

  Aug 2001 - Jun 2006

  Consultant

  PR & Marketing company which in July 2006 became MAJIC LIMITED

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  Majic limited

  Jul 2006 - now

  Director

  An intelligent approach to press & public relations, consultancy and media servicesMAJIC brings together a wealth of experience in communications spanning numerous business sectors from manufacturing to retail.The team's knowledge covers magazine and newsletter publishing and production, news, feature and report writing, conference and event organisation, public & press relations, and marketing & promotion.Whether a single product, company or corporate promotion or a long running press & publicity campaign, MAJIC offers a personal touch. Show less