Gerry Drake

Experience

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  Department of Environment Transport & Regions; Westminster; London

  May 2000 - Oct 2001

  Communications & Public Relations Officer

  Media CommunicationsSpeech Writing & Parliamentary Submissions for Government Minsters in Transport related issues; Domestic & International

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  Dogs Trust

  Mar 2002 - Apr 2009

  Marketing & Events Co-Ordinator

  Re-Branding and Brand Development of Charity in the Northern Ireland RegionB2B; B2C sales of products and business services to animal healthcare organisationsPublic Relations; Media ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the marketing and brand development of all health check services in the Northern Ireland Territory. Assisting the Northern Ireland Campaigns Manager with the organisation of all National and regional campaigns in the NI region. Responsible for liaising with Central Government, Local Authorities and other key stakeholders relevant to the successful delivery of charity objectives in Northern Ireland region. Show less

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  Peace Players International

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

  Communications and Marketing Intern Washington D.C.

  Integral part of a busy team responsible for researching corporate funding streams for the overseas initiatives

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  North Mountain Vineyard & Winery; Virginia; USA.

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

  Development Consultant; Sales & Marketing

  Sales & Marketing and Product Development of Established & New Seasonal Wines; B 2 B; B 2C Business environments

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  MBA student

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  University of Ulster
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  DUCPOR LIMITED

  Jan 2011 - now

  Director

  New Product Design & Development of consumable products for the commerical and household consumer in the Automotive; Marine; and DIY Marketplaces. Responsible for the brand creation and obtaining registered trademark status with the UK Intellectual Property office. Working with International overseas customers and agents to design, prototype and manufacture a product ready for market entry. Working with designers, engineers and patent attorneys to make products ready for Patent Pending status. Creating a visible brand and associated marketing ready for market entry via established distribution channels.Northern Ireland Science Park; Invent 2014 shortlist companyNorthern Ireland Science Park; Springboard programmeInvest Northern Ireland Client CompanyWinner of Invest NI Innovation Voucher 2013 Show less

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  Northern Regional College

  Feb 2016 - now

  Course Director for Ulster University Foundation Degree / Higher Level Apprenticeship in Supply Chain & Logistics course which provides an alternative route to enter the fast moving world of Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics both locally and globallyThis course was developed with key sector representatives such as Logistics UK Northern Ireland and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport along with local Northern Ireland Businesses to meet the specialist requirements of the industry. Show less Permanent Full-Time Lecturer; Department of Business, Computing & Creative Industries Leadership & Manangement Business Coach & MentorPersonal Development Coach & MentorLecturer responsible for delivering a number of modules on Ulster University BSc (Hons) Business Studies degree programme. Corporate Governance & Ethics, Strategic HR,Organisational Behaviour, Marketing, Behavioural Science, Enterprise DevelopmentDelivery Partner Manager for Prince's Trust personal development courses at all College campuses. Facilitator for delivering a series 12 week personal development courses which includes engagement activities, progression and peer mentoring. Manage the recruitment and selection process, including pre-recruitment planning and chairing selection panels. Prepare and issue employment contracts for new students and carry out inductions. Show less

  • Course Director Supply Chain & Logistics

    May 2021 - now

  • Lecturer Corporate Governance , Ethics and Risk Management

    Mar 2010 - now

  • Project Coordination

    Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
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  Ulster University

  Sept 2016 - now

  Associate Lecturer Ulster Business School

  Lecturer responsible for delivering a number of modules on Ulster University BSc Hons Business Studies undergraduate degree programme. Specialist areas include:Corporate Governance, Risk & Ethics Strategic Human Resources ManagementLeadership & Change

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  SBS Swiss Business School

  Feb 2021 - now

  Visiting Lecturer Leadership & Management

  Leadership and Management visiting lecturer on the Al Tareerqah Management Studies Dubai BBA Undergraduate& MBA programs. Board member of Ethics & Standards Board for the Business School