Bradley J Walker

Experience

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  Local event promotions

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2019

  Event Planner , Coordinator and Manager.

  Planning entertainment events and showcasing local talents as well as planning fundraisers for Cancer Research, Alzheimers Society and Starlight Foundation.

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  Events

  Jan 2008 - Feb 2014

  Events Manager and project manager

  I have organised various styles of events and promoted 'local talent', Mainly being music events of all varieties, some including comedy and charity events. This is something i can do in my free time or can coincide with my career.when working at PeopleLine I created and managed events, raising awareness of PeopleLine as a brand as well as finding new candidates.

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  Malt

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  Assistant General Manager & Bar Manager

  I was assistant manager of a bar and restaurant. My duties included Cellar Management, delegation of work, front of house duties, stock control, cash handling and decision making. I also kept up to fourteen real ales at a time.

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  Various brands and agencies

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2024

  Event & Tour manager. Brand Ambasador and Sales

  11 Years of experience as a event, tour manager and brand ambassador. I have worked for some huge brands, such as PGA, NFL, BBC, Greggs, Unilever, Coca Cola, Kier, Adams foods and many more.Working at some fantastic events From sports events, festivals, retail, exhibitions and corporate AGMs.

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  PeopleLine Recruitment

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  From experiencing operations of business as a consultant at PeopleLine i am using my knowledge and experience of the company and industry to maximise the exposure of 'PeopleLine' as a 'Brand' as well as a company. As PeopleLine conitnues to expand the level of responsibility designated to me continues to grow. I am now acting as a Representative/ Field Sales Agent selling for all sectors of business PeopleLine supply to. My goals at Peopleline are to build a successful transport desk within the midlands area. My main focus and objective are to tailor our services to the transport industry and individual clients, offering services ranging from Agency Driver supply, permanent staff, and driver Training. Proactively developing new business, Matching the exact requirements of each client, and identifying drivers through advertising and networking.

  • Business Development Consultant

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Junior Recruitment Consultant

    Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
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  Can

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

  Canterbury Travel

  A very peculiar and magical experience, Lapland helping Santa and his elves. As an activity guide, i prepared locations, lead tours, ensured the safety of guests, run fantastic activities such as 'snow mobiling' and 'husky rides' . I worked with some very interesting people form a variety of backgrounds as well as assisting very interesting and well known guests and catering for the requirements of some very high net worth individuals

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  V juice

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

  Sales and Marketing Manager

  My intentions at V juice are to take an already successful company and increase Sales and Brand recognition. I will be maintaining relationships with current clients, finding new clients, marketing the company brand on-line and at events. I will mainly be concentrating on the wholesale market.http://vjuiceeliquid.co.uk/

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  PGA/GREGS/NFL/JAGERMEISTER/EAT NATURAL

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  FREELANCE EM/BA
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  Strapzie

  May 2019 - May 2022

  Representative, Demonstrator and Distributor of Strapzie Easy Ratchet.

  I assisted with the launch of this new product and supplied professional Brand Ambassadors to Strapzie, an independent and innovative manufacturer of load restraint systems designed for speed, ease of use and safety. This activity was carried out at the Commercial vehicle show the NEC.I will continue to develop Business for and represent the Strapzie easy ratchet.

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  Equals Agency

  May 2019 - Oct 2019

  Tour Manager - Blossom Hill national tour

  Blossom hill, gin fizz product launch national tour Hitting most of the UK’s main cities Summer. Managing this tour I was responsible for all logistics, loading kit, transporting kit, liaising with a second support vehicle, liaising with site managers and accessing venues, rigging the build, briefing staff on site, managing the technical hardware, stock Controll, waste management and supplying staff when the staffing agency failed to do so.

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  BAM Marketing Agency

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

  Logistics and event support. Freshers tour

  Assisting internal account managers in the field with logistical support and managing activities for companies such as Unidays. 2021 was my sixth freshers tour.

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  Dept for transport. HM goverment

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  Field Representative snd team leader, temp contract.

  Delivering key messages to and educating haulers and commercial drivers with regards to new requirements and stipulations after our exit of the EU.

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  AUDI AG

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  Freelance Event Manager for Audi. Temp contract.

  Working on a exciting Christmas campaign touring Audi dealerships throughout the UK, entertaining the whole family with Audi’s very own high tech toy testing lab. Working with teams of freelance local Brand Ambassador’s and an array of interesting actors playing the roles of our favourite Christmas characters. The intention of this campaign was to deliver a exciting experience for the whole family at this magical time. I was over the moon with my staff from the BA’s to my AEM to the Tech guys, it was also a privilege to work along side the internal staff at each dealership who were very attentive to our needs! The last leg of the tour was a magical experience, working with our special characters and dropping toys to the children’s hospitals in time for Christmas. Show less

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  WHMG MANAGEMENT

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Transportation Security Officer

  During Covid I was very fortunate to of stayed in full time employment during the pandemic, events went out of the window, during the first lockdown I trained with Event Cover to acquire my DS badge, and I was fortunate enough to acquire a TL role on a DFT Covid testing site, checking drivers entering the UK and before leaving and informing them of the latest mandatory requirements channeled down from the DFT. I had the pleasure of working along side many professional and experienced security personal, all from a military background. I gained valuable experience working alongside the team and certainly broadened my personal skill set. I’m grateful to WHMG for the opportunity and would happily work with them in the future, I would recommend all freelance security professionals contact them to discuss opportunities to and clients who require a professional security service. Show less

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  Weber Inc.

  Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Grill master

  Launching summer working on the “DiscoverWeber” campaign, travelling the West Midlands demonstrating Weber products and giving consumers the opportunity to experience cooking on Weber products.This role includes managing logistics for our team, rigging on site, managing stock, liaising with staff on site and generally delivering a great brand experience to the consumer.

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  Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Coorporate hospitality host

  Absolute pleasure to represent Canon, partner of the Commonwealth games, Birmingham 2022 and take care of their global customers and internal staff at the games. Responsibilities included liaising with private hire drivers, escorting guests to hospitality locations and sporting venues. Career highlight worth noting, Big thanks to Kru live for booking me on to this one 🙏

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  Virgin Media O2

  Oct 2024 - Nov 2024

  Field Sales Representative

  Field sales role for VMO2, two great brands offering quality service and products, I’m still a o2 and Virgin customer but sadly the nature of this role was not for me. Expectations of the role were predominately door canvassing. The commission structure, basic and perks were exceptional but residential door canvassing was not for me. I would love to work with this organisation again in the future.