Adam Pinner

Experience

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  Various

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2004

  Additional Roles

  Since the beginning of my career I have worked for companies such as Barefoot Computer Training Ltd, New Horizons Computer Training and The Support Force Ltd. These roles have enhanced my experiences as an IT specialist with commercial expertise, and cultivated relationships that brought significant success to my employers’ clients and now to my own company and clients.Key achievements:I designed and implemented comprehensive sales and marketing IT strategies to ensure companies operated with confidence and security.I managed staff with a diverse skills base to successfully marry and nurture an elite team of experts in the fields of sales, customer services and technical support.I devised and developed business plans and financial forecasts to enable companies to experience accelerated growth periods, for example from a standing point to 250k per year. Show less

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  Air Charter Connections

  Mar 2004 - May 2010

  Key achievements:I devised and implemented the automation of the business workflow with a bespoke CRM system. I oversaw financial management and control, managing audits, cash flow, banking processes and payment methods.By analysing business trends and historic and new income streams, I generated financial trend reports, formulating possible sales strategies. I also managed the rebranding of the business, the opening of foreign subsidiaries across Europe and integration with the UK head office. I also devised a new website, logos, and email and letter templates to create a unified brand for all offices.I managed the formation of the Group structure, including the opening of a new aviation consultancy services division (AVSERV), the IT system strategy and platform from which the Group would grow. Show less

  • Operations & Finance Director

    Dec 2005 - May 2010

  • Aviation Consultant

    Mar 2004 - Dec 2005
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  ACC Aviation Ltd

  May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Managing Director

  With a group turnover of £30m and subsidiary offices in France, Italy and Spain the company required a pro-active sales strategy that would assess its existing focus and respond to ideas that would strengthen and expand the business.Key achievements:I introduced a cohesive, medium-to-long term team sales and specialist focus, disposing with ad hoc, reactive focus. These actions were the building blocks that led to a more specific approach to running the company.I strengthened procedures for legal requirements of recruitment, contracts, grievances, disciplinary procedures and resignations. I examined the goals, resources, differences and similarities of each subsidiary office and then implemented a unified strategy. I built an IT infrastructure platform to support and grow with the Group, which handled day-to-day IT support. Show less

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  Milpin ltd

  Feb 2011 - Nov 2021

  Owner and Managing Director

  I’ve helped businesses to optimise and control their IT expenditure, to use technology to develop their sales and marketing strategy, and to review processes to ensure their technology serves all business needs.Key achievements: Developing a suite of services to support businesses’ growth, such as IT and project management, business analysis, email marketing assistance, web design, function and maintenance, and development of HTML content.

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  The Spark (Scotland)

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  FOCCUS Development Manager

  I initially volunteered my IT expertise to support this respected charitable organisation that conducts important work for couples at every stage of their relationship.Key achievements: Redesigning the organisation’s means of capturing data to monitor how many people used the service, how many volunteers were in operation and if they were being properly nurtured in order to provide the best service.Access to information allowed managers to view what worked well and what didn’t, which helped them to move the organisation forward and improve income streams.I was offered a full time paid position as Development Manager and IT Specialist where I continued to enhance the IT services. I ensured that the organisation made what they had work better for them without incurring huge costs. I initiated a culture of self-help development to build skills in-house, proving that IT solutions need not be complicated or costly. Show less

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  NHS National Services Scotland

  Mar 2017 - now

  • Programme Manager

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2023

  • Project Support Officer

    Mar 2017 - Apr 2018