David McCrea

Experience

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  Currys PC World

  Aug 1998 - Apr 2005

  Senior Sales Advisor

  I was a Senior Sales Advisor and the only part time Senior Sales in the UK, which I achieved due to consistently high sales and beating of key company metrics.I worked in all three Glasgow branches (East Kilbride, Glasgow Finneston, Braehead)Key responsibilities included:• Experience and understanding of the fundamental skills of selling such as rapport building, good questioning, and body language. • Achieved feat of being the only part time senior sales advisor in British Isles.• Professional sales training. Developed high level of I.T. product knowledge.• Finance proposals, Customer service skills, Telephone enquiries. Show less

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  Cemagref

  Mar 2005 - Sept 2005

  Trainee Ecologist

  Trainee Ecologist and Environmental Scientist on placement and traineeship from University of Glasgow. I undertook a research project as a part of my masters which I conducted with the French Environmental Agency Cemagref.The practical experience and working abroad was invaluable for personal and professional growth. I also benefitted from public presentation experience, from having to present results to the teams in the office, and from the expectations required to communicate and function positively in a professional, government run company.The project studied:• Monitoring of Macrophyte Populations in Dordogne and Garonne Rivers• Changes to flow velocity due to Macrophytes and Water Quality Analysis Show less

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  Nortel Networks

  May 2006 - Mar 2009

  Order Fulfillment Manager

  I worked as an Order Fulfilment Manager for Nortel PLC for 3 years, starting on their Graduate Programme, going onto a permanent contract after one year. I participated in intercompany project management (Lean Six Sigma). Unfortunately, made redundant when Nortel went into liquidation, 2009.• Supply Chain Management – Fulfilment of Orders in EMEA.• Account management of Global Telecom Customers, Customer Service, Organising Logistics,• Expediting order improvements to meet client’s expectations. • Liaising with internal Nortel global depts to meet shipping needs within EMEA.• Running daily reports for daily product and shipping updates. (Mainly utilizing excel).• Project Management experience (Lean Six Sigma)• Represented company publicly and in media events. • Use of Excel, Outlook and SAP as well DOS based systems as primary tools for organising orders.Keys to Success: Time Management. Interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Problem solving. Data analysis. Relationship building. People management. Calm under pressure. Scheduling. Show less

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  Freelance editor/writer

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2018

  Screenwriter

  Award nominated Screenwriter. Nominated for IFTA Best Short Film (Live Action) 2018 and Royal Television Society N.I. Best Drama for Cry Rosa (2017), which has twice been broadcast on BBC1. 2018: 'CROSSMAGLEN' - Screenwriter. Drama/Action. Feature Film.In development with Pulse Films. Producer: Lars Knudsen. Director: Beau Ferris.2018: 'CROSSMAGLEN' - Screen Story Writer/Co-Producer. Drama. Short Film.Director/Screenwriter: Beau Ferris. Producer Lars Knudsen, Staring Anya Taylor-Joy and Eoin Macken. Premiered at Galway Film Festival, 2018.2017: 'CRY ROSA' - Screenwriter. Drama. Short Film.*Nominee: BEST SHORT FILM at the Irish Film & TV (IFTA) Awards 2018. *Nominee: Best Drama at Royal Television Society Awards 2018.*Broadcast on BBC1 and BBCiplayer in 2018.*Commissioned by Ireland's RTE Storyland 2017 to showcase emerging Irish talent. *Released Oct 2017 via digital broastcast on RTE Player Ireland. *Director Imogen Murphy, Producer: Emma-Rosa Dias. Starring Grace Flemming, Kelly Gough, Martin McCann.2012: First Feature LONDON CALLING optioned. Comedy.2010: Writer/Director of short film CLOSET SUFFERER - Comedy.2009: Finalist in the London Screenwriters Festival pitching competition.2008: Writer/Director/Producer of short film THE CARNIVAL QUEEN funded by Northern Ireland Screen. (Drama) Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2018

  EVENT MANAGER: (2009 to 2016) (UK, Ireland, Australia)• Management of campaign with teams of brand ambassadors at large festivals, corporate functions, major retail campaigns, public engagement activities and bar and nightclub promotional activities. • Staff Motivation and Training, Man Management, Problem Solving, Rota Scheduling,• Retail brand awareness and Rapport building with retail and venue managers, • Time management, planning and efficient venue scheduling.Major brands I worked for: including Philip Morris Intl. (Marlboro/Chesterfield), Coors Light, Budweiser, Nintendo, Blackberry, Nokia, LG, Ben & Jerry’s, Lynx, Lineman’s Wine, La Zuppa, Gu, Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts, Royal Ascot… Show less BRAND AMBASSADOR: (2009 to 2016) (UK, Ireland, Australia)Brand Representation with top class customer interaction and communication skills. Rapport building, sales techniques, and customer service. Nespresso Brand Rep, In Store Demonstrator, Events, Road Shows. (2012-2017)• In store sales and public demonstrations.• Brand presentation and demonstration at events and road shows.Brands represented included: Huawei, Nintendo, E.A. Ford, Sony PlayStation, Telstra, Nokia, Blackberry, Apple iPhone, Muller, Gu, Colgate, Nature Valley, Spec Savers, Bio Oil. Show less

  • Event Manager

    Jun 2009 - Sept 2018

  • Brand Ambassador

    Jun 2009 - Jan 2017
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  Self Employed

  Jan 2012 - now

  Brand/Sales Representative and Product Trainer

  Brand/Sales Representative and Product Trainer: (2012 to Present): (UK, Ireland)• I am the face of local and global brands, who visits leading retailers, attends events and conferences. • Rapport building and relationship development with management and staff are essential to achieving client’s goals. • I have both trained staff and demonstrated new products to the public, often technological, as well as service based.• Communicate key features and benefits of new products and services, while ensuring the most up to date brand offers are in place for new marketing campaigns. • Strong time management skills are required for projects as they involve different aspects including travel, route planning, time sensitive campaigns and events, all while juggling multiple clients.Brands that I have represented include Nintendo, Sony, Samsung, Now TV, Freedome VPN, Symantec, Blackberry, Energizer, Vodafone, BT Broadband, Moet, Dolce Gusto, Nespresso, Specsavers, Electronic Arts and many more… Show less

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  NOW

  Jun 2017 - May 2018

  Area Sales Manager

  Now TV Regional Manager for Northern Ireland (2017-2018)• Responsible for N. Ireland retail sales and management of in store demonstration staff.• Liaised with major supermarket and retail managers who sold Now TV to ensure prominent store positions to maximise customer exposure.• Trained retail staff (Tesco, Currys, ASDA…) on the features and benefits of Now TV.• Management performance and quality of in store Now TV brand ambassadors in Currys.Keys to Success: Communication skills. Relationship building. Time Management. Show less