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Hobbies
and Interests
Family, Education, Computing
, Music, Catenian Association
Personal
Background
60 years old, engineer, manager, marketing, education, lecturer. Married – four
children, three grandchildren.
Professional Information
Marketing Consultant - Trade, Education, Business Strategy
Member, Chartered Institute of Marketing http://www.cim.co.uk
(Registered for CPD since 1994, Chartered Marketer)
Member, Institute of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
My computer is an HP 8080, with 250Gb HDD, Memorex 48-speed CDROM, 2Gb RAM, running Windows Vista. I use an HP 6800 and Laserjet printers. and an hp4118 scanner. Internet connection is through BT cable modem.
Curriculum
Vitae
STEPHEN GINNS
e-mail: stephenginnsATaspects.net
PROFILE
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A successful and results-orientated Manager with extensive skills in Team Management, Sales and Marketing. Experience in a wide range of industrial and commercial sectors, including Education. An articulate and resourceful natural leader, with a hands-on approach. High level of business acumen and an adeptness at working with people. Enjoys challenges and contributing to the achievement of corporate objectives. |
CAREER
HIGHLIGHTS
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Senior Lecturer |
1998- |
Senior Lecturer on Ashcroft International
Business School; Undergraduate Courses in Distribution Management,
Promotions Management, Practice of Marketing, Market Research, on
MA International Business and Business Economics in Internet Marketing
and Practice of Marketing and on MA Business and Management in Business
Use of the Worldwide Web. Pathway Adviser for Marketing
at
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Colchester Institute |
Marketing & Business Development Manager |
1994-1998 |
Principal objectives are to
increase student recruitment, implement a programme to build a more positive
image, and instil a market-based culture. Responsible for development and
management of Colchester Institute's Youth Training programme, and contracts
with Essex TEC.
Achievements:
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Government
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Commercial Attaché |
1990-1993 |
Responsible for
promotion of trade, investment and technological co-operation between the
Achievements :
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ROM Ltd |
General Manager, South East |
1988-1990 |
Rom Ltd, a subsidiary of the Rugby
Group, manufactures and distributes reinforcing steel and associated products
for the construction industry. General Manager, responsible
for depot turnover of £18m/year, and reported to by six line managers with 90
personnel. Directed and co-ordinated the area's sales team, personally
handling major accounts.
Achievements:
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Solus Schall Ltd |
General Manager |
1987-1988 |
Inspection and Engineering support
services for the Oil and Gas Industry; turnover for 1988 was over £20m, with
480 staff. Head-hunted by Vice President to restore
profitability and customer confidence. Charged with
full P&L responsibility for all overseas operations.
Achievements:
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D.C.Griffith Ltd |
Sales Director |
1983-1987 |
A world leader in
the verification of quality and quantity of commodities, with an annual
turnover (then) of £6m, and extensive overseas operations.
Achievements:
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Solus Schall Ltd |
General Manager |
1969-1983 |
Recruited as
Engineer in Corrosion Systems Division. Successive
promotions through Office Engineer, then Area Manager in successively
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member - Chartered
Member -
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Polytechnic of the South Bank 1969-1973
Postgraduate Diploma in Corrosion Science - Qualifying Examination for the
National Association of Corrosion Engineers, USA
Research Degree in Corrosion Science (PhD) - 1973 (with Dr Peter Neufeld)
University of Wales, Cardiff 1966-1968
Mechanical Engineering parts 1 & 2
St Philip's Grammar School, Birmingham 1959-1966
9 "O"-levels, Use of English, 4 "A"-levels (Maths, Physics,
General Studies, British Constitution)
Languages: French (written/spoken), some colloquial Arabic
Various Specialist Courses in Marketing, Financial Management, Sales,
Computing, Web Design, Information Technology and Business Skills, Counselling
and Advocacy.
NVQ 4/5 in School Governance - BTEC Advanced Certificate - July 1998
PERSONAL
Date of Birth: 21mar48 28
at: Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, U.K.
Nationality: British
Married to Yulin (17mar08)
Interests: Family (Neil, Alexander, Madeleine, Veronica), Reading, Counselling, Computers, Education,
Chartered Institute of Marketing. Judge - National Business Awards, Sunday
Times (National Marketing Award) 2006, 2007, 2008