PRODUCT MARKETING SPECIALIST AT MEDSPACE SOLUTIONS / FINCH & WOLF / CUT & EDGE / MS PLASTICS / TOUGH TURTLE (WIP) /MEDSPACE US (WIP)
Manufacturers of modular healthcare furniture (And associated sister companies) | 2018 - 2024
Ensuring marketing strategies are effective and aligned with industry trends. Overseeing and improving the Medspace website and associated sister websites, and developing the new marketing opportunities (digital & print). Responsible for SEO and Google Ads and Analytics. Support of marketing initiatives such as NBS, BIM Management, data sheets, case studies, NHS Supply Chain, marketing campaigns, product launches, and general product enquiries.
Also has a significant role in the IT manangement and support of the group
DESIGN MANAGER AT MEDSPACE SOLUTIONS / FINCH & WOLF
Manufacturers of modular healthcare furniture | 2018 - 2024
Currently engaged in the design and manufacture of healthcare furniture and reception desks, mostly within the NHS. Taking the lead from architects, construction companies or customers directly I use CAD and CAM (Sketchup, Cabinet Vision, AutoCad) software to iterate 2D and 3D designs and find the ideal solutions. We then manufacture in-house from my drawings and data. As well as design, I estimate, quote, and manage projects. In addition, I supervise our NHS Supply Chain relationship. I also have significant responsibility for company branding, marketing and IT and information systems. I also design consumer furniture and kitchen worktops for their sister company Finch & Wolf.
OWNER AT CREATIVEMULE
Media design and technology services | 2004-2018
Continued my own business full-time, providing media design and technology solutions to other businesses and individuals. Mostly branding, marketing and web design, it also included IT support. Very experienced with CS suite; Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
IT ENGINEER | PRODUCTION ENGINEER | QA ENGINEER AT EMS
Design and manufacture of wire-free fire and security products | 1999-2014
Various roles over a 15-year period. Started as a Production engineer at EMS’s high tech manufacturing facility with automated machinery and skilled manual workforce. I initiated a visual work instruction program, increasing worker knowledge and productivity. Moved on to QA where I supervised the company design modification and concession systems, CAD drawing (Solid Edge) and ISO / BS / EN policies and compliance.
Then followed 6 years as an IT engineer. Experienced on Windows (Server 2003/8 and desktop XP/7/8/10) and Linux (Centos / Redhat, Ubuntu / Debian) servers in a physical and virtual environment, achieving a high level of uptime. All kinds of IT undertaken; networks, firewalls & security, databases, Group Policy, AD, DNS, hardware, and software. Provided in-house user training including educational videos. Designed and controlled the company website. ITIL V3 trained.