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Customer Acquisition + Sales

Natures Alix

CEO/Founder

Aura & Arc 

As the Director and Founder of a luxury handblown glass jewellery business, I spearheaded the creation of limited edition collections in collaboration with talented artists from the USA and UK. My role involved managing global operations, establishing partnerships, and implementing marketing strategies to elevate brand visibility and drive sales.

Director / Founder

Biamp

Inside Sales Account Manager

Working with multiple small businesses and brands - working on their social media growth, content marketing, SEO, PPC, marketing strategy, content strategy, campaign management, copywriting, content creation and everything in between!

Freelance Marketing & Social Media Consultant

SEBS IT

Business development, new business and everything marketing, social media, content creation & copy & technical IT/Cyber Security

Senior Manager Marketing Business Development

Informer

Informer provides the unique benefits of combining live asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, and expert penetration testing in a single SaaS Attack Surface Management platform. We help organizations all over the world gain complete visibility of their evolving external attack surface, providing business-critical insights that empower them to fortify and scale their security program. This includes lead generation from scratch as we use 0 inbound currently. During this role I have built the sales process and workflow for 2 different products – one service, one SaaS. Social marketing has also become an integral part of my job role.

Business development at Informer – Cyber Security
· Outbound prospecting via cold calling, email and LinkedIn
· Networking with clients and industry leaders
· Delivering sales targets on service and SaaS
· Social media marketing
· Live demo’s
· Booking meetings
· Account management
· Managing partnerships and resellers
· Creating workflows
· Creating sales process
· CRM management
· Marketing collateral creation and copywriting
· LinkedIn training for other members of the team
· Attending events & client conferences
· Building training documentation for new recruits
· Extensive training within the Cyber industry and personal development
· Started to retrain in Python

Senior Business Development Manager

Learning People Global

Consulting with clients regarding their career in technology, whether development, cyber security or data science etc.
Building relationships with students and working on a 121 basis with them throughout their transition from current career to one in IT.
Consistently exceeding targets and a track record of high student success.
Personal and intricate consultations with a bespoke plan for their future career path for every student of mine.

Team Sales Manager : Software development, IT & Technology

Team Leader: Digital marketing & Software development

Senior Consultant in Digital marketing

Red7

Building relationships with clients and nurturing them throughout the full process. Targeted monthly on a revenue of 60k with the average booking being 2.5k 
Consistently exceeding targets every month.
My role is a full 360 sales cycle - I am the client's first point of contact.I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     managing bookings pre-travel to post travel. It consists of a  6-8 week sales cycle with own desk managment.
B2B - liaising with suppliers and getting through gatekeepers in order to create new relationships and on-going new business.

Sales and Account Manager

Turtle Bay Restaurants

Assistant manager - Deputy Manager

𝐈 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 | IT Services & IT Support for your business | 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 ✨ 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐞𝐤 | Women in Tech Advocate |

Sales | Business Development | Marketing 

Driven by a passion for building brands and developing strategies, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills to grow businesses and form effective processes. With a solid foundation in IT and cybersecurity, I've recently ventured into the AV industry, embracing new challenges and opportunities.

As a #neurodiverse professional with #ADHD, I bring a unique perspective to problem-solving and innovation. My extensive experience in consultancy-based solution sales spans both B2C and B2B, allowing me to navigate complex sales landscapes and deliver high-value solutions to enterprise clients.

📈 Core Skills:

-Customer Success, Account management & Relationship Building
-Account growth and increased ROI
-New Business Development, Networking strategy & Partnerships
-Financial Acumen: Budgets, P&L, and Account Management
-Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy
-Technical Proficiency: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Python

💡 I'm a lifelong learner and course enthusiast, currently studying:

-Python Programming (Basic)
-CompTIA Network+ and Security+
-Plant Medicine diploma
-Glass Blowing - On-going hobby 


🎓 Qualifications:

-Plant Medicine Expert
-Cybersecurity (ISC2)
-Digital Marketing (Level 5)
-Front-End Development (MTA)
-E-commerce Strategy
-Social Media Marketing diploma (Level 5)
-Hospitality Management
-First Aid Trained

Connie H Ⓥ

Freelancer

Graduate BA - Full-time Availability 

IPM Group

Working in Sheffield, September start time.

As an Event Security Officer with extensive experience in the field, the main responsibility will be to ensure the safety and security of all attendees, staff, and assets during various events. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement comprehensive security plans for each assigned event, considering the specific requirements and potential threats.
2. Conduct security patrols to monitor the premises, identify suspicious activities, and prevent unauthorized access or potential disruptions.
3. Utilize IPM strategies to identify and assess potential security risks, and implement measures to prevent or mitigate them effectively.
4. Collaborate with event organizers, law enforcement agencies, and other security personnel to ensure smooth coordination and adherence to established protocols.
5. Maintain a vigilant presence and respond promptly to any security incidents, implementing appropriate measures to address and resolve them.
6. Operate and maintain security equipment and systems, including CCTV cameras, alarms, access control systems, and other relevant technologies.
7. Provide excellent customer service by assisting attendees with any queries or concerns while maintaining a professional and approachable demeanor.
8. Prepare concise and accurate incident reports detailing any security breaches, disturbances, or conflicts that occur during events.
9. Conduct regular risk assessments and propose recommendations for enhancing security measures, ensuring continuous improvement in security protocols.
10. Stay updated on the latest IPM techniques and industry best practices, attending relevant trainings and seminars to enhance professional knowledge.

Event Security Officer/Traffic Management/Senior Security Steward Staff

FreeTech Project (trading name of Libre Digital Ltd)

Contract from June 22-Dec 23, Research Responsibilities include:


EA Practitioner: You can coach others in appropriate commercial, vendor and legal issues. (Skill level: expert)


    Communicating between the technical and non-technical. You can mediate between people and mend relationships, communicating with stakeholders at all levels. You can manage stakeholder expectations and moderate discussions about high risk and complexity, even within constrained timescales. You can speak on behalf of and represent the community to large audiences inside and outside of government. 
 Community collaboration. 
    Enterprise and business architecture. You can set the direction to develop a future state architecture aligned to strategy. You can influence relationships between organisational structures, processes, technology, people and skills within and outside of an enterprise, to achieve transition to the new state. 
    Governance.
    Problem definition and shaping.


EXECUTIVE SKILLS
►Executive Leadership & Management
►AIM plc experience as a CEO and main board director 
►Start-up and Turnaround Operations 
►P/L Management and Control
►Financial & Operations Management
►Strategic Planning & Profit Enhancement 
►Sales Process Optimisation
►Marketing Strategy and execution
►New Business Development
►Value Selling and Marketing: Solution Selling, CCS, Consultative Selling, etc.
►Contract Negotiations & Deal Structuring

►High Value and Complex deal management

Main Executive Tech Director and Strategic Management Officer-  (Social Enterprise)

HM Revenue & Customs

Web Editor/Administration 

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Current Achievements include:

Regularly engaged in IT events locally and nationally.
Guest lectured at the Open University and Sheffield Hallam University to promote a career in technology.
Raised awareness on a number of important topics.
Took part in meetings to support the BCS South Yorkshire Branch with event planning and involvement whilst supporting any projects.
Attend formal events and training sessions at Sheffield Hallam University as an Alumni.

Elected Commitee  and MBCS - Professional Membership of the British Computer Society

Freelance (Self employed)

Security Officer

Sheffield Hallam University

Studied Non Coversion Masters Degree in IT Management for the Academic Year of 2018/19 and 2020. April 2020 Completion December 2020 finish. 62 Predicted 55.50 percent achieved. Rivalling industry ready graduates in software engineering and advanced business analysis. 5 years experience or expertise,  Grade 2.1 percent degree in Computer Science Practitioner level and programming skills required. 

Proficient in software enterprise archetiture.
• Report and track defects, create test reports.
• Worked in Agile Environment.
• Expertise in usability testing and software design and analysis, applied it to multiple project including IT Research with Barnsley Council and Industrial Expertise
• Ability to work closely with MSC  Computer Science to understand requirements and business processes for testing.
• Quick learner and proactive with strong work ethics and willingness to work hard to achieve employer objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ready to take an independent or team challenge.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, organize, negotiate, and make important decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work extra hours when needed.

Master of Science in Information Technology Management provided high-level research and world-level field subject knowledge development in the domain of computer science and the practicality of computing in an enterprise context.  Studied over 3 years period within 2 and half years where I did achieve research work in information technology consultancy.

Modules include Big Data and Databases, Programming and Web Development (Advanced), Academic Skills and Project Management, Enterprise Management Project, Successful Information Systems, Research Skills, and Dissertation. Industrial Expertise averaging merits throughout the course and developed highly sought out skills. Looking at utilizing the masters for career development.
Activities: Course Rep, SU Leadership Program and Union Rep.

Postgraduate Student & MSc Graduate Student - MSc IT Management

MSc  Information Technology Management will help you to evaluate the impact of IT in business in society and the impact of emerging business models enabling students to respond proactively to dynamic challenges by devising and implementing new tech strategies.

Worked on 18 full sized projects and applied learning through various research-based modules including;

Advanced Successful Information Systems; Worked on Bosch case study, developed numerous frameworks as part of digital artifact for SAP S/4 Hana implementation.
Databases and Big Data: Worked on Activity-based company database infrastructure manually through System Design and Analysis and Database Implementation through the use of MySQL, Sparx, Eclipse UML, Visio, PHP Programming - Grade Merit.
Dissertation; Developed a conceptual framework for Sheffield City Council originally had their buy-in but with covid, I had to cut the project short unfortunately 
Programming and Web Dev: Developed an application for Sheffield Hallam Uni through the use of HTML, PHP, C#, MySQL, SQL Server, CSS, ASP #Net, Visual Studio with MVC framework, and React Javascript and Visual Studio SQL server developed fully functioning messaging board for retailers achieving low merit grade.
Project Management: Launched a business case study onto Ivanti case study for University of Surrey case study and acted as team leader
Enterprise management project: Worked on Enterprise and IT arch project for Barnsley Council and GBI, Global Bike Inc as part of emulated real world project as case study approach to tackle real-life enterprise problems within ERP setting achieving strong merit.
Research skills:
Developed numerous research papers in cyber security and smart cities tackling real-world problems by utilising latest in business framework development - Merit averaged

Graduate Research Student - IT and Computer Science

Took part in a month-long work-based digital marketing and software management project at Sheffield Hallam University undertaking research into well-renowned steel Manufacturers. Was expected to provide clear and decisive leadership and expertise within the software development team to ensure high quality and timely delivery of software for research and operational services. I did lead by example and demonstrated good principles and practices in software development and delivery (e.g., agile processes, TDD, security/privacy by design) as well as exemplified good IT professional behaviors and coding standards, alongside clear, relevant, and proportional documentation. Also worked on group development exercise including teamwork theory, management theory and utilising automated AI to determine business successes. 72% Graded.

The group project required advanced computer science master's students to deliver a group project aimed at improving the client usability and accessibility,

Industrial Expertise Research Student  IT Digital Analytics & Software Management Project 

PS4 Project 

Barnsley Council

IT Business Systems Researcher at Barnsley City Council and Sheffield City Council as part of applied learning at Sheffield Hallam University School of Computing.  4x visits to SHU school of computing and LEADing Practises training organisation in EA, SAP BMP, Fiore, SAP Gui and data science architect project x4 visits missed workshop on FCA in March 19 deffered due to health issues dropping my grades from Guarranted 68% to 55%. Worked with an graduate placement student at Barnsley Council. 

In the role of IT Business Systems Researcher at Barnsley City Council, Abdi Hassan MSc undertakes extensive research and analysis to identify opportunities for improving and optimizing the council's IT systems and processes.

Abdi collaborates with various stakeholders, including internal staff and external vendors, to gather requirements and assess the technology needs of different departments within the council. He conducts in-depth research to identify relevant software solutions, staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Using his analytical and problem-solving skills, Abdi analyzes the council's current IT infrastructure and business processes, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for enhancements. He ensures that any proposed changes align with the council's strategic objectives and budgetary constraints.

Throughout his role, Abdi acts as a key liaison between technical teams and non-technical staff, effectively communicating complex IT concepts and solutions in a clear and easily understandable manner. He assists in the implementation and testing of new IT systems, providing training and support to end-users to ensure a smooth transition and adoption of the changes.

As an IT Business Systems Researcher, Abdi plays a vital role in driving technological advancements within Barnsley City Council, helping to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ultimately enhance service delivery to the community.

Reader In Training (Senior Lecturer Equivalent) - MSc ITM Enterprise Management Project LEAD

Sheffield Hallam Students'​ Union

Elected as Union Rep to represent general student views on university experience
Other achievements include:
Nominated for a number of Hallam Union Awards
Guest at a number of formal SU and University events to represent student council
Trained in Student Leadership Program as part of the role to utilize Leaderships skills at Sheffield Business School.
Played an active role in the successful disability policy discussion and policy implementation which is being carried out by SU Members and Students Unions as a result.

Union Representative

Development of Web Based Enterprise Applications Systems for gadget retailers. Studied over 200 a week to masters all applications life cycle to high standards using applied learning from MSc computing.

Enterprise Web Application Developer

Abdi Hassan is a "Flipped Learner" who cannot read or write, a L7 (RQF) award-winning SAP-AI DT grad & and developer at a New HCI framework. 
A LI Top 100 Information Technology/Student Support Voice, win to make it fully in the IT industry with IT role at grad schemes in the new year. Actively sought-after by tech companies in the UK.

Developed expertise rivaling any grads, skills in Data Mining/Logistics within  Smart Cities, Technology-enhanced system redesign, Cloud, Strategy, ST, SAP Mining.Zero Concepts.

Abdi's life journey was not within the following challenges, faced health wise and gained the lowest grades in the UK, UCAS clearing 2013. However, he proactively volunteered with the university and the Student Union, which reinvent him in his self-development, studies alone over 120 Hrs a week over 5 years wth/out a break.

Despite the setback in 18/19 gained a 2.1 standard degree and returns to SHU, the commitment to improvement led him to pursue a Master of Sciences degree in ITM at Sheffield Hallam University. This advanced MSC program allowed him to  enhance his skills in computer science, particularly in the areas of enterprise architecture (EA) and BA & earnt a 2,1 Merit in MSc ITM in Mar 2020 as first graduate.. After turning down a roles back after graduating. 

During his HE life,  Abdi dealt with health challenges that deferred his final year of uni in January 2017 after a disagreement at national level with 1 year Coma break cut to 9 months However, this setback opened up a new way for him to gain valuable time and develop a passion for DA/DS as a Expert, in LEAD. 

With his ed background and focus on data transformation, Abdi Hassan is equipped with the applied knowledge wise  thrive in the Tech industry. His dedication to be motivated,  with his passion for leveraging data analytics in digital transformation and DS.

 

Skills and Attributes:
Strong communication skills, 
Self-starter with  excellent track record in Business Computer Science.
Expert knowledge of the operational and support aspects of computer and cloud-based systems, hardware, and software equipment including but not limited to include Advanced understanding of Tableau technologies,  SPSS, advanced Excel,  SQL, PSQL, Web, and AWS technologies and power BI, NVivo.

Achievements: 
Former Director and Trustee at Libre Digital and Leeds Beckett SU.
Former alumni of Computer Science & Data Analysis
Winner of The BCS IT Prizes. Development and Student Campaigns Award and Gold Award.
Ex-PWC, LBU, SHU, LBSU, BB, SAP, G4S, ITM Power.
MSC Educated since 20/04/2020. 420

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Abdi Hassan BSc Hons, MSC MBCS

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