Recent UK Assignments
Veka UK
Veka is a leading extruder of PVC for windows and doors. I worked in a consulting capacity for them - initially in 1994, providing services from my Canadian company - and from 2002 to 2005 when based in the UK. I provided a range of services, especially in the field of Sales Reporting and Forecasting as well as a major assignment on Warehousing requirements. The services provided are described in more detail here,
Decision Systems
Decision Systems is the leading, independent UK software developer of Retail Planning software for the Fashion industry, covering Buyer Support Systems and Merchandise Planning. I look after the Sales and Marketing planning and administration (typically 1 day a week), including the implementation and management of a Salesforce database for Customer and Prospect Management.
The York Group
The York Group is a worldwide company which specialises in providing services to software companies who wish to expand into international market places or wish to expand their distribution channels. I typically work on a project basis and co-ordinate and manage their periodic telemarketing campaigns for workshops on Channel Management, including calling potential attendees to better understand their requirements and assess if there is a fit.
Longridge Town Web Site
As a town councillor I have recently developed a Town Web site as well as an internal Wiki that allows councillors to exchange information on current issues and search minutes and correspondence quickly. I have done this on a voluntary basis using free web-based tools.