About me
Creative, Ambitious, Diligent
Currently working in Hong Kong, returning to London mid January 2017.
I have 3 years experience working in a Client Account Management and Business Development role within the fast paced and highly pressurised financial sector.
Working as a Bond Salesperson at RM Capital Markets Ltd - a boutique bond brokerage located in Edinburgh and London I was responsible for introducing and developing new client and dealing relationships. Clients included: Stockbrokers, Asset and Wealth Mangers, Private Banks and UHNW Individuals - including CEOs of major UK and International Companies. I built this client base up from scratch, introducing more than 120 clients to the company, through cold calling, producing marketing material and organising client visits. I embraced the client facing element of the role, tailoring my approach to satisfy the clients needs and was passionate about delivering excellent results for them.
Incredibly motivated and confident in character I have an entrepreneurial and proactive work ethic engrained within me. I played the prominent role in introducing and developing the Retail Bond franchise at RM Capital. I was at the forefront in pushing for LSE membership and propelling RM Capital to becoming a well respected and integral part of the Retail Bond sector, a sector which RM Capital were not previously involved in.
Since leaving the world of finance I have been able to focus on several personal creative projects through my creative studio Bobby’s Garage, projects included; restaurant interiors, product design, contemporary art, furniture design, website and graphic design for a variety of private and commercial clients. I have also had extended periods of time in Central Europe, Asia and the Middle East during this time.
I believed it was important for my professional development to experience and embrace a new working culture and lifestyle, hence moving to Hong Kong January 2016. The experience has been wholly fulfilling and rewarding.
I am returning to London January 2017. It is important for me to now seek opportunities which are in-line with my professional skill-set of Client/ Account Management and Business Development and my passion for creativity. I wish to forge a career within the creative sector utilising both my creative nature, education and professional experience.
Additional Skills:
- Exceptional presentation skills: impeccable written and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent negotiator.
- Creative and proactive approach to my work, with a strong eye for detail.
- Extremely computer literate PC/Mac; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
- Calm and methodical approach to work with the ability to handle and multi-task under extreme pressure.
- An in depth knowledge and passion of the contemporary art and design world.
- Considerable networking experience in both a professional and personal capacity. Socially confident with an outgoing personality.
- finger on the pulse with new technologies, with a focus on social media.
Projects
- Blurred Boundaries - CuratorInfluenced by the ever increasing blurred boundaries between visual creative disciplines, BLURRED BOUNDARIES aimed to create not just a physical space, but also a space for reflection and cross fertilisation between the different worlds and working methods developing at a time when the distinction between creative disciplines is increasingly blurred. The project was rooted in a strong yet open idea of the contemporary, allowing creative disciplines to chime together in new ways.
Work history
Teacher
Hong KongFull Time
Currently working in Hong Kong as an English teacher. An exciting opportunity in which I had no previous teaching experience. I believe it's important for my professional development to work abroad for a period of time, exploring and immersing myself in new cultures and ways of working and living. The experience has been wholly fulfilling and rewarding.
I will be returning to London mid January 2017.
Freelance Creative
- Edinburgh, United KingdomFreelance
Working from my own creative studio on personal and commercial projects including restaurant interiors, product design, contemporary art, furniture design, website and graphic design for a variety of private and commercial clients.
I have also had the opportunity to travel extensively during this period.
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Skills
- Account Manager
- Business Development
- Sales
- Client Relationships
- Creative Arts
- Product Design
- Graphic Desgin
- Photography
- Digital Social Media
- Contemporary Arts
Education
MAEdinburgh College of Art
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Degree: MA Contemporary Art Theory with distinction.
BSc Hons
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Degree: BSc (Hons) Integrated Product Design, 2:1
Awards
In-Book AwardD&AD
Creative toy for Hamley's, London, Create Your Own World