Position within the company
MANAGING DIRECTOR, Board Member, Shareholder - Jointly responsible for company policies and strategy. Responsible for co-ordinating company sales and marketing activities and export strategy, inc, marketing campaigns, sales trips (mainly overseas), exhibitions, sales targets, branding, market research. Supervise recruitment and selection, inductions, staff training, appraisals, budget control, financial planning and credit control. Attend monthly Board Meetings.
Background
Born in South Shields and has a twin brother called David.
Qualifications
10 'O' Levels, 'A' Levels in Law, Economics, Sociology.
HNC Business, Finance & Law (University of Northumbria at Newcastle)
Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Certificate
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Certificate
Certificate in Business Marketing Strategy - Kellogg School of Management, Northwest University, Chicago, USA
Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors - Durham University Business School 2007
Interesting facts
Served with the Air Training Corps (ATC) for four years from 1986 to 1989 and achieving rank of Flight Sergeant. Awarded an RAF Marksman certificate and received the coveted Best Female Air Cadet Award in 1987 and 1988. Taken afternoon tea with the Queen of England and also attended one of the Queen's garden parties at Buckingham Palace.
Achievements
2002 Trade Partners UK - NE Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Best Woman in International Trade
2000 Appointed to the Board of the British Marine Equipment Association Council (London)
1998 Shell Export Challenge - National Award Winner
1998 Export Times Exporter of the Year Award - Joint Individual Winner
Career History
Solar Solve Ltd - Managing Director (June 1993 to Present)
Solar Solve Ltd - General Manager (1991 - 1993)
Marks & Spencer plc - Trainee Commercial Manager (1990-1991)
IBM - Business Support Sponsored Student (1988 - 1990)
Interests/Hobbies
Travelling, gardening, DIY, decorating (interior design), property renovation.