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Rachael in a few words
Highly experienced business development and marketing director and NED with significant experience in business development, client relationship management, general and digital marketing, bid management, cross selling, lead generation and market research. Strategy development, business development and marketing restructuring, turnaround experience including maximising shareholder value in private equity backed organisations including those operating as an ABS. Well-developed analytical skills through working as a business assurance and internal audit director.
Experience
- Haven Consulting LimitedManaging DirectorMarch 2022 - Today (3 years and 1 month)Liverpool, UKManagement consultancy services including business development and marketing reviews / restructuring to maximise return on investment of the function. Business process reengineering across business support services. Business development/marketing due diligence reviews. Restructuring business development/marketing/sales functions as part of a grooming for sale/investment process. Private equity within professional services specialism. Non-executive director services.
- Sustainable DevelopmentsManaging DirectorApril 2018 - Today (6 years and 12 months)Liverpool, UKProjects have included: Renovation of a 30 room early Victorian mansion including coachhouse and grounds. Management of a large construction team and all contract negotiations, optimising profit whilst sustainably and sympathetically renovating. Kennels and cattery renovation including restructuring business and returning to profit. Various residential property renovations. Always looking for commercial and residential properties. Contact me if you would like to discuss.
- HORWICH FARRELLYDirector of Business Development & MarketingNovember 2018 - March 2022 (3 years and 4 months)Manchester, UKStrategically responsible for the business development and marketing activities of this large, award-winning, multi-disciplinary national law firm. Role included membership of the senior leadership team, directing and restructuring the business development and marketing function, public relations/market affairs, tender/bid management, business development, events, digital marketing, external communications, brand management, internal communications, corporate social responsibility, sustainability.
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Education
- Master of BusinessDurham University2022Master of Business Administration - MBA
- Chartered PR Practitioner, Chart.PR, MCIPRChartered Institute of Public Relations2013Chartered PR Practitioner, Chart.PR, MCIPR
- Executive Leadership ProgrammeUNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGE2018Executive Leadership Programme
- Cert CII (Customer Service)Chartered Insurance Institute2012Cert CII (Customer Service)
- Sustainability , Department of AnthropologyDurham UniversitySustainability , Department of Anthropology