Aug 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 9 mos · London, United Kingdom

• Outside The Box Recruitment is a boutique specialist recruitment consultancy created to give candidates what they want; a personal, specialised, and knowledgeable recruitment services. We focus on the luxury and premium sectors of Fashion, Retail, Lifestyle, Fine Jewellery and Beauty, identifying ideal candidates and next career moves.
• I began OTB with my wife, Charmain, after she became disillusioned working with agencies that only focused on meeting KPI’s and not on what was best for the candidate or business.
• Settling into the role of Digital Director, I leveraged the Digital 360 team to create a brand, website and social media strategy that has allowed the company to grow to three members of staff in two years and hire offices in London’s West End. The company now serves clients all over the world placing international directors and sales staff in key positions.
• Brands include Harrods, Selfridges, Hermes, Coach, Pink, Forever New to name a few.
• For more details, visit www.otbrecruitment.com

Sep 2014 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos · London, United Kingdom

• CC Collect is a mobile app designed to make duty and tax payments simple. It is currently being used under licenced throughout Europe and Canada and is translated into seven languages.
• Customs Clearance Ltd invited me to develop the app and implement a sales strategy. As Managing Director, I sold the app to several companies, our biggest client being DPD.
• When Brexit changed the rules around importing and exporting, the business model needed to change. The app is still used but in a reduced capacity.

Jul 2013 – Jun 2023 · 9 yrs 11 mos · London, England.

• At Digital360, our mission is your ambition. Whether it’s a new social media strategy to gain followers, a modern web-design or app to engage customers, or a complete fresh-take on your marketing strategy – we have the skills, knowhow, and capacity to help.
• Operating as your in-house digital team, we take care of the hard graft for you, so you can focus on what you do best – running your business and delighting your customers.
• We know digital inside out, so all you need to do is tell us is how far you want to go, and we’ll get you there. For us, it’s all about communication. The more we communicate, the more we understand you, your business and what you want to achieve, and the more we can tailor our solutions to deliver measurable results.
• How we work:
• YOUR IN-HOUSE TEAM
• We provide the team you need, at a fraction of the price of hiring specialists and managing the project yourself. With our diverse team, there is no limit to the specialist skills you can access, and of course, we manage the entire process for you, identifying exactly what you need, and when, to achieve your outcome. We do the thinking and planning for you.
• THE 1444 QUICK START PLAN
• Our entry level plan is designed to get your business started online. Once we’ve completed a thorough Digital Strategy Consultation for you, we’ll create a professional logo and a 6-page bespoke website designed especially for you by our UX designer (we never use templates). You’ll receive a domain name, email account and hosting all for £1444 and £100 per month thereafter for updates and maintenance.
• AGENCY IN YOUR POCKET APP
• Our App is designed to bring your digital services closer. Learn more about each of our services and book a call with our experts. To download, go to https://agencyinyourpocket.com
• If you’re ready to heighten your business profile and translate your ambitions into a digital strategy, that will set your business apart, I invite to you connect or call +44 (0) 207 593 8360

Apr 2013 – Jun 2013 · 2 mos · London, United Kingdom

• As a Senior Account Manager, I was the joint lead for the Nissan UK digital account and was responsible for the design and implementation of several large digital campaigns.

Aug 2011 – Jan 2012 · 5 mos · London, United Kingdom

• Saprient Nitro is a digital brand agency committed to partnering with its clients to transform the way they work and serve their clients through digital.
• I was invited to join the team and work with Unilever to consolidate its global digital presence into a single platform created by Saprient Nitro. This gave Unilever a common proprietary system from which the performance of sub brands could be measured. Brands I worked within included Magnum and CIF Cleaning products.

Mar 2010 – Jul 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos · Putney, London

• World Archipelago specialised in website templates including apps, designed to help estate agents show off their property portfolio and attract clients. Clients included many leading brands including KFH.
• I played a critical role in the development of the technology as well as liaising with clients to customise websites.

Jan 2009 – Mar 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos · Fulham, London.

• Global Beach operating under the brand Autorq.com was the main provider for Ford dealership websites. My role was to sell the website package to the dealership and support them through the customisation of the site.

Jun 2008 – Jan 2009 · 7 mos

• Working with Burrows, I worked on the Volve UK account managing a competition for young artists to win a new sports car. The campaign was launched in conjunction with The Independent, Yahoo and Vice Magazine and the large creative agency Mindshare. Seven judges from different parts of the creative industry decided on the winner who was announced at a big show in Shoreditch.

Jan 2003 – Jun 2008 · 5 yrs 5 mos

• Urban Hype Consultancy was my first step into entrepreneurship that taught me many important lessons about running a business. It is these lessons that has enabled me to scale Digital 360 and create the success that it is today.

Jan 1990 – Jan 2000 · 10 yrs