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Proven track record in strategic change in the SME and Third Sectors.18 years in Business Support, Research and Development, mostly for SMEs and Third Sector Organisations.
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SkillsCV
Employment History
(Nov 1990 to May 2007)
CEO
West Bromwich(2000 to 2002)
Director (interim)
(Jun 1982 to Jun 1989)
Studio Manager, Director
Birmingham Printers (1982) Ltd, BirminghamI was part of the buyout team that bought the company of the Co-operative Press in 1982 as an emplooyee owned business. Left in 89 to seek a career in co-operative development.
(1970 to 1976)
Apprentice
Coulson Brothers Printers Ltd, Perry Barr, Birmingham.Professional Qualifications
PhD (2006)
MSc (1993)
DMS (1992)
BA (Hons) 1985
CIPD (1992)
Education
(Feb 1991 to Dec 1992)
Oxford Brookes University
DMS (1992)
University of Wolverhampton
PhD (2006)
MSc (1993)
Additional Information
Achievements
2006 Led the development of a regional investment plan for the West Midlands.
2006 Restructured the Regional Business Advice Service as a member of the Regional Enterprise Board.
2005 Appointed to the Regional Enterprise Board to promote social enterprise
2006 Established a training access portal for SMEs with the Association of Colleges West Midlands.
2004 Established a regional community of practice for social enterprise in the West Midlands
2004 Established Affinity an electronic Third Sector magazine.
2003 Organised the first national diversity conference for the Third Sector
2002 Launched the Diversity toolkit for micro businesses
2001 Established the Black Country Reinvestment Society.
2000 A member of the DTI Social Enterprise task force advising Ministers on policy for developing social enterprise and a member of the mapping and research working group.
2000 Established the first micro finance mutual for micro businesses in the Black Country
2000 Establish the West Midlands Social Economy Partnership and the Single Regeneration Budget Scheme for the social economy in the West Midlands
1999 Established the Black Country Mutual Guarantee Society.
1998 Establish West Midlands Co-operative and Mutual Council.
1997 Appointed Chief Executive Officer under restructuring that created CBC.
1996 Established CBC as an employee owned co-operative company.
1990 Changed career to become a social entrepreneur
1982 Established Birmingham Printers (1982) Ltd as an employee owned business.
Skills
Advanced analytical and research skills
Speed Typist
Preparation of magazine copy
Leadership
ITC literate in the Microsoft Office Suite
Professional Body
Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (Fellowship application pending)
Directorships
CBC Ltd (Director and Chief Executive Officer)
CBC Management Services Ltd
Robert Owen Society for Learning and Social Economy Development
Robert Owen Learning Academy
West Midlands Business Council Ltd
West Midlands Co-operative and Mutual Council Ltd (Secretary)
Other Bodies
Co-operatives UK – New Ventures Panel
West Midlands ChangeUp Strategy Group
West Midlands Enterprise Board (AWM)
West Midlands Regional Assembly
Regional Assembly Strategy Group
West Midlands Social Enterprise Network
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