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| Overview: | project management; international market research + marketing; preparation/management market entry for exporters; exporters' cultural training; italian translation/interpreting; emerging markets. | |
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| During her career Sacha has lived or worked in several countries, including Southern Europe, Australia and South Africa. In more recent years she has focused on China, India and other emerging high growth markets. In the late 1990s she was a DTI Export Promoter for Southern Europe covering healthcare, environmental services, Public-Private Partnership and port development. She is also experienced in Inward Investment, having been based in Italy for the Welsh Development Agency in the mid 1990s. Examples of research projects include: • Barriers to Trade for SMEs trading with China, December 2006 for Durham Business School • Healthcare Opportunities for British companies in Italy, June 2005, for UK Trade & Investment • Healthcare Opportunities for British companies in South Africa, February 2002, for UK Trade & Investment Sacha was awarded an MBA by Durham Business School in June 2007. She has an Honours degree in Italian and is an Italy specialist, Italy having been a regular part of her life since the 1970s. She speaks, writes and reads Italian with ease. |
(Sep 2001 & ongoing)
Responsibilities include the
- 2007 Developing + delivering South West international trade strategy for China, India + emerging high growth markets
- Active developmental interface with and strategic work on behalf of companies in the healthcare, marine and tourism sectors in the South West.
- 2004-04 Regional Co-ordinator for the Passport to Export Programme for new/novice exporters, involving liaising across the South West Business Links to ensure high quality even delivery of the recruitment, training, mentoring and preparation for the first market visit.
- Managing a range of pilot and research projects relating to better delivery of development programmes for SMEs.
- Collaboration between government offices and other regions, business links, and companies
- Contribute to the international market sector strategies where experience is relevant
Consultancy roles
Clients and projects include:
- Passport Mentor in the West Midlands from June 2005
- Member of UK government healthcare scoping team to Italy February 2005
- Scoping mission for Turin Winter Olympics healthcare and security needs 2004
- Large sporting events and security/healthcare Seminar Cape Town 2003
- TL Dempster, Glasgow, for the Global Advantage Programme in Scotland
- Farnham Castle, Surrey for Business Cultural Briefings
- Department of Trade and Industry South Africa Desk – Healthcare promotion
- Research and Write the Healthcare Opportunities in South Africa report 2002
- NHS research project on European hospital beds – completed 2001
- Various translation and specific enquiries relating to Italian market
(1990 & ongoing)
Clients and projects include:
UK Trade & Investment High Growth Markets & Special Projects
Dti London Export Promoter, Southern Europe
British Chambers of Commerce National Conference Project Manager 1997 & 1998
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Italian University project 1997; Business Italian trainer
Welsh Development Agency Inward Investment Team/Market Research Italy 1994-96
Welsh National Opera Administration/Translation
BBC Wales Administration/Research; 3 Cardiff Singers of the World
Welsh Committee of UK Royal Charity Co-ordinator for Wales
Private Sector Companies Market Research in Italy and administration
Italian Companies Research and development of UK Market
University of Wales, College of Cardiff Lecturer of English as a Foreign Language
(1998 to 2001)
Responsibilities:
- Develop strategy and deliver export promotion initiatives for UK companies (mainly SMEs) into Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece
- Sector responsibility for Healthcare, Port Development, Environment, PFI
- Close liaison and collaboration with embassies, government offices, and local and regional business providers, and companies.
(1988 to 1990)
Biotechnology and Medical Research Companies
(1984 to 1988)
- Fremantle Properties PLC
- The International Stock Exchange
(1982 to 1984)
(International Petrochemical Contract in Taranto, Southern Italy)
Interpreter/Assistant to Vice President
Contract building oil platforms for Saudi Arabia
(1982 to 1982)
(1980 to 1981)
Australasian Construction and Oil Exploration Company
(1976 to 1980)
The largest privately owned quarrying company in Europe
(1973 to 1976)
| 1957-1962 Westwing School, Thornbury, Bristol 1962-1967 Sherborne School for Girls, Sherborne, Dorset 10 O Levels including Maths, English, French, German, Italian 2 A Levels – Latin and History 1967-1971 University of Kent at Canterbury BA Hons Italian/History (including one year study in Italy) 1971-1972 English Teaching in Florence, Italy 1972-1973 Taunton Technical College, Somerset One year graduates’ secretarial Course – RSA Certificate III QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 1990 Cardiff and Vale Enterprise Business Seminars Advertising and Marketing; Finance; Taxation and Accounting Time Management; Setting up a Business 1991 RSA TEFL (Teacher of English as a Foreign Language) Certificate International House, Piccadilly, London 2001 – 3 Organiser and Participator in a series of Training for SMEs Passport to Export Training in Winning and Developing Export Markets Export Documentation; Cultural barriers to Exporting 2003 Member of Institute of Export 2004 Associate of Institute of Business Advisors 2004 - 6 MBA (Distance Learning) Durham Business School |
| Strategic Planning/Marketing Devising, planning and delivering different sector projects in the South West for UK Trade & Investment to build capacity and capability in certain sectors. These include the mapping of the Healthcare sector; coordination of the international strategy for the Marine sector; the mapping of export capacity within the Tourism sector for future development activity, and managing an audit project of the Business Services sector in the South West. Commitment /Creativity Project management and team work with UK Trade & Investment to set up and deliver the flagship programme, Passport to Export, in the South West, requiring a clear understanding of SME needs, personal determination, motivation and energy, resulting in receiving the inaugural UK Trade & Investment Outstanding Achievement Team Award in November 2003. Effective Communication Working closely with SMEs seeking to develop and trade overseas. Understanding the challenges of building a small business, and steps required to manage growth. Knowledge of working overseas and specific industrial sectors of invaluable assistance in this context. Personal networks in public and private sectors, at all levels in the UK and overseas of particular value. Initiative Developing projects from a low base, attention to detail and clear vision of goal have been essential in sustained development work. A current example relates to developing and co-ordinating the strategy for the UKTI South West into China, and subsequently India. Sectoral Experience A wide business career spanning Industry, the Arts and the Environment, with good understanding of the Healthcare sector, Port Development and Marine sector, the Private Finance Initiative, Tourism and Leisure, demonstrating an ability to function effectively in different fields, and different international markets. Geographical Market Experience Extensive knowledge of living and working in Italy, working in Southern Europe, and undertaking business projects/assignments in South Africa, China + India. Highly developed sense of need to grasp cultural issues. Co-writer of an interactive training programme on the importance of different business cultures for SMEs. Achievement Orientated A highly-driven, enthusiastic but practical manager with a straightforward approach to management. Ensuring efficient use of resources in line with effective achievement of organisational goals. |
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