Potential Employers, Recruiters, Agencies, Headhunters, etc.

 

I am now looking for a rewarding new, ideally long-term, career opportunity, perhaps for me to get involved in the onward development of a new or expanding quality business in the South West of England area, and most likely in a Sales and Marketing or Business Development related role. 

 

CONTACT


I am willing to have my details retained on file by potential Employers, Recruiters, Employment Agencies, Headhunters, etc. and I am happy be contacted in respect of possible roles, contracts or opportunities.  It is acceptable for you to 'top and tail' and tailor my CV for submission to a prospective hirer, but if you could please just drop me a quick line prior to submission.  Thank you. 


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View Murray Ambler-Shattock's LinkedIn account at www.Linked-In.Me  

 

Preferred methods of contact are please: 

E-mail: mrcas@hotmail.co.uk (monitored daily)

Mobiles: - Work: 07855 400 400,  Personal: 07870 500 100

Or via my profile on LinkedIn.com: http://www.Linked-In.Me  (monitored daily)

Thank you.

 

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SUMMARY

For the past six years I have specialised in helping Business Start-Ups to promote themselves cheaply and quickly via the Internet. This includes Social Media (Facebook), Blogging (Wordpress), Micro-Blogging (Twitter) and of course effectively promoted Websites via SEO and PPC methods.


Qualifications:

Worked in specialist roles involving IT for Blue Chip companies over a 20+ year career and hold a Double Doctorate in Computer Sciences, specifically in Internet Strategic Planning (SEO) and Information Technology (Semantic Algorithmics), in addition to Honorary Fellowship of the International Web Masters and Designers Association, Membership of the British Computer Society and British MENSA.


Achievements:

Worked in Internet and Websites since 1994 and as a professional Meritus SEO Website Search Engine Optimisation ('SEO') specialist since the year 2000, and consistently proven his ability with a 100% success track record for providing Clients with top positioning results on the major Search Engines Results Pages ('SERP's).


Skill Set:

A skilled and highly experienced practitioner in the ethical 'best practice' fully rule compliant methods for attaining top ranking, known as 'Meritus SEO', first page placement and high positioning in the free 'natural' and 'organic' search results on the major Search Engines.

Also create, manage and operate Twitter profiles for Business profile raising and exposure. Managed numerous Websites, including keep content current and brand enhancing.


Team Management:

Excellent team building and man management skills acquired from leading and managing project, administrative and delivery teams of up to 50 contributors, ensuring timely delivery to target and KPI within agreed/structured budgets and time-frames.


Track Record:

Extensive commercial Internet experience includes working with some of the industry leading UK and International companies and their respective online Brands and providing excellent value through a 100% success record.

In the course of career thus far, have been involved with over 32,000 websites and has enjoyed a 100% success rate in Top Positioning over 1,000 Client websites via Meritus SEO techniques within the (organic/natural) Search Engine Result Pages.


Work to Date:

As a Freelance Contractor, specialised in profile raising and promotion for Business Start-Ups and SME's, Commercial Internet Brand Development and Web Publishing Projects and Consultative Roles around the world. 

 

The Future:

After 5 years navigating the choppy waters of Freelancing, now wish to gain a more stabilised income and career progression as an employee of an ambitious quality business.

 


PERSONAL PROFILE:

  • Highly effective in New Business Discovery, Networking & Prospecting. 
  • Excellent Team Building Skills, whether internal team or Outsourced/Freelancers.
  • Knack for future market prediction, fresh commercial ideas, ‘angles’ & approaches.
  • Hungry for advancement opportunities, above average income & personal wealth.
  • Conscientious, reliable, hard-working, analytical, inquisitive, diligent & tenacious.
  • Versatile & adaptable team player with good customer service skills.
  • Well presented with a professional, positive & helpful attitude towards clients.
  • Good interpersonal skills, warm personality & good sense of humour.
  • Excellent people, team building, people management & communication skills.


KEY SKILLS:

  • New Business Discovery and Development, Client Relationship skills & experience.
  • IT Literacy in Microsoft Office & Proprietary brand software tools, etc. 
  • Skilled & confident in dealing with persons at all levels & from all walks of life.
  • Practical commercial organisational experience in the real world.
  • Self-motivated & best effort/highest possible quality/best practice focused.
  • Adaptable to new & changing fast moving modern business environments.
  • Thrives on change, challenges & progressive process improvement.
  • Motivated by personal satisfaction in a job well done, rewarded success & merit.
  • Team Building, Leadership & Management to KPI’s, quality, timeframe & budget.
  • Excellent Web Marketing & ethical SEO Search Engine Optimisation skills.


CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

I am now seeking a new & challenging next step in my career for the long term, after having been Freelancing (self-employed) for some 6 or so years in various roles for High Growth, Start-Ups, Brand names & SME’s in Business Development & New Business Discovery roles, as an Internet Consultant, Analyst, Researcher, Resourcer, Investigator, Web & IT Project Manager, Product Manager, Webmaster, Digital Manager, Trainer, Web Publisher, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Consultant & Social Media Manager, for various local, UK & international businesses & organisations.

 

FREELANCE WORK UNDERTAKEN:

IT-Freelance.co.uk, IT-Projects.net, Business-IT.Net, BusinessITools.com (UK), Switched-On-IT (UK), with & for British Chambers of Commerce (UK), MHTLife (UK), Business Social Media (UK & Europe), IPSOS (UK), Lightspeed Research (UK & Europe), Global Market Insight Inc. (‘GMI’) (USA), Honest Rewards (UK), WideAccessMedia.com (USA), LifeWorkLife (Hemingway Corporation, UK), Macmanus Consulting (UK), ViralPrint (UK & Europe), Midas Estates (UK), FREETrafficSEO.com (Netherlands), Website-Shop.com (UK & USA), YouGov (UK), Amazon (world-wide), LinkedIn.com (USA), THL (USA), HandsOn (UK), Global Business Consulting (world-wide), Universal Web Consulting (USA), Business Information Systems Inc (USA), NetSoft Company (Romania), Weston Chamber (UK), eBay (world-wide), Universal Web Consulting (world-wide), HiMedia Technology Company (‘HTC’) (Hong Kong), Market Force Information (USA), Optimum Consulting (UK & USA), DSH Finance (USA), Harris Media Trans (Germany), Vue (UK), Microsoft Corp. via Cross-Tab Marketing services PVT (UK & Europe), Nordicon AB (Sweden), Nuclear Energy (UK), Business West (UK), Energy Recruitment Solutions Ltd (UK), South West Hypnotherapy (UK), Dockside Studios (UK), Hepworths (UK), Royal Mail (UK), Youde Consulting (UK), North Somerset Chamber of Commerce (UK), Heavy Plant Crossing (world-wide), Abbydale Ltd (UK), Benchmark Contracts (UK), Orange Together via Verve (UK), EventCastMedia Ltd (UK), ModeLabs (France) & UK Government Agencies, amongst many other small & independent Clients in various sectors.  (Confidentiality, OSA & NDA’s apply accordingly).

 

OTHER PREVIOUS COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE GAINED (AS AN EMPLOYEE) AT:

Commercial Manager, Corporate Services under Chief Executive’s Office at Capitek plc (5 years)

Business Development Manager then Commercial Manager at ISP-Telco plc (2 Years)

Projects Manager, then Business Development Manager at IT Business Systems Ltd (1 year)

Income Auditor, Project Technician, then Special Projects Team Leader at Wessex Water plc (6 years)

Sales Negotiator, then Sales & Marketing Manager at Beaumont Estates Ltd (2 years).

New & Used Automotive Sector (Units & F&I) Sales Executive (VAG) at Lonrho plc. (1 year)

Property Sector Venture Capital Broker at Castlebridge Management Group (now within RSA).

Sales and Marketing (Financial Services) at Overton Carroll Ltd.

Commercial & Residential Property Sales & Lettings Negotiator at Shattock & Company.

Commercial Relocation Agent at CODA Relocations (Independent Agency).

Housing Assistant, then Land Acquisition & Housing Surveyor at Woodspring District Council.

Surveyor’s Assistant, Sales Negotiator, then New Branch Marketing Assistant at Hartnell/Taylor/Cook.

Freelance Graphic Designer for various Ad Agencies, Newspapers, etc. whilst at Brunel University.


QUALIFICATIONS:

2000-09 Professional Doctorates in Computer Science (Information Technology, Semantic Algorithms, Schema) & Internet Strategic Planning (SEO), Mid Western University, Texas (US) & Canterbury (UK) attained via Correspondence/Online. Post Graduate Further Professional Education planned via Stanford University (USA)  2012 Academic Year onwards, via Online. Honorary Fellow of the International Association of Web Masters and Designers. Member of British MENSA since 1996. 1996 English (A), Maths (A) & Law (A*) at ‘A’ Level, (via Correspondence). Whilst working Full-Time for Wessex Water Plc as a Special Projects Team Leader. 1983-85 City & Guilds Part 1 & 2 in Graphic Design & Business Studies incorporating Marketing & Communication, Merit, (Brunel University), whilst working Freelance Part-time/Full-Time equivalent.

 

Extra-curricular Activities:

  • Fundraising for various charities & good causes, social participation, etc.
  • Executive President of North Somerset Chamber of Commerce, Trade & Industry ‘09-‘11,
  • Chairman of Local Resident’s Association, North East Ward, Clevedon.
  • Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, NHW Panel Member.

 

Notable Hobby Project:          

Restored a 1994 Brabus S124 E3.6-24s from a stolen-recovered rolling shell into concours class-winning condition over 3 years. The car subsequently won ‘Best in Show’ in the Special Interest Category at the Bristol Motor Show & ‘Highly Commended’ at the Somerset Festival of Motoring (2007). 

References can be made available as required to verify competencies, capabilities, integrity, reliability, qualifications, experience, etc. Professional & Personal Referees are available on request.