Mentors

I developed a strong and stable career with Xerox over 20 years in various senior management positions. I have a diverse set of transferable skills and considerable experience that I can use to help others. I am an enthusiastic experienced business professional, confident leader and inspirational communicator. I have a demonstrable track record of effectual national and global service and account management, exceeding performance targets and delighting customers.

Hello I am delighted to be a mentor with Business Wales.

A senior hospitality and tourism operator with multi-site, multi-brand and turnaround experience. I excel at supporting the creation of winning teams focused on quality and exceeding expectations: delivering return to investors and building brand value. Key strengths include: decisive leadership, analytical and strategic managerial skills, concise and honest communication complimented by an engaging style which inspires confidence.

I started my business, Wonderstuff in March 2000. It is a gift shop based in Treorchy, Rhondda and it has become a multi award winning business. The Business was started after I graduated from University of Glamorgan, Treforest, with a 2:1 degree in Law and I decided to pursue a career in retail. I have ‘learnt the ropes’ by working hard and adapting the business to change with different market trends. I continually attend business courses and constantly keep up to date with what’s happening in the retail sector and what will be the next trend.

Amanda Daniels is the person behind the brand. Fond of cats of all sizes and personality, she founded Koogar in November 2006. Amanda offers personalised and customised marketing knowledge to companies that, like her, exhibit pride and passion in their business.

The Social Butterfly Marketing Company is a marketing company based in Swansea Marina and West Wales.  We specialise in social media management and general marketing. 

I feel that being in a minority as a female under the age of thirty has helped me develop good working relationships and a strong network and I am able to pull upon these to help my business and my clients.

I have an ILM qualification in Leadership and Management and have a significant amount of experience in mentoring entrepreneurs gained from my role as an ambassador for the Big Ideas Wales programme.

After leaving HM Forces Andrew has spent the last several years gaining experience within the fields of HR and L&D with a proven record of accomplishment and success within the Global IT Hardware, Military, Telecommunications, Consultancy, Pharmaceutical, Service National & Local Government and Petrochemical industries.
 

I have recently retired from The Prince’s Trust Cymru where I worked for 13 years as an Enterprise Manager supporting young people with a business idea to set up their own business. I was also Volunteering & Secondments Manager training volunteers to mentor these young people.

 Before taking up a secondment with the Trust I worked for 24 years for Barclays Bank where my many roles included Performance Coaching and Branch Manager.

I have been a Director CEO for the last 25 years with my own companies. Buying, selling, failing and succeeding in business and I have just started a Business Consultancy Company to help new entrepreneurs succeed on their journey fulfilling their dreams and enjoy the challenges and themselves while building a future in business.

As an experienced business person who understands the needs of small, medium and large sized business in Wales I would like to give something back through sharing my business knowledge and experience.

I left the Royal Navy in 1978 after 6 years’ service and trained as a Retail Manager for a national chain, becoming a successful ‘trouble-shooter’, increasing sales in lower performing branches and broke all existing company store opening records. Moving into B2B sales responsible for major accounts for an electronic component company, selling electronic switching items to clients including Hotpoint, Hoover, Swan and others. Appointed Sales and Marketing Director for a wholesale bakery, under my guidance, the wholesaler became a daily supplier to Makro Cash & Carry.

I currently run Blueben Management Services (www.blueben,uk). I deliver training to managers.  My mission statement is:

"Providing managers with the skills and know how to reach their potential, whilst developing a reputation for adding strategic capabilities and value".

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