MARK O'BRIEN

Manchester, M4 TheMarkOBrien@Gmail.com 07375 414118

Accomplished individual with an extensive background in civil case management along with supply chain and
new business development. From overcoming legal challenges within the construction industry to achieving
cost savings of £2.5million. Demonstrating success and improving business productivity by 30% within the last
year. I strive to develop and implement new internal processes and rationalising internal processes to help
businesses find the right solution. Now seeking to expand career growth in a position that utilises my tenacious
approach towards tasks and requires my meticulous attention to detail.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lead Generation & Sales Executive (Temp Role)

Peninsula Group – Manchester – October 2022 to Present

• Heavy sales based role, generating cold leads by making outbound calls to provisional clients.
• Building report and using potent negotiation skills to promote the company and sell its products.
• Adopting fact finding technique to identify what products are suitable for which clients.
• Organizing and managing tasks, generating sales reports and engaging with stakeholders.

Contracts Manager & Legal Secretary

O’Brien Property Services – Remote (London/Manchester) – June 2020 to October 2022

• Managing the family construction business’ legal due diligence.

• Governing contracts, managing the company’s insurances and claims, handling civil legal cases and executing audits.
• Liaising with accounts, processing invoices, engaging in Court proceedings and working with governing authorities.

Promotions & Events Manager

Allied Promotions – London - August 2018 to June 2020

• Managing the day to day running of five venues. Executing audits, risk assessment and governing compliance.
• Organizing and deliveringtraining workshops, managing teams and developing business solutions.
• Managing forecast, governing budget, managing supply-chain and expenditure.
• Steak holder engagement, overseeing marketing and campaign management.

Demand Planner Executive

JTI UK Limited – London - January 2016 to August 2018

• Governing forecast, supply-chain, managing budget, overseeing government compliance and executing audits.
• Steak holder engagement, compiling reports, developing internal processes and monitoring sales volume.
• Managing teams, presenting to audiences, delivering training and leading business development.
• Managing logistics, carrying out risk assessment, contract initiation and negotiating new business engagement.

Quality Assurance Consultant

Lidl UK Limited - London - April 2009 to January 2016

• Governing risk assessment, executing audits, managing compliance and liaising with governing authorities.
• Steak holder engagement, managing internal business development and controlling budget and forecast.
• Managing logistics, initiating contracts and negotiating new business.
• Compiling reports and governing aspects of quality control, compliance and performing audits.
• Overseeing product development, managing business and customer relations.
• Developing internal processes to achieve efficiency and cost savings.
 EDUCATION

BA Qualifying Law Degree

The Open University – Manchester - March 2020 to March 2022

NVQ Level 6 in Construction & Health and Safety

The Open University – Manchester – March 2020 to March 2022

National Diploma in Performing Arts and IT Coding & Development

Nescot Technology College – London - August 2007 to July 2009

NVQ in English & Math

Nescot Technology College – London - August 2007 to July 2009

GCSEs Including English and Math

Overton Grange School – London - August 2001 to July 2006

SKILLS

 Customer Service
 Microsoft Office Applications  Planning and Delivering Training
 Organization & Planning
 Project Management  Stakeholder Engagement
 Forecasting & Sales
 Business Development  Team Leadership
 Finance & Budgeting
 Microsoft Visual Basic Application  Buying & Negotiating
 Time Management
 Adobe Photoshop and Illustration  Complex Problem Solving
 Website Development
 Analytical and Communication Skills  Social Media Engagement
 Marketing & Design
 Content Creation & Influencing  Complaint Resolution/Letter Writing

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

 BA Law Degree  Food Safety Level Two  NVQ English & Math
 Full UK Driving License  National Diploma Performing Arts  National Diploma Performing Arts
 NVQ Level 6 Construction  Alcohol License  Best Business Transformation (Award)

REFERENCES

Available upon Request