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James Syme is looking for a Internet & New Media job in Nicosia;Limassol;Larnaca;Paphos, Cyprus.
Candidate Info
Name
James Syme
Gender
Male
Marital Status:
Married
Children:
No children
Country Of Origin:
CYPRUS
Last Updated:
08/12/2008
Residence / Contact Details
Address
3 Kritis Street
Pentakomo
4528, Limassol, CYPRUS
Pentakomo
4528, Limassol, CYPRUS
Phones
Email
Professional Experience
Experience
Skylab Design & Communication Ltd. November 2003 to Present
New Media Director
• Strategic Development of the New Media Department
• New Business Development
• Management of the Web Development and online marketing team
• Responsible for the financial aspects of the Business
• Client account management
• Project Management and handling of contractors
• Manage all aspects of the online sales platform.
Achievements:
Increased Company turnover by 100% in the first year. We still have positive annual growth year on year.
Secured and account manage the top earning client for the Company.
Rocket Distribution June 2002 to Present
Web Development and Direct Marketing
• Designed website and coordinated e-commerce site.
• Targeted new customers for marketing mail shot
• Coordinated direct tele-sales marketing
• Increased web traffic to site with online marketing strategy
• Increased visibility of web site to search engines.
Achievements: Increased web traffic by 75%. 30% positive hit rate from marketing drive.
IT Architechture Ltd. September 2001 to June 2002
Sales Account Manager
Achievements
• Built and maintained business relationships with prospects and customers;
• Prepared accurate and timely reports on the status of accounts and prospective business as directed by the Managing Director
• Provided feedback and ideas to improve working practices at the Company as such ideas arose.
• Developed and delivered sales presentations, proposals, and other information to prospects and customers as required;
• Assisted the prospect and customer in articulating business needs and solutions for them that the Company could provide, and also recognised where the Company could not provide;
• Established relationships and marketed the Company at senior management levels;
• Provided software advice and sales (Including Pegasus and Exchequer Accounting Software, CRM, and Anti-Virus).
• Provided network and server advice and sales.
• Marketed new products and services.
• I also provided some technical support to existing customers.
During my time at IT Architechture, I have been exposed to a number of different aspects of the IT market. I have been involved in contracts ranging from Accounting and Anti-Virus software solutions to network implementation. I have also been responsible for the marketing and delivery of Operations II Software workshops to prospective clients.
KITCO Ltd. IT Recruitment March 2001 - September 2001
Account Manager.
• Responsible for sales activities.
• Account management of existing clients.
• Prospecting for new clients.
• Company marketing.
While at KITCO I secured and maintained one of the top earning accounts for the company.
PCW New Media (Part Time) April 2001 - June 2001
• Helped develop sites using Flash and Dreamweaver.
• Produced ‘Banners’ for websites.
• Gained experience in the IT Industry.
Queen Elizabeth Foundation for the Disabled. June 2001 - August 2001
Part Time Volunteer
• Volunteer work to gain IT experience.
• Involved in setting up of PC’s.
• Cabling (patch panel and switch installations).
• Installing components.
• Some user support.
Tech Connect (IT Training) November 2000 - June 2001
• Professional Web Development (Towards CIW)
o Advanced HTML
o Macromedia Dreamweaver
o Macromedia Flash 5
o Photoshop o Homesite
o JavaScript
o Fireworks
o Illustrator
• Microsoft (Towards MCSE)
o Networking Fundamentals
o Windows 2000 Advanced Server o Windows 2000 & Networking Essentials
Van Leer EcoContainer (UK) April 1998 - November 2000
Sales Manager
• Responsible for operational and sales activities.
• I was part of the team that developed and implemented the UK strategy.
• Sourced new clients and markets.
• Maintained and further developed relationships with customers.
• Submitted reports and statistics relating to sales activities and the market.
• Co-ordinated the above activities with colleagues throughout Europe and USA.
• Liaison and functional communication with Group Environmental Affairs Manager in Amstelveen.
• Provided advice and recommendations to customers, internal sales and Operational Management.
Achievements: Systems designed by me for the running of EcoContainer (UK) were used as a model for the development and running of EcoContainer Europe. The EcoContainer (UK) Business Unit had the top European sales figures. Much of the business activities involved the logistics of collecting and delivering new and used bulk containers throughout the UK and Europe.
Van Leer Special Fibre Products. May 1997- April 1998
Product Manager
• I worked with the team who developed a marketing program for a new product line.
• Prospected for new clients.
• Worked closely with the technical department in the development of CAD prototypes for new products.
Achievements: During the nine months I worked on the project, we developed and delivered the first order for the LF31 Moulded Pulp machine and started developing new products for clients. We achieved the sales budget for 1997 and were on target to achieve the budget for 1998 which would have filled the capacity of the machine.
Van Leer South Africa (Rigid Plastics) May 1998 - March 1997
Sales Representative
• Serviced area customers.
• Developed market intelligence.
• Sought out new business opportunities.
• Reported on customer trials and visits.
• Carried out artwork processing.
• Attended to customer complaints and provided follow up service.
Van Leer South Africa (Moulded Fibre) October 1994 - April 1995
Internal Sales
• Responsible for inventory control.
• Transport and Despatch.
• Order taking and processing.
• Invoicing.
• Quality control.
• Monthly reports.
• Artwork liason.
Van Leer South Africa (Rigid Plastics) June 1994 - September 1994
Sales Trainee
• In-house product training.
• Involved in a project to determine the cost of down time resulting from machine changeovers.
Envirotech January 1994 - May 1994
Partner
• Responsible for area management.
• Sales and servicing customers.
• System installation.
• Debt collection.
ETRON (Samsung Agents in South Africa) October 1992 - December 1993
• Responsibilities included some selling but mainly focused on customer service.
• Handling of complaints country wide and arranging repair services.
Skylab Design & Communication Ltd. November 2003 to Present
New Media Director
• Strategic Development of the New Media Department
• New Business Development
• Management of the Web Development and online marketing team
• Responsible for the financial aspects of the Business
• Client account management
• Project Management and handling of contractors
• Manage all aspects of the online sales platform.
Achievements:
Increased Company turnover by 100% in the first year. We still have positive annual growth year on year.
Secured and account manage the top earning client for the Company.
Rocket Distribution June 2002 to Present
Web Development and Direct Marketing
• Designed website and coordinated e-commerce site.
• Targeted new customers for marketing mail shot
• Coordinated direct tele-sales marketing
• Increased web traffic to site with online marketing strategy
• Increased visibility of web site to search engines.
Achievements: Increased web traffic by 75%. 30% positive hit rate from marketing drive.
IT Architechture Ltd. September 2001 to June 2002
Sales Account Manager
Achievements
• Built and maintained business relationships with prospects and customers;
• Prepared accurate and timely reports on the status of accounts and prospective business as directed by the Managing Director
• Provided feedback and ideas to improve working practices at the Company as such ideas arose.
• Developed and delivered sales presentations, proposals, and other information to prospects and customers as required;
• Assisted the prospect and customer in articulating business needs and solutions for them that the Company could provide, and also recognised where the Company could not provide;
• Established relationships and marketed the Company at senior management levels;
• Provided software advice and sales (Including Pegasus and Exchequer Accounting Software, CRM, and Anti-Virus).
• Provided network and server advice and sales.
• Marketed new products and services.
• I also provided some technical support to existing customers.
During my time at IT Architechture, I have been exposed to a number of different aspects of the IT market. I have been involved in contracts ranging from Accounting and Anti-Virus software solutions to network implementation. I have also been responsible for the marketing and delivery of Operations II Software workshops to prospective clients.
KITCO Ltd. IT Recruitment March 2001 - September 2001
Account Manager.
• Responsible for sales activities.
• Account management of existing clients.
• Prospecting for new clients.
• Company marketing.
While at KITCO I secured and maintained one of the top earning accounts for the company.
PCW New Media (Part Time) April 2001 - June 2001
• Helped develop sites using Flash and Dreamweaver.
• Produced ‘Banners’ for websites.
• Gained experience in the IT Industry.
Queen Elizabeth Foundation for the Disabled. June 2001 - August 2001
Part Time Volunteer
• Volunteer work to gain IT experience.
• Involved in setting up of PC’s.
• Cabling (patch panel and switch installations).
• Installing components.
• Some user support.
Tech Connect (IT Training) November 2000 - June 2001
• Professional Web Development (Towards CIW)
o Advanced HTML
o Macromedia Dreamweaver
o Macromedia Flash 5
o Photoshop o Homesite
o JavaScript
o Fireworks
o Illustrator
• Microsoft (Towards MCSE)
o Networking Fundamentals
o Windows 2000 Advanced Server o Windows 2000 & Networking Essentials
Van Leer EcoContainer (UK) April 1998 - November 2000
Sales Manager
• Responsible for operational and sales activities.
• I was part of the team that developed and implemented the UK strategy.
• Sourced new clients and markets.
• Maintained and further developed relationships with customers.
• Submitted reports and statistics relating to sales activities and the market.
• Co-ordinated the above activities with colleagues throughout Europe and USA.
• Liaison and functional communication with Group Environmental Affairs Manager in Amstelveen.
• Provided advice and recommendations to customers, internal sales and Operational Management.
Achievements: Systems designed by me for the running of EcoContainer (UK) were used as a model for the development and running of EcoContainer Europe. The EcoContainer (UK) Business Unit had the top European sales figures. Much of the business activities involved the logistics of collecting and delivering new and used bulk containers throughout the UK and Europe.
Van Leer Special Fibre Products. May 1997- April 1998
Product Manager
• I worked with the team who developed a marketing program for a new product line.
• Prospected for new clients.
• Worked closely with the technical department in the development of CAD prototypes for new products.
Achievements: During the nine months I worked on the project, we developed and delivered the first order for the LF31 Moulded Pulp machine and started developing new products for clients. We achieved the sales budget for 1997 and were on target to achieve the budget for 1998 which would have filled the capacity of the machine.
Van Leer South Africa (Rigid Plastics) May 1998 - March 1997
Sales Representative
• Serviced area customers.
• Developed market intelligence.
• Sought out new business opportunities.
• Reported on customer trials and visits.
• Carried out artwork processing.
• Attended to customer complaints and provided follow up service.
Van Leer South Africa (Moulded Fibre) October 1994 - April 1995
Internal Sales
• Responsible for inventory control.
• Transport and Despatch.
• Order taking and processing.
• Invoicing.
• Quality control.
• Monthly reports.
• Artwork liason.
Van Leer South Africa (Rigid Plastics) June 1994 - September 1994
Sales Trainee
• In-house product training.
• Involved in a project to determine the cost of down time resulting from machine changeovers.
Envirotech January 1994 - May 1994
Partner
• Responsible for area management.
• Sales and servicing customers.
• System installation.
• Debt collection.
ETRON (Samsung Agents in South Africa) October 1992 - December 1993
• Responsibilities included some selling but mainly focused on customer service.
• Handling of complaints country wide and arranging repair services.
Skills
SEO Consultant
Online Marketing
Online Marketing
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Afrikaans
Education
Education
1993 Diploma in Packaging Technology. (Member of the Institute of Packaging).
1991 BCom Degree (2years)
-Business Economics
-Accounting
-Private Law
-Economics
1993 Diploma in Packaging Technology. (Member of the Institute of Packaging).
1991 BCom Degree (2years)
-Business Economics
-Accounting
-Private Law
-Economics
Training
Training and IT Skills.
Business Training
o Communications Course o Win Win Management o Managing Personal Development o TACK Introduction to finance for Managers o Computer Literacy at Birnham Business College o Continuous Improvement o Computer Graphics (Hirt & Carter) Photoshop Quark Express Illustrator o Professional Selling Skills o Business Training at ETRON
Web Development
o HTML programming
o Dreamweaver
o Flash
o Internet Explorer
o FTP o Homesite
o Javascript
o Fireworks
o Netscape
Network
o Networking Fundamentals
o Windows 2000 Advanced Server o Windows 2000 & Networking Essentials
Office
o Word
o Excel
o PowerPoint
o Workpad (CRM) o Lotus Notes
o Outlook
o Access
o Absolver (Recruitment CRM)
Business Training
o Communications Course o Win Win Management o Managing Personal Development o TACK Introduction to finance for Managers o Computer Literacy at Birnham Business College o Continuous Improvement o Computer Graphics (Hirt & Carter) Photoshop Quark Express Illustrator o Professional Selling Skills o Business Training at ETRON
Web Development
o HTML programming
o Dreamweaver
o Flash
o Internet Explorer
o FTP o Homesite
o Javascript
o Fireworks
o Netscape
Network
o Networking Fundamentals
o Windows 2000 Advanced Server o Windows 2000 & Networking Essentials
Office
o Word
o Excel
o PowerPoint
o Workpad (CRM) o Lotus Notes
o Outlook
o Access
o Absolver (Recruitment CRM)
Affiliations
Institute of Packaging
British Design Innovation
British Design Innovation
Interests
Interests and Hobbies
o Sailing - I have competed in off-shore keel boat regattas and took part in the South African National Championships for dinghy sailing.
o Gliding - I was a member of the Magalies Gliding club where I undertook training to pass my Gliders Pilots Licence.
o SCUBA Diving - P.A.D.I. Advanced Open Water Diver.
o Snow and water skiing.
o Sailing - I have competed in off-shore keel boat regattas and took part in the South African National Championships for dinghy sailing.
o Gliding - I was a member of the Magalies Gliding club where I undertook training to pass my Gliders Pilots Licence.
o SCUBA Diving - P.A.D.I. Advanced Open Water Diver.
o Snow and water skiing.
