Our Team

Expert, professional CV consultants who give your business the edge!

Name: Fraser TorranceJob Title: Sales Consultant

www.inspiredcvs.co.uk

January 2012-PresentInspired CVsSales Consultant

May 2008-January 2012The Restaurant GroupFront of House Supervisor

May 2007-March 2008Becogent LtdSenior Customer Relations Agent

March 2006-April 2007G.E.T UtilitiesBusiness Development Team Leader

September 2007-May 2011University of StirlingBA (Hons) Strategic Business Management

PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Customer Service

Business Acumen

Training/Motivation

New Business Development

Customer Relations

Report Writing

Time Management

Account Management

Negotiation

Networking

Presentations

Problem Solving

KEY SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills with over five years of experience in customer service

• A successful Honours degree graduate specialising in Business Strategy and Design

• A highly motivated individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys meeting targets and deadlines

•Leading the development of the Inspired CVs Corporate Division

•Sourcing new clients, arranging meetings and showcasing all new products

•Working with clients to understand their business and tailoring a solution that suits them

•Maintaining an exceptional level of customer service at all times

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Relationship Building: Effective in establishing and maintaining a productive relationship with clients and colleagues.

Communication: Concise and efficient through all modes of communication with a professional and accessible style that fosters confidence and trust in all partners

Teamwork: Believes in the value of a strong business unit with an ethos of cooperation and coordination. Willing to work across numerous operational channels to achieve success.

Adaptability: Quickly able to adapt to any environment or situation in a calm, professional manner.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ROLE WITH INSPIRED CVS:

T: 0141 314 3538 | M: 07817 706 093 | E: [email protected]

CONTACT:

•Managing the graphic design and CV writing team to ensure the client’s brief is properly interpreted

•Maintaining an on-going dialogue with the client to manage any changes or new requests

•Present all finished products to the clients and arrange any further changes to be made

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OTHER INSPIRED SERVICES

Inspired CVs was established in 2007 as a result of a severe downturn within the UK economy. It became apparent that many individuals and companies were going to struggle to achieve their goals.

The business aims to help job seekers and businesses present themselves as effectively as possible both on paper and face to face.

We pride ourselves on offering a detailed and high quality service that is fully tailored to each individual person or business.

THE HISTORY OF INSPIRED CVS

WHAT WE DO:

• We take the CVs of your key staff members and condense them into one page profiles showing all the vital information

• We interview each person to make sure we have all the details required to build up an individual profile specific to each person

• We design a template that is in line with your company’s look and feel

• Our team has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, Employability and Coaching

• Our approach is 100% focussed on you and what you need, not a broad brush approach or one size fits all

CV Writing: Design and development of professional CVs for all levels of individuals!

Cover Letter Writing: Tailored letters that act as an invaluable addition to any application for a new role!

Application Process Coaching: We can show you the tricks and techniques required to get ahead of the queue!

Interview Coaching: How to interview, how to prepare, what types to expect and how to succeed!

Outplacement Services: When companies are forced to reduce headcount, we help people back into work!

Graduate Packages: New Graduates face a tough task to get their first job, we help them get ahead!

Contact List Generation: We can source the key names and contact details for the companies you want to work with!

LinkedIn Profile Design: Be part of the world’s largest networking site and expand your own professional network!

Inspired CVs Head Office 69 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HL

Tel: 0845 544 1403Email: [email protected]


• We work with you to understand what experience or skills you wish to showcase to your clients

• We can design a back cover to the profile that will act as a sales sheet or marketing document that sells your business

• We make these documents look polished and professional and much more effective than a full CV or mini profile

Does your business send out proposals to clients in order to secure new contracts?

Would your client connect with you more and have increased confidence if they knew the skills offered within your business?

Our Corporate Profiles allow you to showcase not only your key staff members and their skills but also your entire business!

OUR EXPERTISE

CORPORATE CV/PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

• We have worked across an extensive range of sectors and conduct detailed research on that of each new customer

• We have worked with a wide variety of clients, some smaller and some with turnovers of up to £1 billion


KEY COMPETENCIESTraining & Development: Able to deliver individual & group coaching sessions that motivate and inspire others while providing them with the knowledge and skills they require to be successful.

Communication & Presentation: Possesses an exceptionally high level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to operate at both board & operative level. Able to influence others while developing & maintaining relationships.

Business Development & Sales: Highly experienced at developing new business streams for both established and newly formed companies. Skilled in the art of sales with over 15 years’ experience in this market.

HR Management: Staff management to include; interviewing, selecting and training staff; planning and delegating work; motivating staff; appraising performance; rewarding / disciplining staff and dismissal while also addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Leadership: Visible and accessible, impartial, communicates clear vision and direction to motivate and empower staff ensuring participation and commitment towards goals and objectives.

Relationship Building: Effective in building and maintaining solid relationships with clients, staff, other internal departments and partner agencies to ensure maximum working efficiency.

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: A clear thinker creative in conceiving, implementing and monitoring logical action plans and strategies. Able to anticipate problems and amend or adapt response as required.

Reporting & Forecasting: Highly experienced in the production of weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to board members along with business planning and P&L forecasts.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARYNov 2007-PresentInspired CVsDirector/Owner

Aug 2003-Nov 2007Daniel Owen AssociatesRegional Manager

Jun 2001-Aug 2003Eden Brown LtdPrincipal Consultant

Jan 2000-Jun 2001Hays MontroseRecruitment Consultant

Apr 1998-Dec 1999BT (British Telecom)Telemarketer

Name: David Chalmers

Tel: 0845 544 1403 Email: [email protected]

Job Title: Director/Owner

KEY SKILLSCV Writing

Corporate Profile Design

Cover Letter Writing

Interview Coaching

Application Process Coaching

Business Development

LinkedIn Profile Creation

IT/Software

New Business Start Up

Executive Search & Selection

Headhunting

Contact List Generation

M&E Engineering

Construction

HR Management

Training / Motivation

PERSONAL PROFILE• An expert recruiter with over 14 years of recruitment and sales expertise

• Able to deliver career coaching and motivational training sessions to large groups of individuals

• Experienced in a variety of employment sectors which enhances the ability to provide expert advice and guidance

• A skilled CV writer who can design and produce high quality CVs from operative to executive board level

• A Director with a broad business knowledge who can understand a company’s requirements and tailor an in-depth solution

• Someone with the ability to set up, manage, develop and grow successful businesses within a challenging economic setting

• A trainer who can inspire others to have the enhanced confidence and motivation to move forward


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THE HISTORY OF INSPIRED CVSInspired CVs was established in 2007 as a result of a severe downturn within the UK economy. It became apparent that many individuals and companies were going to struggle to achieve their goals.



Inspired CVs, Head Office, 69 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HLTel: 0845 544 1403Email: [email protected]

OUR EXPERTISE• Our team has over 20 years of

experience in the fields of Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, Employability and Coaching




OTHER INSPIRED SERVICESCV Writing: Design and development of professional CVs for all levels of individuals!












WHAT WE DO:


• We interview each person to make sure we have all the details required to build up a specific individual profile

• We use our in-house graphic designer to design a template that is in line with your company’s logo and branding



• We can have these digitally printed to save you any hassle


•Anarticulate,eloquentandprofessionalindividualwhoholdsanMA(Hons)inEnglish Language and Literature with a keen appreciation and comprehensive understanding of the English language

•Abletoassess,understandandconveyindustryspecificinformationinaprofessionally recognised format

•Onewhoappliesanarrayofindustryknowledgeandexperiencetocreating,formatting, re-designing and proof-checking a range of career documents includingCVs,ProfessionalProfiles,andallaccompanyingdocuments

•Managedthesmoothrunningofafastpacedofficebysupportingconsultantsand management with administrative duties, and with the implementation and internal auditing of companywide policies and procedures

•Actedassinglepointofcontactforofficeoperationalquestionsorissues

•Completionofmanagementreports,profittrackingetc.

•ComposedpresentationsforMDtodeliveratvarioussalesandboardmeetings

• Involvedintheimprovementofthedatabase,managementofthewebsiteand streamlining of the recruitment processes

• Responsiblefortherecruitmentandtrainingofnewadministrationstaffoverseeing the general running of the team

Name:GillMcDonaldTitle: CV Writing Consultant

The study of English has always been my passion, from the fundamental construction and function of language through to its full range of applications and interpretationsofaliterarysense.Indeed,myrolewithInspiredCVsallows me to utilise an approach that is both critical and creative in order to add value and bring much needed assistance to individuals and businesses in these perilous economictimes.

• CVwritingandre-designing;updatingorcompilingfromscratch,utilisingin-depth research, analytical and interpretation skills to produce excellent and complete documents

•Coverletterwritingtosuitavarietyofsectors,tailoredtospecificrolesorspeculative applications

•Accurateandinfallibleproof-readingofCVs,CoverLettersandanywrittenmaterial

•Conductresearchtoestablishusefulcontactnamesforcustomers,specifictotheir profession

•CVWritingandRe-design• CoverLettercompilationand

tailoring• Proof-checking• CorporateProfiling•OnlineProfileCreation• Clientliaison• Interpretationandanalysisof

information•Datamanagement

PERSONAL PROFILE

SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

ABOUT ME

MAIN FOCUS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO INSPIRED CVS

CAREER SUMMARY

QUALIFICATIONS

KEY SKILL AREAS

CONTACT

Tel: 0845 544 1403Email:[email protected]

Aug2011-PresentInspired CVs CV Writing Consultant

Jul2005-Aug2011 First People Solutions Ltd OfficeManager(Feb08-Aug11) OperationsCo-ordinator(Jan07-Feb08) Administrator(Jul05-Dec06)

Sep1999-Jul2003University of GlasgowMA(Hons)inEnglishLanguageandLiterature2:1

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• Ourteamhasover20yearsofexperienceinthefieldsofSales,Marketing,Recruitment,EmployabilityandCoaching

• Wehaveworkedacrossanextensiverangeofsectorsandconductdetailedresearch on that of each new customer

• Ourapproachis100%focussedonyouandwhatyouneed,notabroadbrushapproachoronesizefitsall

• Wehaveworkedwithawidevarietyofclients,somesmallerandsomewithturnovers of up to £1 billion

InspiredCVswasestablishedin2007asaresultofaseveredownturnwithintheUKeconomy.Itbecameapparentthatmanyindividuals and companies were going to struggle to achieve their goals.

The business aims to help job seekers and businesses present themselves as effectively as possible bothonpaperandfacetoface.

We pride ourselves on offering a detailedandhighqualityservicethat is fully tailored to each individualpersonorbusiness.

InspiredCVsHeadOffice69BuchananStreetGlasgowG13HL

Tel: 0845 544 1403Email:[email protected]



OUR EXPERTISE


OTHER INSPIRED SERVICESCONTACT




CV WRITING: DesignanddevelopmentofprofessionalCVs for all levels of individuals!

COVER LETTER WRITING: Tailored letters that act as an invaluable addition to any application for a new role!

APPLICATION PROCESS COACHING: We can show you the tricks and techniquesrequiredtogetaheadofthequeue!

INTERVIEW COACHING: Howtointerview,howtoprepare,whattypes to expect and how to succeed!

WHAT WE DO:• WetaketheCVsofyourkeystaffmembersandcondensethemintoonepageprofilesshowingallthevitalinformation

• Weintervieweachpersontomakesurewehaveallthedetailsrequiredtobuildupaspecificindividualprofile

• Weworkwithyoutounderstandwhatexperienceorskillsyouwishtoshowcasetoyour clients

• Weuseourin-housegraphicdesignertodesignatemplatethatisinlinewithyourcompany’s logo and branding

• Wecandesignabackcovertotheprofilethatwillactasasalessheetormarketingdocument that sells your business

• Wecanhavethesedigitallyprintedtosaveyouanyhassle

OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES: When companies are forced to reduce headcount, we help people back into work!

GRADUATE PACKAGES: New Graduates face a tough task to get theirfirstjob,wehelpthemgetahead!

CONTACT LIST GENERATION: We can source the key names and contact details for the companies you want to work with!

LINKEDIN PROFILE DESIGN: Bepartoftheworld’slargestnetworkingsite and expand your own professional network!


KEY COMPETENCIES:

Communication & Presentation: Demonstrates exemplary levels of verbal and written communication with the capacity to liaise effectively with partners of all levels and specialties.

Coaching: Able to tailor and deliver coaching sessions which motivate and inspire others to achieve, arming them with the knowledge and skills required to succeed.

Interpersonal Sensitivity: Recognises and respects the perspectives and opinions of others. Open to the ideas and views of others.

Action Planning: Able to analyse a situation and decide upon the necessary steps needed to achieve particular goals.

Business Development & Sales: Skilled in understanding the scope of possibilities and potential within a business, and is articulate and persuasive in consultancy and negotiation scenarios.

Research & Investigation: Adept at conducting in-depth research and thorough investigation work in order to fully understand the careers of others, and the skills required to perform in specific industry sectors.

Personal Service: Committed to providing the highest level of care and attention to all clients, ensuring complete satisfaction and regularly undertaking additional work to ensure a first class service is provided.

Name: Holly Wright Job Title: Senior Careers ConsultantTel: 07557 049 077 Email: [email protected]


Jun 2011-PresentInspired CVsSenior Careers Consultant

Nov 2010-Jun 2011CeiS AyrshireSpecialist Support Consultant

Oct 2008-Nov 2010Shaw TrustLocal Employer Manager

Jun 2006-Apr 2008Byrne RecruitmentSenior Recruitment Consultant

May 2004-Jun 2006tdljobs.comRecruitment Consultant

Sep 2000-Apr 2004Holyrood Asset ManagementSales Support Admin/PA

KEY SKILLS:

Employability

Recruitment Process

Action Planning

Interpersonal Sensitivity

Analysis & Investigation

Application Process Coaching

Career Coaching

Interview Coaching

Business Development/Sales

LinkedIn Profile Creation

Contact List Generation

Training/Motivation

CV Writing

Cover Letter Writing

Corporate Profile Design

ABOUT ME:After a number of years in recruitment, I was keen to take on a role which would allow me to work closely with clients on a one-to-one basis, helping them realise their hidden potential and understand that their dreams and ambitions could be achieved. Working in employability allowed me that chance, and after a satisfying few years, I met David Chalmers of Inspired CVs. David had a growing CV and Career Consultancy that would offer me the best of both worlds, the chance to utilise my recruitment knowledge, while working with individual clients, developing relationships and helping people through the whole job application process. There is no better high for me than when a client calls to tell me they have been called for an interview with one of our CVs, or that they have indeed been successful at their interview.

MAIN FOCUS OF ROLE WITH INSPIRED CVS:• Meeting with clients in order to understand their needs and objectives,

and creating a personalised career package tailored to them

• Conducting thorough industry research into specific companies and job requirements

• Designing and compiling CVs, profiles and tailoring cover letters to suit specific industries

• Compiling career advisory presentations for clients to help them choose their next role

• Conducting one-to-one coaching with clients to better prepare them for interviews or guide them through the application process for today’s job market

OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYABILITY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Worked with clients removed from the job market due to illness,

disability or disadvantage, and helped them create a plan of action to return to work

• Worked closely with clients in order to assist them when taking the steps necessary to enter employment or training

• Set up relationships and worked closely with partner organisations, in order to give clients current and up-to-date expert advice and support on a number of personal and development matters

• Job searched with clients and helped create CVs

• Set out processes required for better company performance and communicated these to team members Scotland wide

• Developed relationships with both national and local level employers and recruitment partners

• Secured service level agreements and negotiated services in order to obtain jobs and fulfil recruitment needs


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OTHER INSPIRED SERVICES

Inspired CVs was established in 2007 as a result of a severe downturn within the UK economy. It became apparent that many individuals and companies were going to struggle to achieve their goals.




WHAT WE DO:


• We interview each person to make sure we have all the details required to build up a specific individual profile

• We use our in-house graphic designer to design a template that is in line with your company’s logo and branding



• We can have these digitally printed to save you any hassle

• Our team has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Sales, Marketing, Recruitment, Employability and Coaching




CV Writing: Design and development of professional CVs for all levels of individuals!











OUR EXPERTISE


Inspired CVs Head Office 69 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HL

Tel: 0845 544 1403Email: [email protected]



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