James Wilkinson

10+ years professional experience in leading business development, sales & project management, primarily in competitive sports and technology organisations. Strategic decision maker with a consultative approach, focused on mutual value for all stakeholders. Board level engagement in defining the strategic agenda through to cross-functional implementation, evaluation & optimisation across an organisation. Highly efficient facilitator & motivator. Love connecting the dots. Resilient. Adaptable. Adventurous.

WORK EXPERIENCE.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

CARBO-LINK AG

Zurich, Switzerland [2016 - Present]

PUBLISHING MANAGER

RACONTEUR

London, UK [Sept 2015 - Feb 2016]

PROJECT MANAGER & PRO SAILOR

J CLASS YACHTS

Worldwide [2010 - May 2015]

SAILING INSTRUCTOR & SKI HOST

MARK WARNER

Europe [2008 - 2010]

EDUCATION.

Entrepreneurship & Strategic Marketing.

Imperial College Business School

Summer 2015

BA (Hons) Advertising & Marketing Communications.

Bournemouth University

2005 - 2008

Offshore Yachtmaster with Commercial Endorsement.

United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA)

Summer 2010

SKILLS.

- Strategic, analytical thinker
- Creative problem-solver
- Passion for evaluating, defining & executing strategies at every level
- Able to build effective relationships across various levels & departments
- Love to enthuse & excite with passionate storytelling
- Strong project management skills, time management & delegation
- Proven business acumen, influencing & negotiating with diverse audiences
- Highly organised & methodical
- Fast learner & highly adaptable
- Strong desire for success
- Project Management Institute member (Swiss Chapter)

- MS Office
- Adobe CS
- Salesforce & ODOO
- Hootsuite
- Squarespace
- Mailchimp
- Google Analytics
- Google Adwords
- Social media platforms

INTERESTS.

- Running & general exercise
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Travelling

- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Architecture
- Branding & brand building
- Current affairs

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