Marek Effendowicz

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About Marek Effendowicz

Communications and Marketing Consultant to CTG - offering Housing Landlords a cost-free service to bring gigabit-capable fibre to their residents while protecting and future-proofing their buildings and remaining ISP neutral. At CTG we… * consistently apply 'Golden Thread' standards * shield Landlords, Residents and Telcos from risk * leave a legacy of safety and future-proofing * always work to win-win-win contracts * never compromise on safety * fight digital poverty CAREER SUMMARY Director/Head of. who has operated at senior levels in ‘blue chip’/SME/entrepreneurial commercial environments and public sector/not-for-profit environments (including 14 yrs at John Lewis) A jargon-averse business analyst with an exceptional knack for seeing the wood for the trees and then providing communicable solutions to help obtain ‘buy-in’ from stakeholders Industry Sector Experience *Retail and FMCG *NFP (Not For Profit)*Housing *Public Sector *Leisure Key Achievements *Operations, Projects and Finance – Managed £3m annual EU/UK Govt. budgets. Investor relations - raised £950K from German and UK investment institutions and HNIs. Built a business in Germany from a greenfield site to a £1m turnover. Devised pay-for-performance KPI systems to manage partner agencies. Group Retail Manager for a chain of 9 shops and a warehouse.*Strategic Review – Identified £700K savings in building and maintenance and 65% in the internal post system; revised capital financing protocols; recommended efficiencies in estate management.*Communications – Issues & reputational risk management and brand defence for an £8bn retail group. Journalism. Marketing material publishing. Saved c£250K by digital channel shift to new interactive and function-rich website. Introduced culture-change mechanisms to make a company more customer-focused and stakeholder-engaged. Managed UK Govt. international information campaigns. Experienced broadcast and national and international print Media interviewee. Public speaking and presenting to MPs in the House of Commons and politicians and senior officials of 8 EU governments.*Team Leadership – Motivated and managed small, medium and large teams in an open and accountable way to encourage performance and develop potential – in single and multiple locations. Managed HR: recruitment; devised/implemented/delivered salary & performance structures, and management training.