professional summary
I am a trained Business Analyst undertaking intensive on-site engagements, diagnosing strengths and weaknesses and prescribing remedial solutions.This skill set and 13 years direct experience has been harnessed into providing counselling and advice to Small and Medium Enterprises. Specialise in Rescue and Recovery, Financial Planning and Restructuring, Corporate Funding, Company Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions. Included 5 years as an Investment Executive, taking client projects to investment-readiness, and locating suitable Investors.
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Major roles acting CEO: Security and bullion handling. Rescued using a CVA. Implemented ISO9001 and Investors in People. Secured future and 60 jobs.
IT Consultancy. Rebuilt whole of management structure. Introduced new business model. Rescued business using a CVA.
Manufacturing. Paper Tissue converter. Rescued using CVA. Saved 75 jobs. Implemented financial and management systems and controls. Subsequently developed a Business Plan to fund and open a new unit offshore in the UAE.
Multitude of projects including: Recycling Office furniture Telecoms Recruitment Leisure Plastic Moulding Charity Business Telesales Printing Advertising & PR Construction Aerospace Engineering Retailing Logistics Landscaping Covering all levels in the life cycle - start ups, young enterprises, ethnic and women-led businesses, established businesses, new technology.
professional background
Alan Cornwall has gained a broad experience in Industry. After graduating from London University with a B.Sc., he entered the Ceramic Industry as a Production Management Trainee. After only 4 years, rising to Deputy Works Manager of a Unit employing 500 people, he joined a Multi-National in a Technical Sales Role and progressed through to Marketing Management. Four years with a FTSE100 British Company saw roles in Export Management and Marketing of Technical Products to Industry. Further experience came with top level responsibilities for Small Businesses, including owner/directing an Engineering Contracting Business.
Qualifications: B.Sc. Hons. (1972) Microbiology - University of London Diploma in Business Excellence (University of Newcastle) Past Member of the Institute of Ceramics Past Member of the Institute of Refractory Engineers Past Member of the Institute of Marketing Associate of the Institute of Business Advisors Languages: Elementary French and German
Training: Bookeeping: Sage Computer Accounts Software: MS Office, Lotus Smartsuite ISO 9000 Quality Management Assessor Course Health and Safety Risk Management Course Sales and Marketing
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personal url
http://www.ki-work.com/ki-profile/alancornwall
ki-status
In ki work since:
10-Feb-2009
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