Chris Allum

Local man with a van service in the South Oxfordshire & Vale areas. Helping you with those jobs you just don't get time to complete. Specialising in commercial and domestic House/Garden Clearances, Delivery/Courier services and Car cleaning/sales.

At SCM we don't just build and maintain property we make homes. We deliver a range of building services across public and private sectors: Refurbishment & Renovation Construction services Housing associations on large projects Building Restoration Private Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Management Please visit our website for further info: www.scmgroup.org.uk

In today's 24/7 culture, owners of businesses are frequently working harder, longer hours for the same return of previous years. We have over 25 years experience in working with SME and small corporate businesses, helping them to achieve their financial success. Whilst working within their businesses they often don't have the time nor the expertise to procure certain services that make a marked difference to their bottom line. This is where we come in...we offer a complimentary health check on their business, take the areas of cost to our supply chain of over 500 suppliers and see if we can improve the level of service/product and provide a cost saving as well. Unlike other "​ larger cost reduction"​ companies, we are not tied into strategic partnerships which limit the scope of providers. We are totally independent and ensure that even if there was a cost saving to be made, if the service/product would be inferior, then this would not form part of the solution. We have extensive expertise in the following fields but our massive supply chain means we can usually source alternatives for most services! Merchant Services there are many forms of card payment solutions, we can help POS and Payment Gateways for Ecommerce Customers Business Funding Business Growth Services We have access to a whole range of awesome financial products which can help businesses when the banks are not interested. These can be as cheaper overdraft options for a thousand pounds all the way up to million pound investment and growth opportunities . We are also looking to talk to land owners who are looking to sell parcels of land for development purposes any where in the SE of England. So if you want to improve the service levels within your supply chain, reduce cost and look at brilliant ways of accessing funding then please get in touch. My contact number - 07852 723075 chris@ukbusinessbuddy.com

What is Locally UK? A unique online marketplace for small independent businesses. We combine local business on a single trading platform, adding convenience and increased access for the community. Locally UK enables your local business to trade successfully online, and get the exposure you deserve. The Problem Small independent businesses often struggle with online presence, and are unable to match the variety and convenience offered by large enterprises. Websites and online sales can be expensive and require a certain skill set. Small businesses often have limited ability to offer fast and effective means of supply. The Solution An online marketplace to enable small independent businesses, from any sector, to trade and advertise on a single platform. Locally UK offers small business owners a fast and effective route to online sales, exposure and much more: Our platform helps to connect all small businesses from a variety of sectors. By including an integrated booking calendar, we enable Tradespeople and Service Providers to offset their schedule management. Not only does this increase otherwise vacant website traffic, it further enhances our platform as the "Hub" of the community. Our software can be utilised for order processing and management, contact free ordering, ticket sales and so much more. We aim to support all small businesses. Not only does Locally UK enable local businesses to trade in unison, it also creates an online extension of the community. Local Schools, Nurseries and Charities can advertise for free, and process ticketed events with no commission. Local event organisers can use our platform to advertise upcoming events. Future developments will include a 'local news' section to include key information for the area and enable a local 'blog'. This is not just a website, this is e-commerce that enhances communities.

We work with both Employers who are looking to recruit for Construction, Engineering, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Accountancy & Finance roles in Temporary, Contract and Permanent positions. We work with job Seekers who are looking to secure that next role to build on their career. Atlas Employment are an independent recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning throughout the UK. With a wealth of experience in recruitment we offer a consultative and honest approach to clients and candidates. Becoming a partner in the recruitment process rather than a CV service, this is developed on honesty, trust and genuine care, Atlas Employment are defying recruitment norms. We actively step out from behind our desks to connect face to face with candidates and employers. Our personal approach, experience and values drive every aspect of the business.

Look after and develope our key book of business for existing construction clients. Be a day to day contact for these clients and recruit the right staff to fit in with their needs. Also to manage the staff when they are in employment with these clients. Responsible for development and growth of clients who wish to use our services via Google.

To oversee and teach football to children who range from 2 to 7 years of age in a fun and enjoyable environment. To adapt coaching sessions appropriately for the age group, for example it is more about basic skills for the younger ones, i.e. colour matching, co-ordination and behavioural skills with elements of football being introduced. To carry out administrative tasks and ensure that the companies in-house system is updated, including children being re-enrolled when classes elapse. To advertise and promote the franchise throughout South Oxfordshire by selling the benefits to nurseries, pre-schools and parents alike.

To lead a team of four administrators whose roles cover compliance and scheduled maintenance, vehicle damage, vehicle breakdowns, warranty and loss of use claims. Collate daily and weekly reports to ensure that workload is managed and capacity is planned and subsequently give feedback to senior management. To oversee the general running of the office, to ensure that the team have the required equipment to complete their tasks, such as stationery and IT equipment, and to arrange purchase orders when new items are required.

To lead a team of six customer service advisors. Carry out quarterly performance management reviews for advisors and give regular feedback to aid development. Attendance and absence management including return to work interviews. Complaint handling in accordance with regulations and to correspond with the complainant both verbally and by letter through to conclusion. ********I worked for the same company from 22/04/2002 until 30/06/10 when I was made redundant due to an office closure. My CV

Direct responsibility for operationally supporting our largest Fleet client. Attend the client's office to support them and deal with any escalated queries. Use my extensive experience of the Accident Management and Claims industry to support the operation within our head office. To review daily management information to ascertain trends with a view to improving the service and outsourced experience to the client. Responsible for the loading of client fleet lists and insurance policy information into our in-house system. Managing of complaints in line with FSA regulations.

• Overall responsibility to lead three operational teams (21 staff). These teams covered the following areas - Repair Management, Total Loss and Network Management. • During this time I inherited an understaffed and under achieving Total Loss claims team. Over a six month period, a review of the department was carried out and changes made in personnel, processes and system to successfully achieve a 50% reduction in the number of claims outstanding. • Responsible for establishing recruitment needs, carrying out interviews and subsequent 121 reviews and appraisals. • Collating of daily reports to ensure that workload is managed and capacity is planned. • Key escalation point of contact for several of our high profile clients.

Overall responsibility to lead three operational teams (21 staff). These teams covered the following areas - Repair Management, Total Loss and Network Management. During this time I inherited an understaffed and under achieving Total Loss claims team. Over a six month period, a review of the department was carried out and changes made in personnel, processes and system to successfully achieve a 50% reduction in the number of claims outstanding. Responsible for establishing recruitment needs, carrying out interviews and subsequent 121 reviews and appraisals. Collating of daily reports to ensure that workload is managed and capacity is planned. Key escalation point of contact for several of our high profile clients.