Interim Solutions

Case Studies

Today Retail

Objectives

1.Create unique & contemporary store design for Workplace Format
2.Identify and select Retail Design, Shopfitters & Equipment suppliers who are able to undertake brief to cost & capability
3.Produce merchandised store layouts that fit Design Brief & Maximise Profitability

Role Consultant

Results 1.Two stores designed and presented to landords

2.Supplier base that fitted requirements confirmed

Timeframe 3 months

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WHSmith High Street

Objectives

1.Prepare & Manage store layouts for installation of 50 in store Bureau de Change Franchises
2.Determine and CAD potential locations for external ATMs as additional revenue stream
3.Interim Management of Store Planning Team and New Stores/Refits
4.Programme Manage acquisition, conversion and delivery of seven stores from Martin McColl

5.Create more effective New Store opening process, document & integrate into business

Role Interim Manager/Head Store Planning

Results 1.Seven stores refitted & re-branded ahead of schedule
2.50 Bureau de Change Franchises installed in store to plan

3.New Store Opening Process redefined and Operating Manual produced
4.Commercial Development Team able to take advantage of ATM opportunity over next 2 yrs
5.Store Planning Team managed & developed through transitional period & haned over to new line manager
Timeframe 9 months

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Data Vision Europe

Objectives

1.Conduct Business Review that will enable DVE to achieve double digit growth within their market sector
2.Undertake detailed business structure, process & cost base review
3.Present Board proposals & 3 year strategy plan

Role Business Development Director

Results 1.Delivered on plan and below budget

Timeframe 4 months

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WHSmith Travel - Motoway & Franchise

Objectives

1.Define & Develop strategy for Road Channel to be implemented on UK Motorway network
2.Develop an “out of the box” Franchise model that could be used for pan European growth
3.General Management of Motorway network business
4.Rollout and expansion of Franchised WHS MSA outlets to Franchisees

Role General Manager MSA

Results1. 50 sites operated by MOTO Hospitality refitted & re-branded ahead of schedule
2.Two trial stores operated by Welcome Break & Road Chef developed
3.35 sites operated by Welcome Break refitted & re-branded at a rate of 1 per day
4.Business integration of MSA project team into core business to drive profitability and operational efficiency delivered 3 months ahead of schedule
Timeframe 9 months

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Bookmuncher Ltd

Objectives

1.Creation & Development of new E Book tool for PC & Mobile
2.Creation of Marketing Strategy and Product launch
3.Sales & Channel strategy to deliver profitable product sales

Role Development Director

Results 1.Product created and soft launched within record time
2.Presented product to Investors on BBC Dragon’s Den series
3.Created profitable transactional web solution

Timeframe 4 months

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France Telecom/ Orange

Objectives

1.Successfully re-brand Wanadoo ISP to Orange Home Broadband within a European timeframe set by owners France Telecom
2.To manage project timelines & operational delivery of the re-branding within the Direct 3.Sales channel and Orange Retail stores
4.Develop & deliver Broadband & ISP training within Orange Retail store teams
Role Sales Operations Manager

Results 1.Successfully delivered on time & within cost budgets
2.Creation of a distinct Orange Broadband offering with Direct Sales channel & Orange Retail stores
3.Enabled platform for Broadband growth from Orange Direct Sales channel partners (Argos, Homebase, Woolworth, Wilkinson etc)

Timeframe 9 months

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Railston Design Ltd

Objectives

1.Conduct detailed business review with proposals to main board
2.Implement required process, structural & attitudinal changes to deliver.
3.Manage, train & develop Internal Operations team to enable business to implement growth plans
Role Internal Operations Manager

Results 1.Board adopted key proposals, which were integral to subsequent business MBO
2.Implementation of structural & process changes within the organisation that prepared for planned business growth
3.Development of “large company” routines, skills and disciplines that gave improved capability
4.Managing major shop fit projects including Virgin Megastore, Jewson, Allied Pharmacy

Timeframe 9 months

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