1. Neil Dodgson-Hatto
14 Castle Nurseries
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6JT
Tel: 01386 840878
Mobile: 07910 114937
Email: neildhatto@gmail.com
Profile
A highly capable General Manager with extensive capabilities and experience
including man management and business unit control/ development. A graduate
calibre, inspirational leader dedicated to increasing profitability through exceeding
objectives. Possesses a quality-oriented approach, welcomes a challenge and adapts
with ease to new products, situations and philosophies.
Key Skills
• Extensive management and team building skills
• Significant sales experience
• Excellent negotiating skills
Employment History
December 2015 to current cotswold-lighting.co.uk
Partner in online lighting company.
December 2014 to Nov 2015 Tour Host / Instructor, Jaguar Land Rover
Providing unforgettable experiences to external and internal customers through exciting and
informative factory tours at Castle Bromwich manufacturing facility. Ammassed considerable
knowledge of modern manufacturing processes.
2007 to December 2014 Actor / Presenter
Feature film, television, commercials, corporate video & role play. Clients include BBC,
Channel 4, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, QVC, BBC3, ITV, Jaguar Land Rover,
Royal Mail, H M Government Pensions.
2007 to December 2014 Trade Lighting Company
Partner in profitable online lighting retailer specialising in upmarket light fittings and
accessories.
Consistent growth of 14% YOY.

2. 2002 to 2007 Engineering Resources Limited, Cambridgeshire
General Manager
Full profit, loss and operational responsibility for engineering outsourcing company, part of
larger group. Turnover £2m p.a. +
Principal achievements:
• Created stable culture and revitalised existing personnel compliment.
• Increased margins and reduced costs to foster “smarter” trading style.
• Halted declining turnover trend in difficult climate (15% reversal over previous year)
• Achieved ISO 9001:2000 and created environmental & equal opps policies.
2000-2002 Finelist Group, Stratford upon Avon
Regional Manager
A General Management role with full profit and loss responsibility for a region generating in
excess of £7.5M turnover through 13 locations and 121 people.
Principal Achievements:
• Achieved Sales and Profitability goals
• Effectively controlled all assets, people management, motivation and training
• Developed and implemented commercial strategies
• Achieved stability of performance through margin and cost controls
• Managed considerable change
1998-2000 Spax Ltd, Bicester, Oxon
Sales Director
A varied sales and marketing role encompassing strategy development and management,
achievement of sales and profitability goals, operations management, production control and
product development.
Principal achievements:
• Developed and implemented short, medium and long term strategies for global
markets
• Increased levels of sales, profits and productivity via policies, procedures and
controls
• Motivated and trained teams increasing skill and commitment levels
• Reduced cost base whilst increasing productivity
• Refined manufacturing and distribution in association with consultants

3. 1995-1998 Pirelli (UK)Ltd, Burton on Trent
Business Development Manager
Effectively managed a network of 8 distribution sites servicing a mixed portfolio of blue chip
clients in the Commercial and Car markets, turnover in excess of £3m p.a. Exceeded sales
and profitability goals. Marketed a mixed offering of brands/products
1993.1995 Unipart Group, Cowley, Oxford
Development Manager
Trained and developed managers and staff to maximise service and productivity levels.
Created and implemented marketing programmes. Initiated operational disciplines and
added value packages.
1988.1993 DANA (UK)Ltd, Swindon & Milton Keynes
Area Development Manager.
Effectively managed national portfolio of blue chip clients generating sales in excess of
£1.5m pa. Marketed the company to both national and independent outlets
Implemented customer care programme. Organised promotions and credit control operation.
Provided IT Solutions to “paper-based” businesses
Field Sales Manager
Managed and developed sixty plus accounts producing turnover of £1m pa +. Exceeded
sales and profitability goals. Organised promotion packages, exhibitions and training
Promotions Manager
Created and administered divisional marketing across a 1000 + client base. Arranged
provision of promotional literature, point of sale material and prizes. Developed and
introduced package incorporating IT based value added services in conjunction with Group
Development Manager. Procured product and negotiated terms
Departmental Manager
Managed purchasing function and inventory control.
Co-ordinated local liaison with major client outlets including Esso, Shell and Texaco
Van Driver Sales (Management trainee)
Van sales operation - direct customer contact
Achieved sales and profitability targets