1. www.inspiredcvs.co.uk
CONTACT:
T: 0141 314 3538 | M: 07817 706 093 | E: fraser@inspiredcvs.co.uk
Name: Fraser Torrance
Job Title: Sales Consultant http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/fraser-torrance/46/62a/27a
PERSONAL PROFILE: ROLE WITH INSPIRED CVS:
• Excellent communication skills with • Leading the development of the • Managing the graphic design
over five years of experience in Inspired CVs Corporate Division and CV writing team to ensure the
customer service client’s brief is properly interpreted
• A successful Honours degree
• Sourcing new clients, arranging
graduate specialising in Business meetings and showcasing all new • Maintaining an on-going dialogue
Strategy and Design products with the client to manage any
• A highly motivated individual who
changes or new requests
• Working with clients to understand
thrives under pressure and enjoys their business and tailoring a • Present all finished products to the
meeting targets and deadlines solution that suits them clients and arrange any further
changes to be made
• Maintaining an exceptional level of
customer service at all times
QUALIFICATIONS:
September 2007-May 2011
University of Stirling
KEY COMPETENCIES: KEY SKILLS:
BA (Hons) Strategic Business
Management Relationship Building: Effective in Customer Service
establishing and maintaining a
productive relationship with clients Business Acumen
and colleagues.
Training/Motivation
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Communication: Concise and New Business Development
SUMMARY: efficient through all modes of
January 2012-Present communication with a professional Customer Relations
Inspired CVs and accessible style that fosters
Report Writing
Sales Consultant confidence and trust in all partners
May 2008-January 2012
Time Management
Teamwork: Believes in the value of a
The Restaurant Group Account Management
strong business unit with an ethos of
Front of House Supervisor
cooperation and coordination. Willing
Negotiation
May 2007-March 2008 to work across numerous operational
Becogent Ltd channels to achieve success. Networking
Senior Customer Relations Agent
Adaptability: Quickly able to adapt Presentations
March 2006-April 2007
to any environment or situation in a
G.E.T Utilities Problem Solving
calm, professional manner.
Business Development Team Leader
Expert, professional CV consultants who give your business the edge!
2. Inspired CVs Head Office
69 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HL
Tel: 0845 544 1403
Email: info@inspiredcvs.co.uk
www.inspiredcvs.co.uk
THE HISTORY OF INSPIRED CVS
Inspired CVs was established in 2007 as a result of a severe downturn within the
UK economy. It became apparent that many individuals and companies were
going to struggle to achieve their goals.
The business aims to help job seekers and businesses present themselves as
effectively as possible both on paper and face to face.
We pride ourselves on offering a detailed and high quality service that is fully PROFESSIONAL CAREER
tailored to each individual person or business. SUMMARY:
OUR EXPERTISE OTHER INSPIRED SERVICES
• Our team has over 20 years of • We have worked across an extensive CV Writing: Design and development
experience in the fields of Sales, range of sectors and conduct detailed of professional CVs for all levels of
Marketing, Recruitment, Employability research on that of each new customer individuals!
and Coaching • We have worked with a wide variety of Cover Letter Writing: Tailored letters
• Our approach is 100% focussed on clients, some smaller and some with that act as an invaluable addition to
you and what you need, not a broad turnovers of up to £1 billion any application for a new role!
brush approach or one size fits all
Application Process Coaching: We can
show you the tricks and techniques
required to get ahead of the queue!
CORPORATE CV/PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS Interview Coaching: How to interview,
how to prepare, what types to expect
Does your business send out proposals to clients in order to secure new contracts? and how to succeed!
Would your client connect with you more and have increased confidence if they Outplacement Services: When
knew the skills offered within your business? companies are forced to reduce
headcount, we help people back into
Our Corporate Profiles allow you to showcase not only your key staff members
work!
and their skills but also your entire business!
Graduate Packages: New Graduates
WHAT WE DO: • We work with you to understand face a tough task to get their first job,
• We take the CVs of your key staff what experience or skills you wish to we help them get ahead!
members and condense them into showcase to your clients
Contact List Generation: We can
one page profiles showing all the vital • We can design a back cover to the source the key names and contact
information profile that will act as a sales sheet or details for the companies you want to
• We interview each person to make marketing document that sells your work with!
sure we have all the details required business
LinkedIn Profile Design: Be part of
to build up an individual profile • We make these documents look
the world’s largest networking site
specific to each person polished and professional and much
and expand your own professional
• We design a template that is in line more effective than a full CV or mini
network!
with your company’s look and feel profile
Expert, professional CV consultants who give your business the edge!
3. Expert, professional CV consultants
who give your business the edge!
Name: David Chalmers Job Title: Director/Owner http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/david-chalmers/14/543/a89
PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL PROFILE
CAREER SUMMARY • An expert recruiter with over 14 years of recruitment and sales expertise
Nov 2007-Present • Able to deliver career coaching and motivational training sessions to large groups of individuals
Inspired CVs • Experienced in a variety of employment sectors which enhances the ability to provide expert advice and
Director/Owner guidance
• A skilled CV writer who can design and produce high quality CVs from operative to executive board level
Aug 2003-Nov 2007
• A Director with a broad business knowledge who can understand a company’s requirements and tailor
Daniel Owen Associates
an in-depth solution
Regional Manager
• Someone with the ability to set up, manage, develop and grow successful businesses within a
Jun 2001-Aug 2003 challenging economic setting
Eden Brown Ltd • A trainer who can inspire others to have the enhanced confidence and motivation to move forward
Principal Consultant
Jan 2000-Jun 2001
Hays Montrose KEY COMPETENCIES
Recruitment Consultant
Training & Development: Able to deliver individual & group coaching sessions that motivate and
Apr 1998-Dec 1999 inspire others while providing them with the knowledge and skills they require to be successful.
BT (British Telecom)
Communication & Presentation: Possesses an exceptionally high level of verbal and written
Telemarketer
communication skills with the ability to operate at both board & operative level. Able to influence
others while developing & maintaining relationships.
Business Development & Sales: Highly experienced at developing new business streams for both
KEY SKILLS established and newly formed companies. Skilled in the art of sales with over 15 years’ experience in
this market.
CV Writing
Corporate Profile Design HR Management: Staff management to include; interviewing, selecting and training staff; planning
and delegating work; motivating staff; appraising performance; rewarding / disciplining staff and
Cover Letter Writing
dismissal while also addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Interview Coaching
Application Process Coaching Leadership: Visible and accessible, impartial, communicates clear vision and direction to motivate
and empower staff ensuring participation and commitment towards goals and objectives.
Business Development
LinkedIn Profile Creation Relationship Building: Effective in building and maintaining solid relationships with clients, staff, other
IT/Software internal departments and partner agencies to ensure maximum working efficiency.
New Business Start Up Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: A clear thinker creative in conceiving, implementing and
Executive Search & Selection monitoring logical action plans and strategies. Able to anticipate problems and amend or adapt
Headhunting response as required.
Contact List Generation Reporting & Forecasting: Highly experienced in the production of weekly, monthly, quarterly and
M&E Engineering yearly reports to board members along with business planning and P&L forecasts.
Construction
HR Management
Training / Motivation
Tel: 0845 544 1403 Email: david@inspiredcvs.co.uk
4. Expert, professional CV consultants
who give your business the edge!
THE HISTORY OF OUR EXPERTISE
INSPIRED CVS • Our team has over 20 years of
experience in the fields of Sales,
Inspired CVs was established in 2007 as a
Marketing, Recruitment, Employability
result of a severe downturn within the UK
and Coaching
economy. It became apparent that many
individuals and companies were going to • We have worked across an extensive
struggle to achieve their goals. range of sectors and conduct detailed
research on that of each new customer
The business aims to help job seekers and
• Our approach is 100% focussed on you
businesses present themselves as effectively
and what you need, not a broad brush
as possible both on paper and face to face.
approach or one size fits all
We pride ourselves on offering a detailed • We have worked with a wide variety of
and high quality service that is fully tailored clients, some smaller and some with
to each individual person or business. turnovers of up to £1 billion
CORPORATE CV/PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS OTHER INSPIRED SERVICES
Does your business send out proposals to clients in order to secure new contracts? CV Writing:
Design and development of professional
Would your client connect with you more and have increased confidence if they CVs for all levels of individuals!
knew the skills offered within your business?
Cover Letter Writing:
Our Corporate Profiles allow you to showcase not only your key staff members and Tailored letters that act as an invaluable
their skills but also your entire business! addition to any application for a new role!
Application Process Coaching:
WHAT WE DO: We can show you the tricks and
• We take the CVs of your key staff members and condense them into one page techniques required to get ahead of the
profiles showing all the vital information queue!
• We interview each person to make sure we have all the details required to build up a
Interview Coaching:
specific individual profile
How to interview, how to prepare, what
• We use our in-house graphic designer to design a template that is in line with your types to expect and how to succeed!
company’s logo and branding
• We work with you to understand what experience or skills you wish to showcase to Outplacement Services:
your clients When companies are forced to reduce
headcount, we help people back into
• We can design a back cover to the profile that will act as a sales sheet or marketing
work!
document that sells your business
• We can have these digitally printed to save you any hassle Graduate Packages:
New Graduates face a tough task to get
their first job, we help them get ahead!
Contact List Generation:
We can source the key names and contact
details for the companies you want to
work with!
Inspired CVs, Head Office,
69 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HL LinkedIn Profile Design:
Tel: 0845 544 1403 Be part of the world’s largest networking
Email: info@inspiredcvs.co.uk site and expand your own professional
www.inspiredcvs.co.uk network!
5. Expert, professional CV consultants
who give your business the edge!
ABOUT ME PERSONAL PROFILE
Name: Gill McDonald • An articulate, eloquent and professional individual who holds an MA (Hons) in
Title: CV Writing Consultant English Language and Literature with a keen appreciation and comprehensive
understanding of the English language
The study of English has always
been my passion, from the • Able to assess, understand and convey industry specific information in a
fundamental construction and professionally recognised format
function of language through to
its full range of applications and • One who applies an array of industry knowledge and experience to creating,
interpretations of a literary sense. formatting, re-designing and proof-checking a range of career documents
Indeed, my role with Inspired CVs including CVs, Professional Profiles, and all accompanying documents
allows me to utilise an approach
that is both critical and creative in
order to add value and bring much SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
needed assistance to individuals
and businesses in these perilous
economic times.
• Managed the smooth running of a fast paced office by supporting consultants
and management with administrative duties, and with the implementation
and internal auditing of companywide policies and procedures
CAREER SUMMARY
• Acted as single point of contact for office operational questions or issues
Aug 2011-Present • Completion of management reports, profit tracking etc.
Inspired CVs
CV Writing Consultant • Composed presentations for MD to deliver at various sales and board
meetings
Jul 2005-Aug 2011
First People Solutions Ltd • Involved in the improvement of the database, management of the website
Office Manager (Feb 08-Aug 11) and streamlining of the recruitment processes
Operations Co-ordinator (Jan 07-Feb 08) • Responsible for the recruitment and training of new administration staff
Administrator (Jul 05-Dec 06) overseeing the general running of the team
QUALIFICATIONS MAIN FOCUS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO INSPIRED CVS
Sep 1999-Jul 2003 • CV writing and re-designing; updating or compiling from scratch, utilising in-
University of Glasgow depth research, analytical and interpretation skills to produce excellent and
MA (Hons) in English Language complete documents
and Literature 2:1
• Cover letter writing to suit a variety of sectors, tailored to specific roles or
speculative applications
KEY SKILL AREAS • Accurate and infallible proof-reading of CVs, Cover Letters and any written
material
• CV Writing and Re-design • Conduct research to establish useful contact names for customers, specific to
• Cover Letter compilation and their profession
tailoring
• Proof-checking
• Corporate Profiling
• Online Profile Creation CONTACT
• Client liaison
• Interpretation and analysis of
Tel: 0845 544 1403
information
Email: gill@inspiredcvs.co.uk
• Data management
http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/gillian-mcdonald/3b/91b/9b
6. Expert, professional CV consultants
who give your business the edge!
THE HISTORY OF CORPORATE CV/PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
INSPIRED CVS
Does your business send out proposals to clients in order to secure new contracts?
Would your client connect with you more and have increased confidence if they
knew the skills offered within your business?
Our Corporate Profiles allow you to showcase not only your key staff members and
their skills but also your entire business!
WHAT WE DO:
• We take the CVs of your key staff members and condense them into one page
profiles showing all the vital information
• We interview each person to make sure we have all the details required to build up
a specific individual profile
• We work with you to understand what experience or skills you wish to showcase to
your clients
• We use our in-house graphic designer to design a template that is in line with your
company’s logo and branding
• We can design a back cover to the profile that will act as a sales sheet or marketing
document that sells your business
Inspired CVs was established • We can have these digitally printed to save you any hassle
in 2007 as a result of a severe
downturn within the UK economy.
It became apparent that many
individuals and companies were
OUR EXPERTISE
going to struggle to achieve their
goals. • Our team has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Sales, Marketing,
Recruitment, Employability and Coaching
The business aims to help job
• We have worked across an extensive range of sectors and conduct detailed
seekers and businesses present
research on that of each new customer
themselves as effectively as possible
both on paper and face to face. • Our approach is 100% focussed on you and what you need, not a broad brush
approach or one size fits all
We pride ourselves on offering a
detailed and high quality service • We have worked with a wide variety of clients, some smaller and some with
that is fully tailored to each turnovers of up to £1 billion
individual person or business.
OTHER INSPIRED SERVICES
CONTACT
CV WRITING: OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES:
Design and development of professional When companies are forced to reduce
Inspired CVs CVs for all levels of individuals! headcount, we help people back into
Head Office work!
69 Buchanan Street COVER LETTER WRITING:
Glasgow G1 3HL Tailored letters that act as an invaluable GRADUATE PACKAGES:
addition to any application for a new New Graduates face a tough task to get
Tel: 0845 544 1403 role! their first job, we help them get ahead!
Email: info@inspiredcvs.co.uk APPLICATION PROCESS COACHING: CONTACT LIST GENERATION:
We can show you the tricks and We can source the key names and
www.inspiredcvs.co.uk
techniques required to get ahead of the contact details for the companies you
queue! want to work with!
INTERVIEW COACHING: LINKEDIN PROFILE DESIGN:
How to interview, how to prepare, what Be part of the world’s largest networking
types to expect and how to succeed! site and expand your own professional
network!
7. Expert, professional CV consultants
who give your business the edge!
Name: Holly Wright PROFESSIONAL CAREER KEY SKILLS:
Job Title: Senior Careers Consultant
SUMMARY:
Tel: 07557 049 077 Employability
Email: holly@inspiredcvs.co.uk
Jun 2011-Present
Recruitment Process
Inspired CVs
Senior Careers Consultant Action Planning
Nov 2010-Jun 2011 Interpersonal Sensitivity
http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/holly-wright/2a/373/788
CeiS Ayrshire
Specialist Support Consultant Analysis & Investigation
ABOUT ME: Application Process
Oct 2008-Nov 2010 Coaching
After a number of years in recruitment, I was keen to take on a role
which would allow me to work closely with clients on a one-to-one basis,
Shaw Trust
helping them realise their hidden potential and understand that their Local Employer Manager Career Coaching
dreams and ambitions could be achieved.
Jun 2006-Apr 2008 Interview Coaching
Working in employability allowed me that chance, and after a satisfying Byrne Recruitment Business Development/Sales
few years, I met David Chalmers of Inspired CVs. David had a growing CV Senior Recruitment
and Career Consultancy that would offer me the best of both worlds, the Consultant LinkedIn Profile Creation
chance to utilise my recruitment knowledge, while working with individual
clients, developing relationships and helping people through the whole May 2004-Jun 2006 Contact List Generation
job application process. tdljobs.com
Training/Motivation
Recruitment Consultant
There is no better high for me than when a client calls to tell me they have
CV Writing
been called for an interview with one of our CVs, or that they have indeed Sep 2000-Apr 2004
been successful at their interview. Holyrood Asset Cover Letter Writing
Management
Corporate Profile Design
Sales Support Admin/PA
MAIN FOCUS OF ROLE WITH INSPIRED CVS:
• Meeting with clients in order to understand their needs and objectives,
and creating a personalised career package tailored to them
• Conducting thorough industry research into specific companies and job
requirements
KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Designing and compiling CVs, profiles and tailoring cover letters to suit Communication & Presentation: Demonstrates exemplary levels
specific industries of verbal and written communication with the capacity to liaise
effectively with partners of all levels and specialties.
• Compiling career advisory presentations for clients to help them choose
their next role Coaching: Able to tailor and deliver coaching sessions which
• Conducting one-to-one coaching with clients to better prepare them for motivate and inspire others to achieve, arming them with the
interviews or guide them through the application process for today’s job knowledge and skills required to succeed.
market Interpersonal Sensitivity: Recognises and respects the
perspectives and opinions of others. Open to the ideas and views
of others.
OVERVIEW OF EMPLOYABILITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Action Planning: Able to analyse a situation and decide upon the
• Worked with clients removed from the job market due to illness,
necessary steps needed to achieve particular goals.
disability or disadvantage, and helped them create a plan of action to
return to work Business Development & Sales: Skilled in understanding the
• Worked closely with clients in order to assist them when taking the
scope of possibilities and potential within a business, and is
steps necessary to enter employment or training articulate and persuasive in consultancy and negotiation scenarios.
• Set up relationships and worked closely with partner organisations, in Research & Investigation: Adept at conducting in-depth research
order to give clients current and up-to-date expert advice and support and thorough investigation work in order to fully understand the
on a number of personal and development matters careers of others, and the skills required to perform in specific
industry sectors.
• Job searched with clients and helped create CVs
Personal Service: Committed to providing the highest level of care
• Set out processes required for better company performance and and attention to all clients, ensuring complete satisfaction and
communicated these to team members Scotland wide
regularly undertaking additional work to ensure a first class service
• Developed relationships with both national and local level employers is provided.
and recruitment partners
• Secured service level agreements and negotiated services in order to
obtain jobs and fulfil recruitment needs
www.inspiredcvs.co.uk
8. Inspired CVs Head Office
69 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HL
Tel: 0845 544 1403
Email: info@inspiredcvs.co.uk
www.inspiredcvs.co.uk
THE HISTORY OF INSPIRED CVS
Inspired CVs was established in 2007 as a result of a severe downturn within the UK
economy. It became apparent that many individuals and companies were going to
struggle to achieve their goals.
The business aims to help job seekers and businesses present themselves as effectively
as possible both on paper and face to face.
We pride ourselves on offering a detailed and high quality service that is fully tailored to
each individual person or business.
OUR EXPERTISE OTHER INSPIRED SERVICES
• Our team has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Sales, Marketing, CV Writing: Design and development
Recruitment, Employability and Coaching of professional CVs for all levels of
• Our approach is 100% focussed on you and what you need, not a broad brush individuals!
approach or one size fits all
Cover Letter Writing: Tailored letters
• We have worked across an extensive range of sectors and conduct detailed that act as an invaluable addition to
research on that of each new customer any application for a new role!
• We have worked with a wide variety of clients, some smaller and some with
turnovers of up to £1 billion Application Process Coaching: We can
show you the tricks and techniques
required to get ahead of the queue!
Interview Coaching: How to interview,
CORPORATE CV/PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
how to prepare, what types to expect
and how to succeed!
Does your business send out proposals to clients in order to secure new contracts?
Would your client connect with you more and have increased confidence if they Outplacement Services: When
knew the skills offered within your business? companies are forced to reduce
headcount, we help people back into
Our Corporate Profiles allow you to showcase not only your key staff members
work!
and their skills but also your entire business!
Graduate Packages: New Graduates
WHAT WE DO: face a tough task to get their first job,
• We take the CVs of your key staff members and condense them into one page we help them get ahead!
profiles showing all the vital information
Contact List Generation: We can
• We interview each person to make sure we have all the details required to build up a
source the key names and contact
specific individual profile
details for the companies you want to
• We use our in-house graphic designer to design a template that is in line with your work with!
company’s logo and branding
• We work with you to understand what experience or skills you wish to showcase to LinkedIn Profile Design: Be part of
your clients the world’s largest networking site
• We can design a back cover to the profile that will act as a sales sheet or marketing and expand your own professional
document that sells your business network!
• We can have these digitally printed to save you any hassle
Expert, professional CV consultants who give your business the edge! www.inspiredcvs.co.uk