Brian Watson
"I
am commercially creative, enjoy satisfying customer needs and I like to
be involved in user needs capture, systems requirements documentation,
systems analysis, problem solving, sales and marketing management and
similar roles. I will contribute greatly to any client company whilst
delivering a bespoke software solution by bringing a wealth of business
expertise to every customer."
Brian has previous success in managing Strategic Alliances, holds an
MSc in Electronic Commerce Technology and brings a wealth of expertise
in Management, Sales and Software Systems development has over 16 years
Business Experience, over 20 years skill of perfecting sales orientated
processes.
Management Expertise
- Successful businessman with proven record of management and co-ordination
of human and financial resources
- Ability to manage and motivate at all levels
- Skilled people manager with the ability to prioritise and effectively
delegate
- Self disciplined hands on manager and team builder, accustomed to
setting targets and fulfilling them on time and within budget
- Entrepreneurial flair and sound commercial acumen
- Familiar with working in Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
- Competent implementer of change management
- Experienced conflict manager
- High standards of professionalism and integrity
Sales and Marketing Skills
- Effective communicator with well developed influencing skills
- Attentive listener capable of translating customer requirements into
product sales whilst providing customer satisfaction
- Excellent negotiating and communication, sound numeracy, written and
verbal skills
- Ability to analyse problems, examine complex tasks and find a simple
solution
- Innovative and opportunistic marketing ability
- Strategic thinker and planner
Computing Talent
- Qualified as M.Sc. in Electronic Commerce Technology (Glasgow Caledonian
University 2001)
- Microsoft Certified Database Administrator MCDBA 70-019, 70-028, 70-029,
70-067
- Thorough knowledge of emerging ICT's and how best to apply.
- Capable of understanding user needs and able to translate into system
requirements
- Knowledgeable web designer, experienced in HTML, DHTML, XML, Java,
JavaScript, SQL, ASP and Flash
- Built 1st web site in 1994 (until 1999 this site was one of the most
visited property sites in the world).
- Largest site has over 3000 static pages and enormous back end database.
- Constantly striving to broaden knowledge and understanding of new
technology
- Knowledgeable in designing systems to automate workload and reduce
time spent on mundane tasks
- Brainbench certified as a master in the use of Computer Fundamentals
(Win 95/98), Windows 2000 Server Administration, E-Commerce Concepts,
E-Commerce Implementation, HTML 3.2, HTML 4, Internet Concepts, Internet
Security and Microsoft SQL Server 7 and a skilled user in many more.
 
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