1. Darren Brown
Darren Brown
146 Mc Donoghs, Bettystown Co. Meath/ 0861093200 | darrenbrownmt01@google.com
PROFILE
Reliable, hard-working and motivated individual with over 20 years’ sales and management
experience in the UK market and internationally; target orientated, persistent and able to respond
to customers’ needs quickly and effectively, highly motivated and experienced manage with
excellent organisational and communication skills, consistently delivering company targets and
striving for high standards, currently looking for a new challenge in a reputable company
SKILLS
• Experience in manufacturing electro-mechanical/PCB procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to identify staff/customers needs
• Management and Customer Relations skills
• Conversant with computers, MS Office and others including servers and networks
• Extensive sales experience
• Experience of installation of cabling/network and electronic equipment inc Server based Slots
• Driving licence- the following cat. B,B1,C1D1,BE,C1E,D1E
WORK EXPERIENCE
Operations and Support Manager | Big Deal Games, UK Dec 2007 to Jan 2015
• Provided sites for the company
• Procured all equipment and provided installation crew of all equipment required to integrate the
companies electronics to existing equipment in Bingo halls
• Tested all software and provided recommendations for the Bingo and games platforms
• Trained and supported all internal/external customers on all aspect of installation and operation
Senior Projects/General Manager | Coincheck Electronics, UK Oct 2006 to Dec 2007
• Controlled all aspects of the company from Finance to After Sales Service
• Responsible for staff recruitment
• Managed 40 staff in two different departments- sales and installation
• Personally involved with all projects and sales to external clients in the UK incl. Prize Bingo
IT Bingo Consultant | Leisure Communications, UK Jul 2005 to Jul 2006
• Responsible for converting the IT equipment of the National Game
• Tested the equipment ready for the next bingo session
• Worked to strict time schedules
• Liaised with multiple sites to reach required targets
Owner | Slots 4 Vending, UK Feb 2001 to Jan 2008
• Increased the size of the company by 100% (Started with 15 Pub sites and built the business
into a 30 site operation and built up to a substantial size)
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• I personally cold called on all sites and some cases provided a presentation of the machines
• Manufactured machines, installed and serviced and also sold to other vendors
• Additionally set up Adult Amusement Centre with over 40 slot machines operated on a daily
basis
Manager | Post Office & Local Newsagents, UK Aug 2000 to Aug 2006
• Provided a service on behalf of the Post Office to the local community providing benefits,
stamps, newspapers
• Provided newspapers and all other services including delivery provided from a local store
General Manager| Leisure Technique, UK Jan 1990 to Aug 2000
• General Manager of shop floor consisting of 20 assembly staff and a cabinet shop
• Service Manager including 2 internal engineers and 180 Bingo Clubs across the UK
• Production of all equipment for the assembly lines in a effective efficient manner and meeting all
deadlines
• Loading of all equipment onto Artic.
• Performed manual equipment maintenance to ensure production capacity and quality was
maintained
• Followed safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation at all times
• Reported all incidents and unfulfilled jobs to supervisor immediately, and completed paperwork
as required
• Provided assistance/training to junior operators on an ongoing basis
• Full test of all equipment ready for despatch
Production Operative | Leisure Equipment Services, UK Mar 1983 to Jun 1990
• Manufacture of all equipment for the Electrical Department
• Operated equipment safely and effectively for production processing
• Ensured equipment is maintained in good and safe working condition
• Followed safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation at all times
• Reported all incidents and unfulfilled jobs to supervisor immediately, and completed paperwork
as required
• Provided assistance to junior operators on an ongoing basis
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
MERU Recognised engineer/ MERU, UK 2011
Recognised Coach for the Under 15s/ FIFA 1998
GCSE/ David Lister Senior School 1997
Effective Manager /Open University 1994
Managing Customer and Client Relations/ Open University 1994
HOBBIES
Repairing electro-mechanical equipment, making rosary beads and jewellery, motorbikes
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