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Inspirational Management Trainer and Coach
Gareth Evans
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Newport, United Kingdom
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A former Welsh rugby international sportsman (British Lion, Barbarian) who has represented his country on the world stage for many years and who brings a high level of motivation and charisma to the field of personal, team and group development and learning. A consummate professional, he has demonstrated extensive team building, management and leadership skills, primarily within a highly regulated F.S. environment. With a can do attitude and relentless customer focus, this strong team player demonstrates the essential skills necessary to be successful in today's challenging markets.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
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My experience
2014 - ?
job
Financial Services and Management Training Professional
unknown.
The majority of my career has been in the Financial Services Industry where my roles have included Building Society Branch Manager (C&G for 7 years), Director of an IFA business, National Sales Management and Head of Training & Development for a major Insurer. I have been heavily involved in Sales, Management, T&C, Compliance, Recruitment and Selection and Training and Development. I am able to demonstrate great success in developing individuals, groups, teams and businesses whilst working both strategically and operationally
June 2014 - present
Managing Director Gareth Evans Consulting Ltd - This is my own Consultancy and Training business where I work both on an associate basis for larger companies and designing and delivering my own programmes. I have delivered courses and sessions covering a wide range of skills to varied audiences up to and including Senior management, across multiple industries. Courses include Leadership, Assertiveness, Customer Service, Coaching, Delegation, Team Building, Train the Trainer, Presentation, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Stress management, Sales (F2F and telesales /call centres), Time Management, New Managers/ Supervisors etc. On occasions, I work in conjunction with major national compliance /T&C consultancies to deliver regulatory and skills based training to embed regulatory knowledge to teams of insurance brokers, account managers and staff, wealth managers etc
June 2014 - present
Managing Director Gareth Evans Consulting Ltd - This is my own Consultancy and Training business where I work both on an associate basis for larger companies and designing and delivering my own programmes. I have delivered courses and sessions covering a wide range of skills to varied audiences up to and including Senior management, across multiple industries. Courses include Leadership, Assertiveness, Customer Service, Coaching, Delegation, Team Building, Train the Trainer, Presentation, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Stress management, Sales (F2F and telesales /call centres), Time Management, New Managers/ Supervisors etc. On occasions, I work in conjunction with major national compliance /T&C consultancies to deliver regulatory and skills based training to embed regulatory knowledge to teams of insurance brokers, account managers and staff, wealth managers etc
Service, Manager, UP, Stress management, Insurance, Regulatory, Development, Recruitment, Compliance, Coaching, Sales, Management, Customer service, Leadership, Consulting, C, Sales management, Training
2010 - 2014
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Sales Manager
Monmouthshire IFA.
In January 2013, this company was acquired by Bellpenny.
Achievements within Monmouthshire IFA (Mifa)
Recruitment, training and development of successful sales team, providing leadership, management and guidance - 3 out of 4 advisers over 130% of target, New Business 104% of target
• Played the major role in the design, development and successful implementation of the training and assessment programme for the RDR service proposition.
• Played major role in developing "best ever"relationships between branches and advisers, concentrating on skills and lead generation
• Introduced concept of competency framework, high compliance standards
• Still found time to act in a Financial Planner capacity (c.£40k in 2011/12)
• Raised the image and professionalism of Mifa and developed excellent relationships with professional and other introducers
Achievements within Monmouthshire IFA (Mifa)
Recruitment, training and development of successful sales team, providing leadership, management and guidance - 3 out of 4 advisers over 130% of target, New Business 104% of target
• Played the major role in the design, development and successful implementation of the training and assessment programme for the RDR service proposition.
• Played major role in developing "best ever"relationships between branches and advisers, concentrating on skills and lead generation
• Introduced concept of competency framework, high compliance standards
• Still found time to act in a Financial Planner capacity (c.£40k in 2011/12)
• Raised the image and professionalism of Mifa and developed excellent relationships with professional and other introducers
Design, Training, C, Leadership, Management, Sales, Service, Compliance, Recruitment, Implementation, Development, Assessment, Framework, Manager
2000 - 2003
job
Head of Training & Development
unknown.
Set up major functional area with responsibility for all training / development of c 3000 staff and agents covering sales, regulation, administration, IT, Critical business skills, lead generation etc.
Recruited trained and developed 22 trainers and had multi million pound budget. Personally designed and delivered numerous major programmes.
Worked closely with heads of departments to identify and deal with all training requirements. Was part of senior executive team.
Achievements within NFU Mutual:
• Recruited trained and developed numerous people who since then have progressed to more senior positions. Recruited (at some point) large percentage of national field force up to and including sales managers with annual turnover of 3%
• Wales won "top region" award under my control on 4 occasions, as did Midlands when under my interim management. Northern Ireland and North West regions were also very successful when I was interim manager in those regions
• Acted as consultant to HNW clients including company chairman
• Instrumental and wrote submission when company won "Life Insurer of the Year"
• Developed introducing agents to record business levels and became the most successful sales manager in the company
• Developed concept of "corporate" consultants and became manager to this team
• Established longest serving teams in company history
• Specialist in coaching. Was invited to lecture to Chartered Insurance Institute in London on coaching following my success in designing a delivering a very successful coaching programme to all Life division staff.
• Was selected to deliver a coaching programme and communications training to all Group Managers in conjunction with PA Consulting Group
• Helped to develop a Performance Management dashboard system and KPIs for teams were always excellent, with very low complaint level
• Trained record numbers of people whilst Head of T&D
• Engaged in personal development in order to achieve high level of technical expertise and to set good example to colleagues
Recruited trained and developed 22 trainers and had multi million pound budget. Personally designed and delivered numerous major programmes.
Worked closely with heads of departments to identify and deal with all training requirements. Was part of senior executive team.
Achievements within NFU Mutual:
• Recruited trained and developed numerous people who since then have progressed to more senior positions. Recruited (at some point) large percentage of national field force up to and including sales managers with annual turnover of 3%
• Wales won "top region" award under my control on 4 occasions, as did Midlands when under my interim management. Northern Ireland and North West regions were also very successful when I was interim manager in those regions
• Acted as consultant to HNW clients including company chairman
• Instrumental and wrote submission when company won "Life Insurer of the Year"
• Developed introducing agents to record business levels and became the most successful sales manager in the company
• Developed concept of "corporate" consultants and became manager to this team
• Established longest serving teams in company history
• Specialist in coaching. Was invited to lecture to Chartered Insurance Institute in London on coaching following my success in designing a delivering a very successful coaching programme to all Life division staff.
• Was selected to deliver a coaching programme and communications training to all Group Managers in conjunction with PA Consulting Group
• Helped to develop a Performance Management dashboard system and KPIs for teams were always excellent, with very low complaint level
• Trained record numbers of people whilst Head of T&D
• Engaged in personal development in order to achieve high level of technical expertise and to set good example to colleagues
Management, Manager, ON, UP, Interim, Insurance, Development, It, Sales, Coaching, Interim management, Consulting, Performance Management, SoMe, C, Training, Budget, Administration
1995 - 2000
job
Deputy National Life Sales Manager
unknown.
Roles included management of 100+ field force, authoring and co-authoring several company wide T&C schemes (no FCA sanctions) national recruitment and training.
Training, C, Management, Sales, Recruitment, Manager
1991 - 1991
job
Regional Life Sales Manager
unknown.
Wales
Managing a team of 14 qualified Consultants, a supervising deputy with over 50 introducing agents and numerous other sales people spread throughout Wales. Regional Compliance Manager
Managing a team of 14 qualified Consultants, a supervising deputy with over 50 introducing agents and numerous other sales people spread throughout Wales. Regional Compliance Manager
Sales, Compliance, Manager
My education
1998
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?
CII
Diploma level 4 in Financial Services, FPC 1,2,3, JO papers inc J07 + CF6 MP and ER
Diploma level 4 in Financial Services, FPC 1,2,3, JO papers inc J07 + CF6 MP and ER
Ashridge Management School
N/a, Management, Accounting and Leadership
N/a, Management, Accounting and Leadership
Sundridge College
N/a, N/a
N/a, N/a
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