Emma Colahan

adam26@r.postjobfree.com

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Experienced recruiter and previous business owner, with over 20 years’ experience recruiting and managing businesses in the Engineering Sector, specialising in Fire & Security, Building Services and Construction, both in the UK and Australia. I have set up 2 recruitment businesses; in Sydney and London (operational for 10+) and have also had 7 years employed both in corporate and boutique agencies. New Business Sales is an integral part of Recruitment, particularly when establishing a business in a new country, which I have achieved single handed.

I am now looking for an exciting and challenging role, in any sector that will challenge me.

Business development and account management are strengths of mine, particularly in new business.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Aston Executive – Director – Start Up – Feb 19 - Present

Co-Founder of Executive Search and contingency recruitment business in Construction and IT.

Holtby Turner Executive Search Practice Leader – Construction & Infrastructure

May 18 – February 2019

Holtby Turner are specialists in Real Estate & Construction, based in London, I head up the Construction & Infrastructure practice. Winning and delivering assignments from CEO level on a retained basis to Tier 1 and mid-size contractors. Over achieved targets set by 200% to date.

Aston Consulting Director Australia and UK

August 2012 to 2018

New business start-up, I established Aston Consulting, initially in Sydney Australia, then London UK. Aston provides recruitment services to global, national and SME's in the Fire & Security, Building Services and Oil & Gas sectors. Working with Engineers, Project Managers, Sales and Design, up to Senior Management level roles, we provide a bespoke service to clients across Australia and the UK.

Vantage Recruitment Senior Recruiter Engineering - Sydney Australia

September 2011 to August 2012

Vantage Recruitment was a Financial Services recruitment company, I was employed to add an engineering sector to their business. I was top biller for 80% of my time there.

Austcorp Executive Recruiter – Fire & Security - Sydney Australia

Jan 2010-September 2010

I was employed to start a desk from scratch in the Fire & Security sector. I made 104 AUD in my first quarter, from new clients I had bought to the business. I went to number 2 on the board of 25 and remained there for most of my tenure there.

ERS Ltd Director - London, UK

April 2002 to November 2010

Founded Engineering Recruitment Solutions, providing recruitment placement services to the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Sector specialising in Fire & Security and Building Services. Covering the UK.

Working with Global and National companies, on major projects such as Wembley and The Emirates Stadium.

This business employed 3 members of staff. As the Director, I remained hands on, focused on New Business Development and maintaining existing relationships with long term clients.

Technical Resources Sales Manager – UK

September 2000 to March 2002

Technical Resources was a one-man operation when I joined, I was hired to grow the business, by developing major accounts and finding new business, which is my forte. As well as bringing many successful accounts to the company, I also grew the team to 5 consultants during my time there.

CSG (Corporate Services Group) Senior Recruiter from Trainee - London UK

October 1996 to August 2000

Started my career as a trainee in the Permanent team, covering Engineering. This company was a large corporate, the Technical Division of Blue Arrow. I was extensively trained at corporate level, on new business sales and account management, as well as Recruitment Skills. I progressed from Trainee to Senior Recruiter during my time there, and was offered a management role, but declined, due to moving on to a start-up.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office (10+ years), Bullhorn CRM (5 years), Bond International CRM (10+ years), New Business Development (10+ years), Account Management (10+ years), Client Relationship Management (10+ years)

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Polo (Playing), Skiing (Qualified Instructor), Politics, Cooking, Rugby (Watching!), Networking.

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