Peter Anderson

PROFILE
I am a very capable and enthusiastic individual with great deal of life experience. I am able to work well on my own initiative and as part of a team. I have proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve their objectives. I have strong analytical, design and problem solving skills and am dedicated to maintaining high quality standards. I thrive on new challenges and learning new skills and enjoy working with and helping other people reach their goals.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

• Colleges Wales Award Finalist 2014
• Times Education Supplement Award Finalist 2014
• Digital Entrepreneur Award Finalist 2013
• Revolutionary Award finalist in the Prime Minister’s Social Innovations Awards 2008
• Created from scratch, Pembrokeshire’s “Restaurant of the Year”, 2005/06.
• Created from scratch, one of South West Wales’ leading IT & technical support companies.
• Created possibly the first triple decker bus in the world!
• Sailed across the Atlantic.

• Specialising in building high functionality websites at very affordable prices, largely for the social sector.
• Capacity building with local organisations, helping them on their journey from web 1.0 (static) to web 2.0 (interactive), with web 3.0 (personalised) to follow shortly!
• Focused on training, placement opportunities and job creation in partnership with local education providers.

• Colleges Wales Finalist 2014
• Times Education Supplement Finalist 2014
• Digital Entrepreneur Finalist 2013
• Building advanced democratic and bottom up decision making tools, accessible to all groups and communities
• Over 150k of grants received between 2007 and 2014
• Support from Ministry of Justice, Somerset County Council, NESTA,
• Established in Pembrokeshire, Neath Port Talbot, Lakes Cumbria colleges & Trinity St Davids University amongst other schools, groups, businesses and communities.

• Building a comprehensive local social network for all UK communities
• 50k of grants received between 2006 and 2008
• Support from NESTA, UnLtd, WCVA, Citizens Online
• Nominated for “The Revolutionary Award” in the Prime Minister’s UK awards for Social Innovation 2008

• Vocal and instrumental music workshops

• Compiled 15 acoustic acts based in Pembrokeshire to create this “Acoustic Sessions” CD
• Currently in the process of selling our target of 2000 CDs with the hope of raising over £20,000
• 999 seater Gig organised for March 5th, 2005 will launch the CD and raise another £10,000 for the appeal

• Setup cafe, bar & restaurant from breeze block & concrete shell in 5 months
• Won Pembrokeshire’s “Restaurant of the Year” 2005/06

• Founder of the Shire Initiative, an incubator for innovative community building projects.

• Refurbished, re branded & re marketed this thriving laundrette in Prendergast, Haverfordwest

• Founded & managed all aspects of what is now one of the leading web design, hosting & technical support company in South West Wales

• Saxophonist in this blues band
• Became very popular on the Pembrokeshire music scene with our highlight being our support gig for Dr. Feel Good

• Selling personal accident insurance.
• Awarded top salesman in Pembrokeshire.

• Set up own business managing the coordination of public events

• Set up own business by converting a derelict double decker bus into a mobile restaurant.
• Successfully managed the business, catering for events such as Glastonbury Festival, (backstage for the bands and crew), Bristol Balloon Fiesta, Weston Park and Longleat Safari Park.

• Awarded top salesman nationwide.

• In charge of running all advanced sailing, windsurfing, catamaran, powerboat and maintenance courses.
• Offered the position of management.

• Selling a wide variety of different Alaskan tours.
• Promoted to sales manager in charge of a team of 5 other reps.

1993/94 – Ka-anapali Sailing Center, Lahina, Maui, U.S.A.

• Guiding whale watching trips and teaching on catamarans.
• Senior instructor, managing 4 hotel sites with 8 staff.

1992/93 – Radisson Le Flamboyant, St. Martin, Caribbean, U.S.A.

• Entertaining and looking after the well-being of between 300 and 500 guests.
• Head entertainer, organizing all activities and entertainment, including on stage performances with 3 staff.

1992/93 – Moorings Yacht Deliveries, St Martin, Caribbean, U.S.A.

• Delivering 40/60ft yachts.
• Atlantic crossing made from France via the Canary Islands to Antigua.
• Skippered 6 deliveries in-between the Caribbean islands.

1988/92 – Sunsail International, Portsmouth, U.K.

• Teaching all kinds of sailing activities.
• Managing and head chef the summer children’s’ campsite.

TRAINING COURSES

Choir leading
Direct sales
Sound therapy
All manor of advanced sailing and windsurfing instructor courses
Powerboat handling
First aid

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

King Edward VII Upper school, Melton Mowbray
7 GCSEs – 1 x A (geography), 5 x Cs & 1 x D

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Date of Birth: 9^th April 1973

Marital status: in committed relationship

Driving licence: full

INTEREST & HOBBIES:

Social engineering, democracy, empowerment, psychology, community choirs, composing & playing music (guitar, saxophone, piano & drums), singing & voice work, philosophy, anthroposophy, fitness, healthy eating, kite surfing, sailing.