Martin Ellis

CV Writer @ Your Voice CV

About

It's worth pointing out to start with, that one client put it in writing that "You're a glitter-sh*tting unicorn" when they received their first draft CV. I think that's the nicest thing anybody has ever said to me.Your CV is a marketing document. Its only job is to present you as interesting enough to be invited to interview. It's not a dull and bland history lesson or a shopping list. It should show you as ready for today, and fit for the future.Here's how I can help:- Create a CV that lifts you out of the herd so you get noticed.That's it. That's all a CV needs to do. Let's not make it more complicated than it needs to be.My Approach:Before I write your CV, I'll take the time to understand your ambition, your voice, and your target audience. We'll have an informal, no-strings and freewheeling conversation (that usually takes about 30 minutes), exploring how to show you in the most compelling light - and in your voice, so there's a match between the CV-you and the interview-you.On the face of it, a CV is just a collection of words, but the reader also picks up on subconscious clues from the design, format, white space, fonts, length, rhythm and pace. CV’s need to be clear in layout with no pictures so the content is easy to track and read. I pay attention to that so you don't have to.Why Choose Me?- I've been the candidate, the hiring manager, the recruiter, and the headhunter. I can get inside the head of your audience.Fee Levels:- CV re-write and design: £254- LinkedIn Strategic Reset: £110 (subject to being part of a package with a CV Rewrite)Contact me for a no-strings conversation. You only commit after we've spoken and you're convinced I understand what you need.(My ideal audience is probably those ambitious souls looking to manage other managers for the first time, or established managers looking to escape career inertia that can develop from time to time - but anybody is welcome).

Country

United Kingdom

City

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Recruitment Advertising, recruitment, New Business Development, Strategic Business Development, Business Advisory Services, Recruiting, Executive Search, CV writing, Strategy, B2B, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Sales, Change Management, Management Consulting, Marketing, Outplacement, Facilities Management, Security, Waste Management

Experience

CV Writer

Your Voice CV

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom

I've been writing candidate CV's since 2011. I've helped people re-frame their story and get more interviews. During my career, I've been the candidate, the hiring manager, the recruiter, headhunter and executive search consultant, so I have a contemporary view about how the market works and how to present candidates in a manner that's true to their own voice.

Business Development Advisor

East Sussex College

2024-7 - 2024-8 · 2 mos

Crowborough, England, United Kingdom

An enjoyable and finite project marketing and promoting apprenticeships across East Sussex businesses.

Executive Search Consultant (and Key-Role Recruiter)

Recruitment South East Ltd

2014-4 - 2024-7 · 10 yrs 4 mos

Hastings, England, United Kingdom

I ran the Executive Search desk, national and international. Having been a business leader in a previous life, it gave me insights into what's needed and extra depth to candidate interviews and assessment. I also authored the company's CV Writing Service work and let out any outplacement projects we undertook. Great team to work with. I would recommend them. I was there 10 years. I've not stuck any other single job for more than 3 years (although I have stayed with other employers longer). That tells you everything you need to know.

Managing Partner & Headhunter | Recruiter | B2B Services UK and International

Corporate Handyman People Services

2006-4 - 2014-3 · 8 yrs

I worked mainly in B2B services and B2B Support Services as a Headhunter or Key-Role Recruiter, but also successfully operated in other sectors, and always on an exclusive basis. I provided a highly personal and discreet service and gained a reputation I didn't expect. I sold this business to Recruitment South East in March 2014 and joined them to head up their Executive Search function. I also successfully launched our CV Writing Service in 2011.

Owner | Headhunter | Recruiter | B2B Services

SAM International

2006-4 - 2010-12 · 4 yrs 9 mos

UK and Europe

SAM was a great introduction to being a headhunter, and we built the business to 12 UK Partners with my Danish business partner. In 2011 I thought it could be done with more pace and that new technology held great efficiency opportunities, so I sold my shares and set off on my own....... This business was built on the sector specialties of the various partners who joined. I retained and developed B2B Services, but also learned a good deal from the other UK Partners who focused on Retail, Engineering, Life Sciences, Automotive and Sales and Marketing.

Managing Director | Various B2B Services

Rentokil Initial

2000-1 - 2006-4 · 6 yrs 4 mos

UK | Europe | North America | Africa | Australasia

I was the Managing Director for a number of B2B Service businesses in the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand. Got most of them growing again, although some needed extra attention to overcome a stubborn streak.

Managing Director

Rentokil Initial Australia

1998-1 - 1999-12 · 2 yrs

Australia and New Zealand

I was the Managing Director, based in Sydney for 2 years. Loved Sydney and the job. We stopped bleeding customers and employees and started growing again. I had a great time, but was dragged back kicking and screaming for a UK based promotion.

Managing Director - UK Healthcare Division

Rentokil Initial

1997-1 - 1998-12 · 2 yrs

This was a service provided for women, by women, in the washroom. The business had stopped growing and was losing customers and employees too quickly. Improved that and got promoted to run the Aussie outfit.......

Managing Director

Ambius United Kingdom

1993-1 - 1996-12 · 4 yrs

This interior landscaping company was part of the Rentokil Group. I was handed a rag-bag of acquisitions and asked to weave them together into something that could grow with a nationwide footprint and consistent service standards. We added some other bolt-ons and managed to define our strengths and find our niche. Averaged 40% annual net profit growth and cleaned up the balance sheet.