Patricia Marks FRSA

Co-Founder @ Omni X

About

I am a strategic social entrepreneur business professional with significant experience of developing and delivering programmes across education, not-for-profit, community and commercial sectors. A creative, energetic and highly motivated individual I enjoy the challenge of problem solving, driving businesses forward and delivering value and sustainable results in both public and private sector organisations. Key strengths: Business Development (including partnership/channel working); Leadership; Business & Communications development through digital means; Leading people to achieve results. Experience across a number of different sectors including: voluntary, charitable, Management and retail

Country

United Kingdom

City

Langport

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Start-up Ventures, Start-up Leadership, Project Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Learning Management, Nonprofits, Business Planning, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Management, Coaching, Change Management, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Sector, New Business Development, Business, Event Management, Marketing Strategy

Experience

Co-Founder

Omni X

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Omni X is a startup success programme underpinned by global expertise, insights and experience, designed to provide business startups and ambitious entrepreneurs with the knowledge, support and tools they need to succeed and thrive. Our business intelligence (through insights and data) tells us that the biggest challenges experienced by startup business owners and entrepreneurs is; not having the right team, not having an adequate understanding to meet the needs of the market, and running out of cash and failing to gain investment. As a result, Omni X has been developed to all startups and business owners to meet and overcome those challenges.

Founder and CEO

SBA Worldwide

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

South West UK

Welcome to world class training – developing skills and knowledge, inspiring hearts and minds. Through our people, to your people. we’ll provide you with everything you and your teams need to thrive, grow and achieve your goals.

Founder and CEO

SBA Community Interest Company

2010-9 - Present · 16 yrs 1 mo

South West UK

SBA CIC provides advice, guidance and support to individuals, micro businesses and start ups as well as those businesses looking to grow. We also support individuals to develop new skills and take the next steps in their careers with training and personal development.

Senior Fellow

The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)

2018-9 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

London, England, United Kingdom

Director

PERCEPTION MATTERS LIMITED

2005-9 - Present · 21 yrs 1 mo

England, United Kingdom

Project management and development specialists working to support business to grow, improve and learn.

Board Member

National Enterprise Network

2020-11 - 2024-1 · 3 yrs 3 mos

United Kingdom

NEN mission is to represent, unite and support all organisation's who are passionate about inspiring and encouraging enterprise.

Enterprise Advisor

The Careers & Enterprise Company

2020-10 - 2022-9 · 2 yrs

Somerset, England, United Kingdom

The Careers & Enterprise Company is the national network set up to inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work. Our role is to connect schools and colleges, employers and careers programme providers to create high-impact careers opportunities for young people across England.

Chief Executive Officer

Newbury and District Agricultural Society

2018-4 - 2020-7 · 2 yrs 4 mos

West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

Agricultural Society and Education Charity

Regional Chairman - Somerset and Wiltshire

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

2006-11 - 2016-7 · 9 yrs 9 mos

Somerset

As experts in business, to offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. Our mission is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. Established over 40 years ago to help members succeed in business, FSB is a non-profit making and non-party political organisation that’s led by members, for members. Members get an exclusive package of great value business services including advice, financial products and support. These cover a wide range of benefits such as tax, legal and HR, local network groups, business banking and mentoring.