James Hart-Dyke

Director of Operations @LearnChess Academy

Maidstone, GB

Responsible for the entire operational activity of specialist education company; focusing on developing sustained growth in schools, businesses, and other viable sectors with detailed projected revenue forecasts and ROI. Employing strategic skill sets to provide LearnChess Academy with full-scale analysis of potential revenue streams, comprehensive business/marketing plans, and regular social media PR campaigns involving the creation of the company\'s latest website and brand development, together with the implementation of its overarching business name - SHINE Today Ltd.Creation of diverse coaching network (utilising key contacts) and considerable management expertise to hone structured training programs. Leading coordination of \'Company Road-Map\' for all employees and contractors / delegating goals and objectives to colleagues for the target audience.Extensive experience in coaching and running Chess tournaments PLUS creation of junior Chess coaching program; successfully training children aged five upwards to 1st and 2nd team County standard, together with adult coaching for parents. An active committee member of the Kent County Chess Association for 26 years and well recognised as a Kent Chess coach. Chairman for the Weald of Kent Chess Club for 28 years and winner of the Hastings International Chess Congress Intermediate (1997) and The Major Championship (2014).Fully up to date DBS Enhanced Certificate (Disclosure Barring Service) CRB checked.