PROFESSIONAL CV / NORTH WALES

Gary Cartledge

Founder & Director · Business Operations & Digital Improvement

North Wales, United Kingdom

Professional profile

Business owner and director with practical experience of commercial decisions, operational administration and digital delivery. My work spans property services, architectural design, website development and charity operations. I have developed administrative workflows, coordinated technical information and managed digital projects from client consultation through to launch and support. I combine commercial responsibility with a practical understanding of people, processes and digital systems.

Business leadership & delivery

LetPilot — Founder & Director

Residential and commercial lettings and property management.

Developing and delivering a letting service covering tenant finding, letting arrangements and ongoing property management.
Occupation contracts for residential lettings, letting documentation and landlord support.
Administrative systems supporting property records, communication, document management and financial monitoring across the letting lifecycle.

Glan Designs — Co-director

Architectural and measured surveying services.

Measured surveys, Revit work, planning drawings and technical drawing packages.
Translation of client requirements and site information into coordinated drawings.
Experience working with planning and building regulations drawing requirements.

Abode Contractors — Director of Operations

Construction project and maintenance coordination.

Contractor liaison and coordination of property repair and project information.
Operational and compliance administration supporting project delivery.
Xero records, expenses, project bank account coordination and CIS subcontractor payments.

OTL Trading — Co-owner

Joint ownership of a trading and clearance business.

Involvement in stock operations and sales channels for clearance and reclaimed items.
Development of office and workspace opportunities in Prestatyn.
Assessment of additional service and revenue opportunities within the business.

SiteStudio — Founder / Sole trader

Website design, hosting and digital services for small businesses.

Managed consultation, planning, design, development, testing, launch and ongoing support.
Built with WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce and Crocoblock, including forms, enquiry processes, ecommerce and searchable content.
Provided client guidance, revisions and training.
Developed a £300-a-year subscription website offer for tradespeople alongside bespoke work.

Organisational experience

Mission Area Administrator — Bryn a Môr

May 2023 – present

Administration supporting a Mission Area of seven churches.

Records, reports, correspondence, websites and administrative documentation.
Coordination with church representatives, clergy and trustees.
Charity Commission annual reports and returns, policies, forms and filing systems.
Acting Treasurer, Safeguarding Officer and Data Protection Officer responsibilities.

Aled Mission Area — Contract administration & website work

Previous engagement

Provided administrative and website support as a contractor. This engagement has ended.

Earlier career

Architectural Assistant — JPH Architects

September 2021 – October 2022

Measured surveys, existing and concept drawings, planning applications and building regulations packages.

Union Administrator — Wrexham Glyndŵr University Students’ Union

September 2019 – September 2020

Diary and booking administration, enquiries, shop operations and event coordination.

Owner — The Realm Gaming Café

November 2016 – January 2019

Day-to-day business operations, purchasing, customer service and marketing materials, alongside community-focused gaming activities.

Freelance Security Operative

2014 – October 2016

Customer safety and public-facing work in entertainment, festival and site settings.

ILM Administrator — Nacro Cymru

2010 – 2011

HR and sole administration for a European Social Fund project, including recruitment support, participant records, timesheets, meeting administration and liaison with local organisations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design Technology
Wrexham Glyndŵr University

Level 3 Diploma in Archaeology

Capabilities & tools

Business & operations

Client requirements, stakeholder coordination, administrative workflow development, document management, financial records and service delivery.

Digital & technical

WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, Crocoblock, Revit, AutoCAD and Xero.

Review note: confirm business and employment dates, qualification wording, contact details and current professional memberships before public use. Project examples describe experience; they do not claim independently measured improvement outcomes.