Pedro Fernandes

Experience

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  Velocity 17

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  General Manager

  As part of a small project management team on a 2 year contract I was tasked with getting Velocity 17 (V-17), an entertainment facility located 13 miles from midtown Manhattan, open to the public. V-17 included 60,000sqft of indoor karting track, three simulator rooms, a restaurant and 25,000sqft of conferencing and event space. Once the business started trading I continued as General Manager dealing with the day to day challenges of running a new business, up until the end of my contract.• I joined the project in Jan 2007 with a 100,000sqft shell of a building, within 6 months the facility opened to public and corporate clients• I had responsibility for hiring, training and managing 65 staff• I liaised with New Jersey’s State regulator to ensure safety protocols and proper staff training were in place before opening• Built up a large customer base of public and corporate clients and by Dec 2008 Velocity 17 had 46,000 members• I brought in corporate event business from BMW, Ferrari, Pfizer, KPMG and Goldman Sachs• I set up V17’s virtual racing, virtual flying and virtual combat rooms from scratch and trained staff on running the rooms Show less

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  ShadePorts Plus Mauritius

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Managing Director

  As managing director of this start-up company which manufactured and installed UV protective carports and architectural sails. I had sole charge of day to day operations, reporting to investors, developing and maintaining third party supplier relationships, and managing full time and casual staff members. After my son was born in December 2009 we decided to move back to the UK to be nearer to my wife’s family.• Carried out franchise negotiations with ShadeportsPlus Cyprus• I developed website and marketing materials adapted for Mauritius• Built relationships with local suppliers and manufacturers• Hired staff and put in place administrative systems• Sourced and purchased equipment for the business• I visited sites, prepared quotations and converted enquiries into sales• I prepared monthly accounts and delivered monthly P&L reports to investors • Satisfied customers included restaurants, bars, a yacht showroom and several luxury property developments, as well as private individuals Show less

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  Moving Venue Caterers

  May 2010 - now

  Catering and Events operation manager

  I have been working as a freelance event manager since March 2010, mainly for two event companies, Smart Hospitality and Moving Venue, taking on projects varying from 1 day up to 1 month in length.• I keep event operations running efficiently and on time, while delivering the highest levels of customer service• I’ve learned to react swiftly to resolve potential problems• I’ve gained the skill of on the spot problem solving• I can get the best from the teams I manage, helping them achieve consistently excellent standards and a high level of efficiency• I’m experienced in all stages of project planning and logistics• While managing the IOC Olympic Club Bar I was responsible for visitor experience, guests included foreign and British royalty as well as international business leaders• I managed GE’s hospitality suite at the Paris Air Show 2013 and received praise from the client for my management skills Show less

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  Compass group

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Function Manager

  I was a Suite manager at CFC during my employment here.