Experience

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  Unilever bestfoods

  May 1996 - May 2002

  Product development technologist

  * Development of ambient wet sauces and fat based technology products for the Chicken Tonight range, the work included all aspects of the development process from concept to production.* Managing the “Sauce of the Season” project.* Planning new projects with colleagues from Marketing, Sales, Commercial and Manufacturing Sites.* Responsible for Hygiene training for Development, Food Service, Field Sales and Marketing.

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  Holmes place health club

  Nov 2002 - Oct 2005

  Service manager

  Managing a team of full and part time receptionists (6-10 Staff) on a day to day basis within a budgeted salary allowance.Generating revenue for the club through the selling of merchandise and services at reception based on a monthly revenue target.Assisting Club Manager to work within the constraints of the P&L.Managing membership database.Managing all banking and money within the club.Managing member retention through member's usage of the club and organising club social events.Dealing with all members' feedback and managing complaints effectively.Generating monthly reports on all aspects of the club.Managing and keep up-to-date club's home page on company's website.Acting as Club Manager when Club Manager is away from Club.Covering as Duty Manager (20 Staff) to ensure the smooth opening and closing of club. Show less

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  The well dressed salad company ltd

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2006

  Wholesale production manager

  Organising day-to-day production at production kitchens: This includes planning production, ordering and monitoring raw materials.Receive and dispatch all orders to all customers on time and in full.Ensuring that all products are manufactured to the correct quality standard.Managing & training all team members in CIEH foundation food safety certificate.Working on new product development to broaden range of product.Preparing the business for Efsis Safe & Legal Audit/accreditationAchieved Efsis Safe & Legal Accreditation Show less

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  Food and drink forum

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2011

  Offering business support to small, medium & start up food and drink businesses.Giving one to one coaching to businesses.Building up a network of like minded businesses to enable cross fertilisation of best business practice.Using innovative thinking to help businesses solve problems and moving the business on.Has achieved the target for the project in 14 months within budget constraints.Establishing networks and joint working between small, medium enterprises and higher education establishments.Assisting businesses in applying for grant funding to continue to grow their business.Representing the project and the forum at a number of networking events.Offering exceptional customer service to businesses.Understanding the complexity of public funded projects.Running and presenting best practice workshops.Delivering effective training to businesses and individuals. Show less

  • Business Advisor

    Mar 2008 - Aug 2011

  • Business Coach

    Oct 2006 - Feb 2008
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  Firecracker-uk

  Aug 2011 - now

  Founder, chief energy sparker

  Health, wellbeing and performance in business - Helping organisations & the people within them to get the most of their day.

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  Select lincolnshire

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

  Business support manager

  I worked with the members of Select Lincolnshire to help them achieve growth in their business through business coaching & mentoring.

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  Bishop grosseteste university

  Feb 2021 - now

  • Senior Lecturer

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Lecturer

    Feb 2021 - now
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  The good cooks cupboard

  Jan 2024 - now

  Chief recipe ideas creator

  Managing a monthly food subscription box that elevates your cooking and adds flavour to you life.