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Alison Ford

Alison Ford

Restaurant Supervisor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Commercial Manager

  • Education

    • Leeds Metropolitan University

      2003 - 2007
      HND International Tourism Hospitality Management

  • Experience

    • Marco Island Marriott

      Aug 2004 - Feb 2006
      Restaurant Supervisor

      Hourly associates Schedules, ensuring all shifts are covered, forecasting business needs.LMS, Schedule Input & Punch Edits Payroll -Weekly Payroll entry, ensuring all holidays and sickness has been recorded, and cross charging hours for associates working in/from other departmentsInvoicingOrderingManager of Golf Grille – An outlet of the hotel not on the resort site itself. Managing the weekly running of the department, schedules & Payroll.Staff developmentTrained within all 6 F&B Outlets Show less

    • Forest of Arden Marriott

      Apr 2006 - Apr 2007
      Event Manager

      Daily management of Events, Ensuring that all of the Conference needs where attended too. Ensuring clear lines of communication between Event Orgainsers & Hotel team are in place.Staff Supervision, Leading a team of between 3 and 50 per shift, delegating tasks to ensure all operations needs are adhered too.Training, Within the department providing training to new associates, through their 90 probation period. Also for all members of staff training and encouragement of Passports to success.Payroll – Weekly Payroll entry, ensuring all holidays and sickness has been recorded, and cross charging hours for associates working in/from other departments Show less

    • Agora Solutions

      Jun 2007 - Nov 2007
      Lead Installer

      Lead Installer on Project for Micros Fidelio.Working on the Opera roll out within Marriott Hotels. Leading a team of 3 at sites during the cutover period. Ensuring the system has been successfully installed, the switch between the two systems is complete and supporting the hotel through the first week of being live with the new system.Certified PMS Micros FidelioCertified Marriott Installer

    • Cyntergy Services Ltd

      Nov 2007 - Jul 2009
      Training Analyst

      All aspects of the training world – One to One – Identifying specific needs and tailoring sessions to meet objectives. Group Training – presenting the information to a varied group, giving each delegate a full understanding of the system. Helping to prepare training materials and documentation.Training many different systems including – Opera V3, 4 & 5, Horizon, BOSS, FOLS & FidelioWorking for some of the UK’s biggest hotel brands including – Thistle, Principal Hayley, Ramada Jarvis, Accor & Travelodge.Other roles within my current position include – Helping with New Hotel Openings, ensuring the opening goes to plan. Assisting with any needs the hotel may have. Testing Equipment and Systems. This includes new POS Systems and New Internet sites. Show less

    • Travelodge

      Jul 2009 - Jun 2010
      Hotel Manager

    • Rank Group

      Jun 2010 - Nov 2012
      Mecca Bingo GMD

    • SnowDome - Compass group uk

      Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
      General Manager

    • Tenpin Ltd(part of Ten Entertainment Group Plc)

      Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
      General Manager

    • CODE Student Accommodation

      Jun 2018 - Oct 2019
      Accommodation Manager

    • MSO Workspace

      Jan 2020 - Sept 2021
      Business Centre Manager

    • Chadwick Flexspace Solutions

      Sept 2021 - now

      • Commercial Manager

        Feb 2025 - now

      • Client Services Manager

        Sept 2021 - Feb 2025

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 5 Leadership & Management

      ILM
      Jun 2012