Jay Marvel

Experience

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  The Square Entertainment Complex

  Dec 2001 - Jan 2009

  General Manager / Part Owner

  The Square Entertainment Complex – Mallorca, SpainGeneral Manager | Part Owner, Dec 2001 to Jan 2010Managed all day- to-day operations such as recruiting staff, controlling stock items, and evaluating performance, while ensuring all actions in compliance with Health and Safety regulations. Devised promotional campaigns through marketing to increase/strengthen nightclub and bar profile. Worked closely with authorities and local business to sustain good relationships within area of the complex. Maximised overall bar revenue through developing revenue generating initiatives and managing costs within an area of budgeting, stocking, and staffing.Key Contribution:♣ Improved overall trading potential by managing internal redevelopment of bars.♣ Build and maintained closed working relationships with major tour operators to promote bar for holidaymakers. Show less

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  The Square Cala D'or

  Dec 2001 - Jan 2009

  General Manager

  Responsible for purchasing and managing two bars profitably and reinvesting in two others. Managed all day to day aspects including recruitment, stock control and media promotion.Reviewed the market to identify new business opportunities for development.Oversaw internal redevelopment of bars in complex to improve overall trading potential.Responsible for ordering all bar stock, equipment, internal fixtures and fittings.Managed promotional campaigns to raise profile of bars and to reinvigorate failing night club.Worked closely with authorities and local business to maintain good relationships within area. Maintained close liaison with major tour operators to promote complex to holidaymakers.Implemented new computerised till system to improve stock control and profitability.Responsibility for all aspects of management and commercial development.Spearheaded market development and profitability improvement projects.Developed and implemented improved business processes and procedures. Developed budgets, forecasts, targets, strategy and business systems & processes.Managed change involved in company’s growth by customer complaints & debt resolutions. Show less

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  Yellowhammer Bars

  Feb 2009 - Jan 2011

  Deputy Manager

  Drive sales and maintain the quality of service. • Manage all day to day aspects alongside the General Manager. • Responsible for all promotion and marketing. • Recruitment and training of promotion and bar staff. • Brand and market a new club room below the venue. • Organise and promote various theme nights to increase revenue.

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  Blue Q Corp / Mayaimi Club / Deep Blue Gentlemans Club

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2013

  General Manager

  Blue Q. Corp | Mayaimi Club | Deep Blue Gentleman’s Club – Leeds, UKGeneral Manager, Feb 2011 to Mar 2013Oversaw overall club operations. Ensured safe and healthy bar environment safe as per the required standards while following strict guidelines and compiling weekly reports. Recruited bar staff, dancers, DJ’s, cleaners, and promotional team members.Key Contribution:♣ Involved in the development of the building and the interior design to attract more customers.♣ Increased 50k turnover to 200k by marketing brand and improving customers experience.The Square Entertainment Complex – Mallorca, Spain Show less

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  Blue Mountain Homes

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2014

  Residential Support Worker

  Blue Mountain Homes - Residential Support Worker MAY 2013 to SEPT 2014• Carry out day to day duties in line with the company policies and procedures• To promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the home• Working with children and young people’s care and placement plans• Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people in areas of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and achieving economic wellbeing

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  Josephines Boutique Nightclub

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2022

  General Manager

  Josephine’s Boutique Nightclub, Derby, UKGeneral Manager, Sep 2014 to Jan 2016Managed and supervised all elements of the venue, including day-to-day operations and future events. Improved long-term business growth by organising and executing new systems, brands, music, events, and decorations. Identified and planned the execution of improvement in the club by analysing and managing P&L, budgets, operating strategies licensing, stock, and compiling systems. Created and implemented marketing plans, specials, radio and newspaper advertisement, and promotions to maximise sales revenue. Cooperated with local police and participated in City Pub Watch scheme to assure and maintain safe and secure social environment for customers and staff. Key Contributions:♣ On-boarded international DJ's and Celebrities into the club and delivered a prestige environment that helped to attract targeted market.♣ Placed Derby on the nightlife map to increase and promote brand awareness. Show less

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  Gin and Rum Festival

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2022

  Business Development Manager

  Elev8 Mobile Bars | Current Events | Gin and Rum Festival – Derby, UKBusiness Development Manager | Events Manager, Jan 2016 to PresentSecure new clients, venues, and contracts to increase events, including Donnington Park Race Track, The Roundhouse - Derby College, Derby County Football Club, and Radisson Blu. Arrange meetings with key clients to plan and discuss event requirements. Monitor and control all buying equipment, stock control, wages, invoices, orders, marketing, promotions, and social media operations. Develop, coach, and motivate core team of event managers, supervisors, event staff, and team of chefs.Key Contributions:♣ Organised and launched Gin and Rum Festivals as well as delivered 25 events within first year and 40 in second year.♣ Boosted turnover from £100K to £420K of catering contract at Donnington Park Race Circuit within two years by managing event delivery and building relationships with venue management.♣ Improved business annual turnover from £250K to over £1.8M by promoting brand awareness, overseeing website content, and building relationship at current, new, and previous venues.♣ Established Elev8 Mobile Bars to provide bars for large sporting events and festivals. Show less

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  Marvel Creative

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2022

  Videographer,Photographer, Content Creating, DJ, Event Management.

  After nearly 20 years managing bars and clubs and working for event companies and building brands I have now decided to go alone. It's time to put my own ideas and projects into practice. So I have gone freelance on Event Management, I am concentrating on my passion of DJing and starting a couple of businesses, so let's see where this next chapter takes me.

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  Disturbance Media

  Jun 2022 - now

  Founder

  Photo & Video Production Company