Alex Blackman CMgr FCMI

Experience

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  Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  General Manager

  Strategic/operational management and overall responsibility of an aquarium/visitor attraction. 1. Responsible for sustained visitor growth.2. Led marketing campaigns on a local and national level to ensure visitor growth. 3. Stabilisation and continued growth of retail and catering departments.

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  Edinburgh Dungeon

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  General Manager

  Strategic/operational management and overall responsibility of one of Scotland's premier visitor attractions.1. Responsible for the continued growth of the Dungeon by driving visitor volume, maximising yield and front of house, retail and catering revenues.2. Overseeing all areas of the business including Health and Safety, Finance, Budgets, Commercial, Technical, Performance and Marketing.

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  Natural Retreats

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

  Assistant General Manager

  I worked on the £6.8m redevelopment of John O Groats as a visitor destination. The main areas being the operation of 23 five star eco lodges, the Storehouse cafe, and the Outfitters retail and activity centre which opened in August 2013.I was responsible for all the operational aspects involved in setting up these 3 businesses which included...1. Recruitment2. Implementation of all policies and procedures3. Menus and activities4. Setting and adhering to budgets

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  Welcome to Yorkshire

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Business Development Executive

  Sharing my enthusiasm and experience to help small and medium enterprises benefit in the short,medium and long term from the Tour de France Grand Depart in Yorkshire 2014. 12 month fixed term contract.My three key accomplishments so far have been...1. Securing an initial £100,000 from the Skills Enhancement Fund to offer training courses to hospitality businesses across Yorkshire. If the courses are popular more funding is available.2. Writing a "Business Toolkit" to help business benefit from the Tour de France and the other opportunities it will bring.3. Traveling around Yorkshire delivering Tour de France "Roadshows" to raise awareness and offer ideas to businesses on how to prepare for the tour. Show less

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  Scarborough Borough Council

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Business Development Officer

  Working with local tourism and accommodation providers on the Yorkshire coast. Primarily offering advertising and online opportunities that are tailored to their business.

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  Playnation Ltd

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2018

  Resort Amusements Manager

  Responsible for the Operation of a multi million pound Arcade within Primrose Valley Holiday Park on the Yorkshire Coast.

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  Haven

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

  Retail Manager

  Overall Management of all Retail, Food and Beverage outlets within the Holiday Village

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  Bourne Leisure Ltd

  Nov 2021 - now

  Head of Facilities