Alan Forgie

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Coimbra, Portugal

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About me
Strategic leader in programme management with a focus on education. Operations and event expert passionate about people and places.
Education
- Boroughmuir High School
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- Queen Margaret University
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Experience
- Edinburgh Science
  Jan 2008 - Sept 2011
  Sales Manager - Generation Science
  - Development Assistant
    Jul 2010 - Sept 2011
  - Sales Manager
    Jan 2008 - Jul 2010
- Edinburgh Palette
  May 2008 - Dec 2009
  Service Manager
- YOUTH JUICE CREATIVE
  Oct 2014 - Sept 2016
  Creative Director
  Creative Director of a consultancy with a focus on sales, distribution and marketing.
- Scottish Fashion Creative Network
  Jan 2015 - Apr 2021
  Director
  Scottish fashion industry network with over 600 professional registered members
- The Biscuit Factory
  Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
  Creative Director/Founder
  Creative Director and Founder of The Biscuit Factory, a three-story arts hub with artist studios, maker spaces, and events space. During my tenure, The Biscuit Factory hosted Edinburgh Gins' largest distillery and a range of bakeries, coffee roasters, and creative businesses in addition to operating multiple satellite venues across the Leith area. Sold in 2018 to what is now Biscuit Factory (Edin).
- Place Gois - Bar & Kitchen
  Aug 2020 - Feb 2023
  Director/Owner
  A cocktail bar and restaurant with pop up and commercial catering operations.
- Loretto School
  Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
  Events & Lettings Manager
- O Figo Preto
  Oct 2023 - May 2024
  General Manager
  General Manager at Tabuas newest restaurant group, O Figo Preto.
- Plus Education
  May 2024 - Jul 2024
  Campus Manager
  Overseeing operations of London Uxbridge campus delivering high quality educational experiences for international students aged 10-17.
- The Ardmore Group, Inc
  Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
  Centre Director
- Oxford International Education Group
  Mar 2025 - now
  Center Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3
  High Speed Training
  Mar 2025
- Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
  High Speed Training
  Mar 2025
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member
  Issued by LEITH FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION LTD. on Feb 2016
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- Member of the Board of Advisors
  Issued by Edinburgh Student Arts Festival - ESAF on Sept 2016
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