Experience

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  Nando's uk & ire

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Front & back of house
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  Locks 1 windsor terrace

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Social and reservations manager

  Managed all restaurant reservations and implemented new reservation systems, acted as point of contact for all corporate/trade/private events, assisted with day-to-day operations, and executed marketing initiatives across media relations and social media channels. Overall, my contributions played a significant role in the success of the restaurant's operations, marketing efforts, and customer engagement.

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  Little italy ltd

  Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

  Sales associate

  Managed key customer accounts, exceeding sales growth targets by developing new business opportunities. In addition, I oversaw promotional events, including wine tastings and client evenings, to effectively drive engagement with both new and existing customers. With a keen eye for detail and a collaborative approach, I worked closely with logistical teams to ensure the timely procurement and delivery of goods, allowing for smooth operations and an enhanced customer experience.

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  Little italy ltd

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  Events, sales and promotions co-ordinator

  Increased revenue through new sales strategies, successfully managed complex and diverse events, built and maintained key client relationships, managed a team of 4-5 people and enhanced brand reputation through effective media outreach and social media management.

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  Bord bia - the irish food board

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2023

  Uk market executive

  Supporting Irish food and drink across the Meat, Dairy, Seafood and Alcohol categories in the UK market. Responsibilities include driving the growth of all categories, managing the B2B and B2C marketing and PR campaigns, event management, UK market insight delivery and key client and customer management.

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  Mccormick distilling international

  Aug 2023 - now

  Regional business manager

  Management of the international portfolio in Eastern Europe, Greece, Italy and Africa.