Experience

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  P&o ferries

  Sept 1991 - May 1995

  Chef/catering team

  Starting as a Hotel Services Trainee, I completed a 2 year training course in all aspects of the catering operation on a sea going vessel for both customer facing and kitchen operations

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  Various restaurants

  May 1995 - Apr 1997

  Chef

  During this time I spent a couple of years travelling around Europe and working for several different restaurants to expand my skills

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  Whitbread pub and bars limited

  Apr 1997 - Sept 2000

  Manager

  management of several different Pubs and bars around the south of England

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  Mitchells & butlers plc

  Feb 2001 - Sept 2006

  Restaurant manager

  Restaurant management position for several different restaurants managed by the same group• Full control over Million pound turnover restaurant• Cost of sales control • Wage control • Managing up to 40 waiting and bar staff • Rota management • Brand compliance

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  Nationwide building society

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

  Customer service representative

  Online and Telephone based assistance for investment and current accounts• Investment account assistance • Lead generation • Customer service• Investment Advice and account tracking

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  Openwide international ltd

  Feb 2008 - Apr 2015

  • Multiple P+L budgeting and oversight • Supplier contracts and negotiations • Project Management for multiple projects including :1. multi million pound award winng extreme sports project build (rockreef.co.uk)2. High turnover Coffee Unit (Coffee Reef)3. 5 shop retail outlet refurbishment4. multi million pound turnover restaurant concept change and refurbishment• Risk Assessment and safety compliance • Business to Business networking • In direct control of 6 department heads Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Catering Manager

    Mar 2009 - Mar 2013

  • Restaurant Manager

    Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
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  The smoking outlaw ltd

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2020

  Director

  Charcoal Grill and American Smokehouse Restaurant• Liaising with multiple finance providers to establish funding for new project • Setting up and running new brand/restaurant solo • Risk Assessment and safety compliance for entire business • Full financial control for business • Complete concept development, business set up and business control • Total company oversight and control • Day to day running of all aspects of the business

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  Ozelsin koleji

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

  Head of english department

  • Language teaching (all ages including Pre-School)• Curriculum planning• Team recruitment • Project planning• Supplier Contracts• Product acquisition • Long term and short term deptartment planning• Parental interaction• Methods of Teaching involve Conversation based, Project Based Learning and Critical Thinking Skill Development

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  Hnf foods ltd (uk)

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

  Uk sales and marketing manager

  During my time at HNF Foods, the UK’s departure from the EU had a massive impact on the business. In that time I was instrumental in setting up a new EU based warehouse, organising workarounds and dealing with export impacts from the newly created paperwork. I was also tasked with dealing with incoming goods shipments into both warehouses including liaising with freight forwarders, end customers, customs agents and certification bodies.Other duties include:*Creating and developing a relevant market and customer portfolio*Maintaining frequent contact with all customers in the international market area to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.* Lead generation and conversion*Following up sales and marketing campaigns,*Developing policies and ideas to increase market share in channels,*Attending foreign international fairs and representing several brands.*Managing Social Media accounts and creating content for various Social Media accounts. Show less

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  Wooden spoon preserving co. limited(the)

  Aug 2022 - now

  Sales and marketing manager

  While working for The Wooden Spoon Preserving Company, I have been able to develop my skills in contract negotiation and really push myself into a more face to face sales role. Working in a small, family, team always has its challenges, you have to be able to multi-task into all aspects of the Sales and Marketing role. This includes social media posting, current customer management, new product development and many other roles.Another large part of my position is organising and attending Trade shows around the country, including stand design, set up and break down. Managing the most important part of trade shows fall under my duties, following up on leads and contacts as well as measuring show success and future plans.Other duties include:Sales KPI reportingMarketing reach appraisalContract negotiation with Wholesalers as well as RetailersProduct Development Range ManagementTeam Retention and conflict resolutionCold sales calling and visitationAccount management. Show less