Stephanie Geeling

Experience

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  Latimer Lee Solicitors LLP

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Answered the telephone, filed documents and other administrative duties. • Observed solicitor providing advice to the client and took notes on behalf of solicitor for later reference. • Maintained client confidentiality and discretion at all times. • Greeted clients on arrival and introduced them to their solicitor. • Worked as part of the Commercial Property team gaining insight into the practical workings of the legal profession, seeing how actual contracts progress from initial enquiries and due diligence through to exchange completion, with all the checks and balances along the way. Show less

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  The Warehouse Project

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Bar Manager

  Managing all operations including event set up and closedown, bespoke bar build and management, staffing, suppliers, ordering and delivery of branding objectives.

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  Parklife Festival

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Bar Manager

  Managing all operations including event set up and closedown, bespoke bar build and management, staffing, suppliers, ordering and delivery of branding objectives

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  BEAT STREET MANCHESTER LIMITED

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2015

  Event/Venue & Operations Manager

  In charge of organising events, venue spaces and logistics. • Managing the business’s diary alongside; recruiting and interviewing potential employees, answering queries both face-to-face, via telephone and email.• Single point of contact for any disruptions or issues that arose. By liaising with both internal and external departments, was always able to resolve issues proactively. • Meeting skills have given greater experience in building relationships with clients, paramount to ensuring customer needs were met resulting in repeat business. • Full responsibility for Payroll, recording and monitoring expenses/raising invoices, as Operations Manager of the business. • Project managing at festivals Show less

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  Parklife Festival

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

  Assistant Operations Manager

  Worked alongside Beat Street Manchester to build VIP area for Parklife Festival 2015.In charge of liaising with suppliers and contractors, monitoring progress, to ensure that quality objectives and delivery deadlines were met. Along with organising accreditation, administering stock control; training, supervising and ensuring welfare of staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

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  NJO Building Services

  Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Carpenter Assistant & Adminstrator

  • Well-honed client facing, communication and interpersonal skills from liaising with clients on a regular basis to provide advice and services. • Setting up meetings for viewings / Chasing up invoices and calculating costs / Sourcing supplies • Held accountable for full inventory checks, adhering to safety standard requirements • Responsible for meeting purchase and delivery deadlines when transporting labouring materials and tools to different sites across New South Wales.

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  Travelport

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Corporate Receptionist

  • Oversee reception area, including greeting visitors, answering and manage incoming calls, relaying messages to management and employees• Greet numerous visitors, including VIP’s, international staff, students, vendors and interview candidates• Manage the day-to-day operation of 10 meeting rooms• Managing several email accounts• Organization of front of house including Travelport branding, collaboration areas and Evoko systems• Co-ordinate inventory orders, office and kitchen supplies• Client information updates via internal commercial systems• Managing the security passes for domestic and international visitors to ensure security practices and policies are maintained at all times• Management of daily exchange for off-site storage tapes in liaison with our IT department• Collecting, distributing and posting mail and sending couriers• Photocopying, scanning and binding relevant documents alongside organising files• Confidence using Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Show less

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  Junkyard Golf Club

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  Project Administrative Assistant

  Provided administrative support to the Project Manager and build team during on-site development stage of Junkyard Golf Club's third venue, in Oxford Westgate shopping centre.

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  Ski Bonjour

  Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

  Chalet Host

  Lead customer-facing role with the responsibility to look after guests for the duration of their stay in our chalet. A team player who assisted with the organisation of activities, accommodation and food. Well-honed attention to detail skills, in order to maintain quality control and represent company standards.

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  Force of Nature Growth Limited

  May 2018 - Feb 2020

  Project Coordinator

  Force of Nature Growth was a concept and project development business that aimed to create new concepts for future investment. A small and flexible company, which worked with various stakeholders, suppliers and partner organisations (both in the UK and overseas) to create new concepts within the leisure industry. It also from time to time supported the operations of Junkyard Golf Club, as directors were shared. • Sat on the project team and managed the development of 4 different on-going projects (4FJORDS, Dept. Good Vibes, ADSC & FOFN). • Involved in the overall concept development, look and feel of the structures and their usability, ethos, customer journey and concept offering.• Responsible for ensuring that all parties maintain and develop the initial concept brief (vision keeper)• Assisted with the development of a detailed project plan to deliver the business requirements, project milestones and key project outputs and deliverables. Prioritised activities and needs as appropriate, in order to ensure all jobs were completed within the agreed timeframe.• Built and developed strong relationships across the business, both internally and externally with clients and contractors. Liaised with all parties, creating a clear central point of contact for tasks to be assigned and completed.• Co-ordination involved understanding the different cultures and organisational ways of working across two countries.• Ensured internal processes and documentation were reviewed and updated regularly.• Arranged and attended viewings for potential venues, analysed floor plans, investigated licensing and costs. Show less

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  Pop-up - Bear & Flamingo Coffee Shop

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Event Project Manager

  • Assisted with the opening of the pop-up coffee shop and co-workspace• Lead involvement with developing the concept, including input into the interior of the space, look and feel of the concept, marketing and social media, food offering (Nordic open sandwiches), choosing coffee suppliers and other suppliers. • Liaised with build contractors during fit out,• Responsible for interviewing, employing and administrating staff, as well as creating operations systems for the manager and staff. Show less

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  Almost Dangerous Sports Club

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

  Co-Founder

  ADSC create unique adventures that challenge individuals and conquer the Norwegian mountains, rivers and lakes. Our first event raised over £5000 for the charity Love Support Unite.www.lovesupportunite.orgI took a lead role in the event by managing the project from initial idea stage, through to finding accommodation and suppliers in the region, creating the challenge and planning all logistical elements. In addition to assisting with participant recruitment, I worked with partners to bring in influencers to support marketing and develop a content coverage plan with media specialists. I was also in charge of overseeing the social media posting and participant administration. Once on the ground in Norway, I oversaw a team of volunteers and worked closely with all suppliers, to ensure the event ran smoothly, and that everyone had an incredible adventure. Participant feedback was excellent. Show less

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  Journey Projects

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Project Support

  Outsourced to Journey Projects to assist with build management of JUNKYARD GOLF CLUB flagship site in Worship Street, Shoreditch. The role consisted of supporting the project team on the full fit out of a 12,000 Sqft shell site, with all category fit out, followed by intricate shopfitting, theming and branding.

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  Praxis Leisure

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Project Coordinator

  During my time as a project coordinator at Praxis Leisure, I collaborated with the consultancy team to implement a significant change management initiative aimed at rebranding an existing Virgin Active gym. I was responsible for streamlining processes and ensuring timely and effective communication among all stakeholders.

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  GVO Capital

  Dec 2020 - Nov 2024

  For four years, I led a variety of projects from initial concept through to business-as-usual operations, transforming visionary ideas into actionable realities. My strength lies in collaborating with visionaries and creatives, expertly translating their concepts into practical, impactful outcomes. At GVO Capital, my focus was primarily within the hospitality and leisure industries, where I brought innovation to life in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2021 - Nov 2024

  • Assistant Project Manager

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
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  Malverleys Farm & Dining

  Mar 2021 - Nov 2024

  Project Manager

  Launched June 2023. I led the execution of Malverleys Farm & Dining on behalf of visionary Mrs von Opel. Nestled in the tranquil Hampshire countryside, the new venue includes an intimate restaurant, deli, gift shop and lecture space.

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  AWC Projects Ltd

  Jan 2025 - now

  Head of Projects