James Hitchen

Experience

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  Subway

  Jun 2019 - Mar 2023

  Working as a part of the management team in a multi brand service station, my day to day responsibility was the Subway outlet. Main activities include stock management, recruitment, staff training, audit preparation and performance analysis. During my time in this position the store was consistently one of the highest performing in the franchise, consistently setting exceptional KPIs and frequently exceeding quarterly targets. Promoted to a shift leader position in a busy store during the COVID period. The store saw unexpectedly high footfall whilst dealing with a number of supply and logistical issues presented by the pandemic. I balanced this role during the academic year while studying at university where my lectures had been moved to a remote format due to COVID restrictions. Initially taken as temporary seasonal contract before starting University. I was offered a flexible permanent contract to continue working with the company long term, whilst completing my degree. With the COVID pandemic and associated lockdown a number of staff were furloughed while I continued as a part of the reduced service and staff team.

  • Site Management Team

    Jun 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Store Supervisor

    Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Sandwich Artist

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
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  NCME Racing

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  Head of Marketing Business Development

  Responsible for establishing the teams new branding to line up with the universities identity. I was able to consolidate the teams pre-existing social media’s and retrieve access to allow the team to have a formal and uniformed social media strategy. I assisted on contacting partners and gaining publicity. I designed and produced physical material for the team to use at events as part of the teams appearance. After a number of team members were unable to attend the FS2022 event at Silverstone I stepped in to present the Business Presentation on behalf of the team. Show less

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  Birkdale Collective

  Jun 2022 - now

  Working within the Sporting professionals side of the business primarily and assisting in expanding the footballing aspect of the business. I have also assisted with events and content creation for the sector of the business relating to assisting international students and graduates. Responsibilities include, research, marketing, sales and business development. Conducting initial research into the motorsport sector for the business to assess the viability of entering into this sector. Using existing knowledge and connections alongside new research and data to inform the business appropriately.

  • Sports Marketing Specialist

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Sports Marketing Intern

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
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  Wilde Raine Group

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  Assistant Manager of a newly opened venue forming part of an expanding bar, pub and restaurants operating group. The venue was a sports bar showing live sports and serving food during the day, before transitioning into a busy late night bar in the evenings. Part of a new staff team at a reopened venue, learning how to work a bar and shadowing experienced bar staff. Brought in due to previous hospitality experience to assist the new venue and staff team in POS operations and stock management during a busy opening period extending into the 2022 World Cup.

  • Assistant Manager

    Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Trainee Assistant Bar Manager

    Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
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  Scottish Motor Racing Club

  Feb 2023 - now

  Advisory Comittee Member

  Responsible for the C1 Cup series. Championship Representativess are the link between the drivers and the Club Officials. On race days they provide familiar and friendly faces around the Paddock and are there to ensure that drivers get the most out of their experience at the track, providing them with the latest information and being on hand to answer any questions and offer advice. Away from events, they provide the collective ‘voice’ of the championship drivers and teams, attending monthly meetings of the SMRC Committee to relay views and ensure that the Club caters for the individual requirements of each championship. Show less

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  Northern Accident Repair Co

  Mar 2023 - now

  Vehicle Damage Assessor