Matthew Whitten

Experience

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  Stobo Castle Health Spa

  Feb 2008 - Jun 2011

  Kitchen Porter

  At the age of 14 I knew I wanted a job. When I found out Stobo Castle Health Spa employed people from as young as 14, I jumped at the opportunity and I worked for this establishment all the way through high school. I was a kitchen porter and through this job I gained an understanding of how a business and restaurant management ran from a young age. As my employment here progressed, I was entrusted with more responsibility and was taught the basics of food preparation, skills I still use today. This job became the basis of my strong working attitude. Show less

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  Food for Thought

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Food Preparation and Waiter

  Within this post, I was employed in this small local business. This required café skills - customer interaction, food preparation and till management. I gained an insight in to running a small business, in comparison to larger business I had worked for previously. Throughout the summer, I attained great relationships with customers and was given a lot of responsibility for the running of the shop; including monetary bank deposits, fruit and veg purchasing and making the food.

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  Landscaping and Groundwork Business

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Head Gardener and Logistics

  In the summer of 2013, I undertook a second job creating my own local business. Due to my rural location and networking, I found that there was huge demand for small gardening jobs in my area. With a car and my own tools, I started working as a gardener in my spare time. As the demand increased, I acquired a good number of clients and my skills developed into home interior development alongside the gardening title. Within this time working for myself, I managed to juggle between two jobs (gardening business and Food for Thought), which developed my logistical skills and clientele management. From this, my time management improved and I was able to work inside and outside during the summer which I thoroughly enjoyed and found extremely rewarding. Show less

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  Greenfield Marquees

  May 2014 - Jul 2016

  Operations Manager

  This is potentially the most demanding job I have had. Within this occupation, I was involved in the whole process of Marquee trade and worked alongside a team of 10. My responsibilities involved with loading all the equipment necessary in order to complete numerous jobs in one day. This meant it was my job to make sure every nut and bolt was on the lorries in order to complete our objectives. Following this, we travelled nationwide to festivals, weddings and other events (Including Scottish and National Golf Open) to clear sites and erect marquees to the clients satisfaction. Due to the nature of marquee work, it is a very seasonal profession. During the high point of the season, I was working over 70 hours a week. Consistent manual labour, initiative and problem solving was imperative for the safe and efficient erection of the marquees. With close relationships with the team and boss, I acquired a large amount of business management, team working skills and an extremely hard working attitude. Show less

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  Champions Life Academy

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

  Business and Sales Internship

  After an extensive interview process, I was accepted into a student development programme to advance our business and sales techniques. Within the internship, I undertook a sales weekend, acquiring techniques and skills to help excel in the world of selling. The internship was in aid for the charity, The Childrens Trust. I spent two weeks adopting the challenging position of door to door selling. I exercised the sales techniques from training, and after the first half of the internship, had the highest ratio of ins to sales ratio. I lived with a team and were in competition against others for the most Long Term Donors (LTD's). Additionally, I undertook a role in creating, assessing and analysing the statistics for my team. The statistics were carried out for my team and the whole region of interns. The data that was received was put to use and helped direct my team to strengthen where they were struggling. This internship was incredibly challenging, however I acquired excellent team skills, sales and business experience and great personal development into the professional world. Show less

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  BT

  May 2015 - May 2015

  Marketing Event Coordinator

  Employed for the coordination of 2 BT events, I was working in high paced environment, responsible for the logistics and invitations of existing and potential customers. Within the job, I developed strong persuasion skills; communication through telephone conversations; and logistical skills. I was placed within a new working environment in this job, learning how to concentrate in an office of 40 employees. As this was my first experience in the marketing sector, I found it a real buzz and exciting to be learning new skills and working with professionals. Show less

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  Hemp Eyewear LTD

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Studio Assistant

  Undertaking this position in my Winter break, I have been involved in an up and coming innovative product design company creating the world's first pair of hemp sunglasses. Within this role, I was hands on in the manufacturing process from start to finish. As one of the first employees, I had an active position to assess scheduling, logistics and overall process of the product. Working in a small team, this experience has shown me the determination of a growing company and the effort and hard work that goes into developing a new product and brand. The sustainable fashion community is vast and rapidly growing, giving this work an exciting edge and valuable experience. Show less

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  DK Casting

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

  Creative Design Manager

  Working in this new and upcoming casting company, has given me an insight into the creative industries of film and television. My sole role has been behind the screen, setting up the new website and creating a database that can house thousands of contacts. In order to make this efficient, I set up an automatic online form that synchronises with our database, saving hundreds of hours, saving hundreds of pounds which means more effort can be spent on placing artists in roles. I also spend time on set, making sure our clients are well looked after, liaising with production runners and generally making sure the shoot runs smoothly. Show less

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  The Hatton Garden Job

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  Production Runner

  Involved with final week of filming on feature film The Hatton Garden Job. I offered my services to the production crew to gain valuable experience in the film industry. This role fave me an insight into the ins and outs of production on a major feature film. Including the smooth operation of delivering supporting aritsts on time, crowd control to enable an effective shooting schedule and making sure all cast and crew had everything they needed for a productive shoot.

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  The Mermaid

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

  Event Assistant

  Working as an events assistant for busy conference centre in the heart of London. My roles were varied from ushering, to bar work and preparation for all types of events. This role offered an exciting opportunity to work in events including the BBC Orchestra's anniversary, documentary awards and educational business forums.

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  Majestic Wine

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2018

  - Tasting Masterclasses- Large Scale Tasting Events- Learning and Development - Management Scheme- Customer Service- Logistics, Scheduling and Problem Solving- Box throwing- Drinking lots of wine!!!!

  • Assistant Manager

    Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Trainee Manager

    Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
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  Phipps

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Account Executive

  PR, marketing and events coordination for drinks and food clients. Wines From Rioja UK and IrelandBNIC CognacAdnamsThe Drinks Bakery

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  Salcombe Distilling Company

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  Regional Sales Manager
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  St Austell Brewery

  Aug 2021 - now

  Wine Development Manager