I am a passionate and motivated hospitality manager with 15 years’ experience in the sector - from nightclubs to cocktail bars; fine dining restaurants to 5* hotels. Having parents who were publicans meant the pub was our living room when growing up! Hospitality is my forte - I see it as more of a lifestyle than an industry.Since our first event on NYE 2015/16 I have been running The Wonder Bar: pop-up bar services for events, specialising in sourcing local products, creating unique and classic cocktails made with sustainably foraged ingredients and providing fun, friendly, professional bar staff.I have consulted for a variety of different hospitality businesses including hotels, restaurants and pubs. I am a people person - highly customer orientated; I thrive on creating a unique experience for patrons and helping other businesses do the same.Currently looking to expand my experience in all aspects, I’ve recently completed a module in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in Cardiff University. Currently studying for an ILM Level 5 and I am trained to volunteer with Adferiad, who work with those with substance misuse issues. I love to learn and wish to continue growing my business alongside a full time job which I took up during lockdown. I want to expand my career but also, my priority is to be able to help people find opportunities for themselves, when they may have struggled before. I started the ball rolling with a CIC but this had to take a backseat when I started working for HMPPS. I hope to align my passion for hospitality with creating employment opportunities for those leaving prison & other vulnerable groups.