Calum Seager Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

• Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports using Caseware, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and regulations.
• Utilised Xero for efficient bookkeeping and management of client accounts, including invoicing, reconciliation, and payroll processing.
• Leveraged advanced Excel skills to analyse financial data, create pivot tables, and generate comprehensive reports for management review.
• Implemented AutoEntry to streamline data entry processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in handling client invoices and receipts.

London Area, United Kingdom

• Curate and maintain an extensive knowledge of spirits, wines, and craft cocktails to educate staff and guests
• Optimise bar workflow to ensure timely and efficient service during peak hours while maintaining high-quality standards
• Foster a welcoming atmosphere by engaging with guests, offering personalized recommendations, and addressing any concerns promptly
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior bartenders and bar staff to ensure a cohesive and high-performing team
• Set a positive example in work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to service excellence

London

• Monitored stock levels, initiated timely orders, and liaised with suppliers to optimize inventory, ensuring a consistent and high-quality supply chain while minimizing shortages
• Engaged with clients to understand and exceed their expectations for private hires and events
• Identified and implemented process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency
• Orchestrated and led the team through the venue's busiest Christmas period since its opening - improving bar sales over the period by 4.2% from last year
• Demonstrated effective leadership in managing high-volume business, maintaining service standards
• Facilitated effective communication between staff members, enhancing teamwork

London, England, United Kingdom

• Presented process improvement ideas to leadership team to develop strategies for cost control, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Trained and supervised baristas, providing guidance on brewing techniques, latte art, and customer engagement
• Created and maintained accurate records of inventory, orders, and deliveries.
• Maintained espresso equipment and performed minor repairs to keep coffee machines functioning properly.
• Ensuring high morale and mental wellbeing within the team and even on my bad days, putting the teams needs above mine to provide a positive work environment.
• Shift leading and being the main point of communication for the bar in regard to business operations and overcoming issues in the restaurant.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Demonstrated commitment to going above and beyond, striving to exceed customer expectations and leave a lasting positive impression.
• Created superlative coffeehouse experience through customer service, beverage preparation and presentation, in-store marketing and thorough cleanliness and sanitation of space.
• Stayed updated on industry trends, new cocktail recipes, and emerging spirits, continuously expanding knowledge and skills to deliver innovative and exciting beverages.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including equipment, glassware, and workstations.

United Kingdom

Freelance DJ work supporting some of the biggest names in the underground music scene for various events such as; Goodlife, Movement, Lord of the Tings, HoneyPot MCR, Rest:Less, BPM and more. I have performed at some of the most prestigious venues across the country, such as Beaver Works and Church in Leeds, and Islington Metal Works and Bussey Building in.

London, United Kingdom

• Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol against Soho House's strict quality standards.
• Operated efficiently in high-volume setting across multiple stations and adapting quickly to changing demands on the shift.

London, United Kingdom

Back of house work at Polo in the Park at the Hurlingham Club in London - Responsible for the operations of the back bar environment on Europe’s largest outdoor bar.Bartender at Meatopia Festival - Managing high demands across multiple stations to achieve the highest individual sales of all bar staff across the event weekend.

Brief work involving being a porter and lugger.

Stripping and cleaning camera heads, which required a great deal of precision and accuracyFixing and testing BNC cablesSealing and packing location equipment prior to loading camera trucksShadowing the departments runner

Ba (Hons), Economics

Emphasis of study on Corporate Finance & Quantitative Methods, along with core Economics

Investment Operations Certificate (Ioc), Introduction To Investments & Securities

A Level, Economics, Maths, Physics