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•Led the successful opening of a second office, strategically positioning the catering and facilities services.•Cultivated strong relationships with 2 separate clients, understanding their needs and aligning services to deliver exceptional value, resulting in increased contract renewals.•Manage and motivate a team of 7, fostering a sales-oriented culture that consistently achieves targets and exceeds client expectations.•Skilfully manage finances to optimise profitability while delivering high-quality services within budget constraints.•Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Proactively engaged with clients to understand their event requirements and provided tailored solutions, resulting in increased upselling opportunities and repeat business.• Successfully managed over 100 meeting rooms and 4 large function spaces, optimising event space utilisation, and driving revenue growth.• Orchestrated and delivered numerous high-profile events, executing flawless end-to-end event management and exceeding client expectations.• Mentored and coached a team of 15, developing a sales-driven mindset, and consistently achieved outstanding team results.• Demonstrated strong commercial acumen by achieving and surpassing financial targets through effective upselling strategies.tandard and understanding of the industry.

• Successfully completed a year-long management trainee program before advancing to the role of Assistant Manager at BaxterStorey.

London

• Provided exceptional customer service to guests during events, enhancing their overall experience and generating positive feedback. • Leveraged product knowledge and excellent communication skills to provide personalised recommendations, driving customer satisfaction and loyalty.

London, United Kingdom

• Proficiently installed lighting, sound systems, microphones, dance floors, and staging for numerous events.• Deployed equipment at prestigious venues in and around central London to ensure top-tier event experiences.

Hastings And London

• Developed product knowledge and effective communication skills to provide personalised recommendations, meeting customer needs, and driving satisfaction and loyalty.• Consistently achieved and surpassed daily sales targets, demonstrating a results-driven mindset and dedication to delivering outstanding sales performance.

Hastings

• Demonstrated exceptional efficiency in a bustling and popular restaurant, adeptly handling cooking, preparation, and food presentation.• Collaborated seamlessly as an integral member of an 11-person team, fostering a warm and hospitable ambiance to attract and retain valued customers.• Greeted and guided guests to their preferred seating—whether at the bar or a table—to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted flow of patrons.

Hastings

• Assisted the team manager in various daily activities, gaining valuable insights into event organisation and management.• Provided outstanding customer service by efficiently serving and delivering food during a diverse range of events, such as weddings, parties, and awards evenings.