As a Project Manager for a UK festival bar operations company, I am responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of bar services at large-scale music festivals and events. This role involves coordinating all aspects of bar operations, managing teams, and ensuring a seamless experience for festivalgoers. Responsibilities:1. End-to-End PM: Lead the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning stages through to post-event evaluation. 2. Supplier Coordination: Manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, including stock, equipment, and logistics. Coordinate deliveries and manage inventory to ensure all bars and vendors have what they need to be operational during the festival.3. Budget Management: Manage project budgets, including forecasting costs, tracking expenses, and identifying opportunities for cost savings. Ensure financial targets are met without compromising on service quality or safety standards.4. Health, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure all bar operations comply with health and safety regulations, licensing requirements, and festival-specific policies.5. Logistics and On-Site Setup: Oversee the logistics of setting up and dismantling locations within the festival sites, including bar layout design, equipment installation, and ensuring all necessary resources are in place before the event begins.6. On-Site Management: Serve as the main point of contact on-site, overseeing bar operations during live events. Quickly resolve any operational issues and make real-time decisions to ensure a smooth service.7. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with festival organisers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on event objectives, operational plans, and any on-the-ground adjustments that may be needed.8. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor bar performance during events, including sales data, stock usage, and staff efficiency. Compile and analyse feedback using insights to drive improvements for future events.

Contracted to consult and take on a new venture within stadiums and venues for the O2 and Wembley• To design and implement systems in place to aid in higher profit margins and higher staff retention• To design and implement all stock ordering and tracking, controlling variances and identifying where problems may occur with pricing and wastage• To send detailed debriefs on operations to company stakeholders• To analyze data from past and present shows to gage effective stock ordering and staffing numbers to reduce cost and maximize profits• To assist in the build and design of new bar structures and systems• In our first quarter we hit our target and aided the O2 in hitting a 50% higher profit margin than in previous years thanks to our new systems and workflow• To be the main point of contact between Peppermint and Levy within the O2• To lead, manage and train a team of up to 35 and 2 onsite managers, making sure all are competent in their roles.• To report to stack holders and issues that arise throughout an event• To manage all onsite events and concerts for where we are needed and to oversee the ongoings throughout the event days- To Train and lead new members of the venue management, giving them constructive feedback and helping to improve already capable skills.

Operations Manager for a leading Bars festival Operator in the UK & Europe- To lead & assist in the build and structure of all bars within the festival - To lead & assist in all deliveries and stock distribution across site- To deliver correct stock counts and variables to clientele - To send detailed debriefs on operations to company stakeholders- To work with Partnerships to help deliver and organise content- To be an on-site point of call/liaison to all issues across the site- To ensure all licensing and health & safety checks are to what is required - To lead onsite traffic management with load-in and load-outs- To organise delivery pick-ups- To ensure all staff are equipt with the relevant training & Equipment- To manage individual/ multiple areas and staff, managing teams between 10 - 60 members- To Work abroad and assist in the bar operations in one of the first successful festivals in Europe, Pre-Covid, Snowbombing Festival 2022

Logistics Operations Manager for a Management Consultant within Events and Immersive theatre.- To lead & assist in the in-show operations managing an audience between 100 - 4000 daily - To lead & assist in the build and structure of all bars- To assist in the build and design of BOH areas, providing detailed specs to adhere to health and safety and design to increase positive workflow.- To lead in the production of cocktails; producing 1000s of litres of specifically designed cocktails per week- To operate an on-site batching lab; train staff and develop cocktails on a large scale for on-site distribution- To advise on forecasting and cocktail development- To lead & assist in all deliveries and stock distribution across site- To deliver correct stock counts and variables to clientele - Onsite reporting, daily debriefs, financial report and stoke takes.- To send detailed debriefs on operations to company stakeholders- To work with Partnerships to help deliver and organise content- To be an on-site point of call/liaison to all issues across the site- To ensure all licensing and health & safety checks are to what is required - To lead onsite traffic management with load-in and load-outs- To organise delivery pick-ups- To ensure all staff are equipt with the relevant training & Equipment- To manage individual/ multiple areas and staff, managing teams between 10 - 60 members

Onsite Management for Plumstead NHS LFT & PCR Testing site

Operations & Logistics / Events Manager & Coordinator - Head, Hearts & Tails / Secret Cinema• Working closely with Partnerships, Design team, Out-source crewing companies (Illusion, Alpha Crew) & Secret Cinema team to create and build multiple worlds within numerous venues to provide events in the immersive theatre industry • Assist and manage the build and break down of each production, working closely with Secret Cinemas Operations team to provide a quick and efficient procedure.• To store and relocate equipment• To design and build multi-functional bars to suit the surrounding areas of each venue• To create and implement new bar technology to help speed and efficiency for in-use practice.• To work closely with Partnerships to ensure sponsors are happy and contractual agreements have been fulfilled• To employ and train 25- 50 staff members within bar practice & cocktail knowledge, and acting workshops • To manage and organize all health and safety training to all staff• To be end-to-end manager onsite to run the site official opening times, to manging the on-goings of the night and to troubleshoot any issues throughout.• To provide onsite reporting, daily reports, financial reports, and overall weekly updates.• To maintain client relationships and to oversee dry and wet stock ordering, dealing with £50K - £100K ordering weekly.• PHL & DPL holder.

Consolidating and developing in depth knowledge of Technology market trends. Now focusing on Senior Level Appointments across Big Data, Date Scientist, 3rd Line and Data Architects. My main sector focus is Technology but I currently maintain strong relationships across various other Media brands and sectors.

 Managed and supervised the running of varies events, festivals and promotional activities such as The Royal Ascot, Amazon Prime Day (Charity Event) and various drinks brands Guest Speaker at Hugo Boss event at Somerset House Hired to recruit & train staff for CG Elite Events, providing personal expertise on legal requirements within bar practice and the hospitality industry, including invoicing structures and website development. Booking staff and providing back up solutions to issues related to staff matters Bar manager for The Sainsbury’s Games at the Olympic stadium, managing three private bars catering to the over 400 people including athletes and sponsors Part of a management & bartending team that supported and created brilliant customer service catered to over 2000 people Events team for the London 2012 Olympics, responsible for ensuring a smooth running of the GB team and family/friends VIP areas To be a point of contact and working closely with client’s to create a friendly and fun atmosphere that supported their event  Paying close attention to detail to ensure all products are produced according to standard and correct specifications

 Represented and produced high quality service for up to 5000 people per show Involved in song and dance numbers depending on production. Ordered and controlled delivery days for products sold throughout the site. Created and embraced a character throughout each show, interacting with guests creating an effective and real-feel experience to the immersive world around them. Managed the site and staff team in running the shows and close down periods  Supervised the set floor when needed and assisted with operations.  Responsible to monitor and uphold the laws under the licensing act 2003

 Received training on an industry standard from our techniqual and audio departments in Avid, Final Cut Pro and the workings of our studio mixing desks To maintain the high reputation of Halo to all our clients and staff  Covered reception and maintianed the smooth running of the media library, including logging in rushes and any media that came in and out of the facility To deliver media across all facilities safely and to ensure important documents and hired equipment reached clients and other post houses safely and securely Overnight cover when required  To help in the development of music for projects Trained on Farmers Wife

 Controlled, maintained and edited all social media content within Blast Radio. Boosting its followings and interactions from just 100 to over a 1000 within 3 months  Managing groups of people within the social media and advertising teams Scripted, produced and co-hosted a live and podcasted show (“Something about film!”) discussing reviews on films and up-coming releases Presenter & producer of JJ’s Jam, The Morning Show, Danny’s Daytime Show, DM Show, Something about film!, and The People’s Music (2011 – 2014) Responded to emails, calls and interviews from agents, student union and listeners Developing podcasts: Fact checking, editing and censoring all work before airdate. Website development: To build and maintain the Blast radio website, linking Blast News’ website, ensuring all content was up to date and relevant to its demographic Creating and managing content: Recording, editing and creating content for shows and website, scripting podcasts and researching recent topics. Updated and produced jingles, indents and showreels.