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Responsible for the development and implementation of an exciting new entertainment product across the Verdant portfolio during a massively exciting period of growth within the business.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Simply put, Daryl is entertainment personified. One of our Co-Owners and undoubtedly the heart and soul of Rascals Creative. With over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, he's worked his way up to senior management level and has spearheaded incredible entertainment packages right across the length and breadth of the UK. On top of.

Crieff, Scotland, United Kingdom

Promoting the department, running it efficiently, optimising revenue, leading the team and growing the business to make sure Crieff Hydro is “a great place to work, a great place to stay and a great business to invest in”.

Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

For those working in the creative and events industry, 2020 was without a doubt the toughest year on record. Whilst COVID prevented my own business from operating to its full potential, I decided to offer my services on the front line, joining a care provider in Fife as an activities co-ordinator for those suffering with Dementia and Alzheimer disease. I.

Paignton, Devon, United Kingdom

• Promoted following a 12 month training course with the Ruth Badger Academy, after being identified as a “rising star” within the Head of Department team I was promoted to a senior management role within the company.
• Scripting and delivering a new company induction programme to over 150 team members, new and existing, to ensure consistency and clarity in regard to our H&S procedures and our brand values.
• Improving communication and culture within the Beverley Holidays team including proposals, install and monitoring.
• Overseeing the handling and resolution of all customer complaints quickly and effectively.
• Introducing a measurement of customer service, providing departmental managers with a visual aid in recognising our progress and highlighting areas requiring further attention allowing us to achieve excellence across.

Paignton

• Being promoted to Head of department status meant I would act as a Duty Manager at all times in a busy holiday park, leisure, food and beverage environment. I approached my new role with an open mind, ready to.
• Bringing to life Beverley Bear & Sandy Starfish, providing the character mascots with a voice to share our brand values and in turn create revenue through their own merchandise range.
• Creating and implementing a brand-new evening entertainment product aimed at both increasing holiday maker retention and holiday homeowner engagement made clear through continuous increase in F&B revenue.
• Launching the “Be-Active” brand of activities introducing a new revenue stream work over 25k through entertainment led experience. Filling 1,991 activity spaces in its first year of operation.
• Recruiting and retaining a team of 12 entertainers for an entire season- for the first time in over 5 years at Beverley Holidays!
• Raising the bar in holiday park entertainment standards, presenting our product as a market leader in independent holiday park entertainment.

Paignton

Working alongside the Head of Entertainment and Entertainment Manager to ensure smooth delivery and execution of the entertainments department- consisting of 6 Show-Team members; performing 12 shows fortnightly, 4 Entertainment Hosts, 2 Activities Instructors & a technician. Focusing primarily on the Revenue Generation & technical side of the department.

Wooler

Responsible for the running of the Entertainment Department on a medium sized holiday park.

East Lothian

Responsible for the creation and introduction of a 'Holiday Park' style entertainment approach.Previously just a Disco venue- I developed the entertainment proposition massively leaving the park with a well established family friendly entertainment offering through development of activities, cabarets and team.