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Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Working on the JETS program.

Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Ensuring that the day to day running of the operation is run in line with both company and FCA guidelines.Responsible for managing and motivating the team to ensure exceptional levels of customer service are maintained. Working in a regulated environment and making sure all levels of compliance are adhered to whilst maximising sales opportunities and developing relationships with both internal and external customers. The role is split into three distinct areas, sales, arrears and stock… Show more Ensuring that the day to day running of the operation is run in line with both company and FCA guidelines.Responsible for managing and motivating the team to ensure exceptional levels of customer service are maintained. Working in a regulated environment and making sure all levels of compliance are adhered to whilst maximising sales opportunities and developing relationships with both internal and external customers. The role is split into three distinct areas, sales, arrears and stock logistics. Each area needs to be managed in a different and unique way and the challenges associated with our current legislative environment need to be taken into account at all levels. Show less

Nation Wide

Having sole responsibility for the operating and running of a large multi-million pound leisure venue. Ensuring all aspects of trading, profit and loss and cost controls are managed and in line with KPI expectations. Defining the overall strategy and direction of the club based around the long term goals of the brand and unique challenges of the micro market. Managing and motivating a team of over 40 full and part time team members to deliver the best experience in the local area whilst… Show more Having sole responsibility for the operating and running of a large multi-million pound leisure venue. Ensuring all aspects of trading, profit and loss and cost controls are managed and in line with KPI expectations. Defining the overall strategy and direction of the club based around the long term goals of the brand and unique challenges of the micro market. Managing and motivating a team of over 40 full and part time team members to deliver the best experience in the local area whilst delivering £2m in sales for the company. Show less

North West

. Working in sales and retail it was my responsibility to develop, guide and lead a team of 15 store managers. I helped to introduce a single Brand Standard as well as centralised marketing and purchasing for all of the units. Leading the Unit managers to ensure that all company objectives and targets were met in an appropriate time frame by utilising the KPI system and regular store visits.

Bangor, North Wales.

Barracuda is one of the fastest growing pub company’s in the UK. It has over 180 sites nationally.Whilst with the company I managed two sites in Bradford and Bangor. Managed a large venue with 1.5 million pound turnover and staff levels of 45 team members. Helped roll out and design the brand menu moving away from individual menus to a core brand offer.

Blackpool, United Kingdom

KJC Games is the largest play by mail organisation in Europe. I ensured the running of 2 of their games, as well as developing updates and new lines. I was the service manager and dealt with all customer enquiries on a day to day basis responding to their needs and dealing with them from start to finish of their enquiry. Responsible for managing the office and the admin team

Nation Wide

Mitchells and Butlers have a large number of branded operations within the licensed retail sector. During my time with the company I worked for Scream and Ember Inn, as well as taking part in numerous on and off the job training schemes. Ran a number of large venues taking in excess of £1.5 million pounds in revenue whilst managing and developing a team of 50+ staff.

Post Graduate Diploma, Leisure Leadership And Strategy, Merit

Master's Business, Strategy and Management.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Hospitality Administration/Management

Graduated with 2nd class honours.