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Limoges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Working alongside my wife we have created a regenerative Permaculture-oriented business on the site of an old water mill / farmstead. Aimed at self-sustainability via careful and creative commercial activities building revenue streams while juggling the many aspects of day-to-day life on a micro-farm.I cultivate and deliver fresh produce including high quality organic micro-greens and a range of mixed salad greens to Michelin Guide-listed restaurants, catering chefs, and artisanal delicatessen shops in and around the city of Limoges.Created a 100 square metre no-dig market garden selling fresh produce to the restaurants and local community.Facilitated workshops teaching, ‘An Introduction to Permaculture Design’, (soil health, environmental issues, conscious consumerism, community building, food production and sharing).Constructed a 5000 square metre fenced Dog Park, ‘île Aux Chien’ (Isle of Dogs - I Love Dogs) attracting local residents and visiting tourists for group socialisation sessions and exclusive use, as well as private training sessions.We built our own website: https://www.moulindesmonts.com/ Manage a 1-acre woodland as a source of fuel for the property’s heating system.Installed permaculture-based sustainability projects around the farmstead including, rainwater capture, composting, earthworks, and drainage systems.Continued identification, exploration, and delivery of opportunities to enhance and capitalise on the smallholding.

Dorset, England, United Kingdom

A management role working for Cognatum Estates Ltd, a not-for-profit company responsible for the management of over 60 exclusive private estates across southern England.Management and maintenance of 24 private properties, grounds, and formal gardens. Acted as the main link between the owners and residents.Provided operational support and customer service, grounds maintenance, facilities, and building maintenance, as well as liaising with sub-contractors for routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Relationship building with residents.Coordinated and tracked project timelines to ensure successful execution.Managed all aspects of administration and budgeting - IT competent with a high level of skill in MS Office and Powerpoint presentations as well as Mac experienced.Managed business operations; effective organisation of people and resources in order to direct activities towards common goals and objectives.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Visual Art Photographer offering Family and Business Portraits, Event Photography, Real Estate Photography, Interior Design Portfolios, and Nautical Photography services.

Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Co-manager of operations, front of house, gardener, maintenance, and Head Vegetarian Chef of a wellness hotel facility providing a healthy, plant-based dinner party every night for our guests. I created a kitchen garden to supply our clients with healthy, homegrown vegetables.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

Responsible for the operational performance of approx. 170 multi-cultured staff and managers in the delivery and collection of time-critical freight shipments in Hong Kong.Eliminated 80% of local sub-contractor deliveries and collections reducing operating costs by approx. HK$5.4m (£500k+) pr year, 2012 - 2015. Reduced sick-leave by over 300% between 2011 - 2012 saving approx. HK$1.2m (£120k+) per year. Significantly improved staff punctuality between Aug. 2012 and Aug. 2013.Formed inter-department ‘alignment teams’ focused on process alignment and relationship development resulting in improved internal communications, teamwork, and customer service. Beginning in 2014, I project managed the complete operations warehouse redesign. This included the configuration and installation of improved racking systems and automated scanning and weighing equipment minimising physical handling of freight improving handling time through the warehouse. This had a significant positive impact on operating costs.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

Tasked with analysing and improving key operational process, rewriting, and implementing updated Standard Operations Procedures alongside key stakeholders.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

As a new hire I was placed in an entry-level operations position to prove my strengths and abilities.