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Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Since graduating from Oxford Brookes, I have developed my interpersonal skills and gained valuable management experience in my position as Bar Manager at a busy, independent community pub. This role has been invaluable for my personal and professional growth as it has provided me with experience effectively leading and communicating with a team while strengthening my time-management skills and enhancing my commercial awareness. My breadth of knowledge, interpersonal skills and dependability were recognised by new ownership, resulting in a promotion to a management role.Collaborated with new upper management to revitalise the establishment, promoting efficient and profitable operations.Responsible for the recruitment, training and supervising of all front of house staff.Established diligent working practices to ensure high productivity across the team, while maintaining a positive working environment. Directly managed supplier relations, negotiating favourable terms and prices. Monitored budgets for all bar operations to maximise profitability. Managed all social media presence, producing creative posts to foster high engagement. Calmly addressed any employee concerns or customer complaints in a professional manner.Collaborated effectively with all team members to plan and execute events and promotions.

Bsc Hons, Geography, First-Class Honours

Awarded the Judy Chance prize for the best undergraduate dissertation in the Geography discipline - Dissertation title: ‘Sustainability.

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