- Established successful operation of a Norwegian inspired café, focusing on local seasonal produce. - Oversaw cake development and production to supply local cafes/businesses (incl. GF/Vegan products) - Designed, baked and created bespoke cakes (including competing at Cake International 2018). - Designed menus utilising my knowledge of seasonal ingredients, presentation and menu trends.- Created and held networking events, supper clubs, craft nights and support groups. - Administrative duties including marketing, HR (two teams) and accounting. - Ensured business was financially viable & compliant with all regulations (EHO/GDPR etc.) - Worked with local communities and charities to support work experience and apprenticeships.

DIRECTOR WELBECK BAKEHOUSE | JAN 2016 - MARCH 2018- Overall responsibility for business & product development in line with food trends and influences. - Developed positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively to deliver results (Including promoting joint products and ventures with local charities). - Designed a new business plan and established new business values which resulted in 35% profit growth. - Project-managed bakery refit to update existing equipment and increase production. Secured financial grants for new kitchen technology. - Managed two production kitchens, delivery team and office team ensuring KPI targets were met. - Recruitment and mentoring of four different teams. Appraising at 6 monthly intervals to ensure personal/professional goals were being met. - Helped generate new business in existing and emerging categories through creative and innovative thinking. - Coordinating and implementing marketing strategy through social media, networking events, demonstrations, and visits, across the East Midlands. CONFECTIONARY LEAD WELBECK BAKEHOUSE| FEB 2015 - DEC 2015- Responsible for developing new ranges whilst tweaking products to reflect changes in the market, ingredients or costs. - Ensured products aligned with business values. - Developed benchmark recipes for project briefs Assisted in product presentations both internally and externally.

• Worked with local British produce to create seasonal desserts, breads and afternoon teas. • Responsible for ordering from suppliers, stock rotation and managing high pressure situations.• Created events such as ‘Chocoholic afternoon tea’ and promoted within Nottingham City Centre.• Developed a line of jams, sauces and cakes for retail• Managed apprentice chefs

• Based in Benalup Casas-Viejas in Andalusia, I worked with a private language academy.• Facilitated the learning of English both inside and outside the classroom.• I created dapartmentmental lesson plans, taught and graded all ages and language levels: English for pleasure, Business English, A1-B2 English classes, conversational classes and after school ‘English Club’. • I also worked closely with the administrative side, proof-checking emails and letters, greeting potential students, holding parent meetings, various administrative tasks and maintaining individual child portfolios.