Brighton Racecourse is one of the most exciting, vibrant tracks in the South of England and with its fantastic location; our seaside course is a perfect, versatile venue, for a day out with corporate clients, friends or family. Such has been the popularity of the course in recent years, Brighton Racecourse will have 21 fixtures in 2015 (run from April to October) including our popular three-day August Festival of Racing (August 5-7) and our Family Fun Raceday on 23 August. Highlights of… Show more Brighton Racecourse is one of the most exciting, vibrant tracks in the South of England and with its fantastic location; our seaside course is a perfect, versatile venue, for a day out with corporate clients, friends or family. Such has been the popularity of the course in recent years, Brighton Racecourse will have 21 fixtures in 2015 (run from April to October) including our popular three-day August Festival of Racing (August 5-7) and our Family Fun Raceday on 23 August. Highlights of the 2014 August Festival will be the John Smith's Brighton Mile, Frosts Ladies Day and the Brighton Bullet. Show less

Managing and leading the team, overseeing all aspects of the day to day running of the hotel. I progressed to a much larger hotel in Southampton City Centre, managing and leading a team of over 50 team members and overall sales budget of 2.5m. Trouble shooting I turned the business round in 6months, achieved over £100k in sales profit by year end from a £114,000 behind budget, controlling all lines of labour and costs to fall within target. Promoted and progressed to a multi site support role… Show more Managing and leading the team, overseeing all aspects of the day to day running of the hotel. I progressed to a much larger hotel in Southampton City Centre, managing and leading a team of over 50 team members and overall sales budget of 2.5m. Trouble shooting I turned the business round in 6months, achieved over £100k in sales profit by year end from a £114,000 behind budget, controlling all lines of labour and costs to fall within target. Promoted and progressed to a multi site support role in the Brighton/Hastings Cluster and also supporting Nine Hotels in the Portsmouth/IOW Cluster.Key tasks to achieve the objectiveStrategic PlanningSetting Individual and team objectives in line with corporate goalsHighly Supportive Leadership Achievements All Green WinCard – KPI’s all achieved and stretched IBFC stretched profit target by 17.5% Fast tracked to Multi Site Manager – Shooting Stars Gold programme completedTeam engagement from 53% - turning it around to achieve 91%100% Health & Safety compliant in each hotel every yearHotel of the year 2011 (650 Hotels in the running) Show less

Regional Business Development Manager for the SouthSource and secure new business opportunities from feeder market cities Account Manage a defined portfolio of Owned Accounts to retain current business levels and secure growthDrive group sales strategy actions and initiatives AchievementsSecured £125,000 of new business needed to reach year-end targetWorking on a contract for HSBC worth £2.5million 2008/09

Hayley Conference Centres’ – Business Development Manager May 2006 –July 2007 This role demanded a strategic planning manager to develop new business with a minimum sales target of £48k per month and 8 client appointments per week.Key tasks to achieve the objectiveDatabase management Overseeing Tele Sales Team Marketing Lead Generation Client Management Achievements Within 3 months of role regularly achieved sales target Within first year… Show more Hayley Conference Centres’ – Business Development Manager May 2006 –July 2007 This role demanded a strategic planning manager to develop new business with a minimum sales target of £48k per month and 8 client appointments per week.Key tasks to achieve the objectiveDatabase management Overseeing Tele Sales Team Marketing Lead Generation Client Management Achievements Within 3 months of role regularly achieved sales target Within first year generated over £700k of new business Within 6 months stood 2nd (2nd/15) in the sales league for the most confirmed new business Show less

Barratt Homes – Maidenhead Division –Sales Negotiator Sept 2003 – May 2006 After having my first child, I analysed my best attributes and decided to start a new career within the property market and work for one of the most premier housing developers, Barratt Homes.Key tasks Contract chasing Customer Care Product knowledge of all Barratt maidenhead sites Achievements Achieved the newly designed Barratt Sales Negotiator accreditation Bronze award. Working… Show more Barratt Homes – Maidenhead Division –Sales Negotiator Sept 2003 – May 2006 After having my first child, I analysed my best attributes and decided to start a new career within the property market and work for one of the most premier housing developers, Barratt Homes.Key tasks Contract chasing Customer Care Product knowledge of all Barratt maidenhead sites Achievements Achieved the newly designed Barratt Sales Negotiator accreditation Bronze award. Working towards the Silver accreditation award, this is highly perceived and recognised amongst other housing developers.I sold out my fist site of 37 apartments within 5 months all of which exchanged within 28 days of reservation. Show less

Invicta Leisure Group Oct 1997 – Feb 2003 Invicta leisure operated in the premium health club sector before selling to Duke Street capital in November 2002, who already owned the Esporta Health and Fitness chain. During my 6 year with Invicta I held numerous positions within the business ranging from Sales Advisor to Deputy assistant Manager. Obviously every role required different skills and also brought different challenges. Below is a list of some of the tasks I performed;… Show more Invicta Leisure Group Oct 1997 – Feb 2003 Invicta leisure operated in the premium health club sector before selling to Duke Street capital in November 2002, who already owned the Esporta Health and Fitness chain. During my 6 year with Invicta I held numerous positions within the business ranging from Sales Advisor to Deputy assistant Manager. Obviously every role required different skills and also brought different challenges. Below is a list of some of the tasks I performed; Key Tasks Driving membership retention through solid customer care initiatives Event organising, internal and external Corporate events and membership sales strategy Database Management Marketing Promoted conference room facilities Staff welfare programme Overseeing departmental budget lines Drive Revenue Managed Clubs H&S polices Managed member feedback process Achievements I was one of only ten members of staff chosen for succession training to fast track to General ManagerOpened The Brighton Health & Racquet Club with 2,500 pre sold members, growth to 5,500 members within 1st year.Implemented operational polices and procedures booklet – Op’s Manuel Successfully implemented the new membership retention software package including team training Show less