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Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Freelance photographer specialising in events photography within sport, third sector and hospitality industries. Well versed across Adobe Creative Cloud programmes including Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign & Premiere Pro. Working across various companies and organisations including: Campari, Bacardi, Monkey Shoulder, Lyre’s, Twenty Princes Street, Royal British Hotel, Montpeliers, LAYC, Youth Scotland, Judy R Clark and the Trans Alba Race.Published by Vogue and Red Bull.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I am responsible for the management of all social media channels, photography, and videography for the 1000 mile bike packing race across Scotland. I also deputise for the Race Director. During the race it is an extremely hands-on role. I get to know the racers on a personal level allowing me to document their experience accurately. Each day is incredibly different, as it requires being in multiple locations for filming, being on call 24 hours a day for rider safety, and being able to adapt plans at a moments notice. Outwith these two weeks I perform my duties remotely.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Managing the bar of an award winning one-hatted restaurant at the heart of the Wellington community. An incredibly busy venue with a stellar reputation, my role was focused on the day-to-day running of the bar. With over 500 offerings within the drinks menu and typically being the sole bartender on site, this role required extensive product knowledge and extreme efficiency to ensure the highest standards of customer service were met. A very personable role, it was also important to build relationships with local customers, getting to know them on a first name basis, and maintaining the restaurants high volume of loyal regular customers. Winner of Outstanding Restaurant, Outstanding Front of House Team and the Supreme Award at the the 2022 Felix Wellington Hospitality Awards.

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Within this role, I was the manager of a premium cocktail bar in Wellington. In addition to the day-to-day running of the venue, my responsibilities also included staff management, training and recruitment. Strictly adhering to budgets across staff wages and stock. Liaising with and building relationships with drinks companies and brand ambassadors. Increasing the exposure of the brand and reputation of the bar through marketing strategies, networking, and building partnerships with other local businesses. As well as building and maintaining positive relationships with our neighbours, customers and the general public.Notable achievements include:- Set new records for weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly sales despite covid restrictions - Nominated for Outstanding Cocktail Experience of the Year & Outstanding Bartender of the Year at the 2021 Wellington Felix Hospitality Awards- Placed 4th in the Highball New Zealand Bartender of the Year- Winning the Campari Red Passion marketing and cocktail competition - Inspiring the cover art for Wellington on a Plate 2021 food and drink festival

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Assisting the General Manager in the day-to-day running of a premium cocktail bar. Notable achievements include:- Record weekly and monthly sales - Nominated for Outstanding Cocktail Experience of the Year at the 2019 and 2020 Wellington Felix Hospitality Awards- Placing 4th and 2nd in the 2019 and 2020 Monkey Shoulder Wellington Speed Cocktail Competitions

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Management of communications department and the implementation of company communications strategy. Public and press communications. Marketing and distribution of information for services available through digital and print materials.Utilising a wide range of skills to build brand awareness, including copywriting, content creation, image & video editing, and social media management across three social profiles and four social channels. Website management through Wordpress CMS. Proofreading, copywriting, editing and publishing blog posts, news updates and annual reports. Website analytics and improving SEO.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Assisting the communications department in website management, content creation, graphic design, photography and social media management.Content creation for webpages and social media posts. Proofreading, editing and publishing blog posts. Capturing, editing and uploading imagery and video. Copywriting and improving SEO performance. Using a range of digital tools and programmes including Wordpress, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva and Hootsuite.Planning communications across social channels and maintain social media calendar. Live social media posting and photography during events. Handling public enquiries and communications through social media.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Responsible for working with the sales manager in the management and building of relationships with existing accounts throughout Scotland in an innovative and highly challenging market and sector.Responsible for creating new accounts across on-trade, off-trade and distribution. Brand representation at trade events and relevant festivals. Working closely with the brewery to feedback new trends, build brand awareness and create new sales opportunities. Working with the operations manager to organise distribution. Overseeing and creating content across social media channels in conjunction with the marketing manager. Analysing social media audience growth, reach and engagement.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Managed two high volume cocktail bars in one of the busiest venues in Edinburgh with a bar team upwards of 20 staff members.Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of customer service were met. Recruiting and training new staff including Bartenders, Hosts and Supervising Mixologists. Created and designed new cocktails and menus to meet customer demands and expectations.Responsible for Stock management and control for the venue with a high stock value. I consistently achieved and exceeded monthly, quarterly and yearly sales targets. Attending weekly management meetings to review sales and plan upcoming events.Assisting in social media management with content creation, admin roles across Facebook and Twitter and setting up the company Instagram account. Regular meetings with brand representatives to discuss future events and upcoming products.Voted ION Magazine Cocktail Bar of the Year 2016 & Prestige Hotel Awards Mixologist of the Year 2017. Montpeliers' Bartender of the Year 2016 and Bar Team of the Year 2015 & 2016.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Responsible for assisting the Bar Manager in the running of two high volume cocktail bars. Supervised shifts of bar teams up to 16 persons. Created new cocktails for menus and cocktail competitions. Ensured the smooth day-to-day operations, including overseeing opening/closing and safety procedures are strictly adhered to.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Managing and training a floor team of over 20 waiters and food-runners. Opening, closing and day-to-day running of 200+ cover restaurant and boutique hotel. Weekly meetings with management team and regularly liaising with head office. Promoting brand awareness through social media.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Supervising and training bar team of over 20 bartenders and barbacks. Weekly meeting with senior bar team.Enforcing health & safety standards. Menu contribution and cocktail creation.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Customer service across two high volume cocktail bars. Stock control and cellar management. Maintaining health & safety standards.Regularly hitting and exceeding sales targets. Supervising and management in absence of senior staff.

Bridge Of Allan, United Kingdom

Customer service in a boutique hotel, function bar, 40 cover restaurant and basement nightclub. Hosting private cocktail masterclasses of up to 20 people. Maintaining health and safety standards. Cellar management and beer line maintenance. Stock management.

Stirling

Selling, buying and pricing a wide range of media, jewellery and electrical goods. Creating engaging sales displays. Maintaining cleanliness, stock management and customer service.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Working with Developing Mountain Biking Scotland to help shape their new website.Sourcing stock media, creating content and research.

General Studies (Main Subject Politics), Politics

Activities and Societies: Gaming Society Studied politics for 4 years. Also studied a wide range of subjects including cinema, digital.

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