An assertive, enthusiastic and business-orientated individual with entrepreneurial qualities combined with partnership development, market and commercial knowledge within the Hospitality & Arts and Culture sectors.I am always looking at ways to innovate enterprise and improve business performance. I have gained over 15 years business and management experience most recently through my set up and operation of Restaurants, Event Management and Social Enterprise developing and implementing strategic business plans to transform a business or event concept to reality. My responsibilities within this role are far reaching, covering sales, marketing, PR, project management, team recruitment and leadership, budget management and supplier negotiation. I am skilled in building relationships inside and outside my organisation with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders. A very articulate individual, I leverage my influence effectively in all scenarios, whether operating as part of the management team, negotiating with suppliers to drive down costs or in providing motivational constructive feedback to my direct reports. I am a hands-on team leader who is experienced in recruiting, training and managing the performance of large multi-skilled teams. I have held direct responsibility for setting and monitoring the achievement of challenging business targets across the organisation, in both my current role and previous posts. I have the energy, pace and ambition to inspire success at every level, within my own team and across the wider organisation. My determination to succeed is contagious and I am always willing to go the extra mile to get the best results.Specialties: New Business Development Marketing / Sales Strategy Strategic Planning Financial PlanningPartnership DevelopmentTeam Leadership Management ReportingTraining / Career CoachingRecruitment/Selection Industry Networking