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Hotel HR Community (HR x GM x Ops)
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Hotel HR Community (HR x GM x Ops)
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Tintagel, England, United Kingdom
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Paul Drury is listed as Hotel HR Community (HR x GM x Ops) at Seaside Stories, a company with 1 employees, based in Tintagel, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Paul Drury.
Paul Drury previously worked as Founder at Duet Journal and Executive Ghostwriter at Duet Journal. Paul Drury holds Joint Hons, Russian & German from University Of Nottingham.
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About Paul Drury
Retail and consumer goods professionals put the customer first... And put themselves last.When you feel so passionate about your product, this is an easy sacrifice to make.I mean, come on, I used to get excited about designer radiators...But struggles can sneak up on you - if you are not mindful of your needs.Retail is detail.If you let that detail overwhelm you...You could be in trouble.***DUET JOURNAL and the SEASIDE RETAIL COMMUNITY offer two solutions.DUET JOURNAL provides an anonymous space for global retail leaders to share their worries. Whether you are the founder of a consumer brand, the owner of an indie shop, or lead a corporate retail function, the stress of having to hit the numbers on a Monday morning is real. The nature of the one-to-one relationship with Paul Drury means that you will always have someone to talk to - about anything.Contact: parzival11@duetjournal.comSEASIDE RETAIL COMMUNITY members (Seatailers) benefit from a collective approach, with the community on track to hit 500+ members. Independent seaside retailers enjoy product-specific exclusivity for their location across twelve product areas, with a range of commercial, digital, and social initiatives. Seaside retail can be a lonely place - especially when your shop is empty for half the year.Contact: paul@seasideretail.co.uk
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Founder
CurrentAs a former retailer (working for a market leader - B&Q, and then an international startup - Kingfisher), I understand the demands of the industry. Working with Duetists from across the world in retail and consumer goods allows me to retain that passion. I love celebrating the wins and commiserating the misses with founders and MDs. I work with employees.
Jun 2023 - Present
Executive Ghostwriter
Ghostwriting content for executives 2012 - 2023. It was a fun ride and 40,000 followed me here. I now enjoy helping retail and consumer goods professionals find their voices... rather than lending them mine. The passion for retail never truly left me.
Mar 2012 - Jul 2023
Founder
CurrentDo you ever wish that you could chat to someone about your retail ideas? The thoughts that you wrote down, but then threw into the bin. Scrumpled ideas deserve a second opinion. You can’t talk to your competitor down the road, that’s for sure. Independent retail can be a lonely place. Especially when your seaside shop is empty for half the year. Do you.
Jul 2024 - Present
Retail Consulting / Headhunting
Returned to the UK to start a family, before moving out to Saint Petersburg, Russia for a couple of years while the kids were young. Worked within recruitment (ran a boutique retail search firm 2007-2009 and for Antal Russia in 2010) and then retail consultancy, before eventually embarking on my writing career.
Dec 2007 - Jun 2011
International Retail Category Manager / Trading Director
Moved internally from B&Q to the parent company Kingfisher. First expat on the ground in Russia - speaking fluent Russian helped. Initial Commercial Manager for the project. Then Trading Director for the hardside buying teams (half the store) until the first store openings. Learned a lot of hard lessons.
Sep 2003 - Jul 2006
Retail Buyer
Worked as a buyer at the leading UK DIY Retailer B&Q. A member of their graduate programme, I learnt about all aspects of DIY retail. Immersed in retail best practice - a great place to start my career.
Sep 2001 - Aug 2003
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Paul Drury education
Joint Hons, Russian & German
Retail Summer School
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What company does Paul Drury work for?
Paul Drury works for Seaside Stories.
What is Paul Drury's role at Seaside Stories?
Paul Drury is listed as Hotel HR Community (HR x GM x Ops) at Seaside Stories.
Where is Paul Drury based?
Paul Drury is based in Tintagel, England, United Kingdom while working with Seaside Stories.
What companies has Paul Drury worked for?
Paul Drury has worked for Seaside Stories, Duet Journal, Seaside Retail Community, Antal Talent, and Kingfisher.
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What schools did Paul Drury attend?
Paul Drury holds Joint Hons, Russian & German from University Of Nottingham.
What skills is Paul Drury known for?
Paul Drury is listed with skills including Leadership, Social Media, Human Resources, B2B, Key Account Management, Retail, Sales, and Start Ups.
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