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Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

• Established WH Fencing & Digger Services, a trusted local business catering to both domestic and commercial clients with comprehensive fencing solutions, including high volume site and agricultural fencing• Delivered bespoke design, build, and consultancy services across various landscape fencing and groundwork projects, earning recognition and awards for excellence• Consistently engaged for preparatory site work, enabling other landscape businesses, contractors, and five-star builders to execute their projects efficiently• Secured additional contracts as a subcontractor for premier builders, addressing their remedial and customer service needs effectively• Expanded business operations to include a small kit and machine hire service, diversifying offerings and enhancing customer satisfaction

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

• Strategically evolved business operations, propelling turnover to nearly double in the initial year through the implementation of a novel business strategy• Cultivated and strengthened new and existing business relationships, securing additional contracts, and enhancing both productivity and profitability• Broadened the company's service portfolio beyond traditional landscaping and fencing, introducing a more diverse range of services that led to increased work volume and margin improvement• Fostered a robust 'people' culture, significantly enhancing employee retention in a sector typically challenged by high turnover, through refined recruitment, induction, and training processes alongside improved operational communication• Partnered with a media and marketing firm to establish a mature, professional brand narrative, extending our market reach and securing new contracts and work opportunities through effective brand and service promotion

London, England, United Kingdom

• Launched Meatcure Restaurants Ltd, establishing it as a pioneering brand in the casual dining sector and accruing numerous awards, accolades, and investment, while providing employment for over 80 local staff• Orchestrated brand identity, menus, and an award-winning social media presence, making Meatcure the focal point of each community it served and attracting significant followings and collaborations with leading marketing firms• Negotiated favorable terms with both private and public landlords to facilitate business growth, achieving a business model that supported high-quality, cost-effective restaurant openings• Directed the self-funded expansion to five restaurants and an event-based business within two years, positioning Meatcure in premium locations alongside major brands, thereby enhancing the brand's visibility and market presence• Implemented the MeatBOS platform for comprehensive management of cash, invoicing, stock, and labor controls, including health and safety compliance, aligning with FSA and local authority standards

London, England, United Kingdom

• Pioneered large-scale operational development, establishing Zizzi as an award-winning Italian restaurant group with a clear brand identity and a robust five-year brand development and marketing strategy• Launched a two-year development plan enhancing team retention through an engaging narrative and market-leading training platform, resulting in industry-high retention rates• Drove guest experience enhancements and advocacy, leading to a reduction in guest complaints and achieving the highest Mystery Diner scores in the casual dining sector• Initiated a unique Senior General Manager development program, elevating 12 managers to brand ambassadors through extensive external training, with the program becoming an annual initiative• Played a pivotal role in launching several flagship stores, facilitating rapid and fluid expansion by building a dedicated new openings team• Contributed to the growth from over 70 to more than 130 stores across the UK, reinforcing Zizzi's prominence as highlighted in the Peach Report• Implemented new platforms for cost management, labor controls, and people systems, including a comprehensive rewrite of all internal induction, training, food safety, and health & safety documentation• Introduced and trained General Managers in budgeting, forecasting, and labor control systems at the restaurant level, enabling full visibility and control and successfully meeting group-wide EBITDA targets