Responsible for the operation and trading performance of 80 adult gaming and family entertainment centres through the management of six direct reports.Key role is support and development of Area Managers to deliver budgeted EBITDA through team of 800 staff. Focus on customer service, promotional activity, operational and audit standards, people development, Gambling Act compliance.

Operations lead for successful roll out of digital projection across UK and Ireland. Played key role in largest change project ever undertaken by company - close liaison with finance, HR, legal, procurement, IS functions. Responsible for managing external equipment suppliers and installation partners. Ongoing relationship management responsibility.Head of Sound and Projection department.Operations project lead during tender process and subsequent implementation of management agreement… Show more Operations lead for successful roll out of digital projection across UK and Ireland. Played key role in largest change project ever undertaken by company - close liaison with finance, HR, legal, procurement, IS functions. Responsible for managing external equipment suppliers and installation partners. Ongoing relationship management responsibility.Head of Sound and Projection department.Operations project lead during tender process and subsequent implementation of management agreement for Odeon Cinemas to run the BFI IMAX. Responsible for conversion to digital projection and significant capital investment in bar and retail facilities. Show less

Responsible for operation and profitability of c 20 cinemas across the Central Region. Key task was to ensure achievement of cinema and regional EBITDA targets through team of General Managers.Focus on customer service, people and team development, retail performance, payroll and other cost control, promotion and marketing initiatives, H&S and audit standards.Managed significant change through several new owners, acquisitions and mergers.

I was the Machines Executive responsible for operation of machines department through 5 direct reports. Main function was management of 6,000 amusement machines.Duties included trialing new models, purchasing and allocation of machines for 150 clubs and providing comprehensive information on performance.

I was responsible for all Rank Amusement operations within Butlins Holiday Worlds and Haven Holiday Parks - some 10 sites.Duties included budgeting, planning, capital expenditure proposals, recruitment, training and management of 250 staff through 8 direct reports.

Recruited as graduate trainee and worked in various locations across Uk in junior management positions prior to assuming responsibility for a large city centre operation.Duties included all aspects of business management - marketing, promotions, food and drink sales, gaming and day to day supervision of 50 staff.