Being self employed this has allowed me to take more time out to spend time with my family, to travel and to meet up with friends whilst still being having a job to come back to which I had been unable to do previously with such a demanding job. Having done this over the last 4 years I feel that I am now ready to take on a more demanding role to utilise the skills, experience and knowledge that I have gained over the years.

*Responsible for management all aspects of a major tourist attraction in the North East of England to achieve the aims and objectives of the business.*Areas include largest indoor waterpark in the UK, including water theme park , fast-food operation Gymnasium and Health Club.*Coordinating and planning promotions, functions and special events.*Responsible for service delivery across all areas ensuring that standards of customer service are of the highest level.*Production of targets, business plans, cashflows and budgets to maximise the potential of the business.*Organising, planning and prioritising multiple areas of work throughout the organisation.*Day to day responsibility for cash, payments and Banking ensuring that records are kept up to date for monitoring and review against cashflow and targets on a regular basis.*Accountable for negotiating contracts with major suppliers including utilities, insurance, maintenance and catering supplies. *Management of creditors and payroll to optimise bottom line revenue.*Liaising with the Bank and stakeholders with the compilation and the production of financial information to enable the business to be monitored effectively.*Implementation of energy reduction and waste recycling schemes.*Creating an on-going marketing plan to co-ordinate with the peaks and troughs of the business to maintain and build market share and increase brand awareness.*Responsible for all aspects of Health & Safety for both staff and customers ensuring a safe and fun environment.*Responsible for ensuring the recruitment, training and development of staff enabling them to flourish and become effective as individuals and as part of the Wet ‘N Wild team.*Co-ordinating and prioritising maintenance and development of the business within the tight constraints of the budget ensuring value for money return.

* Providing and co-ordinating an administrative and financial service to the General Manager and for the Division.* Act as a member of the Leisure Contract Principal Team to overview and develop business opportunities for the Contract Division.* Co-ordinate the administrative/financial role of the Division.*Facilitating and training of staff across the Division to co-ordinate processes and procedures and the development of a customer focused approach based upon quality and customer service. * Manage, supervise and assist in the appointment of all staff within the section, ensuring that all procedures are adhered to. * Facilitate the business needs of the Division.* Control the preparation of the Division's budgets, estimates and accounts and to monitor and control income and expenditure.* Oversee the payment of invoices and collection of monies due and certify accounts as necessary.* Liaise with appropriate staff of the Client Division, Members and Sub-Committees in terms of usage, income and expenditure.* Maximise the use of the Management Information Systems, improving and providing information for Managers as required. * Maintain such records as are necessary and as required by BS EN ISO 9001.* Working with external Facility Managers across the Division to improve the cost-effectiveness of their facilities by increasing sales and eliminating unnecessary expenditure.* Ensuring compliance with the Financial Regulations of the City Council.