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Adlington, England, United Kingdom

Preston, England, United Kingdom

Preston, England, United Kingdom

Supporting Students and Employers on their Apprenticeship Programme. Employer Engagement, Student Support.

Preston, United Kingdom

Working with The Department for Education and The Challenge, sourcing and supporting our 16-19 year old students with their work experience placement at Preston's College. Actively seeking businesses and companies relevant to our students technical studies and matching students to employers.Areas of interest are:Electrical, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, Applied Sciences, Games Design and Development, Photography, Art and Design, Digital Media (journalism, creative writing, video editing).Any links in and around the Preston and North West area to support the development and training of young people would be greatly appreciated.

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Managing a large restaurant with additional function room, catering for weddings, conferences and meetings, leading a team of 30+ team members, engaging guests and driving business opportunities.

Guardamar Del Segura, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Opened an international restaurant in Spain serving freshly prepared food daily. Running the day to day operations of the business, managing the finances, budgets, costs and profit of the business. Recruiting and training a team of staff, designing and developing food and drinks menus, offering a high quality service to customers and becoming a part of the local community.Rivingtons opened its doors in the first week of October 2012. Achieved the number one restaurant in Guardamar (2014, 2015) on TripAdvisor.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Responsible for all aspects of running a high turnover (over £1 million) business.Ensuring all legal practices are adhered to daily including; fire risk, health & safety, food legislation and licensing laws.Managing a large team of staff, including bar and kitchen of over 100 direct employeesTraining and developing the whole team in a variety of areas; cellar management, kitchen controls, cocktail and coffee training as well as high levels of customer service.Implementing and suppporting new strategic ideas within our organisation.

Organising large school group activities at a site named Mill Rythe on Hayling Island, Portsmouth. Managing a staff team of 40 young professionals to complete action and adventure courses in abseiling, fencing, archery and more

Tignes 2100, France And Valloire, France

Managed Ski hotel as an assistant hotel manager in my first year whilst I practiced and learnt French as an additional language. I then became the hotel manager of flagship 75 bedroom hotel in my second year in Tignes 2100.Increased sales of hotel bar by communicating with the local community and resident population.Responsible for all logistics, health and safety and operation of the hotel and functions.Managed the ski technicians, ski representatives, hotel staff and guest experience during holiday season.Trained a team of young and inexperienced staff to become ambassadors for the hotel, achieving high standards and service levels.Awarded the number 1 hotel in Tignes (TripAdvisor 2006-07) for excellent customer service.

Bolton, United Kingdom, Newcastle, Leeds, Bradford, Barnsley

Completed the management training programme (MDP) at age 19 and became one of the youngest managers within Yates's estate in 2001Supported the re-development of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane in 2001Had a business turnover of £1 million (Barnsley - 04-05)Achieved sales growth of over £240k (Barnsley - 04-05)Achieved the top position in Yates's benchmarking leagues for operating profit 2005 (Barnsley 04-05)Supported Head office in implementing their new stock and cash system - CaterwideSupported Head offices auditing and stock taking proceduresMarketing and promoting venues, mail-drops, bounce backs, pub to club agreements, running 'out of the box' ideas such as Ann Summers nights, race nights and offering support to local football teams. 100% mystery shopper reports with a yearly average of 94.6% - 200584% annual staff turnover figures (company average of 185%)Relief managed many outlets throughout the UK

Level 5 Certificate In Leadership And Management, Pass

Studied and completed modules in 'Implementing Change in the Workplace', 'Developing and Leading Teams to Achieve Organisational Goals.

Btec National Diploma, Science; Sports Studies

Gcse'S, All Major Including Maths, Science And English