Tom Dandy Email & Phone Number

I am an accomplished Director demonstrating significant successes, achievements in business growth and leadership. Brings to the fore, transferable expertise in transformation and change of businesses, changing working cultures, risk management and mitigation, stakeholder engagement, strategy delivery and standards setting. Trusted professional with a dependable reputation for managing complex projects and delivering strategies that support the adoption of the changes required for projects and initiatives. Reputable influencer at leading and shaping aims and objectives through robust negotiations. Producing exceptional results within the development and maintenance of strategic relationships with key stakeholders, optimising opportunities for collaboration.

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  Gail Dandy Catering Llp

  Sep 2009 - Apr 2023 - Southwell, England, United Kingdom

  ● Established one of the leading contract-catering companies in the East Midlands region, specialising in weddings and multi-scale events for a range of clients.● Commercial acumen and leadership to identify and build scalable business solutions whilst ensuring customer service excellence maintained across an expanding business, resulting in an increase from 40 weddings a year in initial start-up phase, to over 100 weddings per year, peaking at 48 in one month in the year post pandemic.● Directed successful tendering processes for contracts at numerous venues, including two of Nottinghamshire's top wedding venues. Won awards at both venues while in contract: The Pumping House achieved Regional Winner 2 years in a row and Norwood Park secured Regional and National Winner in our first year.● Directed operational function of the business, working in fast-paced environments with changeable priorities, demonstrated an adaptable approach to service delivery with the ability to mitigate obstacles while achieving KPIs and targets. This included diversifying the business to ensure its success throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.● Developed strategies to deepen relationships with key clients and grew revenue through joint strategic planning that encompassed product, marketing, and sales initiatives.● Conducted competitor analysis and collated market intelligence to provide valuable marketing input and outlined suitable new targets and products to maximise business development opportunities.● Accountable for the recruitment, training and management of personnel, including 5 permanent staff and approx. 30 casual staff. Maximised productivity through ongoing performance development and staff support.● Monitored profit and loss, stock management, financial controls and compliance with statutory legislations, alongside key compliances regarding: Equality and Diversity; food safety; workplace safety; employee rights.

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  Southwell Minster School