Experience

First Recruitment Group

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruitment Consultant

  • Apr 2023 - Present



The Botanicals - Wedding, Function & Party Band

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Vocalist

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Delivering top quality, bespoke music entertainment for Weddings, Parties and Corporate Functions. "The Botanicals are the most fun five-piece wedding, function and party band you could come across in the North West! With over 40 years combined experience in the music industry, we know exactly what your event needs to make it extra special. With backgrounds in cruising, session work, musical theatre, festivals and more, we can cover every base when it comes to getting the party started, it's our job after all!" Show less



Self Employed

• Professional Vocalist

  • Oct 2017 - Present

• Session Vocalist

  • Oct 2017 - Present



Rich Therapies Ltd

• Business Development and Social Media Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

  Successfully increasing average audience traffic to company Instagram and Facebook pages. Curated and maintained an aesthetically pleasing Instagram grid, in-keeping with the company's luxury branding and public image. Monitoring industry trends to accurately predict potential client needs and expectations, driving more traffic to company website and booking systems. Redesigning and updating office stationery where required due to change of company address. Complete website redesign and updates to improve functionality and ease of use. Design and writing of the company email newsletter for distribution to a mailing list of 1840 subscribers. Providing administrative support to company directors on an ad hoc basis, utilising company processes and Smartsheet software where required. Identifying booking system issues and working with the team to quickly solve problems to curate a smoother workflow. Setup and implementation of Business Procurement accounts, with allocation of admin roles and stock selection options for internal staff members. Sourcing, comparing and procurement of clinic equipment. Sourced and negotiated terms with regards to Employee Assistance Programs and assisted in the roll out of other employee benefits. Internal meeting planning and execution, including active minute-taking. Liaising with leasing agents and estate agents to source new premises for company expansion. Providing Reception cover and duties where necessary to cover absence. Cover duties include but are not limited to; client liaison, booking clients in our online appointment portal, logging all incoming communications for any required follow-ups, ensuring cleanliness and effective stock management within the clinic and maintenance of equipment. Utilising Microsoft Office, including Teams on a regular basis. Utilising graphic design software, Canva Pro, Smartsheets, Google Docs, Wix and Wordpress. Show less



New Balance

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Receptionist

  • Nov 2020 - Sep 2022

  Providing excellent customer service as a welcoming host to the 200+ employee EMEA Head Office in Birchwood, greeting all associates and visitors, visitor sign-in & access pass allocation and ensuring any required confidentiality agreements were signed and filed. Answering all calls to reception and directing appropriately, or taking messages. Raising PO's relating to office supplies, stationery and furniture for the office, and making purchases where necessary whilst staying within budget. Effective Post Room stock management, including rearranging furniture and shelving when needed and ensuring all stationery is fully stocked and replenished for associate use. Loss prevention duties, creating and allocating electronic access badges and car park barrier fobs for new starters during their HR induction process. Receiving deliveries and distributing to recipients or storing and labelling those that could not be collected immediately in the post room. Shipping parcels via UPS or courier service, and sorting and franking relevant incoming/outgoing Royal Mail post. Making travel arrangements for visitors and associates where necessary, and keeping a log of taxi travel to subsequently raise PO's. Placing lunch orders for associate/visitor meetings and events, ensuring all dietary requirements are met, then raising PO's for the corresponding department. Assisting with raising PO's for the Health, Safety & Facilities Manager. Sourcing new suppliers & liaising with them and the Accounts Payable department to set them up on our AP system. Planning and executing internal & external events such as Christmas markets & parties, charity events & sample sales. A very active member of the internal associate wellbeing & charity committees, and was responsible for updating bulletin boards and marketing any events the committees held. Diary management, booking out meeting rooms where necessary. Utilising Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel, Word & Powerpoint. Show less



Live Business Group Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Vocalist - The Publix

  • Dec 2018 - Feb 2019



TUI Cruises

• Germany
• Maritime
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vocalist

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Lead Vocalist for the resident acoustic duo on board TUI Discovery 2, and TUI Discovery 1. "Covering a wide range of popular audience favourites, Dan and Amy are a very versatile and accommodating duo, with a huge repertoire perfect for cruisers. With slow acoustic jams, to full, exciting party songs using a loop pedal, this duo can please any audience with their excellent musicianship, laid back approach and willingness to learn any request thrown their way." Lead Vocalist for the resident acoustic duo on board TUI Discovery 2, and TUI Discovery 1. "Covering a wide range of popular audience favourites, Dan and Amy are a very versatile and accommodating duo, with a huge repertoire perfect for cruisers. With slow acoustic jams, to full, exciting party songs using a loop pedal, this duo can please any audience with their excellent musicianship, laid back approach and willingness to learn any request thrown their way."



P&O Australia Shipping Cruise Company

• India
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entertainmant Staff

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2016



Costa Coffee

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Barista Maestro

  • 2013 - Apr 2015

• Barista

  • Sep 2008 - Nov 2013



Village Hotels

• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management & Events Assistant

  • Oct 2008 - 2011

  Assisting with the planning, setup and smooth running of weddings and events, alongside a strong team of professionals in the field. Duties include; Venue Dressing, Room Setup, Meetings and Events, Customer Service, Dealing with Queries and Complaints, Cash Handling, Stock Count, Stock Replenishment, End of Service Cash Up, Bartending, Waitressing, and Equipment Cleaning & Maintenance. Assisting with the planning, setup and smooth running of weddings and events, alongside a strong team of professionals in the field. Duties include; Venue Dressing, Room Setup, Meetings and Events, Customer Service, Dealing with Queries and Complaints, Cash Handling, Stock Count, Stock Replenishment, End of Service Cash Up, Bartending, Waitressing, and Equipment Cleaning & Maintenance.