Belinda Austin
Operations Director at West of England Aerospace Forum - WEAF- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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West of England Aerospace Forum - WEAF
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Director
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2019 - Present
The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) is a membership trade organisation that is passionate about all aspects of aerospace and defence. Our member and partner base represent a very wide spectrum – from SMEs to global corporations.As one of the largest aerospace and defence associations in Europe, we are able to provide a strong voice for our members, as well as representation and access to prominent regional, national and international decision makers in industry and government.By providing support and new opportunities for our members, we strive to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the supply chain, and bring stakeholders together to create one cohesive community.
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Brean Country Club
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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Wedding and Events Specialist
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
Brought into help launch a new venture , using all my previous expertise in the hospitality sector, designing packages, being involved in the design and building of the website , advising on marketing strategies to get the brand out there . Brought into help launch a new venture , using all my previous expertise in the hospitality sector, designing packages, being involved in the design and building of the website , advising on marketing strategies to get the brand out there .
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Somerset Care Ltd
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Taunton UK
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Finance Administrator
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Oct 2015 - Apr 2018
Reporting to the Business Manager, with a link to the Central Finance Team. Undertaking of all administration duties to support the efficient operation of the Community Services Office, which provides community care for the region. Reporting to the Business Manager, with a link to the Central Finance Team. Undertaking of all administration duties to support the efficient operation of the Community Services Office, which provides community care for the region.
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Battleborough Grange Country Hotel
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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General Manager
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Oct 2009 - Nov 2015
• Successfully achieving challenging targets and business objectives through the implementation of a change in all major suppliers, securing a more cost effective service • Facilitating an easily accessible and usable booking system by all reception staff through the installation of an efficient reservation system • Providing a consistently high standard of service through the delivery of quality staff training, ensuring the efficient transfer of knowledge at all times • Additionally achieving the GP through the reconstruction of both pricing and products Responsibilities: • Undertaking the effective management of all business procurement, encompassing invoice processing, purchase orders and payroll • Ensuring consistent adherence to all governing guidelines and procedures as laid down in the Data Protection Act when handling customer banking and credit card details • Personally responsible for the provision of valuable administrative support to the Managing Director on an ongoing basis
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Education
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AAT
MAAT, Accounting and Finance -
British Institute for Accounting and Management- BIAM
Bookkeeping Level 1 & 2, Finance, General -
Bridgwater & Taunton College
NVQ 3, Business Administration and Management, General -
Bridgwater & Taunton College
B-TECH, Health and Social Care