Experience

GRAYSTONE ACTION SPORTS

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Graystone Action Sports Ltd is a builder and operator of action sports facilities. Having opened in December 2018, Graystone Manchester is our flagship development and has set the standard for action sports facilities in the UK, not only in terms of the range of provision, but also in terms of customer service. Graystone targets multiple urban/action sports & activities including skateboard, BMX, free ski, snowboard, parkour, scooter, climbing, dance, cheer, acrobatics, gymnastics and film making. The focus at Graystone is on inclusion, bringing more people into the sports in a safe & secure environment. Our facilities are destinations offering an extensive indoor park, a bar & restaurant, a retail store, classroom/meeting space, a fitness studio and digital media editing suite. We have a wide-ranging and highly engaged audience including families, individuals, schools, alternative education providers, Universities, charities, elite athletes, NGBs, The Forces and corporate groups.



LHC Limited

• Freelance Hospitality Consultant

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  Feasibility studies and market analysis for new hotel developments and leisure-led schemes, strategic analysis in hospitality operations and investment advisory for new and existing hospitality businesses. Primarily consult alongside the CBRE Hotels team and The Hotel Management Company. Feasibility studies and market analysis for new hotel developments and leisure-led schemes, strategic analysis in hospitality operations and investment advisory for new and existing hospitality businesses. Primarily consult alongside the CBRE Hotels team and The Hotel Management Company.



University of Surrey

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Lecturer in Hotel Finance & Investment

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2017

  Designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Hotel Finance & Investment. Developed the course from conceptual phase to execution, including creating practical industry relevant seminars and the final individual assessment.

• Academic Director for Executive Education in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  Temporary assignment - working in collaboration with the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management to create bespoke executive education courses for visiting delegates. Sourcing internal academic and external industry relevant speakers to contribute to a customised training programme, designed to assist hospitality companies to fast-track key employees.



EXTREME

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• EXTREME Destinations - Development and Operations

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  EXTREME Destinations are designed and operated to enable fans of all ages to live the brand, the sports and the way of life all in one place. Unapologetic, irreverent and anti-establishment, EXTREME is today’s lifestyle brand with serious attitude.With action sports at its core the brand also encompasses music, fashion and art and is fuelled by non-conformity, creativity and experimentation. EXTREME Destinations are designed and operated to enable fans of all ages to live the brand, the sports and the way of life all in one place. Unapologetic, irreverent and anti-establishment, EXTREME is today’s lifestyle brand with serious attitude.With action sports at its core the brand also encompasses music, fashion and art and is fuelled by non-conformity, creativity and experimentation.



YOTEL

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

  Working directly with CEO Gerard Greene to facilitate the worldwide expansion of the Yotel brand into major cities and airports.Identified locations for global expansion, established development contacts worldwide, assisted in the negotiation of contract terms, pitched the brand, produced market analysis, conducted financial assessment for opportunities, assisted in design and presentation of marketing material. Working directly with CEO Gerard Greene to facilitate the worldwide expansion of the Yotel brand into major cities and airports.Identified locations for global expansion, established development contacts worldwide, assisted in the negotiation of contract terms, pitched the brand, produced market analysis, conducted financial assessment for opportunities, assisted in design and presentation of marketing material.



TRI Hospitality Consulting

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2013

  Gained considerable experience in conducting market analysis, feasibility studies and due diligence work for a variety of projects which have ranged from the analysis of individual properties to the financial restructuring of international hotel groups. Worked in a variety of locations in the UK and Europe including capital cities, coastal lesiure destinations, ski resorts and within properties of historic reknown. Responsibilities also included writing the monthly press releases and annual publications (HotStats), managing the consultancy team, recruitment, scheduling and capturing new business. During my time at TRI I also wrote a number of industry articles.



Pizza Express UK

• Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Worked with Pizza Express part-time during my degree and full-time after graduation and when returning from Florida. Duty manager for various sites in Surrey. Responsbile for financial opening and closing and management of shifts. Worked with Pizza Express part-time during my degree and full-time after graduation and when returning from Florida. Duty manager for various sites in Surrey. Responsbile for financial opening and closing and management of shifts.



The Boca Raton

• Hospitality
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Manager of Lucca Italian Brasserie

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Employed on a Postgraduate Training Scheme and stepped up to Assistant Manager when the opportunity arose. Lucca is a high end Italian brasserie catering for a maximum of approx. 100 covers. Employed on a Postgraduate Training Scheme and stepped up to Assistant Manager when the opportunity arose. Lucca is a high end Italian brasserie catering for a maximum of approx. 100 covers.



Camp Equinunk & Blue Ridge

• Group Leader

  • 1999 - 2006

  Seasonal position. Responsible for the day-to-day operation and care of up to 40 children, depending on allocated age group, each summer in a co-ed camp with approximately 250 children in both boys and girls camps. Children remained at camp for the entire eight week period. Activities included basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, water sports, etc. Intense and demanding, but highly rewarding working environment. Seasonal position. Responsible for the day-to-day operation and care of up to 40 children, depending on allocated age group, each summer in a co-ed camp with approximately 250 children in both boys and girls camps. Children remained at camp for the entire eight week period. Activities included basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, water sports, etc. Intense and demanding, but highly rewarding working environment.



The Breakers Palm Beach

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Trainee

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Management training programme based in Echo, one of Palm Beach's most acclaimed restaurants learning how to deliver the highest level of service. Also spent time at the Flagler Steakhouse. Management training programme based in Echo, one of Palm Beach's most acclaimed restaurants learning how to deliver the highest level of service. Also spent time at the Flagler Steakhouse.



First Choice/Skibound

• Various

  • 1995 - 2001

  Seasonal position. Started with Skibound straight from college. Employed as kitchen porter, assistant chef, head chef, ski technician and ski representative during my five winter seasons. Worked throughout the French Alps but primarily in Les Menuires in Les Trois Vallees, Chatel in Porte du Soleil and Serre Chevalier. Seasonal position. Started with Skibound straight from college. Employed as kitchen porter, assistant chef, head chef, ski technician and ski representative during my five winter seasons. Worked throughout the French Alps but primarily in Les Menuires in Les Trois Vallees, Chatel in Porte du Soleil and Serre Chevalier.