Commodity Broker - Grains and Oilseeds

• May 2021 - Present

Project and Investment Associate

• Mar 2019 - Apr 2021

Restructured a 4,500 hectare farming enterprise in Cherkasy Oblast, Central Ukraine. Introduced new management strategies and lines of control alongside improved operational and technological optimisation; introduction of Strip Till cropping and a comprehensive farm management platform alongside the rationalisation of personnel and responsibilities. Digitisation of the farm processes throughout the production cycle. Comprehensive input planning and allocation. Introduced staff performance schemes and incentivisation. Obtained KPI metrics and created a 5 year strategic plan for the business. Part of the team responsible for obtaining advanced assurance for SEIS and EIS start up companies; formulating investment memorandums and financial plans and all associated documentation. Involved in consulting and researching projects for a real estate portfolio in Ukraine, Bulgaria and Romania. Created financial models and analysis for the investment and viability for a new retirement living development in South West London. Oversaw the marketing and rebranding process; new branding and brand identity, website build and digital marketing alongside creating a sales strategy and launch to market. Conducted market and competitor research and benchmarking to understand the market sentiment and product offering.

Leasing Coordinator

• Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

Joined the graduate scheme and was fast tracked into a full-time sales/account manager role within the Technology and Agricultural departments. Achieved an in depth understanding of a range of different leasing and lending products from basic hire purchase agreements to complete dealer stocking agreements and renewable energy facilities. Continuously strived to improve business levels through improving and maintaining broker and client relationships, working extensively with business owners, dealerships and manufacturers to ensure continuous high business levels and repeat custom. Specialised in incorporating my agricultural and SME knowledge to formulate and implement bespoke financing strategies based on a full understanding of client businesses and product requirements. Played an instrumental part in ensuring that the Agricultural team maintained strong margins and continued business growth across all serviced sectors.

General Manager

• Oct 2015 - Nov 2017

Family Business Oversaw the park operations at Conwy Lodge Park which is a large holiday park focusing on the touring and holiday home market. This included all operational budgets and costings, recruitment, caravan sales, procurement, workshop and machinery operations and infrastructure management. Overseeing all day to day park operations while implementing an improvement and rejuvenation strategy across all sectors of the business. This resulted in an increased customer offering and higher service levels across the business. Increased average touring occupancy levels through new ideas and initiatives including themed weekends and improved facilities. Operational costs were rationalised by improving operational procedures. Initiated and implemented a successful business re-branding and enhanced online presence via an effective online marketing portfolio.

Marketing Internship

• Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

Internship spent across the marketing department at the University of Chester. Gained valuable experience in the marketing mechanisms of a large institution in a very competitive market place. Internship spent across the marketing department at the University of Chester. Gained valuable experience in the marketing mechanisms of a large institution in a very competitive market place.

Agribusiness in Australia

• Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

I travelled to Australia to gain experience working for some of the large forward-thinking agricultural enterprises in Queensland and New South Wales. Working across both arable, cotton and livestock farms including Australia’s second largest cotton grower and managing a cotton harvesting team of four with multi-million dollar machinery. I travelled to Australia to gain experience working for some of the large forward-thinking agricultural enterprises in Queensland and New South Wales. Working across both arable, cotton and livestock farms including Australia’s second largest cotton grower and managing a cotton harvesting team of four with multi-million dollar machinery.

Estate Management Internship

• Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

I spent three months working across different parts of the Grosvenor Group. I spent time with the estate management team across the Abbeystead Estate near Lancaster and the Eaton Estate at Chester, gaining a valuable insight into estate management and the in-house operations of a large rural estate. I also spent time with the in-hand farming business, Grosvenor farms, who farm over 6,500 acres around Chester. I spent three months working across different parts of the Grosvenor Group. I spent time with the estate management team across the Abbeystead Estate near Lancaster and the Eaton Estate at Chester, gaining a valuable insight into estate management and the in-house operations of a large rural estate. I also spent time with the in-hand farming business, Grosvenor farms, who farm over 6,500 acres around Chester.