Experience

Black Pear Electrical Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jun 2019 - Present

• Director

  • Jan 2019 - Present



tested.me

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jul 2020 - Present



ESE

• West Midlands

• Freelance Event Professional

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Having worked with in the events industry, in many different guises, over the past 20 years, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and skills. I have worked in roles as varied as hospitality manager to Event Director, in events from the corporate world to large sporting events. With a wealth of transferable skills and the thirst and the drive to succeed, I am now looking for freelance work, to continue my professional growth within the events industry. I am available for the following roles: Project Management, Account Management, Operational Management. Show less



The NEC, Birmingham

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

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Leukaemia Care

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Fundraiser

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2018



The NEC Group

• Head of Departement, NEC Managed Events

  • Jun 2009 - Feb 2012

  based at The NECBusiness Development and Project, NEC Managed EventsFollowing an re structure of The NEC, I was promoted and took on additional roles on top of those that I was performing before as an Account Manager.Management of full time team - completing of appraisals, objectives and performance reviewsProject Management - coordinating and managing projects for third parties and ensuring events run smoothly taking in to account demands from all stakeholders. Including completion of tender documents for large events for the venueRunning of the department - submitting board reports, budgeting and forecasting, attending senior management meetings. Show less

• New Business Account Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2009



Symphony Hall (Dual

• Catering Manager

  • Apr 2004 - Jan 2008

  P&L accountability - for the catering services for Symphony Hall - annual turnover of over £1 million with a profit conversion of 33%. Also responsible for agreeing yearly budgets and reporting financial performance to the senior managers Project management of refurbishment of public restaurant and installation of a new retail outlet. This included designing the area and working with different contractors during the tender stage to achieve budget and quality requirements. Also responsible for the advertising and marketing of the Café Increased spend per head by over 22% - this was achieved by introducing new and exciting bar packages, new products and by changing products through target marketing achieved by research Management of the team of over 60 casual staff and 1 full time manager, ensuring teams personal development Presented with Group Award for presentational skills within the Leadership Development course. Show less



Cheltenham Racecourse

• Hospitality Manager

  • Sep 2002 - Apr 2004

  Organisation of the hospitality tents, suites and boxes Implemented standard hospitality spec across site Responsible for meeting with clients and compiling event schedules and catering reports Awarded Best Newcomer 2002 of Compass Group Leisure and Hospitality Division. The roles above were dual titles as the Racecourse ran if different seasons, Bath being flat and Cheltenham being jump Organisation of the hospitality tents, suites and boxes Implemented standard hospitality spec across site Responsible for meeting with clients and compiling event schedules and catering reports Awarded Best Newcomer 2002 of Compass Group Leisure and Hospitality Division. The roles above were dual titles as the Racecourse ran if different seasons, Bath being flat and Cheltenham being jump



Bath Racecourse

• Operation Manager

  • Sep 2002 - Apr 2004

  Overall management of catering operation of Bath Racecourse P&L accountability (annual turnover of £400K) Opened 2 new public bars and 1 new public restaurant increasing sales by £30K Management of contract Event management of weddings and banquets Selling of food & beverage services Nominated as press liaison officer Overall management of catering operation of Bath Racecourse P&L accountability (annual turnover of £400K) Opened 2 new public bars and 1 new public restaurant increasing sales by £30K Management of contract Event management of weddings and banquets Selling of food & beverage services Nominated as press liaison officer



Compass Group

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Apr 2004

  Working for L&C on Racecourse and Events - based at Cheltenham but Ops Manager for Bath Racecourse

• Circuit Manager

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2002

  Worked at various locations and events inc: Silverstone - British Grand Prix, Aintree-Grand National, The Belfry - The Ryder Cup, Henley Regatta, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Goodwood racecourseWithin 2 months got promoted to IC of areas.



Scott Group

• Recruitment and Business Development Consultant

  • Sep 2001 - Mar 2002

  Introducing the new division to the market place Selling and developing the Services Account management Managing current clients and identifying potential clients. Introducing the new division to the market place Selling and developing the Services Account management Managing current clients and identifying potential clients.



Olympic and Paralympic

• Human Resources Officer

  • Jul 2000 - Mar 2001

  Allocation of suitable staff to public areas within Stadium Australia Within a month was promoted to Senior HR Officer with team management responsibilities Moved to head office to deal with payroll queries and issue bonus pay Allocation of suitable staff to public areas within Stadium Australia Within a month was promoted to Senior HR Officer with team management responsibilities Moved to head office to deal with payroll queries and issue bonus pay