Gavin Kelly

National Account Manager at Paragon Brands
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Brighton, England, United Kingdom, GB

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • National Account Manager
      • Jan 2020 - Present

    • Business Development Manager
      • Sep 2017 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Bar Manager
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

      The Alberts Schloss is a world renowned Bavarian pleasure palace where guest come to indulge in the delights of what bohemia has to offer. Helping with the opening of the bar I have gained valuable experience of working with suppliers, designing cocktail menu's, sourcing products, managing an opening and training a large team of people from scratch working alongside some of the best owners in Hospitality businesses. The Alberts Schloss is a world renowned Bavarian pleasure palace where guest come to indulge in the delights of what bohemia has to offer. Helping with the opening of the bar I have gained valuable experience of working with suppliers, designing cocktail menu's, sourcing products, managing an opening and training a large team of people from scratch working alongside some of the best owners in Hospitality businesses.

    • United Kingdom
    • Retail
    • Sales And Marketing Manager (Previously Assistant manager)
      • Nov 2011 - Nov 2013

      During my years with Inventive I have had three positions from Assitant manager of Camel Club, Assistant Manager of Albert Dock, to Sales and Marketing Manager of St Peters Square. I have covered all aspects of running a high volume bar/nightclub and have been recognized for my Sales, Marketing and event planning skills. I have a proven record of analyzing the business and improving revenue through marketing, content and weaknesses in operation. From a operational perspective I have managed payroll, stock, rota’s, budgets and forecasting and am confident with both food and beverage. I have developed my leadership skills and helped contribute to a improvement in staff members quality of life in a in house yearly survey. I am passionate about team training and ensuring my team are happy in order to get the best out of them.

    • Assistant Manager
      • Nov 2011 - May 2013

    • Restaurants
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Deputy Manager
      • Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

      As Deputy Manager it was my responsibility for the day to day running of the business in the absence of the general manager. I gained solid experience in managing a large team of people including being responsible for training and motivation. I have ensured that food and service standards were consistently excellent and set procedures in place to make sure company targets were constantly met. Working for Harvester Restaurants gave me the experience of working in a busy food led environment, managing sales between 19-24k a week.

    • United Kingdom
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • Conference and Banqueting Supervisor
      • Sep 2005 - Feb 2008

      My main roles at Storthes Hall Park as supervisor of the conference and banqueting department involved assisting the manager in developing and attracting new business, coordinating conferences to customer's specifications, organizing staff rotation and managing a small team of people at the events. Through working in high-pressured environments of kitchens and with challenging clients I have developed awareness for customer service management and generally remaining calm under pressure. My main roles at Storthes Hall Park as supervisor of the conference and banqueting department involved assisting the manager in developing and attracting new business, coordinating conferences to customer's specifications, organizing staff rotation and managing a small team of people at the events. Through working in high-pressured environments of kitchens and with challenging clients I have developed awareness for customer service management and generally remaining calm under pressure.

Education

  • The University of Huddersfield
    Hospitality Management
    2005 - 2009
  • St Thomas More RC School, Nuneaton
    GCSE's, 11 A-C's including English, Maths and Science Mathematics and Science
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  • King Edward College
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