Experience

leaf HOSPITALITY

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Operations Director

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Lincoln, England, United Kingdom Group Operations Director for a portfolio of 9 managed hotels across the UK, including brands DoubleTree by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Holiday Inn Express and Independent Spa and Event locations



me&dee charity

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

• Vice Chairman - Member Board Of Trustees

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom me&dee has a simple mission, to ensure families going through difficult and uncertain times are gifted with memories they can treasure, never losing sight of what truly matters. Because it’s those special moments shared with the ones we love, no matter how complicated circumstances may be, that are most precious of all.



SPRINGBOARD UK LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Education Management

• GEMS Mentor - University of Derby

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2022

  Derby, United Kingdom Delighted to become a mentor for Springboard GEMS supporting The University of Derby. Mentoring a final year student through their final year and onto their chosen career.



The Derby Conference Centre

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2022

  Derby, United Kingdom The Managing Director of a: 1000 capacity conference centre, with 15 meeting rooms. 50 bed hotel on site with a separate block of 35 long let apartments. 9 rented offices for short and long term lets totalling 75,000 sq ft. 100+ Weekend events including: Weddings, Functions, Balls, Tradeshows, Christmas and New Year. Delighted to have launched the Derby Comedy Club in 2019, selling out to 350 people every month.



Derby Destination Management Plan Steering Group

• Committee Member

  • Mar 2019 - May 2022

  Derby, United Kingdom Delighted to sit as a Committee Member, supporting the council in shaping Derby's Destination Management Plan.



The Derby Comedy Club

• Managing Director - The Derby Comedy Club

  • Feb 2019 - May 2022

  Derby, England, United Kingdom Founder of The Derby Comedy Club @ The Derby Conference Centre. Delighted to work with the countries top comedians at our monthly shows, selling out to 400 comedy enthusiasts.



Valor Hospitality Careers UK

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager - Crowne Plaza - Solihull

  • Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

  Solihull General Manager of 120 bedroom Crowne Plaza, The Award winning Crowne Plaza Solihull: IHG European Hotel of the Year 2018 Solihull BID Highly Commended award 2017 Solihull BID Best Hospitality and Leisure Destination 2016 12 conference rooms, fitness club and the stunning Terrace restaurant. Responsible for the leadership of the hotel under the Valor Hospitality Europe banner and the relationship management with IHG. Delighted to have taken the hotel through a full… Show more General Manager of 120 bedroom Crowne Plaza, The Award winning Crowne Plaza Solihull: IHG European Hotel of the Year 2018 Solihull BID Highly Commended award 2017 Solihull BID Best Hospitality and Leisure Destination 2016 12 conference rooms, fitness club and the stunning Terrace restaurant. Responsible for the leadership of the hotel under the Valor Hospitality Europe banner and the relationship management with IHG. Delighted to have taken the hotel through a full refurbishment and rebrand in 2016 from Holiday Inn to Crowne Plaza.

• General Manager - Holiday Inn Solihull

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2016

  Solihull General Manager of 120 bedroom Holiday Inn with 12 conference rooms, fitness club and stunning open lobby restaurant. Responsible for the leadership of the hotel under the Valor Hospitality Europe banner and the relationship management with IHG.



Solihull BID

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

• Solihull BID Board Director

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Solihull Delighted to be become a BID Director at Solihull BID Board, June 2016 to help support the BID business plan. Working in an amazing Town and community.



Interstate Hotel & Resorts, Now part of Aimbridge Hospitality

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager - Hampton By Hilton - Birmingham Broad Street

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2015

  Birmingham, United Kingdom General Manager of 285 bedroom Hampton By Hilton in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, the largest Hampton Hotel outside of the US. Responsible for all leadership of the hotel under the Interstate Europe Hotels and Resorts banner.



Whitbread

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cluster General Manager - Premier Inn - 7 Hotels

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2013

  The management and leadership of 7 hotels, consisting of 652 bedrooms in the Birmingham Airport / NEC and Solihull area. With an accountability for a £10.75m turnover and a headcount of 240 people. The role involves delivery of all company expectations from sales, P+L performance, strategic revenue management, marketing and people management. A key aspect to the role is establishing key relationships with schools, colleges, job centres and the community to be seen as the employer of… Show more The management and leadership of 7 hotels, consisting of 652 bedrooms in the Birmingham Airport / NEC and Solihull area. With an accountability for a £10.75m turnover and a headcount of 240 people. The role involves delivery of all company expectations from sales, P+L performance, strategic revenue management, marketing and people management. A key aspect to the role is establishing key relationships with schools, colleges, job centres and the community to be seen as the employer of choice and a key contributor within the local community.

• General Manager - Premier Inn

  • Nov 2006 - Sep 2011

  Whilst with Premier Inn I have managed 3 different hotels ranging from 80 bedrooms - 152 bedrooms with an annual turnover of £1.7m - £3.75m per annum. I have successfully opened 2 hotels at East Midlands Airport, Sheffield City Centre and have improved the results at a major city centre location at Newcastle Quayside. The East Midlands Airport hotel opening was a fantastic achievement for myself, as I was the first external candidate within the company to have the privilege of opening a… Show more Whilst with Premier Inn I have managed 3 different hotels ranging from 80 bedrooms - 152 bedrooms with an annual turnover of £1.7m - £3.75m per annum. I have successfully opened 2 hotels at East Midlands Airport, Sheffield City Centre and have improved the results at a major city centre location at Newcastle Quayside. The East Midlands Airport hotel opening was a fantastic achievement for myself, as I was the first external candidate within the company to have the privilege of opening a new site. All the General Manager positions have involved deliver of sales, P+L control, marketing, brand standards, health & safety and most importantly team development and management of people. In my 4 years as a General Manager I have achieved 2 conference awards, an all Green WINCARD and Housekeeping Team of the Year.



McDonald's

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Manager

  • Sep 1996 - Nov 2006

  This job involved being responsible for a £2.3million sales budget and a team of 85, including 10 managers of various levels through which I had to manage and enable them to deliver key expectations. Motivating a team is an important skill and I ensured everyone understood what is expected of them through holding regular management and team meetings and 1-1’s on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis as well as setting direction on a daily basis. The role gave accountability for the development… Show more This job involved being responsible for a £2.3million sales budget and a team of 85, including 10 managers of various levels through which I had to manage and enable them to deliver key expectations. Motivating a team is an important skill and I ensured everyone understood what is expected of them through holding regular management and team meetings and 1-1’s on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis as well as setting direction on a daily basis. The role gave accountability for the development of people of which I have achieved a proven track record. I operated a seed store and was responsible for training all external candidates for the region and feeding back on rollouts of new products and procedures. My role involved delivering the highest customer service at all times and we achieved “store of the quarter” on 2 occasions in 2 years. I also achieved the distinction of Employer of the Year 2005. In my time with McDonalds I operated 3 different outlets as General Manager with one being a joint venture with ASDA/Walmart. Show less