Senior Business Development Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Presales Manager

• May 2022 - Oct 2022

Presales Consultant

• May 2021 - May 2022

Business Development Manager

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

Responsible for management of all meal kit, food service, wholesale and export accounts. Head of Brexit readiness and delivery team ensuring minimal disruption to supply chain and customer service levels during transition. Responsible for management of all meal kit, food service, wholesale and export accounts. Head of Brexit readiness and delivery team ensuring minimal disruption to supply chain and customer service levels during transition.

Commercial Project Manager/ IFS SME

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2020

Development and execution of a new products route to market, utilising a creative influence and managing customer demands to develop commercially viable products that reflect exceptional quality. Management of multiple NPD projects within channel building cost and quality into every product. Liaising with customer’s commercial and production teams to ensure projects are executed on time and to budget.I was involved in the design and implementation of IFS apps 9 in 2018. As an IFS SME I deliver regular IFS process reviews, creation of supporting step by step guides, training of current users and new employees during induction periods. I support multiple functions within the company troubleshooting where issues arise. To effectively deliver my responsibilities I utilise a wide range of IFS modules to ensure that all parts of the business are aligned. These include Business enablers, Manufacturing and Supply chain. Show less

R & D Technologist

• Oct 2012 - Jan 2017

Responsible for all aspects of new and existing product development of chilled, frozen and ambient product lines. Pivotal role in successful launches of brand and bespoke customer products into retail, food service and wholesale markets. Highly effective project management ensuring multi departmental support at all stages. Implementation of regular capability reviews in order to expand companies current product portfolio and refine manufacturing processes.

NPD Technologist

• May 2012 - Oct 2012

R & D based role developing new gluten free bakery products and renovating existing product portfolio for major retailers, food service and export markets. R & D based role developing new gluten free bakery products and renovating existing product portfolio for major retailers, food service and export markets.

R & D Technologist (Part Time During Study)

• Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

Part time employment during the academic year and full time employment during my summer break. Part time employment during the academic year and full time employment during my summer break.

R & D Technologist (Internship)

• Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

Completion of a three month internship during the summer break from my studies Completion of a three month internship during the summer break from my studies

Sous Chef

• Jan 2006 - Apr 2007

Over 200 cover city center AA Rosette restaurant with a riverside terrace and bar. Senior member of kitchen brigade delivering a highly modern, seasonal and locally-sourced menu. My role particularly focussed on menu development working with suppliers and colleagues to constantly evolve and improve the experience of diners. Over 200 cover city center AA Rosette restaurant with a riverside terrace and bar. Senior member of kitchen brigade delivering a highly modern, seasonal and locally-sourced menu. My role particularly focussed on menu development working with suppliers and colleagues to constantly evolve and improve the experience of diners.

Junior Sous Chef

• Sep 2005 - Jan 2006

Core member of staff employed to oversee 2 AA rosette fine dining and banqueting kitchen launch after £12m refurbishment of hotel. My role was on a consulting basis to ensure the hotel met high industry standards expected by hotel group with particular emphasis on menu development. Core member of staff employed to oversee 2 AA rosette fine dining and banqueting kitchen launch after £12m refurbishment of hotel. My role was on a consulting basis to ensure the hotel met high industry standards expected by hotel group with particular emphasis on menu development.

Junior Sous Chef

• Jun 2004 - Sep 2005

Daily management of large kitchen brigade supporting a 2 AA rosette fine dining restaurant, 80 cover cafe/bar and large conferencing/banqueting facilities. Worked closely with multi departmental members of banqueting team delivering SLTN Conference Hotel of the Year award in 2005. Daily management of large kitchen brigade supporting a 2 AA rosette fine dining restaurant, 80 cover cafe/bar and large conferencing/banqueting facilities. Worked closely with multi departmental members of banqueting team delivering SLTN Conference Hotel of the Year award in 2005.