Experience

Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clerk (CEO)

  • Nov 2018 - Present

• Liveryman and Charity Fund Trustee

  • 2008 - Present

  The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London received its Charter in 1664. Initially founded to regulate the Glass Selling and Pot-Making industries within the City of London, the role of the livery company today is to:Maintain cordial relationships within the Company, the City and the wider glass industryStimulate interest in glass in all its aspectsCarry out charitable works, with special emphasis on educationMaintain the Company's traditions, values and customsProvide pastoral care for members in distressSupport the Lord Mayor & the Corporation of the City of London Show less



Self-employed

• London, United Kingdom

• Independent Consultant

  • Jun 1988 - Present



IntrAktion

• West London

• Partner

  • May 2013 - Present

  We will help you build your business through managing your social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Plus and many more that you require. Come to us if you would like a new design for your website or a completely new site if you are starting from scratch. We will build a website tailored to you and your needs based on a content management system. We can also manage your site once it is complete and continually update while maintaining a strong relationship with you, the customer. build with search engine optimisation and integrated social media in mind. Show less



Art of Entertaining

• SW London and surrounding areas

• Sole Trader

  • 1988 - Present

  A portfolio of activities encompassing, Catering & Management Consultancy for companies and private clients. Accounting, Book Keeping, Administration - Credit Control - Invoicing - Supplier Payments - Bank Reconciliations, Office Services Services provided to: A diverse client base across many platforms, diplomatic, professional, commerce and educational. A portfolio of activities encompassing, Catering & Management Consultancy for companies and private clients. Accounting, Book Keeping, Administration - Credit Control - Invoicing - Supplier Payments - Bank Reconciliations, Office Services Services provided to: A diverse client base across many platforms, diplomatic, professional, commerce and educational.



Reunion des Gastronomes

• United Kingdom

• Member

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  The Réunion des Gastronomes was formed officially in London in August 1899 with the object of endeavouring to raise the standards of hotel keeping and catering; of promoting stability of employment; and of exchanging ideas and opinions of value on all questions concerning the profession. Made up of many of the senior figures from the hotel and catering industry the objects are as important today as they were then. The organisation, set up in the last days of the nineteenth century, was devised to protect in anyway possible, the interests of its members. It also has a mission to develop, support and promote the culinary arts. Membership is restricted to just 200 but is generally kept at 160. Show less



Art of Entertaining in Country Houses

• Chef Demonstrator - Teacher

  • 1999 - Present

  Hosting and demonstrating the Art of Cooking in Country Houses - a one day event including tips and practical applications on entertaining, making it stress free and enjoyable. Locations included - France - Belgium - Scotland - onboard yachts - Farm houses and country houses in Kent, Hampshire,Worcestershire, Hertforshire, Bedfordshire, Essex. Hosting and demonstrating the Art of Cooking in Country Houses - a one day event including tips and practical applications on entertaining, making it stress free and enjoyable. Locations included - France - Belgium - Scotland - onboard yachts - Farm houses and country houses in Kent, Hampshire,Worcestershire, Hertforshire, Bedfordshire, Essex.



Royal Commonwealth Society

• United Kingdom
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman

  • 1976 - Present

  Chairman for several years of this organisation hosting Wine tastings both academic and social. Planning and organising trips to France and Kent for subject matter interest.

• Manager

  • 1976 - 1984

  Assistant General Manager Club Services. Managing Club Food Services encompassing a Buttery, 250 Seat Restaurant, Three Bars, 10 Functions Suites, 120 Bedroom Hotel servingProfessionals, Diplomats, Overseas Visitors and Heads of State. Management included budgeting, refurbishments, profit and loss. Wine purchasing for laying down and future consumption plans, liaising with management committees.



Whitton Phab

• Chairman

  • 2006 - 2012

  Whitton Phab is a Local Service youth Group provided for partially disabled or partially mentally disabled youngsters. Helping them to integrate and take part in the local community. As Chairman we raise funds and supply the resources for the members so that this may take place. In addition I also make a contribution to the regional management and activities. Whitton Phab is a Local Service youth Group provided for partially disabled or partially mentally disabled youngsters. Helping them to integrate and take part in the local community. As Chairman we raise funds and supply the resources for the members so that this may take place. In addition I also make a contribution to the regional management and activities.



Commonwealth Countries League

• Executive Chairman & Trustee

  • 2005 - 2007

  In a voluntary capacity fulfilled the post of Chairman to this organisation attempting to stimulate a more active approach to raising funds for it's charitable arm - the Education Fund of which I also served as a Trustee. Gained experience in Charity Law and working within the framework. Raising the profile of works of the organisation and its aims. In a voluntary capacity fulfilled the post of Chairman to this organisation attempting to stimulate a more active approach to raising funds for it's charitable arm - the Education Fund of which I also served as a Trustee. Gained experience in Charity Law and working within the framework. Raising the profile of works of the organisation and its aims.



Lucy Clayton - Finishing School

• Central London

• Freelance Teacher on Hospitality Skills

  • 2002 - 2005

  Periodic Demonstrations and Lectures on numerous subjects in the hospitality and entertaining field encompassing Cookery - Menu Planning - Wine Choices and tasting - Etiquette. Table laying and presentation. Periodic Demonstrations and Lectures on numerous subjects in the hospitality and entertaining field encompassing Cookery - Menu Planning - Wine Choices and tasting - Etiquette. Table laying and presentation.



Sony

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager

  • 1989 - 2005

  Managing and providing 'In House and External' Catering services for the company up until the merger with BMG. Based in Central London- Oxford Circus. Management Accounts - Stock Taking and control of full operation Managing and providing 'In House and External' Catering services for the company up until the merger with BMG. Based in Central London- Oxford Circus. Management Accounts - Stock Taking and control of full operation



Estmanco(OllgarClose)Ltd

• Chairman of Board of Directors

  • 1987 - 2000

  Chairman, Board of Directors managing appartment block of 150 dwellings providing services to common areas - heating - hot water - building maintenance, gardens, boiler rooms, security. Chairman, Board of Directors managing appartment block of 150 dwellings providing services to common areas - heating - hot water - building maintenance, gardens, boiler rooms, security.



Kennedy Brookes

• Manager

  • 1985 - 1988

  Trouble shooting and taking managment control over loss making units and turning around for company. Managed five units in total two in City of London and two in Covent Garden - other units manged were temporary placements Trouble shooting and taking managment control over loss making units and turning around for company. Managed five units in total two in City of London and two in Covent Garden - other units manged were temporary placements



The Belfry, Belgravia

• Manager

  • 1984 - 1985

  General Manager. Supervising the day to day operation of the Club, Restaurant and Functions General Manager. Supervising the day to day operation of the Club, Restaurant and Functions