Experience

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  DODSON BROS. (THATCHERS) LIMITED

  • Kings Ripton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

  • Office and Yard Manager

    • Jan 2019 - Oct 2022
    • Kings Ripton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    New role within this Company. Setting up new office systems and updating present ones. Management accounting and assisting the Directors wherever needed. Yard and HR management.

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  Newlands of Stow

  • Stow on the Wold Gloucestershire

  • Chauffeur and Socialization

    • Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Stow on the Wold Gloucestershire

    I take residents out for trips to places of interest, theatre, cinema, shopping and to doctors or hospital appointments. For socialisation, this role is spending time on a one to one or group basis playing games, doing activities and just chatting.

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  Burford House Hotel

  • 99 High Street Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4QA

  • Hotel Owner/Manager

    • Feb 2008 - May 2016
    • 99 High Street Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4QA

    Managed the control of the budget and finances, working within pre-determined budgets and targets. Closely monitored the work of staff, identifying customer needs and building a rapport with all to ensure a high-quality service. Identified and implemented any staff training needs across the entire hotel. Supervised all hotel operations, both accommodation and restaurant, invoice preparation and payment process, general accounting both sales, purchase and nominal ledger up to audit along with HR and payroll using Sage software.Selected Contributions:• Contributed to staff meetings alongside other crew members and the senior management team to ensure the smooth running of all services and to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.• Successfully led and controlled the workload of staff members, overseeing preparation and implementation of the employee schedule, and managing front of house – hotel reception, restaurant (25+ covers), general bar and lounge sales.

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  T W Hawkins & Sons (Motors) Ltd

  • Ewell Epsom Surrey

  • Finance Director/Company Secretary

    • Sep 1971 - Jun 2007
    • Ewell Epsom Surrey

    Various Positions in T W Hawkins & Sons (Motors) Ltd: Financial Director and Company Secretary, Company Secretary, Accounts Office, General Office Clerk, Forecourt Manager/Cashier, Parts Department Receptionist, Service Department Receptionist and qualified Motor Vehicle Technician.