Experience

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  MANDALAY FINANCIAL LIMITED

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Mortgage and Protection Broker

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • London, England, United Kingdom

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  Helical Productions

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Operations Director

    • Apr 2018 - Oct 2023
    • London, United Kingdom

    Leading operations and production management for this new wave production agency covering all industries for branded content, advertising & filmResponsible for new business development and client retention Casting manager for all commercial shoots and documentaries General logistics and planning for all international/UK based projects including on-location managementTraining CIMA Accountant

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  Leon Restaurants

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Operations Manager

    • Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
    • London, United Kingdom

    Accountable for the West End area of LeonDaily operations management of 6GM’s, 1 OM support and 200+ employeesKey4Life mentor

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  BaxterStorey

  • Operations Manager

    • Sep 2014 - Dec 2016

    Including - L'Oréal UK, Hachette, Simmons & Simmons, BT Sport and many others. P&L Accountability and responsibility for 14 high profile commercial catering contractsDaily operations managementManagement team of 80 team members and 14 GM direct reports Responsibility for total safety management, succession planning and contract retentionInvolvement with the London/ Central sales division to drive new business through effective tender documents and pitchesAnnual budgeting and forecasting Mobilisation of new contracts (varying sizes)Supporting the central region marketing function Client interface for weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reviews

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  Admiral Group

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Recruitment Consultant

    • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
    • London, United Kingdom

    Providing permanent personnel at management level within the catering and hospitality sectorOffering a bespoke and personalised service focusing on delivering an experience that exceeds our clients' and applicants' expectations every step of the wayPutting in to practice stringent and proven employment techniques uniquely tailored to the industryFocusing on the pubs, gastro and premium restaurant marketsProviding a pro active and personal service to ensure clients recieve the highest calibre of candidatesAccount management of multiple high profile clients Extensive industry knowledge

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  The Aspirational Pub Co Ltd

  • The Artichoke

  • General Manager

    • Mar 2009 - Jan 2014
    • The Artichoke

    Providing FOH training to team members and driving further progression to management positionsEvent management and hosting for current site including cost forecasting and budgetingAssessing competition an making effective decisions to further develop the brand Managing marketing strategies and driving a high ROI Monitoring supplier agreements and building prospective relationships with new companiesForecasting finances and achieving targets on strict wage percentages and stock targetsManaging customer relations and understanding their wants and needs Conflict management Management of 35+ team members