Aidan Brady
Livingston,West Lothian
Summary
Focused and results-driven professional with a strong background supporting leadership teams, coordinating day-to-day operations, and developing staff performance across a variety of roles. Proven contributor to high-performing teams, including playing a key role in helping the Innoflate Livingston site achieve its first national award. Brings a solid foundation in structured project work, documentation, and technical problem-solving from early apprenticeship experience. A background in competitive athletics further strengthens discipline, focus, and a high-performance mindset within professional environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
General Manager
Innoflate
Livingston
2025.06 - Current
- Directed operations across cafe, reception, arena supervision, and party hosting, ensuring high service quality and safety.
- Managed and mentored Duty Manager and Supervisor teams to ensure task completion, uphold standards, and maintain consistent performance.
- Oversaw on-site HR functions such as recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, staff training, and performance management.
- Held full P&L responsibility, including budgeting and financial performance oversight, applying foundational financial knowledge effectively to drive profitability.
- Analysed financial and operational reports to identify improvements, increase efficiency, and strengthen profit margins.
- Led Innoflate Livingston to achieve Best Children’s Entertainment at Scottish Hospitality Awards 2025 by training staff regularly, leading by example, and building strong, guest-focused service culture.
Assistant General Manager
Innoflate
Livingston
2024.12 - 2025.06
- Conducted safety checks, risk assessments, and incident reports to maintain strong health and safety practices.
- Ensured departmental compliance with guidelines, health and safety regulations, hygiene procedures, and customer service standards through compliance checks, guidance, and corrective action.
- Supported promotional and marketing initiatives to increase venue visibility and customer engagement.
- Facilitated cross-department staff training to broaden team skills and promote reliable, high-quality service.
- Completed professional qualifications in First Aid, Food Safety, COSHH, Fire Awareness, and Data Privacy, expanding expertise in safety, compliance, and data responsibility.
Duty Manager
Innoflate
Livingston
2022.11 - 2024.12
- Coordinated daily operations across cafe, reception, arena supervision, and hosted sessions.
- Assisted in continuous recruitment and induction processes, ensuring consistent selection and integration of capable team members.
- Handled cash, logged daily finances, managed stock, and placed cafe supply orders.
- Delivered structured inductions to familiarise new staff with safety expectations and operational routines.
- Implemented promotional initiatives for increased footfall during off-peak hours.
Supervisor
Innoflate
Livingston
2021.11 - 2022.11
- Collaborated with management through weekly meetings, sharing on-floor insights and preparing daily planners to strengthen day-to-day workflow.
- Provided hands-on support across reception, café, arena, and events, assisting with daily duties, guiding team members during busy periods, and maintaining smooth operations.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
Apprentice Architectural Technician
Halliday Fraser Munro
Dundee
2020.02 - 2021.11
- Worked alongside architectural design teams to prepare drawings, layouts, and construction documentation for various projects.
- Produced detailed CAD plans using industry-standard design software, enabling accurate project visualisation and supporting timely, compliant documentation delivery.
- Proactively sought opportunities to expand involvement in projects, contributing to design tasks beyond initial apprenticeship requirements.
- · Created detailed 2D and 3D models, visualisations, and presentation materials to support client meetings and design development.
Team Member
Innoflate
Livingston
2019.06 - 2020.02
- Displayed proficiency in handling point-of-sale systems for efficient checkout procedures.
- Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.
- Delivered reliable customer service with attention to detail even under high pressure.
- Remained flexible to cover shifts and work overtime as required.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Architectural Technology
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow 2021.08 - 2022.05
Higher National Certificate - Architectural Technology
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow 2020.08 - 2021.06
National Certificate - Civil Engineering
West Lothian College
Livingston 2017.09 - 2019.05
Skills
- Operational Leadership
- Team Management & Mentoring
- Training & Development
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Recruitment & HR Support
- Customer Service Excellence
- Administrative & Reporting Skills
- Event planning
Hobbies and Interests
I have competed in athletics as a sprinter for over thirteen years, racing internationally and winning national youth titles. The demands of high-level sport have developed my discipline, resilience, and drive, which I apply to my work and leadership.
Timeline
General Manager
Innoflate
2025.06 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Innoflate
2024.12 - 2025.06
Duty Manager
Innoflate
2022.11 - 2024.12
Supervisor
Innoflate
2021.11 - 2022.11
Higher National Diploma - Architectural Technology
City of Glasgow College
2021.08 - 2022.05
Higher National Certificate - Architectural Technology
City of Glasgow College
2020.08 - 2021.06
Apprentice Architectural Technician
Halliday Fraser Munro
2020.02 - 2021.11
Team Member
Innoflate
2019.06 - 2020.02
National Certificate - Civil Engineering
West Lothian College
2017.09 - 2019.05