Alistair Watson
Cardiff,Cardiff
Summary
Results-oriented Professional experienced in financial management, strategic planning, and business development. Achieved organisational growth through effective product launch, market research, and digital marketing strategies. Delivered operational efficiency by implementing HR policies, enhancing team collaboration, and adhering to regulatory compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
General Manager, Slug & Lettuce, Cardiff
Stonegate Group
Cardiff
2015.10 - 2026.09
- Since working with Stonegate, I have undergone extensive training in a number of different training programmes through the company's ATOP scheme, from Albert's award, accolade and completing the accelerator programme for high performing Deputy managers, prior to my appointment as General Manager of Slug & Lettuce, Cardiff as of July 2023.
- My Current role involves trading the business on a daily basis, forecasting, driving Pre booked sales opportunities, and coaching management team. whilst ensuring all the brand standards are met, with its high operational standards. Additional responsibilities within the role include, managing senior members of the team, ensuring venue is compliant to all EHO food Safety and H&S requirements, monitoring the creation of social media content and placement and drive of all marketing material in line with branding parameters.
- In another division, I have previously managed events with local breweries taking over the bar with their products for a weekend. Coordinating the event and managing the arrival of stock, creation and delivery of marketing material and driving social media campaigns to publicise the Tap takeovers. Additional duties included monitoring ROI (Return on Investment) and P&L (Profit and Loss) reports to analyse the results of the events and the profit brought to the business on a monthly review basis.
PGL Barton Hall
Devon
2015.05 - 2015.09
- Working between the centre's busy bars and retail store, bringing in changes to visual merchandising placement in both areas of the business leading to an increase in sales across products that were previously poor. I was constantly praised for my level of customer service and ability to adapt to each customer’s needs. Additional roles included stock management/monitoring between both bars, retail stores and all nine vending machines.
Student Volunteer
Headway Worcestershire Trust LTD.
2013.09 - 2014.05
- Wrote copy for website to share service users' stories, then assessed social media platforms to implement improvements that enhanced brand recognition and engagement.
- Drove engagement from a more active audience demographic by encouraging participation through viewing, liking, and sharing content to promote the brand.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media and Culture Studies
University of Worcester
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Stonegate ATOP Accelerator Program
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Stonegate ATOP Accolade Program
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Stonegate ATOP Award Program
Diploma - Ecommerce level 3
Diploma - Copywriting Level 4
A Level - Law, Media studies, Communications and Culture
Halesowen College
2011.01 -
Skills
- Financial management
- Financial budgeting
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Budget forecasting
- Financial oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety regulations adherence
- Supply chain management
- Operations oversight
- Business process reengineering
- Business development
- Customer relationship management
- Market research
- E-Commerce strategies
- Product development
- Product launch expertise
- Event planning
- Performance monitoring
- Performance driving
- Crisis management
- Strategic planning
- Strategic visioning
- Project coordination
- Project management tools
- Project budgeting
- Organisational skills
- HR policies implementation
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Professional training delivery
- Leadership development
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Communication proficiency
- Executive communication
- Effective public speaking
- Presentation skills
- Negotiation mastery
- Interpersonal savvy
- Conflict resolution
- Corporate governance understanding
- Business networking
- Result-Driven approach
- Resourcefulness
- Data-driven decision-making
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory management
- Organisational awareness
- Time efficiency
- Social media strategy
- Critical evaluation
- Leadership excellence
- Business administration
- HR systems knowledge
- Social media strategy
- Customer Service
- Data-driven decision-making
Accomplishments
- Completing numerous long distance cycling events
- Volunteered to laser print & pack face visors during Covid-19 lockdown.
- Staff member of the season at PGL Barton Hall.
- Over 150 hours of Volunteering between September 2012 - June 2014 in a number of places including Headway Trust Worcester Ltd, Students Union Worcester Trustee.
- Worcester Students Union in Association with Headway Worcester Trust Ltd Nominee.
- Over £350 Raised for the British Heart foundation when competing in a cycling event for the charity.
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Road Cycling and Triathlon
Timeline
General Manager, Slug & Lettuce, Cardiff
Stonegate Group
2015.10 - 2026.09
PGL Barton Hall
2015.05 - 2015.09
Student Volunteer
Headway Worcestershire Trust LTD.
2013.09 - 2014.05
A Level - Law, Media studies, Communications and Culture
Halesowen College
2011.01 -
Diploma - Copywriting Level 4
Diploma - Ecommerce level 3
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Stonegate ATOP Award Program
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Stonegate ATOP Accolade Program
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Stonegate ATOP Accelerator Program
Bachelor of Arts - Media and Culture Studies
University of Worcester