Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Annette Small

Annette Small

Telford,United Kingdom

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in multiple venues. Proven ability to mentor and empower teams, fostering confidence and understanding in the industry. Committed to driving cultural change while achieving measurable results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Cinema Manager

ODEON Cinemas
Telford, Shropshire
04.2025 - Current

To lead a top 15 cinema and Costa Coffee through change initiatives such as refurbishments.
Oversaw operations daily, maintaining compliance with company protocols.
Recruited and trained leaders, strengthening team capabilities.
Encouraged excellent communication to align team efforts with strategic goals.

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction across all areas within the cinema

Cinema Manager

ODEON Cinemas
Birmingham Broadway Plaza, Birmingham
09.2024 - 03.2025

Led flagship cinema and Costa Coffee through challenging transitions during peak periods.
Realised profitability targets for cinema through focused operational strategies.
Supervised daily operations in accordance with corporate standards.
Trained and mentored leadership, fostering a cohesive team environment.
Promoted open communication within the team to ensure goal alignment.

General Manager / Cinema Manager

ODEON Cinemas
Telford, Shropshire
11.2016 - 09.2024

Successfully led top 15 cinema and Costa Coffee through refurbishments and role changes.
Achieved financial targets while managing budgets to ensure profitability.
Oversaw daily operations, maintaining compliance with company standards.
Recruited, trained, and mentored leaders and staff to enhance team performance.
Fostered a strong team culture, promoting collaboration and effectiveness.
Facilitated clear communication among team members to align on goals.

Customer Services Advisor

Telford and Wrekin Council
Telford, Shropshire
01.2021 - 04.2021

Managed remote call-based system for Telford and Wrekin Council during lockdown.
Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction throughout service delivery.
Facilitated additions to Electoral Roll and resolved housing list queries.
Addressed community inquiries from Telford and Wrekin effectively.

General Manager

ODEON Cinemas
Birmginham New Street, Birmingham
02.2016 - 10.2016

Oversaw traditional cinema operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and procedures.
Identified improvement opportunities and implemented changes to boost performance.
Achieved financial targets by managing budgets and ensuring profitability.
Recruited, trained, and mentored leaders and employees to foster a strong team.
Maintained high customer satisfaction levels across all cinema areas.
Supported facilities-based challenges with effective solutions.
Facilitated excellent team communication to align on goals and initiatives.

Education

GCSEs -

Abraham Darby
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
09.1991 - 05.1996

Skills


  • Employee motivation tactics
  • Financial accountability
  • Projection equipment handling
  • Building maintenance understanding
  • Film scheduling
  • Resilience in high-pressure situations
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer relations
  • Staff recruitment
  • Performance monitoring
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Staff leadership
  • Business management
  • Employee training
  • Food and beverage knowledge

Affiliations

  • Walking and Nature

Certification

First AId Certificate

Level 2 Health & Safety in Catering

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering

Personal License Holder

Timeline

Cinema Manager

ODEON Cinemas
04.2025 - Current

Cinema Manager

ODEON Cinemas
09.2024 - 03.2025

Customer Services Advisor

Telford and Wrekin Council
01.2021 - 04.2021

General Manager / Cinema Manager

ODEON Cinemas
11.2016 - 09.2024

General Manager

ODEON Cinemas
02.2016 - 10.2016

GCSEs -

Abraham Darby
09.1991 - 05.1996
Annette Small