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Arfon Lewis Jones

Caernarfon,Gwynedd

Summary

Organised Financial Services Manager bringing 37+ years of experience with qualification. Adept at analysing team performance, identifying struggling employees and providing extra training. Expert at setting goals, monitoring budgets and assessing team performance, keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Chairman of Caernarfon Town Football Club over a 6 year period, providing the experience needed in running a Sports Club

Member of Royal Caernarfon Golf Club since 2012

General Manager at Caernarfon Golf Club over the last 5 years

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Caernarfon Golf Club
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
05.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed financial budgets, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
  • Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
  • Built successful business culture focused on performance optimisation and goal attainment.
  • Developed successful strategies and policies, meeting organisational needs and implementing improvements.
  • Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
  • Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimising stock levels for operational efficiency.
  • Tracked organizational performance against objectives and revamped strategies to better meet targets.
  • Directed successful marketing campaigns, increasing brand visibility and market penetration.
  • Leveraged financial data and forecasts to set clear operating budgets.

Company Owner

Yswiriant Celtic Insurance
caernarfon, Gwynedd
01.2007 - 05.2016
  • Improved return on capital investment
  • Held operational oversight and budgetary governance
  • Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximise growth and opportunities.
  • Developed and monitored internal control systems.
  • Reviewed, analysed and interpreted financial statements.
  • Maintained productive relationships and communication channels across organisation.
  • Revitalised business plans and realigned company objectives to increase overall profits.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalise on opportunities and maximise business success.

Independent Financial Advisor

Elidir Financial services
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
05.2004 - 12.2006

Managed a portfolio of Investments on Client's behalf

Regular review of Client's needs and objectives

Provided a "one stop" financial/Insurance service

Financial Planning Consultant

Principality Building Society
Bangor, Gwynedd
12.2003 - 04.2004
  • Contacted and arranged initial meetings with prospective clients to respond to queries and outline development plans.
  • Conducted in-depth financial reviews of clients' current circumstances and future aims.
  • Analysed data to prepare and present bespoke, accurate financial plans.
  • Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge and informed clients of changes in legislation that affected planning.
  • Performed financial reviews and produced tailored business reports with clients' interest in mind.

Insurance Services Branch Manager

Pearl assurance
Bangor, Gwynedd
06.1989 - 05.2003
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest industry trends, keeping knowledgeable in competitive markets.
  • Set sales goal monitoring team performance to ensure teams stayed on target.
  • Developed effective action plans , improving agency performance and increasing sales
  • Modified processes and work procedures, ensuring all services ran smoothly, efficiently and within schedules.
  • Analysed team performance , identifying struggling employees and providing extra training.
  • Effectively managed 50+ employees, ensuring individuals met team objectives and sales goals.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and implementing processes.
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Created profitable marketing campaigns for products using social media strategies and analytics.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Financial Services

CII
01-2013

GCSEs - Maths English Welsh

Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen
Caernarfon
01-1979

Skills

  • Business development
  • Business plan creation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Sales and marketing
  • Operations management
  • Financial forecasting
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget management

Languages

Welsh
First Language
English
Proficient
C2

Interests

  • Golf
  • Football
  • Holidays

Timeline

General Manager

Caernarfon Golf Club
05.2021 - Current

Company Owner

Yswiriant Celtic Insurance
01.2007 - 05.2016

Independent Financial Advisor

Elidir Financial services
05.2004 - 12.2006

Financial Planning Consultant

Principality Building Society
12.2003 - 04.2004

Insurance Services Branch Manager

Pearl assurance
06.1989 - 05.2003

Diploma of Higher Education - Financial Services

CII

GCSEs - Maths English Welsh

Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen
Arfon Lewis Jones