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Ashleyn brown

Ashleyn brown

East Preston ,West Sussex

Summary

20 years old, I bring a level of maturity beyond my years, coupled with a deep enthusiasm for taking on challenges. Currently, I am entrenched in the dynamic world of hospitality, serving as a Junior Events Manager for the Operations Team at The Grand Brighton. My journey with The Grand spans over two years, during which I have honed my skills and contributed significantly to the success of our events. Ambitious with exceptional organisational and communication skills. Proactively addresses challenges with high-level critical thinking combining fine attention to detail and resourceful problem-solving. Frequently commended for strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Junior events manager

Grand hotel brighton
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
07.2021 - Current
  • My daily duties: ensuring that all staff members are assigned to appropriate roles and are well-informed about their responsibilities for each task or event, managing up to 40 team members per day or event
  • The events I oversee span a diverse range, including weddings, conferences, and dry-hire meetings
  • In the absence of scheduled events, I seamlessly transition into supporting various sections of the hotel, from front-of-house operations to the bar area
  • Additionally, I am adept at conflict management, navigating challenges with a composed and positive approach, consistently achieving calm and constructive resolutions
  • Working in the event management team, employed as a team member apprentice, I quickly learnt and worked my way up to team lead, and now junior event manager, with the scope of working towards event manager.

Store assistant

Asda
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Chilled department, I am a keen worker and a trusted team member, during COVID I have been called upon at short notice to help fill the shift patterns, carrying out essential duties.

Assistant

Ritchie's buffet
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Working at a serving hatch at Angmering train station, during my time here I have cooked, cleaned, served, helped opening and closing, and have been given an insight into banking and bookkeeping
  • Army look at life | HM FORCES | May 2018
  • A week of work experience with the military look life team within the British army.

Education

A-Levels - Travel and Tourism level 3

Chichester College
Chichester
09/2019 - 06/2021

Apprenticeship - Hospitality Events Supervisor Level 3

The Grand Brighton
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
07/2021 - 12/2022

GCSEs -

Chatsmore Catholic High School
Worthing
09/2014 - 08/2019

Skills

  • Budget control
  • event management
  • Pre-event briefings
  • People management
  • Conflict Management
  • Fast Pace Environment
  • Guest relations
  • Special events planning
  • Catering coordination
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving

Interests

Love the outdoors and adventure, abseiling, kayaking, canoeing surfing, bike riding and camping, pretty much anything outdoors. I have also recently joined the local gym to concentrate on mind, body and wellbeing.

Additional Information

  • WSET level 1 Wine
  • leadership and awards employee of the year 2023
  • Above and beyond apprentice 2023

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Junior events manager

Grand hotel brighton
07.2021 - Current

Store assistant

Asda
09.2020 - 04.2021

Assistant

Ritchie's buffet
07.2019 - 09.2020

A-Levels - Travel and Tourism level 3

Chichester College
09/2019 - 06/2021

Apprenticeship - Hospitality Events Supervisor Level 3

The Grand Brighton
07/2021 - 12/2022

GCSEs -

Chatsmore Catholic High School
09/2014 - 08/2019

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