Brandon Kent
Winchburgh
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in business development, project management, and stakeholder management. Proficient in literacy and numeracy with a strong understanding of child development and social emotional learning. Experienced in working with learning disabilities and knowledgeable in SEN-specific individuals. Adaptable skills to enhance educational outcomes and support diverse learning needs.
Offering strong communication and interpersonal skills with background in education. Knowledgeable in catering and physical education with passion for teaching and connecting with students. Ready to use and develop patience, adaptability, and creativity in an educational based role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
General Manager
Funparx
Edinburgh
2026.01 - Current
- Achieved customer satisfaction with regular feedback and improvement sessions.
- Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the organisation.
- Managed key stakeholder relationships for smoother project completion.
- Ensured safeguarding policies were adhered to, maintaining a safe space for all children.
Regional sales manager
Global Brands
Scotland
2025.03 - 2025.11
- Representing multiple global drinks brands across on-trade venues and events. - Accountable for regional sales, customer engagement, and alcohol compliance standards. - Working closely with venue teams to ensure brand consistency and licensing requirements. - Supporting marketing activations and experiential events that drive brand loyalty.
Residential support worker (Children)
Educate Care
Wrexham
2022.12 - 2024.11
- Achieved improved emotional wellbeing of children by providing consistent and compassionate care.
- Assisted in arranging medical appointments, ensuring that all health needs were met promptly.
- Promoted positive behaviour in children to enhance their social skills.
- Worked closely with families of the residents facilitating healthier relationships.
- Identified potential triggers leading to behavioural outbursts, minimising incidents of unrest within the community setting.
Business Development Manager
Estrella Galicia
Northern UK
2023.03 - 2024.11
- Oversaw brand development in Scotland, North England, and North Wales. - Organised and executed tasting events, talks, and launches with full compliance.
- Built relationships with area managers, wholesalers, and hospitality leaders.
- Delivered monthly reports and presented at trade events and internal meetings.
Tutor
Educate Group
Wrexham
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Managed multiple students simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality instruction.
- Encouraged open communication during sessions, enhancing comfort levels and participation rates.
- Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions for personalised attention to each student's needs.
- Managed pupil behaviour and set firm boundaries to maximise learning potential.
Hospitality Specialist
Specialist Bar Services
2018.03 - 2021.07
- Represented major spirit and beer brands at events, supporting customer service and compliance.
- Delivered seamless front-of-house experiences while ensuring hygiene and licensing standards.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Westmonmouth School
Pontypool
2019.09 - 2020.07
- Collaborated with special education teachers for better lesson planning and execution.
- Offered emotional support during challenging situations whilst respecting student's personal space and emotions.
- Ensured adherence to school policies regarding safety standards when dealing with special needs children.
- Assisted in managing classroom behaviour by implementing effective discipline strategies tailored to individual needs.
Chef de Partie
Peebles Hydro Hotel
2015.12 - 2016.05
- Managed food preparation to meet FSA and hotel hygiene standards.
- Oversaw kitchen stations and stock rotation during high-volume periods.
Cover Supervisor (SEN)
Totterridge Academy
2014.09 - 2015.11
- Assisted students in understanding subject material, promoting academic advancement.
- Prepared classrooms ahead of lessons; created conducive learning environments.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's progress thus facilitating better home-school partnership.
- Worked closely alongside occupational therapists implementing suggested strategies within the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviour with de-escalation techniques, promoting a safe classroom environment.
Education
West Monmouth Comprehensive School
Three A Level/BTEC equivalent qualifications. -
2012: St Albans RC High (2011 - 2013)
2011 - 2012: Coleg Gwent
Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Open and clear communicator
- Conveying instructions
- Networking ability
- Literacy & Numeracy instruction proficiency
- Administrative reporting competency
- Experience with learning disabilities
- Tolerance and understanding
- Social emotional learning
- Child development understanding
- SEN specific pedagogy knowledge
Certification
- FLT License Full UK Driver's License
- Advance First Aid
- IT Communications and Language
- Emergency Response (Fire and Rescue) – Basic Training)
- Personal Alcohol License
- Level 3 Food Safety
- Health and Hygiene Certificate
- SIA trained
- Maybo Conflict resolution
- Qualified Tiler.
Timeline
General Manager
Funparx
2026.01 - Current
Regional sales manager
Global Brands
2025.03 - 2025.11
Business Development Manager
Estrella Galicia
2023.03 - 2024.11
Residential support worker (Children)
Educate Care
2022.12 - 2024.11
Tutor
Educate Group
2022.09 - 2023.05
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Westmonmouth School
2019.09 - 2020.07
Hospitality Specialist
Specialist Bar Services
2018.03 - 2021.07
Chef de Partie
Peebles Hydro Hotel
2015.12 - 2016.05
Cover Supervisor (SEN)
Totterridge Academy
2014.09 - 2015.11
Three A Level/BTEC equivalent qualifications. -
2012: St Albans RC High (2011 - 2013)
2011 - 2012: Coleg Gwent
West Monmouth Comprehensive School