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Charis  Wedgwood

Charis Wedgwood

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

Summary

During my 25 Years owning my Own business and having my first business Premises at the age of 22 . I Successfully grew the business to having Three Catering Units at Separate Locations in 3 Years


Also negotiated a lease for a public house, oversaw the Renovations and Facilitated a Manager and Team to Run the pub,.


Throughout my 25 Years of owning my business I have navigated it through a Recession, a business partner moving to Canada for 10 years so I was Running the business during this time with him as a silent partner, A pandemic and Cost of living crisis proving I am a Successful Leader equipped to plan, lead and optimise operations for changing Economic Environment.


In November 2018 I was thrilled to be nominated and win A Prestigious Women Leader Award in Customer Service


I also led my business to win a small business award in 2019


I am a Driven, decisive leader with Great negotiation skills and a diplomatic communicator.


I am Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.


I am looking for a new career to challenge myself in a Different environment, Learn New Things, Push Myself in a New direction.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Company Director

Chef de la Maison Ltd
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
05.2002 - Current
  • Led multiple teams, driving company growth consistent with overall mission and values.
  • Managed and optimised products, Developed New Menus, Great Brand Knowledge, Devised New Products
  • Marketing skills
  • Expert in Customer Service
  • Oversaw daily company operations to reach targets.
  • Logistics and Planning
  • Excellent Networking Skills
  • Managed Purchasing, Procurement, New Suppliers, Stock
  • Leadership skills
  • HR and Health and Safety Responsibility
  • Developed professional relationships with business Contacts and authorities to establish trust, rapport and reliability.
  • Facilitated business operations, financial performance
  • Designed business strategies to acquire short and long-term goals for company.
  • Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes. Accounts Invoicing and Reconciling

Education

A-Levels - English, Literature, Geography and Business Studies

Arthur Mellows Village College
Peterborough

GCSEs - English Language and Literature, PE, German, Geography, Science , Drama , Maths, Business Studies

Arthur Mellows Village College
Peterborough
09.1991 - 06.1998

Diploma of Higher Education - Hospitality Management

Diploma Hospitality Management
Peterborough
06.2013 - 01.2015

Skills

  • People-oriented
  • Excels in team leadership
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Engaging leadership style
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Brand management
  • Business administration
  • Financial management
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Procurement
  • Written Communication

Timeline

Diploma of Higher Education - Hospitality Management

Diploma Hospitality Management
06.2013 - 01.2015

Company Director

Chef de la Maison Ltd
05.2002 - Current

GCSEs - English Language and Literature, PE, German, Geography, Science , Drama , Maths, Business Studies

Arthur Mellows Village College
09.1991 - 06.1998

A-Levels - English, Literature, Geography and Business Studies

Arthur Mellows Village College
Charis Wedgwood