Charlie Drayton
London
Summary
Organized, versatile professional with more than four years of being part of and often leading crucial systems in high-pressure, highly confidential situations. Detailed approach to planning and maintaining operations, recommending change and overseeing day-to-day employee coordination and communication. Choreographed all aspects of planning, launch assessment and management for optimal cost balance and KPI delivery. Hardworking and passionate job seeker, both highly analytical and people-oriented; experience in both B2B and B2C environments
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
White Swan Data
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Identified, assessed, and achieved partnerships and acquisitions to drive company growth. These relations with third-party companies doubled output targets in years 2 & 3;
- Developed, executed and updated project management plans for account initiatives.
- Expanded business through effective network development at global betting industry conferences, identifying prospective partners
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
Operations Lead
White Swan Data
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Team leader across over 15 international projects each with teams of 40+, including on-site work and liaising with multiple time-zones to execute targets
- Consistently exceeded financial year KPIs across all all years
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices
- Designed, implemented and assessed system maintenance, billing, cost efficiency and CRM measures within C&M environment
Junior Sports Agent
World in Motion
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Liaised with clients with regard to contracts, duties and future deals
- Created and published company newsletter to send to all clients and affiliates
- Established branding and sponsorship relationships with over 30 companies to secure major advertising associate deals
- Conducted client meetings, in particular with Spanish and French athletes to implement language skills
- Assisted in drafting company GDPR regulation briefs and research
Service Staff Manager
Class 1 Personnel
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Promoted quickly to managerial roles, including leader of back-of-house logistics, and organizing work schedules for large groups of staff
- Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
Back of House Supervisor
Wimbledon Championships
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Led a hospitality team of over 15 in a restaurant within the All England Club
- Increased the efficiency of logistics, client management and staffing, testified by positive client feedback and 5% increase of revenue on previous year
- Invited to return following year in more senior managerial role.
English teaching
Self-employed
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted with teaching English to students in Spain
- Adapted teaching programs to meet individual and group needs, helping them achieve desired exam results
Mini-pupilage
One Essex Court
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Carried out research work and assisted QCs; studying Civil Procedure Rules, case-reading, research
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environments, given short notice to proof-read and action changes in court
Intern
Harbottle & Lewis LLP
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Supported employees with research in different legal areas including Trademarks and Copyright
- Participated in departmental partner strategy meetings, workshops and presentations tackling changing legislation
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Bristol
Bristol07.2019
University College School
London06.2016
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Line Management
- Client Consultations
- Strategic Partnerships
- Project Management
- Relationship Development
Languages
English, Spanish
Native language
French
Upper intermediate
B2
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Business Development Manager
White Swan Data
11.2022 - 12.2023
Operations Lead
White Swan Data
12.2020 - 11.2022
Junior Sports Agent
World in Motion
09.2019 - 11.2020
Back of House Supervisor
Wimbledon Championships
05.2019 - 07.2019
English teaching
Self-employed
06.2018 - 08.2018
Service Staff Manager
Class 1 Personnel
01.2017 - 08.2019
Mini-pupilage
One Essex Court
06.2016 - 07.2016
Intern
Harbottle & Lewis LLP
06.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Law
University of Bristol
University College School
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