Christopher John Bryce
Boldon Colliery,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Highly accomplished business and training manager/ educator with a remarkable blend of academic expertise and over twenty years of industry experience. A proven track record of delivering impactful and engaging instruction in business, combined with a deep understanding of management and leadership theory. A collaborative communicator, I excel at building lasting relationships and promoting synergy across diverse business sectors, all in pursuit of driving positive change and fostering cohesive and comprehensive business strategies. With a passion for empowering individuals and teams, I am committed to creating dynamic learning experiences and achieving measurable performance improvements in the realm of leadership development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lecturer
New College Durham
02.2019 - Current
- Extensive experience in teaching various business and management courses at different levels
- Proven track record of designing and delivering engaging, interactive lectures in a classroom and online
- Assignment design, implementation, marking, feedback, and tutorials
- Administration in relation to day-to-day teaching
- Mentoring and advising students with their academic and career development
- Application of industry experience to teaching, bringing real-life insights to the classroom
- Actively engaged in professional development through attending workshops and seminars.
Regional Business & Training Manager
Subway
06.2008 - Current
- Functioning as a consummate professional, supervising all functions and activities related to the daily management and leadership of up to 120 members of staff
- Overseeing all HR activities, including motivating and leading a team, driving performance, leading recruitment and training initiatives, monitoring underperformance, and providing coaching and support
- Playing an integral role in the acquisition of new branches and undertaking regular branch visits to ensure the highest standards are maintained across the company while proactively identifying and resolving urgent issues
- Principally accountable for financial management, including profit and loss management, closely monitoring budgets and expenditure
- Leading strategic initiatives, coordinating management meetings to discuss strategy and executing plans
- Taking full ownership for the prompt resolution of complaints from customers and cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Managing all security and ensuring compliance with all practices in relation to health and safety and legal procedures.
Business Manager
W. Liddy & Co Ltd
06.1998 - 05.2008
- Upheld superior-level expertise toward the daily management and leadership of an allocated store, including the management and development of a team of forty
- Fully accountable for driving high levels of performance, delivery, and standards within an extremely fast-paced environment
- Skillfully motivated and strengthened the performance of the team, resulting in improved efficiency and increased sales for the store by 15%
- Trained and developed the team with a “training squad” model, which was consequently rolled out across other stores to train employees.
Education
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - Education and Teaching
New College Durham
Durham 09.2017 - 06.2019
BA (Hons) - Leadership and Management
University of Teesside
2012
FDA Retail Management - Business and Management
University of Sunderland
2011
Advanced Management - undefined
Finishing School, Subway Training
2010
Level 3 Food Hygiene and Food Safety -
Newcastle College
Newcastle-upon-Tyne2006
GCSEs -
Hedworthfield Comprehensive School
1998
Professional Development - Alcohol Sales and Awareness Course (2016 - undefined
1996
Skills
- Key Qualifications:
- High-level knowledge of management and leadership theory
- Experience in designing and delivering engaging business and leadership programs
- Proven ability to coach and support individuals, building rapport and providing challenge and support
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills for virtual and face-to-face workshops
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- IT Skills:
- Microsoft 365 Office/ web based learning management systems
Timeline
Lecturer
New College Durham
02.2019 - Current
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - Education and Teaching
New College Durham
09.2017 - 06.2019
Regional Business & Training Manager
Subway
06.2008 - Current
Business Manager
W. Liddy & Co Ltd
06.1998 - 05.2008
BA (Hons) - Leadership and Management
University of Teesside
FDA Retail Management - Business and Management
University of Sunderland
Advanced Management - undefined
Finishing School, Subway Training
Level 3 Food Hygiene and Food Safety -
Newcastle College
GCSEs -
Hedworthfield Comprehensive School
Professional Development - Alcohol Sales and Awareness Course (2016 - undefined
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