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David Sharp

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic planning and partnership development, driving innovation and fostering growth within the industry. Demonstrates in-depth industry knowledge and excels in board level communication, ensuring effective P&L management and high-value project execution. Proven track record of successful product launches, leveraging skills to achieve organisational goals and enhance market presence.

Resourceful and adaptable Director with 27 years of experience in food and beverage oversight, planning, protocol development and process improvements. Team-oriented leader with expertise in employee engagement, customer relationship management, time management, conflict resolution and cost reduction. Customer-focused in managing accounts and maintaining strong business relationships. Seeking to leverage background in operational leadership to fulfil role with exceptional organisation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director of Development & Sales

AMI Group
Manchester, Cheshire
01.2023 - Current
  • Championed change initiatives within organisation for streamlined operations.
  • Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence across EU
  • Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency in sourcing.
  • Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
  • Coordinated large scale projects with successful outcomes.
  • Instituted cost control measures, mitigated financial risk.
  • Drove process improvements, optimised workflow efficiency.
  • Initiated business development activities, expanded client base achieving year on year growth of 32%
  • Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.

Group CEO

Artisan Hospitality Group
Manchester
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Formulated business plan to ensure sustainability in competitive markets.
  • Targeted operational inefficiencies to improve profit margins.
  • Established new partnerships for increased market penetration.
  • Fostered culture of innovation for product development success.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
  • Achieved 47% year on year growth

Group CEO

DS Partnerships
Manchester, Lancashire
09.2016 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw financial operations to maintain fiscal health.
  • Improved business resilience with risk management strategies.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Global Executive Director

Gate group
London , Slough
08.2012 - 08.2016
  • Formulated financial plans to ensure fiscal health of the organisation.
  • Maximised output efficiency through adoption of lean management practices,.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts for maximised profitability.
  • Launched new product lines for revenue generation.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Food Science

University of Salford
Salford
09.1988 - 09.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Manchester
Manchester
/1989 - 09.1991

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Partnership development
  • Innovation fostering
  • In-Depth industry knowledge
  • Board level communication
  • P and L management
  • High-value project management
  • Product launches

Languages

French
Upper intermediate

Affiliations

Golf, football, new foods

Accomplishments

Member of Blue Torch a small charity for homeless in Manchester

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Development & Sales

AMI Group
01.2023 - Current

Group CEO

Artisan Hospitality Group
01.2021 - 02.2022

Group CEO

DS Partnerships
09.2016 - 01.2021

Global Executive Director

Gate group
08.2012 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Food Science

University of Salford
09.1988 - 09.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Manchester
/1989 - 09.1991
David Sharp