Duncan Stewart
Peebles,Scottish Borders
Summary
Experienced licensed trade professional with extensive experience from student bar work to pub ownership. Recognized for diligence, honesty, and professionalism with long expertise in customer-facing roles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Director
Scotland Overland
Peebles, The Scottish Borders
2011.03 - Current
- Founder and owner of a self-drive hire business focusing on camping-equipped Land Rover Defenders for tourism sector.
- Established this as the first business using such vehicles in UK.
- As an owner-operator, I am fully involved in all aspects of the business' running, including all operations, marketing, accounts and client service.
Publican
The Struy Inn
Struy, Highlands
2010.10 - 2013.06
- Owned and operated a country pub, overseeing in all aspects of the business, including front of house, kitchen and accommodation.
- Organised and participated in a six-month refurbishment of the pub prior to it's relaunch.
Risk manager
Marex Spectron Ltd.
London, City of London
2005.05 - 2010.09
- Final position in a 15-year career in finance, specialising in commodity and derivatives trading.
- Managed the team that oversaw all aspects of the financial risks undertaken by the commodity-trading house.
Education
Master of Science - Financial Mathematics
City University
London, England 09/2000 - 05/2002
Bac - Management and Business Administration
Reading University
Reading 09/1992 - 06/1995
7th Form Certificate - 6 Subjects
Macleans College
Auckland, New Zealand 01/1987 - 12/1991
Skills
- Experienced and confident in dealing with all aspects of customer service
- Very experienced in all aspects of the licensed trade
- Passionate about quality beer
- Diligent and hard working, honest and dependable
- Understand the importance of presentation in customer-facing roles
- Personable, easy going and enjoy working within a team
Languages
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Director
Scotland Overland
2011.03 - Current
Publican
The Struy Inn
2010.10 - 2013.06
Risk manager
Marex Spectron Ltd.
2005.05 - 2010.09
Master of Science - Financial Mathematics
City University
09/2000 - 05/2002
Bac - Management and Business Administration
Reading University
09/1992 - 06/1995
7th Form Certificate - 6 Subjects
Macleans College
01/1987 - 12/1991