Fynn Boot
Brimscombe,Gloucestershire
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in sales, purchasing negotiation, and lead generation. Proven track record in enhancing customer experience, managing teams, and executing strategic business plans. Adept at project management, stock management, and P&L management. Skilled in B2B and B2C sales, customer support, problem-solving, and effective communication. Fluent in Greek and Spanish with strong translation capabilities. Proficient in IT recruitment, international business consulting, and foreign investment strategies. Committed to driving new business development and achieving organisational goals through innovative marketing and strategic hiring initiatives.
Knowledgeable about business operations with knack for strategic planning and problem-solving. Strong communication and team collaboration skills, combined with results-driven mindset. Ready to use and develop leadership, financial management, and customer relations skills in a Bar supervisor role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co-Owner
Plan B Solutions Ltd.
London, England
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Controlling an ever growing property portfolio compromised of short term, luxury rental properties.
- Established brand identity by creating a comprehensive marketing strategy.
- Negotiated partnerships, solidifying our market position.
- Boosted company's reputation with effective public relations management.
- Led all aspects of buying & procurement of fittings, white goods and luxury extra's, managing a 6 figure budget and realised 5 figure savings.
- Oversaw project timelines ensuring all targets were met ahead of schedule.
Entrepreneurship
Self Employed
Europe
09.2012 - 10.2024
- From selling sweets, drinks & snacks on the secondary school playground at age 14, to brokering six figure deals between wholesale businesses across Europe in the CPG& FMCG industry by 21.
- Acted as a clothes curator for Abscent clothing, spearheading EU marketes, generating leads, managing stakeholder relationships & creating opportunities across the European market.
- Bought my first Bitcoin @ $300, generated my first £1/4M in revenue @ 16. Started my first small business at 21.
- Freelanced in "grey market" industries as a cultivation & sales consultant, working with £MM clients, conceptualizing road maps, projecting ROI's & consulting major (CXO & MD) stakeholders within those organisations - primarily based in Europe, specifically - England, Holland, Greece & Spain
Business Owner
ATV Ithaki
Ithaca, Greece
10.2019 - 11.2023
- Seasonal rental of ATV's, Jetski's, Electric bicycles & scooters on the island of Ithaki - Greece.
- Identified new business opportunities to increase revenue.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the business.
- Spearheaded marketing campaigns for brand awareness.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, resulted in cost savings.
- Built strong client relationships, led to repeat business and referrals.
- Conducted market research to stay abreast of industry trends and competitors' strategies.
- Devised budget plans, ensured financial stability of the business.
Bar & Restaurant Supervisor
Arkell's Brewery - The Kings Arms Malmesbury
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised bar & Kitchen staff, resulting in improved service quality.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by implementing strict hygiene rules.
- Improved customer satisfaction with efficient complaint resolution procedures.
- Assisted creating effective staff rosters, maximising productivity.
- Ensured smooth operations by effectively managing food and beverage inventory.
- Trained new team members to improve their skills and performance.
- Upheld legal requirements by ensuring compliance with licensing, health and safety legislation in the UK.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining financial integrity of the establishment.
Director Global Business Development
Grape Consulting
, United Kingdom
11.2022 - 01.2023
- - Start Up -
- Geographical focus: US & Canada, UK, EMEA, UAE & India
- Spearheading UK&I markets for emerging global clients.
- Consulted with CXO stakeholders & spearheaded UK&I markets as a Director, delivering & proving NBD stratergies, generating leads, creating opportunities & delivering results.
- Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
- Enhanced productivity through innovative management techniques.
- Managed negotiations with clients to secure profitable contracts.
- Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
Recruitment Consultant
Disruptive Hiring
01.2022 - 08.2022
- 180 to 360 leadership hiring in the IT industry for some of the world's leading SI's.#
- Sourced & 180 recruited 4 leadership hires for one of the worlds top Management Consultancies in my first 3 months, generating 6 figure revenues.
- Conceptualized effective NBD stratergies, yielding 6 figure client deals.
- Received hands on training from Emma Jones (CEO), Aileen Garven (COO) & Bill Hageman (Senior Account Manager) @ Disruptive Hiring, with Boolean & Deepweb Search training from Gordon Lokenberg @ The Lokenbergs. NBD, Deal Hacks & Tribe development with Alistair McQuade @ Simu.ly
- Conducted pre-interview screening calls to assess candidate suitability and interest.
- Formulated effective job descriptions for various roles across industries.
- Coordinated interview schedules between candidates and clients, ensuring seamless communication.
- Managed relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and timelines.
Proprietor
The Periptero - Stavros - Ithaki
Ithaca
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Offered a range of FMCG and services, from advertising, through to consumer equipment rental & B2B sales
- Led continuous business development & lead generating.
Sales Consultant
Amsterdam Seed Center
Amsterdam
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Consulted Client/Customers at a SME level on brand selection, cultivation strategy/methods/equipment, conceptualized road-maps, projected ROI & assisted clients define their P&L statements for £MM projects.
Sous Chef
Bloated Mallard - Hampton Hill
Hampton on the Hill, England
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Maintained high standards of food preparation by following recipes accurately.
- Ensured quality control with strict adherence to hygiene regulations.
- Delivered consistent culinary excellence to diners through attention to detail in plating and presentation.
- Assisted head chef in menu development, resulting in innovative dining experiences.
- Managed inventory efficiently, minimising waste and optimising resource use.
- Streamlined kitchen processes by implementing effective time management strategies.
Junior Sous Chef
Chez's Trattoria - St. Margerets's
Richmond, England
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Improved efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes.
- Developed new menu items for enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Received high praise from head chef through consistent performance and dedication.
- Gained expertise in a variety of cooking techniques whilst honing culinary skills.
- Coordinated with fellow chefs for smoother kitchen operations.
Education
GCSEs -
Orleans Park School
Richmond, Richmond upon ThamesNVQ Level 3 - Culinary arts
Richmond upon Thames College
Twickenham 09.2013 - 07.2016
NVQ Level 3 - Silver Service
Richmond upon Thames College
Twickenham 09.2013 - 07.2015
Skills
- Sales
- Purchasing Negotiation
- Lead Generation
- Customer experience
- Team Management
- Time Management
- Stock Management
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Business PLanning
- Sales Management
- Retail Sales
- Direct Sales
- B2B Sales
- Customer Support
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Greek
- Spanish
- Translation
- Purchasing
- Business Negotiation
- IT
- Customer Service
- Mindfulness
- P&L Management
- Independent Thinking
- Small Business Management
- B2C
- Entreprenurship
- Strarigic Hiring
- New Business Development
- Business Development
- Marketing
- B2B Marketing
- Advertising
- Small Business Marketing
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Boolen Search
- IT Recruitment
- International Business
- Consulting
- Foreign Investment
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Languages
English
Native
Greek
Intermediate
Spanish
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director Global Business Development
Grape Consulting
11.2022 - 01.2023
Bar & Restaurant Supervisor
Arkell's Brewery - The Kings Arms Malmesbury
10.2022 - 06.2023
Recruitment Consultant
Disruptive Hiring
01.2022 - 08.2022
Co-Owner
Plan B Solutions Ltd.
11.2021 - 10.2024
Business Owner
ATV Ithaki
10.2019 - 11.2023
Proprietor
The Periptero - Stavros - Ithaki
04.2019 - 11.2021
Sales Consultant
Amsterdam Seed Center
02.2018 - 09.2018
Sous Chef
Bloated Mallard - Hampton Hill
03.2014 - 08.2014
NVQ Level 3 - Culinary arts
Richmond upon Thames College
09.2013 - 07.2016
NVQ Level 3 - Silver Service
Richmond upon Thames College
09.2013 - 07.2015
Junior Sous Chef
Chez's Trattoria - St. Margerets's
02.2013 - 03.2014
Entrepreneurship
Self Employed
09.2012 - 10.2024
GCSEs -
Orleans Park School
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