Grace Maynard
London
Summary
Organised and adaptable professional with strong communication, problem solving and multitasking abilities. Skilled in building brand awareness and engagement through strategic messaging and consistent audience outreach. Proactive in identifying new opportunities and addressing stakeholder needs to achieve impactful results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Representative
Policy Monitor/Diegesis
Wimbledon, London
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Drove sales of our cyber security solution, CSPM, and IT managed services from prospecting to closing.
- Consistently exceeded performance benchmarks.
- Other responsibilities include running demos, account management, drafting of contracts, management of the CSPM Support Team and social media.
- Led event planning, logistics, lead generation and follow-ups for annual International Cyber Expo.
- Achieved top lead generation award at International Cyber Expo.
- Secured strategic alliances with IBM, Arrow, AWS, and Hexagon for business development.
- Implemented IBM certification programme for staff.
- Oversaw tender identification and coordinated bid management.
- Cultivated client relationships through strategic networking at industry events.
Chef/Bartender
The Village Bar Café
Killay, Swansea
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Specialised in meal preparation and customer service at both kitchen and bar.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness to maintain 5-star Food Hygiene rating.
- Qualified in Level 2 Food Hygiene for Catering Safety.
Chalet Host
Skiology
Morzine, France
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Delivered exceptional service in a 5-star rated TripAdvisor chalet.
- Managed chalet operations for 14 guests, performing housekeeping and addressing guest requests.
- Coordinated lift passes, restaurant reservations and guest transfers.
Testing Operative & Interim Supervisor
MITIE
Baglan, Swansea
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Supported daily COVID-19 testing for 1,000 to 2,000 people.
- Worked within a specialised PPE team handling preparation and dispatch of test kits.
- Advanced to supervisor role frequently to support holiday coverage.
In-Store Baker
Marks & Spencer
Mumbles, Swansea
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Produced up to 1,000 bakery items daily at a top-performing M&S Foodhall.
- Collaborated to create engaging social media content for store and company-wide marketing.
- Managed front counter operations, customer interactions, stock counts and shift handovers.
Waitress/Bartender
Worm’s Head Hotel/The Causeway
Rhossili, Swansea
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Managed high-volume service of 500-700 covers daily during peak summer season
- Promoted to manage hotel-owned café during summer months
- Managed daily store operations and addressed customer issues.
Education
Economics & French -
University of Reading
09.2016 - 06.2020
Skills
- Proficiency in French
- Public speaking
- Multidisciplinary team work
- Project management
- Networking
- Time management
Certification
- Institute of Sales Professionals Level 3 IT Sales Apprenticeship - Merit.
- Dale Carnegie 8-Week Course.
- PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- User Experience the Beginner's Guide
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Representative
Policy Monitor/Diegesis
04.2023 - 01.2025
Chef/Bartender
The Village Bar Café
08.2022 - 03.2023
Chalet Host
Skiology
02.2022 - 04.2022
Testing Operative & Interim Supervisor
MITIE
05.2021 - 11.2021
In-Store Baker
Marks & Spencer
11.2020 - 05.2021
Economics & French -
University of Reading
09.2016 - 06.2020
Waitress/Bartender
Worm’s Head Hotel/The Causeway
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Institute of Sales Professionals Level 3 IT Sales Apprenticeship - Merit.
- Dale Carnegie 8-Week Course.
- PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- User Experience the Beginner's Guide
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