Jake Connolly
Leyland,Lancashire
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a strong foundation in organisational skills, team management, and performance management. Adept at fostering a healthy workplace atmosphere through effective communication, adaptability, and creative thinking. Demonstrates expertise in staff development, infrastructure development, and driving initiatives that enhance productivity and collaboration. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Area Manager
Track Leisure Limited
2022.07 - 2025.02
- This role was created due to the company expansion. Which monitored a total of four venues, including a country pub, city centre venue, a small cocktail bar and the largest venue operating as a pub, restaurant and nightclub.
Operations Manager
Stanley arms Preston
2019.09 - 2022.07
- Oversaw the day to day procedures of a busy city centre pub, success proceeded to the development of the company. Which then essentially created my next opportunity.
Restaurant manager, General Manager
Ballers Sports Bar
2018.01 - 2019.09
- Managed daily operations for smooth bar & restaurant functioning.
SEN teaching assistant
Oliver house
Chorley, Lancashire
2017.10 - 2018.02
- Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence. I worked this alongside my first bar management job, unfortunately leaving due to high work load.
Restaurant manager, Bar manager, General manager
Rift bar
2016.10 - 2018.01
- My first General manger role at 21 years old, a progressed through the company during my studies.
Education
MASTERS -
SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
2017.09 - 2018.03
Graduate - Sports therapy
University of central lancashire
2014.09 - 2017.05
A – levels - Sport, Edexcel BTEC Level 3 – double distinction Physical education Edexcel – Grade C, Biology AQA – Grade C
Formby high sixth form centre
2012.09 - 2014.05
GCSE’s - Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Drama, Physical education, History, English language and literature, Biology, I.C.T, Religious studies, Spanish
Formby high school
2007.09 - 2012.06
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Punctuality
- Effective communication
- Initiative
- Motivation
- Team management
- Creating a healthy atmosphere
- Performance Management
- Creative thinking
- Staff development
- Infrastructure development
- Adaptability
References
References can be provided on request.
Timeline
Area Manager
Track Leisure Limited
2022.07 - 2025.02
Operations Manager
Stanley arms Preston
2019.09 - 2022.07
Restaurant manager, General Manager
Ballers Sports Bar
2018.01 - 2019.09
SEN teaching assistant
Oliver house
2017.10 - 2018.02
MASTERS -
SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
2017.09 - 2018.03
Restaurant manager, Bar manager, General manager
Rift bar
2016.10 - 2018.01
Graduate - Sports therapy
University of central lancashire
2014.09 - 2017.05
A – levels - Sport, Edexcel BTEC Level 3 – double distinction Physical education Edexcel – Grade C, Biology AQA – Grade C
Formby high sixth form centre
2012.09 - 2014.05
GCSE’s - Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Drama, Physical education, History, English language and literature, Biology, I.C.T, Religious studies, Spanish
Formby high school
2007.09 - 2012.06