Jessica Brokenshire
Stroud
Summary
A positive, adaptable, and valued leader. With extensive experience in varied commercial settings. Including manufacturing, design, sales, project management and finance.
I have a knack for fostering team collaboration and creative problem-solving, offering excellent communication skills and a practical and organised approach to tasks and team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Manager – Director
Little Green Rooms
Bristol
2022.01 - 2026.05
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Little Green Rooms, I lead customer experience and end-to-end project delivery, overseeing initial sales through to post-installation. I work closely with sales, production, and installation teams to ensure seamless and high-quality customer experience throughout.
- I have played a key role in shaping company culture and implementing operational systems. During periods of rapid growth, I introduced a hybrid Sales and Project Management roles to enhance customer experience, improve conversion, and support the achievement of sales targets whilst growing the team.
- In the directorship role, I held responsibility for all finance and HR functions, establishing and managing core financial and accounting processes. This included payroll, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and supplier management. I worked closely with external accountants to ensure accurate quarterly and annual financial reporting, maintaining strong financial control which aided our growth plans.
Finance & office manager
Design West
Bristol
2020.03 - 2021.12
- This was primarily a finance-focused role, responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records, reporting, and managing day-to-day transactions, in accordance with a complex coding of the Design Review revenue stream. I supported the bid writing process and Arts Council funding applications. Alongside this, I provided operational support to the Managing Director during the refurbishment and rollout of a new café/bar. The project involved a multi-million-pound investment to transform a historic building, requiring close coordination across finance, operations, and project delivery.
Sales & Design / Finance manager
Out of the Woodwork
Bristol
2017.01 - 2017.03
- As part of a small team, I contributed to the development and launch of a birch plywood furniture range, which was showcased at the London Design Fair in 2017. The project was supported through a mentorship initiative, strengthening both the product and e-commerce strategy. In a hybrid role as Finance Manager, I oversaw the day-to-day financial and operational functions of a small manufacturing and design business, ensuring efficient processes, financial control, and sustainable growth.
Co-owner/Director
The Runcible spoon
Bristol
2014.02 - 2016.03
- As co-owner and operational lead of a 40-cover city restaurant, I oversaw the day-to-day management of a busy, face paced restaurant with a focus on seasonal fine dining and exceptional service. I led and developed a team of up to 15, fostering a culture of training, accountability, and empowerment to consistently deliver a high-quality dining experience within a much loved, warm, neighbourhood-style setting.
Sole trader
Sourdough Cafe
Bristol
2010.09 - 2014.07
- In the first two years of trading, I tripled both the cafes' square footage and turnover, driving significant business growth. Alongside this, I was actively involved in community initiatives and expanded operations by developing a catering arm that supplied local cafés.
- I also successfully managed the business remotely from London for a year while training and working in a Michelin-starred restaurant, demonstrating strong leadership, adaptability, and operational oversight across multiple commitments.
Education
AAT – Level 2 & Level 3 - Accountancy
Bristol city college
2018.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Exeter
2004.09 - 2007.01
Skills
- CRM – ZOHO - Pipeline and sales tool
- Panda Doc – For quoting & invoicing
- Layout & Sketch up – For project forms & design consultation
- Word press- Model configurator- Software to create 3D renders & project during virtual and in real life design consultations
- Connect Team - Scheduling tools
- Rippling - Scheduling tools – HR Systems & live forms
- Google Business suite- Oraganise schedules and Virtual design consultations
- Microsoft Office-
- Xero – Accountancy Software
- Arkay Window Designer Cloud- Bespoke manufacturing doors & windows order portal
Training & Leadership
- October 2025-November 2025 Fresh start leadership - 6 x week course turning new managers into high performing leaders.
- February 2026-April 2026 - Sales, mindset & discovery training – 4 x part intensive training sessions to build confident sales conversations that convert and create repeatable sales approach across the team.
Timeline
Project Manager – Director
Little Green Rooms
2022.01 - 2026.05
Finance & office manager
Design West
2020.03 - 2021.12
AAT – Level 2 & Level 3 - Accountancy
Bristol city college
2018.01 - 2020.01
Sales & Design / Finance manager
Out of the Woodwork
2017.01 - 2017.03
Co-owner/Director
The Runcible spoon
2014.02 - 2016.03
Sole trader
Sourdough Cafe
2010.09 - 2014.07
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Exeter
2004.09 - 2007.01