LEANNE CLAIRE ALLEN
Treflach,Shropshire
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in business operations, end-to-end supply chain management, and sales development. Proficient in logistics finance administration, utilizing Xero accounting for accounts receivable and invoicing. Expertise in budget oversight, HACCP compliance, and food safety protocols, with a strong focus on regulatory excellence. Demonstrated leadership in team training, vendor negotiations, and effective delegation, driving operational excellence and innovative solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Catering Operations & Administration Manager
Newbridge Day Nursery
Newbridge, Shropshire
2019.01 - 2026.03
- Financial Administration: Spearheaded the end-to-end customer invoicing process, ensuring 100% billing accuracy and timely revenue collection for the nursery.
- Operational Efficiency: Overhauled the inventory management system, implementing strict stock control measures that reduced food waste and optimized weekly spend.
- Regulatory Leadership: Consistently maintained a 5-star Food Hygiene rating by managing all kitchen documentation, safety audits, and staff training over a 7-year tenure.
- Nutritional Planning: Designed and executed diverse, allergy-aware seasonal menus catering to children daily, strictly adhering to government nutritional standards.
Business Owner / Director
The Best of Taste Company Ltd
, Shropshire
2015.01 - 2019.01
- Comprehensive Management: Directed all aspects of the business, including large-scale food production, quality control, and health and safety compliance.
- Sales & Logistics: Managed the full sales cycle and distribution logistics, ensuring timely delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction across the region.
- Financial Oversight: Utilised Xero and MS Office to handle all company accounts, including stock control, payroll, and profit/loss monitoring.
- Strategic Growth: Scaled operations through effective vendor negotiations and efficient resource allocation to maintain product quality and margins.
Education
Advanced GNVQ - Sport, Leisure and Tourism
ABTAC - Tourism
CLAIT - Computer Literacy and Information Technology
GCSEs - Physical Education (A), Mathematics (C), English (C), Science (C), Geography (C), Design Technology (C)
Skills
- Business Operations: End-to-End Supply Chain
- Sales & Business Development
- Logistics
- Finance/Admin: Xero Accounting
- Accounts Receivable & Invoicing
- Budget Oversight
- Compliance: HACCP Management
- Level 3 Food Safety
- Allergy Management
- COSHH
- Leadership: Team Training
- Vendor Negotiations
- Regulatory Excellence
- Ethical conduct
- Resilient under pressure
- Efficient delegation
- Innovative thinking
Certification
- Compliance: Paediatric First Aid Level 3
- Food Safety Level 3
- COSHH
- HACCP Level 2
- Software: Xero Accounting
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Financial Reporting
Affiliations
- Outdoor exercise (walking, dog walking, running) and maintaining an active family life
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Catering Operations & Administration Manager
Newbridge Day Nursery
2019.01 - 2026.03
Business Owner / Director
The Best of Taste Company Ltd
2015.01 - 2019.01