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Work History
Education
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Michael Eaton

Edinburgh,Scotland

Summary

Driven manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Experience in managing and overseeing multiple units across cities in leading financial growth and reporting and defining business strategy with clear brand alignment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4032
4032
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager

Metropolitan Pub Company
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
09.2022 - Current
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Directed day-to-day work of 50 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
  • Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
  • Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
  • Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Established and Implemented robust training procedures to enhance team performance and monitored progress, providing clear feedback and recognition


Interim Business Development Manager

Metropolitan pub Company
Edinburgh - Glasgow
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Handled crisis situations effectively, minimising impact on business operations.
  • Fostered client relationships, leading to increased brand loyalty.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align business goals and objectives.
  • Optimised operational procedures for improved productivity.
  • Devised comprehensive business plans, enabling sustainable growth.
  • Spearheaded training programmes, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Assessed competitor activities for strategic positioning.
  • Identified opportunities to drive business growth, diversification and expansion.
  • Optimised sales methods to best engage, acquire and retain customers.

Assistant General Manager

Metropolitan Pub Company
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
11.2018 - 09.2022
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Motivated management and staff teams to consistently deliver high quality, customer-focused service.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful business team.
  • Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth.

Education

SVQ Level 4 - Hospitality Management

Lifetime Training
Edinburgh
10.2022 - 10.2023

SVQ Level 3 - Management

Lifetime Training
Edinburgh
09.2021 - 09.2022

Master of Arts - English Literature & History

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
09.2013 - 07.2017

A-Levels -

Oldham Sixth Form
Oldham

GCSEs -

Wardle High School
Rochdale

Skills

  • Business administration
  • Strategic planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial management
  • Operations management
  • Business networking
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Leadership development
  • Performance monitoring
  • Staff recruitment and retention
  • Team building and training
  • Budgeting

Accomplishments

Notable accomplishments and achievements within my roles:


Hospo Manager of the Year 2024 - Finalist

Best Financial Performance 2023 (Metropolitan Pub Company)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interim Business Development Manager

Metropolitan pub Company
10.2024 - 01.2025

SVQ Level 4 - Hospitality Management

Lifetime Training
10.2022 - 10.2023

General Manager

Metropolitan Pub Company
09.2022 - Current

SVQ Level 3 - Management

Lifetime Training
09.2021 - 09.2022

Assistant General Manager

Metropolitan Pub Company
11.2018 - 09.2022

Master of Arts - English Literature & History

University of Edinburgh
09.2013 - 07.2017

A-Levels -

Oldham Sixth Form

GCSEs -

Wardle High School
Michael Eaton