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Michael McSwiggan

Glasgow

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leadership and team management, staff training and development, and customer experience enhancement.


Demonstrates proficiency in operational efficiency, HR processes, and performance management, ensuring health and safety compliance while driving P&L impact. Skilled in stock and retail management, event planning, local marketing, and community engagement.


Adept at utilising Microsoft Office Suite to streamline communication and problem-solving efforts. Career focus on leveraging film scheduling and projection equipment handling to optimise customer satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Cinema Manager

Cineworld Cinemas
Glasgow
12.2015 - 08.2025
  • Oversee daily operations at a busy cinema location, managing a large team to deliver excellent service, safe operations, and strong commercial results.
  • Previously held a management position at Cineworld Renfrew Street, handling one of the UK's highest-admitting sites. Implemented strategic improvements to processes, positively affecting BSC performance and P&L, including rota efficiency, stock management, and customer flow.
  • Led local marketing campaigns and partnered with businesses and film distributors to boost admissions and per-head spend.
  • Fully trained in HR and Health & Safety, conducting interviews, onboarding, and performance reviews while ensuring compliance across all legal and safety standards.
  • Completed Cineworld's Manager Assessment Centre, reinforcing leadership and commercial development.
  • Improved customer service by training staff in effective communication.
  • Developed annual budget plans to manage finances effectively.

Roadie

Stage Crew
Glasgow
01.2015 - 12.2020

Assisted stage crew at SECC and Hydro in Glasgow for major live events.

Executed assembly and dismantling of stage structures within tight deadlines.

Rigged equipment and managed sound systems for high-profile performances.

Collaborated effectively with crew members in fast-paced environments.

  • Coordinated transport logistics for safe and timely delivery of band's equipments.
  • Organised storage areas for easy access to gear, improving efficiency backstage.
  • Packed up gear post-shows carefully, avoiding damage or loss en route to next venue.

Youth Worker Volunteer

Princess Trust Young Carers
Glasgow
01.2013 - 01.2016

Organised weekly events and outings to foster engagement among young carers and children with disabilities.

Developed business-to-business relationships to facilitate access to various activities.

  • Supported inclusion through sport and group activities for underrepresented individuals.
  • Coordinated educational programmes for cultivation of critical thinking skills among youths.
  • Implemented creative workshops to foster creativity and teamwork among youths.
  • Maintained safe, positive environment to encourage youth participation and growth.

Football Volunteer Coach

AplusM Training
Glasgow
01.2014 - 12.2015

Provided football coaching in deprived areas of Glasgow, aiding youth development in teamwork and confidence.
Led youth teams in weekly Friday night leagues to promote skills and collaboration.
Cultivated leadership and communication competencies through dedicated community engagement.

  • Built relationships with parents or guardians; kept them informed about progress.
  • Tailored coaching style to suit individual needs; ensured player satisfaction.
  • Provided constructive feedback for improved athletic technique and strategies.
  • Enhanced team cohesion through regular team-building activities.
  • Delivered effective coaching sessions by identifying individual strengths and areas for improvement.

Education

HND - Sports Coaching & Development

City Of Glasgow College
01.2014 - 01.2016

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Customer Experience
  • Operational Efficiency & Scheduling
  • HR Processes & Performance Management
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • P&L / Business Scorecard Impact
  • Stock & Retail Management
  • Event & Activity Planning
  • Local Marketing & Community Engagement
  • Microsoft Office Suite (10 years)
  • Communication & Problem-Solving
  • Event planning experience
  • Film scheduling
  • Customer satisfaction enhancement
  • Projection equipment handling

Certification

First Aid Training

(SFA) Early Touches

Rugby Level 1 Coaching

Volunteer Experience

  • Princess Trust Young Carers, Youth Worker Volunteer, Glasgow, 2013-01, 2016-01 - Returned as a volunteer to support a group that had helped me as a young carer., Organised weekly events and outings, building business-to-business relationships to arrange access to activities., Worked closely with young carers and children with disabilities, supporting inclusion and engagement through sport and group activities.
  • AplusM Training, Football Volunteer Coach, Glasgow, 2014-01, 2015-12 -Delivered football coaching in deprived areas across Glasgow, helping young people develop confidence, teamwork, and life skills., Managed youth teams and coached them in weekly Friday night football leagues., Strengthened leadership, planning, and communication skills through meaningful engagement in the community.

Timeline

Cinema Manager

Cineworld Cinemas
12.2015 - 08.2025

Roadie

Stage Crew
01.2015 - 12.2020

Football Volunteer Coach

AplusM Training
01.2014 - 12.2015

HND - Sports Coaching & Development

City Of Glasgow College
01.2014 - 01.2016

Youth Worker Volunteer

Princess Trust Young Carers
01.2013 - 01.2016
Michael McSwiggan