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Sean Light

Tunbridge Wells,Kent

Summary


Accomplished estate management professional with three years of experience. Exceeds buyer, seller and tenant needs through professional sales and lettings management. Uses proactive planning and organisation skills to achieve deadlines consistently.

Overview

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

Work history

Penshurst Estate Manager

The Bushcraft Company
Penshurst, Kent
03.2022 - 03.2025
  • Supervising catering operations for 900 guests
  • Oversaw hiring and training of new staff members to maintain high service standards.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, resulting in cost savings for the estate.
  • Scheduled routine maintenance tasks, minimising disruption to residents' lives.
  • Oversaw financial matters of the estate, improving overall fiscal health.
  • Managing key performance indicators such as budget, customer experience, and environmental impact
  • Collaborated closely with owners for strategic planning and decision making.
  • Creating and implementing risk assessments
  • Collaborating with governing bodies and local authorities to obtain accreditations, including EHO, BAPA, and LOTC

Soldier

British Army
London
08.2016 - 01.2021
  • Deployments to Afghanistan, Kenya, Nigeria, USA, and on the Operation Nightingale COVID-19 response team
  • Performed first aid procedures, saving lives on battlefield.
  • Ensured safety by conducting daily security patrols.
  • Ensured readiness of troops by conducting regular drills and exercises.
  • Executed strategic planning for effective combat operations.

Floor Manager

Primark
West Thurrock, Thurrock
09.2012 - 08.2016
  • Oversaw staff performance reviews for improved productivity.
  • Trained new employees, elevating team performance levels.
  • Dealt with customer complaints promptly, enhancing brand reputation.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork and communication among staff members.
  • Managed daily store operations to increase efficiency.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently reducing wait times at checkouts.

Education

BSC (honours) - Sport, Fitness and Coaching

The Open University

MSc - Environmental management

The Open University

Higher National Diploma - Uniformed Public Services

South Essex College
Southend-on-Sea
09.2010 - 07.2012

Skills

  • Staff leadership and mentoring
  • Estate security procedures
  • Staff supervision and training
  • Premium customer service
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Budget management
  • Advanced computer literacy
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Fleet management
  • Utilities management
  • Seasonal staff recruitment
  • Health and safety knowledge
  • Environmental and woodland management
  • Facilities oversight
  • Stakeholder management

licenses

  • Full UK driving license
  • Level 2 Food Safety, 2022
  • Level 3 Supervising Food Safety, 2025
  • Enhanced DBS check, 2024
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead, 2024
  • First Aid at Work Level 3, 2023
  • Archery GB Instructor, 2022
  • Fire Marshal, 2024
  • Open Water Lifeguard, 2022
  • IOSH Managing Safety, 2023

Timeline

Penshurst Estate Manager

The Bushcraft Company
03.2022 - 03.2025

Soldier

British Army
08.2016 - 01.2021

Floor Manager

Primark
09.2012 - 08.2016

Higher National Diploma - Uniformed Public Services

South Essex College
09.2010 - 07.2012

BSC (honours) - Sport, Fitness and Coaching

The Open University

MSc - Environmental management

The Open University
Sean Light