Simon Wallis
Bicester,Oxon
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in risk assessment, customer relationship management, and business development. Proven track record in leadership, fundraising, and establishing strategic partnerships. Expertise in financial planning, marketing, and sales, with strong skills in financial analysis and profit and loss management. Committed to driving organizational growth through effective strategy development and staff training.
Knowledgeable about managing teams and driving business growth. Strong background in leadership, communication, and strategic planning. Ready to use and develop collaboration, negotiation, and problem-solving skills in management role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Partner Patrao
Nando's
Bicester, Oxon
11.2007 - 07.2025
- Secured key client accounts, driving sustained firm growth.
- Led major merger negotiations to significantly expand business operations.
- Outperformed market competition through implementation of innovative strategies.
- Generated revenue via effective financial planning and strategy execution.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning to ensure quality service and profitability.
- Streamlined internal processes across teams, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Motivated workforce by conducting staff appraisals focused on talent retention.
- Cultivated positive company culture with leadership development programmes.
General Manager
Luminar Leisure
Banbury, Oxon
11.2000 - 10.2007
- Directed daily operations to maintain high productivity across teams.
- Optimised operational processes through strategic restructuring initiatives.
- Cultivated key stakeholder relationships, facilitating timely project completion.
- Leveraged analytical skills to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Achieved consistent results under pressure by meeting demanding deadlines. Achieved 16% like for like sales growth.
- Maintained rigorous compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Recognised and seized new business opportunities for market expansion.
- Enhanced staff retention through robust HR policies and procedures.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Graphic Design
Skills
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Customer relationship management software
- Fundraising adeptness
- Partnership establishment
- Leadership excellence
- Business development
- Staff training
- Financial planning
- Marketing and sales
- Hiring management
- Business strategy development
- Financial analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Client Relationship Management
- Staff recruitment and headhunting
- Profit and Loss Analysis
Certification
Personal License Holder
Personal Food & Hygiene Certificate
First Aid Trained
Accomplishments
Chairman Bicester Round Table, International Fundraising Charity
Education
Pass
Affiliations
Keen Golfer, Captained Bicester Golf Club
Aviation
Fitness, love to work and keep in shape
Charity Work through Round Table
Timeline
Partner Patrao - Nando's
11.2007 - 07.2025
General Manager - Luminar Leisure
11.2000 - 10.2007
Oxford College - Higher National Diploma, Graphic Design