1. Martin John Harries
Cardiff, Wales
Tel: 07743715746
Email: Mjharries@hotmail.co.uk
DOB: 14/05/1967
Personal Statement
I am a hardworking, highly motivated individual possessing a range of
transferable skills within management, sales and marketing.
Having gained experience in customer facing roles within the security,
transport and hospitality sectors, I have gained excellent ‘hands on’
experience in business development, contract management, financial
management, staff supervision and conflict resolution. Task focused, I am
committed to achieving project goals and targets.
I am now seeking a new challenge, a role that will harness my existing skills
and capabilities, allowing me to add value to a new team and organisation.
Education & Training
Level 4 Ed Excel (Pending Outcome of Level 3) 2015
Level 3 Business Studies 2015
Employment History
Eclipse Nightclub, Penarth Nov 2014 - Date
Position: Nightclub Manager
Duties:
• General management of busy local nightclub in Penarth, responsible
for the efficient operation of the business, maximising sales
opportunities and raising the profile of the club within the local market
• Financial and budget management, working to sales targets on
admissions on bar sales
• Stock management, ordering and controlling inventory
• Organising entertainment and acts for the venue
• Dealing with vendors and suppliers
• Recruitment and training of staff
• Implementation of H&S plan within the club, liaising with external
agencies and regulatory partners
• Supervising security team, reviewing and checking required SIA
licenses are in place
• Implementation of sales and marketing plan, using social media and
local press advertising
• Organised a number of charity events, raising funds for local charities
through door admissions and bar sales
Marketing & Promotions Nov 2014 - Date
• Working on a self-employed basis with local companies, offering
guidance and support in reaching/ targeting new customers
• Using online and offline marketing/ advertising channels, offering client
products and services
• Developing social media strategy, reaching out to local client base
• Designing advertising material for flyers and leaflets
• Market research, understanding what is happening in the local market
• Event planning and management
• Customer relations

2. Parking Controls Service, Crawley, Sussex 2010 – 2014
Position: Contracts Manager
Duties:
• Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of busy
parking controls company
• Staff supervision and management, delivering training as required
• Transport planning, ensuring all contracted routes and areas were
sufficiently covered
• Vehicle maintenance and management, dealing with mechanics and
specialist service providers, ensuring company vehicles met regulatory
and legal standards for operation
• Identified new business opportunities through research, networking and
sales calls
• Due to the nature of the work, sometimes hazardous, I was responsible
for staff training and awareness, advising on risks, threats and how to
manage potential conflict
• Generating reports and admin as requested by company management
Trust Guard Security, Cardiff 2000 – 2010
Position: Manager
Duties:
• Responsible for the management of security personnel, deployed
across a number of sites and projects across the UK
• Manpower planning, organising staff and scheduling them as per client
demands
• Provided security personnel on parking enforcement contracts, as well
as retail, commercial and events security contracts
• Delivered staff training as and when required
• Dealing with client representatives, negotiation of pricing and contracts
• Identified new sales/ contract opportunities across the market
• Management of staff contracts, ensuring personnel met required
regulatory standards and training
Previous employment prior to 2000 was in the management of food
outlets in the Welsh market
Additional Skills
Full Driving License
Man Management Skills
Conflict Resolution Skills
Social Media Skills
IT Skills
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy swimming, cooking and visiting the cinema when I can. Additionally, I
have a keen interest in charity events and raising funds
References available on request