Been around the Block
I have been around a bit, and love the experiences I can share from the clients and employers that I have loved the most.... all these have contributed to the person I am, and the writing I create - For reference: [E] Employee [C] Client [O] Owned Business
![JLR [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_e00a8518501f411a8b0e802859b5bbdd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_474,h_316,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_e00a8518501f411a8b0e802859b5bbdd~mv2.jpg)
Jaguar Land Rover Limited, also known as JLR, a British multinational automobile manufacturer
![Eurest [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_e1c0750d208a40169cd3fd9d3b94f541~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_800,h_202,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_e1c0750d208a40169cd3fd9d3b94f541~mv2.png)
Efficient, nutritious and sustainably prepared food services to workplaces across the UK.
![Compass UK&I [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_dd5714023bc248fd990215a95b16de99~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_610,h_327,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_dd5714023bc248fd990215a95b16de99~mv2.webp)
The World's largest international catering company.
![Wasps Rugby [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_8979e8311ec041b596ade50c08b89135~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_8979e8311ec041b596ade50c08b89135~mv2.jpg)
Wasps Rugby Football Club was a professional rugby union team. On 17 October 2022, the club entered administration.
![Levy UK [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_c0cf0e68dbcd42e5a352b1bffeee416f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_200,h_200,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_c0cf0e68dbcd42e5a352b1bffeee416f~mv2.jpg)
Market leaders in specialist sports, stadia, leisure and hospitality catering.
![Morrisons [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_d8b6ab61b4b54778b8c1727c16551856.jpg/v1/fill/w_592,h_235,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_d8b6ab61b4b54778b8c1727c16551856.jpg)
The fourth largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom.
![Warner Leisure [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_8be5033b2ce142cc9e55bb1e30428d75.jpg/v1/fill/w_120,h_120,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_8be5033b2ce142cc9e55bb1e30428d75.jpg)
Hospitality company owning 14 country and coastal properties around the UK
![Chef and Brewer [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_6d9993d429d64cecb7a6740f7158e7cf.jpg/v1/fill/w_153,h_143,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_6d9993d429d64cecb7a6740f7158e7cf.jpg)
A chain of around 127 licensed traditional pub restaurants in the UK. The concept is providing more up market pub food.
![241 [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_c13252a7d96e40599f27d706063dc90d.jpg/v1/fill/w_176,h_179,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_c13252a7d96e40599f27d706063dc90d.jpg)
A brand in the Spirit managed estate
![Punch Taverns [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_b8915f3cd4d84bfdbdda2d9a285afe51.jpg/v1/fill/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_b8915f3cd4d84bfdbdda2d9a285afe51.jpg)
At the time - The country's largest pub company
![Spirit [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_2808574d0a994cbaa0f71fbc150691af.gif/v1/fill/w_240,h_152,al_c,pstr/5fa9dd_2808574d0a994cbaa0f71fbc150691af.gif)
Circa 900 Managed Pubs around the UK. Now a Greene King subsidary
![Packington Farms [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_88d7b9a96beb422aa3a2cfdb43d48a3b.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_693,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_88d7b9a96beb422aa3a2cfdb43d48a3b.png)
Free range farmer - home of Packington Pork
![Coop Funeralcare [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_1915e1fd0346479496944e00cb818733.png/v1/fill/w_282,h_338,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_1915e1fd0346479496944e00cb818733.png)
The country's largest funeralcare supplier
![YCAT [O]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_716814da402944e4bf5b456d54e7c801~mv2_d_1340_1340_s_2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_716814da402944e4bf5b456d54e7c801~mv2_d_1340_1340_s_2.png)
Social media and online retailer from Yorkshire
![Ultrasound [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_c55e4aa5789345b5a74a583f35d0bb44.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_374,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_c55e4aa5789345b5a74a583f35d0bb44.jpeg)
The midlands largest music festival
![Appleby Park [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_f2c49f7072e847dea6565401ba06e98e.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_443,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_f2c49f7072e847dea6565401ba06e98e.jpeg)
Appleby Park Hotel - a Franchise Best Western Hotel
![Eco Gas [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_e41e640ac89045c39c44f47e34f12aa2.png/v1/fill/w_586,h_322,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_e41e640ac89045c39c44f47e34f12aa2.png)
Eco Gas Midlands Ltd. Gas Plumbing Specialist, based in Tamworth
![Bourne Leisure [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_52a7102cc8dc445f97296daaf7315555.jpg/v1/fill/w_192,h_192,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_52a7102cc8dc445f97296daaf7315555.jpg)
Owners of Butlins, Haven and Warner.... Happy Holidays
![Upbeat Dance [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_8cbfc057fa8b496d9b0db40f8bc347a6~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_750,h_1334,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_8cbfc057fa8b496d9b0db40f8bc347a6~mv2.png)
Dance Company
![MEP Security [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_91f24aef14384066a748eae9e57414c7.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1210,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_91f24aef14384066a748eae9e57414c7.jpg)
Incredibly personal, Close Protection Services
![Concept [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_cc241ce02e2e875b1aa9e93ec77e0325.jpg/v1/fill/w_177,h_183,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_cc241ce02e2e875b1aa9e93ec77e0325.jpg)
Large outside catering company, and on site cafe operator. Concept Catering Co.
![Cycle Right [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_817b368700364a9b96a21e1b0ca168ba.png/v1/fill/w_872,h_362,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_817b368700364a9b96a21e1b0ca168ba.png)
Supplier and distributor of all things bike
![Printed Weddings [O]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_73b60ddd6d7e4e72a6f46f7dfdb2a8dc.jpg/v1/fill/w_732,h_732,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_73b60ddd6d7e4e72a6f46f7dfdb2a8dc.jpg)
Supplier of bespoke printed wedding stationery and bespoke personalised gifts
![pigs4uonline.co.uk [O]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_bec9bea101b142eca009329df091e9b3.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_1038,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_bec9bea101b142eca009329df091e9b3.png)
Online personalised gifts supplier
![Phillips Cycles [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_60d8c90d29f1765b4483463f28241c0d.jpg/v1/fill/w_643,h_615,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_60d8c90d29f1765b4483463f28241c0d.jpg)
Specialist cycle centre in Cannock
![OS Security [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_b08074f62a5449fb4b3aaa31282b8cd1.png/v1/fill/w_233,h_264,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_b08074f62a5449fb4b3aaa31282b8cd1.png)
Private security and surveillance team, London
![House of Coffee [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_bba6a446d19347d89dc6e36c6ea23262.jpeg/v1/fill/w_287,h_337,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_bba6a446d19347d89dc6e36c6ea23262.jpeg)
Business start up - travelling coffee for events and outside catering
![Simply Carping [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_556af14eb9add41c1f25589f80e4a245.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_126,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_556af14eb9add41c1f25589f80e4a245.png)
First Class angling tuition.
![Robyns Nest [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_a430830c5563356aba6804d69a9818ea.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_506,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_a430830c5563356aba6804d69a9818ea.png)
Cafe and Takeaway, as well as deicious food and catering in Tamworth
![Respect Fit [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_4f9f2af6abd1fe01c62d83da6989eae3.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_188,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_4f9f2af6abd1fe01c62d83da6989eae3.png)
Nutrition and fitness advice from the experts
![Locksmiths you can Trust [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_f1958b56f5184958da3e5ed698b9a6c7.png/v1/fill/w_423,h_432,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_f1958b56f5184958da3e5ed698b9a6c7.png)
New Franchise to market, in one of the UK fastest growing industries
![JW Hazlewood [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_b364c00eaca118bb2c12ef2ad8ff9042.png/v1/fill/w_247,h_123,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_b364c00eaca118bb2c12ef2ad8ff9042.png)
Melton's oldest funeral director
![Josephs Hair Team [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_7b22cd02e77a435f99e26e5f39c80d73.png/v1/fill/w_538,h_183,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_7b22cd02e77a435f99e26e5f39c80d73.png)
Award winning hair salon in Polesworth, North Warwickshire.
![Imaging Eye [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_9f4feff9288b4f5bbd310cba347f0431.png/v1/fill/w_651,h_321,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_9f4feff9288b4f5bbd310cba347f0431.png)
First class photographer, contemporary and brilliant
![Buy It Now [O]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_0c43a144425608237d5142cad394b79d.png/v1/fill/w_367,h_310,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_0c43a144425608237d5142cad394b79d.png)
Online gift business - dropshipping expert
![Without a Trace [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_d1dea1a14521bd467662f08a91caa779.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_140,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_d1dea1a14521bd467662f08a91caa779.png)
Superb beauty treatment salon at forefront of technology
![Dansons Construction [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_4b625ba4d973944576e91da78210e192.png/v1/fill/w_173,h_172,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_4b625ba4d973944576e91da78210e192.png)
One of Europes largest construction companies - also in Australia
![TecArena [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_c3bde794dfb1431a9e960ece662f2f41.jpeg/v1/fill/w_713,h_228,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_c3bde794dfb1431a9e960ece662f2f41.jpeg)
Computer and IT supplier New Business
![Bea [C]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_9de03ad1a0c94fb8a0a181f2ff3267cf.png/v1/fill/w_430,h_256,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_9de03ad1a0c94fb8a0a181f2ff3267cf.png)
Outstanding Human Resources Consultant
![Jumpin Jacks [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_144e75f5460f4b34ab9412762adef626.png/v1/fill/w_745,h_745,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_144e75f5460f4b34ab9412762adef626.png)
Late night entertainment venues
![Chicago Rock Cafe [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_7ff5dbf53b3d4064858cb4a82dae25a4.jpg/v1/fill/w_120,h_100,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_7ff5dbf53b3d4064858cb4a82dae25a4.jpg)
A nationwide restaurant and late night entertainment business. Your party Our place
![3DE Ltd. [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_467248e2658a4278b10445896fa28a9e.gif/v1/fill/w_310,h_133,al_c,pstr/5fa9dd_467248e2658a4278b10445896fa28a9e.gif)
3D Entertainment Group comprising 128 Brilliant Venues
![JD Wetherspoon PLC [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_b9f14dfbb1524cfa94a0d037367ca735.jpg/v1/fill/w_580,h_580,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_b9f14dfbb1524cfa94a0d037367ca735.jpg)
The most successful Branded pubs in the UK
![Borders [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_4832f84da5bf4330bf31ce2c9a645620.gif/v1/fill/w_200,h_200,al_c,pstr/5fa9dd_4832f84da5bf4330bf31ce2c9a645620.gif)
Large US Books, Music, DVD Store
![Waterstone's [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_fcdc5ec98d2e4079a7162cfb81b54700.gif/v1/fill/w_152,h_116,al_c,pstr/5fa9dd_fcdc5ec98d2e4079a7162cfb81b54700.gif)
The country's largest independent bookseller.
![John Menzies [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_264dec8be14d40228f3b844d4e1910ad~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_772,h_152,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_264dec8be14d40228f3b844d4e1910ad~mv2.png)
The final John Menzies outlet was converted to WHSmith in 1998.
![WHSmith [E]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5fa9dd_048ba8c13018496e8e2e3316260dce18~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_285,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/5fa9dd_048ba8c13018496e8e2e3316260dce18~mv2.png)
Historic high street retailer providing books, stationery, newspapers, magazines, cards, entertainment, confectionery, and more.