Open to opportunities

Ben Miles

@benmiles

Message

Second-year Business and Management (Economics) student focused on strategy, analysis and startup operations.

United Kingdom

Message

What I'm looking for

I am seeking an analytical, strategy-focused role in an innovative, fast-paced company where I can apply commercial insight, grow responsibilities, and contribute to scalable outcomes.

I am a second-year Business and Management (Economics) student at Bournemouth University, currently averaging a First (75%). I combine strong academic performance in accounting and economics with hands-on experience in startup operations and hospitality, applying analytical thinking and commercial awareness to real business challenges.

At Loco Lime I worked directly with founders on operations and strategic decisions, analysed an acquired company's marketing function and led a contract termination to streamline processes. In hospitality roles I progressed rapidly through promotions, gained leadership experience supervising kitchen teams, and developed resilience, time management and accountability.

I am motivated by innovation and strategy, enjoy working in fast-paced environments, and seek roles where I can contribute analytical insight, grow commercially, and help build scalable solutions in an innovative business setting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chef De Partie

Current

Smith and Western Grill

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Promoted from chef to Chef De Partie within 6 months; supervised kitchen staff, managed service operations, and improved time management and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Kitchen Management Food Preparation Team Supervision Time Management Multitasking Health & Safety

Business Administration Assistant

Loco Lime

Nov 2024 - Jul 2025 (8 months)

Worked directly with founders at a fast-growing startup supporting operations and commercial decision-making; analysed an acquired company's external marketing team and terminated the contract to streamline operations.

Business Operations Process Improvement Market Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bournemouth University

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Business and Management (Economics)

Grade: Predicted First-Class Honours (75%)

Activities and societies: Strategic report on Greggs PLC, financial analysis projects, scenario planning for Japan's economy; member of BU boxing society.

Second-year BA (Hons) Business and Management (Economics) student at Bournemouth University with a predicted First-Class Honours (75%) and strong performance in accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics.