Ali Lloyd-Dyson

Ali uses his vast experience in a busy Blackpool bar. Serving food and beverages to a variety of guests.

Bar Assistant at Pump and Truncheon (2025-07 – Present)

Ali uses his vast experience in a busy Blackpool bar. Serving food and beverages to a variety of guests.

Freelance Sports Journalist/ Commentator at Self Employed (2010-03 – Present)

Ali used his skills as a Sports Writer and Commentator to fulfil a small ambition of writing reports and commentating on various sporting events, including Football, Cricket and Rugby League and Union. His skills gained allowed him to enjoy his main hobby in a small, paid role.

Home Furnishing Sales Professional at ScS - Sofa Carpet Specialist (2023-03 – 2025-02)

Ali joined a hugely successful, profitable company and was immediately thrown in at the deep end. His quick off-the-mark ability saw him bring in a healthy 6-figure sum for the business within his first 3 months. Gaining vital knowledge along the way, he desires that next challenge.

Showroom Assistant at United Carpets and Beds (2022-04 – 2023-03)

Ali joined a fast growing Carpet and Bed showroom. With his panaché he uses his skillset to hit targets and drive sales. His ability to liaise with both public and private clients gives him immediate advantages when it comes to performance and delivery of services.

Restaurant Supervisor at JW Lees (2021-05 – 2022-04)

Following the Covid pandemic and its impact on the industry, Ali took time away from Whitbread and now focuses on a restaurant and bar closer to home. Continual service excellence and 100% commitment and productivity, he is a major asset to one of JW Lees fledgling establishments.

Assistant Restaurant Manager at Whitbread PLC (2018-07 – 2021-04)

Ali was successfully headhunted for his current role following a recommendation from a former colleague. His role, ostensibly is to ensure the smooth running of a busy 284 cover restaurant. Delegation of duties and management responsibilities form part of his day to day mantra. Forever continuing to strive for success, his targets are met weekly and his attention to detail and ambition for progress are at the height of his thoughts.

Showroom Assistant at Think Interiors (2016-04 – 2018-07)

Ali joined Think Interiors' Bathroom and Kitchen team. Working to customer requirements, he got involved in selling, upselling and job planning. Liaising between suppliers, installers and customers. He also spent 3 months on secondment in Think Interiors' Gas and Electric Fire portfolio to expand his knowledge, thus increasing his thirst for knowledge and determination to succeed.

National Diploma in Public Service Studies in Public Service Studies – Lancaster and Morecambe College (2001-09 – 2003-06)

GCSE – Carnforth High School (1996-09 – 2001-07)

Grades A-C (GCSE) – Carnforth High School (1996-09 – 2001-06)