Morgan Finney

Dynamic Management Professional with extensive experience in high-volume hospitality, retail, and game production. Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams of 15+, overseeing complex nightly operations, and maintaining strict financial and regulatory accountability. Combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to project management and Agile workflows, I deliver high-standard customer experiences and robust commercial results in fast-paced environments.

Acting Assistant Manager & Keyholder - Deja Vu Nightclub Group

(2025-10 - 2026-09)

• Ensuring 100% legal compliance with the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety mandates
• Maintaining all operational logs and documentation to meet strict local authority and internal audit standards
• Implementing a "lead-by-example" management style, working alongside the team on the floor to maintain service speed and morale during peak trading
• Responsible for full-cycle recruitment, training, and performance mentoring for a 15+ member team across a multi-venue complex
• Driving operational efficiency through end-of-night financial reconciliations, precise inventory control, and gross margin pricing strategies
• Leading technical infrastructure projects including POS layout optimization, CCTV monitoring, and robust online account security management

Bars & Floor Manager - Deja Vu Nightclub Group

(2025-03 - 2025-10)

Duty Manager & Keyholder - The Hairy Highland Coo Trail Hub - Children's Hospices Across Scotland

(2024-07 - 2024-09)

• Managed daily operations, including opening/closing, inventory, and environment standards
• Supervised a volunteer team, delegating tasks to ensure efficient operations
• Responsible for accurate cash handling, bank giro completion, and secure fund delivery
• Planned, designed, and implemented visually appealing displays to showcase products and enhance the overall customer experience

Creative Director & Co-Founder - Okay Dino Games Limited

(2021-01)

• Co-founded a registered independent game studio; directing the creative vision, brand identity, and long-term business strategy while managing legal filings and corporate compliance
• Leading multidisciplinary production cycles using Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Responsible for setting key milestones, managing project scope, and utilizing tools like Jira and Trello to ensure on-time delivery of products
• Facilitating high-level communication between art, technical, and design departments
• Ensuring product cohesion through rigorous quality assurance and maintaining a unified workflow across the development pipeline

Crew Member - Five Guys

(2024-10 - 2024-12)

Delivered high-quality service and accuracy in a high-pressure, fast-paced hospitality environment.

Retail Assistant - Primark

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

Consistently exceeded upselling targets, achieving a personal best of 140 per 1000 transactions, while maintaining high standards of store organization.

Service Colleague - Asda

(2024-05 - 2024-06)

Demonstrated diligence and resilience during high-volume night shifts, ensuring accurate stock rotation and shelf maintenance.

Customer Service Assistant - B&M

(2023-09 - 2023-12)

Provided adaptive customer service across multiple departments, ranging from till operation to backstock management.

BA (Hons) - Games Design & Production - Abertay University (2019 - 2023)

Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma - Games, Animation & VFX - Gateway Sixth Form College (2016 - 2019)

GCSEs - General Education - Crown Hills Community College (2011 - 2016)