Chanel Davis

Passionate about skincare, beauty, and fashion, as well as all things business and entrepreneurship. An ambivert who loves Microsoft Excel just as much as a good hyaluronic serum or a chic pair of heeled sandals

Sep 2014 to Present

Freelance Business Consultant

Chan Davis Consultancy

- Guide clients through the Start-Up Loans (SUL) application process, ensuring the successful acquisition of necessary finance and/or funding.

- Deliver professional and confidential pre-application and post-loan support, addressing client challenges and helping to overcome barriers effectively.

- Provide assistance in drafting detailed traditional business plans, including tailored two-year cash flow forecasts.

- Collaborate with clients to design precise and actionable business plans using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) framework.

- Recommend improvements to clients' business management strategies, optimising operations and boosting profitability through strategic planning and operational enhancements.

- Provide clients with general business administrative and bookkeeping support.

Oct 2016 to May 2020

Business Owner

Square Suite Ltd

- Managed the day-to-day operations of a modern, multi-purpose event space, ensuring seamless facility operations and delivering exceptional client and guest experiences.

- Strategically planned and allocated resources to maintain consistently high monthly booking rates and optimise operational efficiency.

- Led marketing campaigns to promote Square Suite, enhancing visibility and attracting target demographic.

- Cultivated and maintained strong client relationships, providing first class customer service and fostering repeat business.

Sep 2015 to Jul 2016​

Enterprise Facilitator

Big Creative Education

- Designed and delivered a bespoke enterprise curriculum as part of a collaborative team of three, achieving notable improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes from the previous academic year.

- Supported students to earn their Bronze Arts Award qualification, contributing to their academic and personal growth.

- Maintained accurate and up to date data on Arbor Management Information System utilising this software to optimise student experience, monitor progress, and ensure data-driven decision-making.

- Prepared clear and concise reports for senior leadership, covering project progress, financial updates, and resource requirements, ensuring transparency and alignment with institutional objectives.

- Partnered with colleagues from different college departments to sustain high retention rates in enterprise classes through collaborative planning and support.

- Led team workshops, facilitated feedback sessions, and organised team-building activities to promote a positive and productive culture, including external project partners and affiliates.

2022 to Present - Bsc Business - Birkbeck, University of London 

2020 to 2022 - Certificate of Higher Education in Business Management, London Metropolitan University