Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
AWARDS
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
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Amir Ali

Stoke-on-Trent

Summary

Results-driven manager with expertise in product knowledge, staff training, and sales. Skilled in general management, lead generation, and strategic planning. Experienced in recruiting, negotiation, and brand advocacy. Committed to maintaining quality control and safety standards while monitoring performance.

Overview

1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

General Manager

Cheat Daze
Stoke-on-Trent
2025.07 - 2026.07

General Manager
Cheat Daze Dessert Bar | Present

  • Oversaw day-to-day business operations, ensuring smooth service and high customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
  • Led, trained, and motivated multiple teams, managed recruitment, monitored performance, and staff development to maintain a productive and positive workplace.
  • Delivered results under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Managed stock ordering, inventory control, supplier relationships, and cost management to minimise waste and maximise profitability.
  • Ensured full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and company standards while maintaining consistently high product quality.
  • Oversaw cash handling, and operational reports to ensure accuracy and accountability.
  • Resolved customer concerns professionally, whilst maintaining the business's reputation and encouraging repeat business.
  • Collaborated with business owners to support strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations at all times.

Warehouse Operative

Smyths Toys
Stoke-on-Trent
2024.06 - 2024.09
  • Worked as a warehouse operative at Smyths Toys during a busy seasonal period in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail and time management by consistently meeting tight packing and dispatch deadlines.
  • Acquired transferable skills to work efficiently under pressure and adhere to structured procedures.
  • Improved organisational abilities and problem-solving skills while strictly adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Developed effective teamwork and communication skills through close coordination with colleagues and supervisors.

Telemarketer

Euroseal
Stoke-on-Trent
2021.06 - 2024.06
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales targets, demonstrating a results-oriented mindset and strong work ethic.
  • Engaged with high volume of clients daily at Euroseal to promote products and generate leads.
  • Developed communication, persuasion, and customer service skills in fast-paced, target-driven environment.
  • Trained and mentored new team members, fostering leadership and coaching abilities.
  • Strengthened time management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through daily operational challenges.
  • Gained highly transferable skills suitable for customer-facing, sales, and performance-driven roles.

Education

Chemical Engineering - Engineering

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
2024.09 -

A Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Maths

City of Stoke Sixth Form College
Stoke-on-Trent
2022.09 - 2024.06

GCSE - Arabic, Biology, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, English Literature, English Speaking, Geography, Computer Science

North Road Academy
Stoke-on-Trent

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Account Management
  • Sales Strategy
  • Sales Performance
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Negotiation
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Management
  • Performance Management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Initiative taking
  • Process Improvement
  • Inventory management
  • Professional training delivery
  • Talent Development
  • Talent acquisition
  • Staff Training
  • Leadership development
  • Team Leadership
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Stress tolerance
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Cultural awareness
  • Organisational awareness
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Critical evaluation
  • Time efficiency
  • Initiative taking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Business communication
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership skills
  • Brand Advocacy
  • Result-Driven approach
  • Quality Assurance
  • Safety regulations adherence
  • Strategic visioning
  • Stress tolerance

AWARDS

Chemistry Olympiad - The Royal Society of Chemistry (2023)

Won the Bronze award Chemistry Olympiad hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry, demonstrating advanced problem-solving and analytical skills., Was selected to take part in the selective competition that was testing the highest level of accurate performance under time pressure., Applied complex scientific concepts creatively and accurately under time pressure., Strengthened independent learning, critical thinking, and attention to detail through rigorous preparation.

Junior Black Belt – Karate (2018)

Achieved Junior Black Belt through years of dedicated training, demonstrating discipline, perseverance, resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards of commitment.

Certification

Level 2 - Food Hygiene & Safety (Catering)

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Boxing
  • Aviation
  • Health and Lifestyle improvement
  • Cooking
  • Perfumery

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Cheat Daze
2025.07 - 2026.07

Chemical Engineering - Engineering

University of Wolverhampton
2024.09 -

Warehouse Operative

Smyths Toys
2024.06 - 2024.09

A Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Maths

City of Stoke Sixth Form College
2022.09 - 2024.06

Telemarketer

Euroseal
2021.06 - 2024.06

GCSE - Arabic, Biology, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, English Literature, English Speaking, Geography, Computer Science

North Road Academy
Amir Ali