Ashley Wade
Hemel Hempstead,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in continuous improvement and operational excellence, specialising in process optimisation and resource management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through strategic planning and problem solving, while maintaining clear communication and effective stakeholder engagement. Skilled in purpose creation and operational risk evaluation, aiming to drive impactful results within dynamic environments.
Experienced in aligning support with district objectives to enhance individual and team development. Adept at improving processes and achieving results through collaborative efforts. Strong commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Proven success in driving initiatives forward and ensuring effective execution.
Challenge. Support. Involve.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Retail Business Manager
Mitchells & Butlers
M25, South East, South West
2010.09 - Current
Led districts of 6 to 17 businesses across M25 in South West, always enhancing operational performance
Assisted development of 5 General Managers to Retail Business Manager, multiple Assistant Managers to General Manager, strengthening leadership pipeline
Mentor new and developing Area Managers
Supported and led various brand and divisional projects to enhance strategic initiatives, including: Harvester Way; Running Great Shifts; Order at Table: Get Set for Spring; Local Social; Service Cycle Evolution; Taking People With You.
General manager
Asda
Hertfordshire, Kent
2004.09 - 2010.09
- Led 3 store teams, 300-600 people, weekly sales £500,000-£1,200,000 (Hemel Hempstead, Ashford, Maidstone)
- Developed high-performing teams aligned with organisational objectives.
- Led area projects that drove operational improvements, more effective use of process
Various Management Positions
Asda
Hertfordshire, Bristol, Kent
1996.09 - 2004.09
- Various leadership positions, including:
- Managed operation and business performance of a department within the store (Watford)
- Part of leadership team of first Wal*Mart branded Asda (Bristol)
- Profit Improvement Manager - a senior position within store, responsible for optimising profitability of each area of a store's operation through improved knowledge, communication & process (Watford)
- Project Manager to Managing Director South East - a unique role assisting the MD with day to day responsibilities, planning activity & acting as a conduit between the senior leadership and the area operations team (Bedford, Leeds, Sth East)
- Night Trading Manager - leading a store operation overnight (Slough)
- Operations Manager - a deputy store manager role, supporting General Store Manager with day to day operations (Swanley)
Education
Chartered Manager (Degree), Level 6 - Chartered Manager
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2018.09 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management Professional
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2018.09 - 2022.06
Skills
Continuous improvement and operational excellence
Process optimisation
Resource management
Planning and problem solving
Clear communication
Stakeholder engagement
Purpose creation
Operational risk evaluation
Affiliations
- Enjoy watching my three young girls play football, and especially our family holidays. I enjoy watching sports, and play golf which enables a competitive outlet as well as a social escape from both work and the family!
Timeline
Chartered Manager (Degree), Level 6 - Chartered Manager
Manchester Metropolitan University
2018.09 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management Professional
Manchester Metropolitan University
2018.09 - 2022.06
Retail Business Manager
Mitchells & Butlers
2010.09 - Current
General manager
Asda
2004.09 - 2010.09
Various Management Positions
Asda
1996.09 - 2004.09