I am an experienced retailer both single site and multi site. I have experience of the charity sector and am keen to return to part time retail management now that my role as a single father is taking up less time.
I have continued to manage a small portfolio of rental properties.
Oversaw all aspects of branch management including maximising sales, profit management and building a team of volunteers.
Set up and managed a small buy to let property business.
Completed basic training and had two months before the company went into liquidation.
Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness then sold the business for a small profit.
Managed 12 of the stores in Scotland with a team of around 240 people and turnover in excess of £30m per annum.
General Manager of a £5m turnover bookstore on Princes. St (Edinburgh) from August 2002 then promoted to Area Manager.
Branch Manager of £2.5m turnover store in Glasgow then promoted to Regional Manager for Scotland / N.E England.
Team building and performance management are core strengths
I have always been trained to prioritise customer service excellence