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Danielle Hazelwood-Plato

Borough Green,Kent

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in department management and operations management. Demonstrates expertise in staff management, recruiting, and employee performance evaluations, ensuring optimal team performance and customer satisfaction. Adept at store layout planning, prop and fixture setup, and sales monitoring to drive business success. Committed to delivering outstanding customer service while orienting and training employees to achieve organisational goals.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Visual Merchandiser

The White Company
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
09.2025 - 01.2026
  • Maintained clean and organised store environment, ensuring optimal shopping conditions.
  • Ensured timely execution of seasonal changes to maintain freshness of displays.
  • Adhered to company guidelines whilst executing creative solutions for display challenges.
  • Assisted in inventory management, maintaining adequate stock levels on shop floor.

Assistant Manager

The White Company
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Built customer relationships with consultative sales approach.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands.
  • Addressed customer issues calmly and professionally, delivering quick, successful resolutions.
  • Evaluated staff performance, implementing training and development programmes to maintain exceptional service levels.

Store Manager

The White Company
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
04.2016 - 07.2019
  • Managed staff rosters, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
  • Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction with proactive interaction and prompt issue resolution.
  • Collaborated with upper management in strategic planning, contributing valuable insights from ground level operations.
  • Conducted performance appraisals for staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Led training sessions for new employees, equipping them with necessary skills and knowledge.
  • Coached underperforming employees improving their job performance significantly.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising efforts that enhanced overall store appearance.

Assistant Manager

The White Company
Chichester, Hampshire
09.2014 - 03.2016
  • Fostered a positive work environment through effective leadership and team-building activities.
  • Minimised inventory loss for improved profit margins.
  • Delegated tasks to team members efficiently improving overall productivity.
  • Provided support to manager during audits, ensuring accurate reports.
  • Conducted team meetings on a regular basis, promoting open communication within the team.
  • Maintained high standards of store cleanliness, enhancing shopping experience for customers.

Product Specialist and Supervisor

The White Company
Winchester, Hampshire
10.2012 - 08.2014

Specialised in extensive knowledge of current product catalogue to support the in store team.

Sales Associate

Jigsaw
Winchester, Hampshire
07.2011 - 10.2012

Predominately weekend sales associate.

Provided a personal shopping experience to customers.

Sales Assistant

Hollister Co.
Bluewater, Kent
09.2008 - 07.2011

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - History and Archaeology

University of Winchester
Winchester, HAM
09.2010 - 07.2013

Skills

  • Outstanding customer service
  • Orienting and training
  • Store layout planning
  • Prop and fixture setup
  • Sales monitoring
  • Target motivated
  • Department management
  • Operational support
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Employee scheduling
  • Training
  • Operations management
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Visual Merchandiser

The White Company
09.2025 - 01.2026

Assistant Manager

The White Company
07.2019 - 10.2020

Store Manager

The White Company
04.2016 - 07.2019

Assistant Manager

The White Company
09.2014 - 03.2016

Product Specialist and Supervisor

The White Company
10.2012 - 08.2014

Sales Associate

Jigsaw
07.2011 - 10.2012

Diploma of Higher Education - History and Archaeology

University of Winchester
09.2010 - 07.2013

Sales Assistant

Hollister Co.
09.2008 - 07.2011
Danielle Hazelwood-Plato