David Boswell
Edinburgh,Midlothian
Summary
I am a highly driven, person who is able to get the most out of people and product I have available. I am a strong problem solver and am always looking for ways to improve and exceed expectations. Years of people management and working with different external sources. I am an excellent people person and will find a way to get the best out of myself and others around me.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer and Trading Manager
Sainsbury's Local
Edinburgh
08.2023 - Current
- Led daily store performance by driving target achievement and consistent availability.
- Owned HR responsibilities across hiring, disciplinary matters, and onboarding programmes.
- Directed staff scheduling decisions to maintain effective coverage and compliance.
- Coordinated relationships with police and local stakeholders to minimise theft.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
Edinburgh
04.2010 - 08.2023
- Led day-to-day business running through coordinated task execution and service readiness.
- Owned regional leadership across multiple areas covering training and maintenance.
- Accounted for thousands of pounds cash handling against agreed control requirements.
- Drove HR management for hiring, disciplinary actions, onboarding, and wellbeing.
- Oversaw health and safety, hygiene, and food safety standards across operations.
Education
HNC - Accounting and Finance
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh01-2013
Higher - Administration
Holy Rood High School
Edinburgh01-2010
Intermediate 2 - Mathematics
Holy Rood High School
Edinburgh01-2009
Skills
- Very customer focused
- Good multitasker
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Motivated
- Very big on developing people
Hobbies and interests
- Listening to music
- Watching a wide variety of sports
- Spending time with friends and family
- Watching movies
Timeline
Customer and Trading Manager
Sainsbury's Local
08.2023 - Current
Shift Manager
McDonald's
04.2010 - 08.2023
HNC - Accounting and Finance
Edinburgh College
Higher - Administration
Holy Rood High School
Intermediate 2 - Mathematics
Holy Rood High School