DAVID STIMPSON
Weymouth,Dorset
Summary
I am a dedicated, successful professional with a background in managing retail operations and leading teams.
However, my true passion lies in helping others and supporting people in self improvement as well as giving educated advice. So I decided in 2024 to start to work towards qualifications in the social care sector and after completing several recent qualifications in the child care, autism and mental sector and through my many years within the scouting organisation I now feel that it is the right time to change field in order to fulfill my passion of changing the future for children. I have expertise in adult and child safeguarding, psychosocial support, and youth engagement strategies. Skilled in child advocacy, family dynamics understanding, and maintaining professional boundaries to foster safe and supportive environments. I feel that my proven ability in man management, motivational speaking, and colleague training can also be a positive set of skills that I can help transition into a care sector role. I am committed to honing my skills and coupling them with my passions to promote well-being and deliver impactful positives within diverse settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8086
8086
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Regional Manager And Company Trainer
Foneworld UK (Gadgets4UK Retail Limited)
Poole
2015.03 - 2026.03
- I joined my current employer as a store manager in 2015 and quickly enhanced store performance through effective sales techniques and management strategies within initial three months.
- After 2 years I facilitated a transition to a regional manager role by demonstrating strong leadership and sales acumen within my first year.
- I developed multiple training programs for the new and existing employees to support professional growth and career advancement.
- Within my role I spearheaded initiatives that resulted in significant sales growth across all stores, enhancing overall company performance.
- I also drove marketing strategy development and took control of the execution to elevate brand awareness and customer satisfaction.
- I am proud to say that I have played a key role in establishing the company as the UK's largest mobile phone and tablet repair specialists and accessories provider without compromising our service skills and quality.
Satellite Manager
Planet Games and Gadgets
Weymouth and Dorchester
2013.10 - 2015.03
- Within my management role I led the launch of two new stores for Planet Games, establishing a brand presence in the high street.
- I oversaw the daily operations of both stores, ensuring sales targets were met and stock levels were maintained.
- I managed staff recruitment and training, fostering a motivated team culture and a positive working environment.
Customer Service Satellite Manager (Store Manager)
Ladbrokes Racing PLC.
Weymouth
2011.04 - 2013.09
- I joined this company as a Customer Service Assistant and worked my way up completing all of the training modules and qualifications to become a store manager across multiple stores.
- My duties involved managing and handling the daily running of the bookmakers and any enquiries, customer care and interaction, placing bets, managing colleagues, managing targets, figures, profit and turnover, banking, handling private documentation and legislation and meeting with regional management helping to progress the company further.
Previous jobs available upon request
Multiple
2007.11 - 2011.04
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Awareness of Mental Health Problems
TQUK
FAA LEVEL 3 in Emergency First Aid (PLUS ADDITIONAL FIRST RESPONDER AND SCOUTING MODULES)
SIRIUS
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Autism and ADHD in Young People and Teens
TQUK
Annual Training in Childrens Safety and Safeguarding
Scouting UK
NVQ Level 3 - Retail Management, Warehousing and Distribution Management
Paragon And I.T.E. Training
Weymouth 2007.01 - 2009.01
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and Education
Weymouth College
Weymouth10 GCSE's -
All Saints C of E School
WeymouthSkills
- Adult and child safeguarding
- Psychosocial support
- Data record keeping
- Youth engagement strategies
- Child advocacy
- Man Management
- Professional boundaries awareness
- Family dynamics understanding
- Motivational Speaking And Staff Training
- Target Management
- Sales Improvements
Affiliations
- My hobbies mainly include spending time with my children, scouting, climbing and training youth boxing
Timeline
Regional Manager And Company Trainer
Foneworld UK (Gadgets4UK Retail Limited)
2015.03 - 2026.03
Satellite Manager
Planet Games and Gadgets
2013.10 - 2015.03
Customer Service Satellite Manager (Store Manager)
Ladbrokes Racing PLC.
2011.04 - 2013.09
Previous jobs available upon request
Multiple
2007.11 - 2011.04
NVQ Level 3 - Retail Management, Warehousing and Distribution Management
Paragon And I.T.E. Training
2007.01 - 2009.01
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and Education
Weymouth College
NVQ Level 2 - Awareness of Mental Health Problems
TQUK
FAA LEVEL 3 in Emergency First Aid (PLUS ADDITIONAL FIRST RESPONDER AND SCOUTING MODULES)
SIRIUS
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Autism and ADHD in Young People and Teens
TQUK
Annual Training in Childrens Safety and Safeguarding
Scouting UK
10 GCSE's -
All Saints C of E School