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Dawn McGettigan

Ellesmere Port

Summary

Energetic store manager well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Motivated leader with 25 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store manager

Tesco
Holywell, Flintshire
11.2022 - 04.2025
  • Boosted store's reputation for excellence through meticulous upkeep, product presentation and customer service.
  • Conducted performance appraisals for staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Coached underperforming employees improving their job performance significantly.
  • Monitored competitor activities, responding creatively to maintain relevancy and competitive edge.

Store manager

Tesco
Helsby, Cheshire
05.2021 - 11.2022
  • Upheld health and safety regulations within the premises to ensure a safe shopping environment.
  • Oversaw business staffing and training, building successful, customer-focused team.
  • Directed retail and wholesale operations, scrutinising and improving existing processes to boost efficiency.

Store manager

Tesco
Whitchurch , Shropshire
05.2015 - 05.2021
  • Enforced service standards to maintain establishment reputation for excellence.
  • Directed retail and wholesale operations, scrutinising and improving existing processes to boost efficiency.
  • Implemented company structure change to streamline the business, save to invest and improve efficiencies.

Store manager placement

Tesco
Bootle, Liverpool
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Streamlined operations to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
  • Coached underperforming employees improving their job performance significantly.
  • Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction with proactive interaction and prompt issue resolution.

Trading manager

Tesco
All over
10.2000 - 11.2014

I have worked Fresh, Grocery and Non Food as a trading manager in many different stores ranging from Carlisle to Isle of Man and Chester for many years before then deciding to continue my career through to store manager. Opening new stores, refreshing existing stores and managing underperforming stores.

Gymnasium resource Assistant

Leeds University
Leeds
07.1999 - 06.2000
  • Co-ordinated and scheduled rota's to ensure students and external members had use of facilities both in and out of peak times.
  • Liaised with the university to ensure events and competitions were planned, communicated and advertised both internally and externally.
  • Advertised and marketed the gym to increase membership both internally and externally.
  • Managed budgets, targets and memberships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sport, health, leisure & media

Leeds university
Leeds

A-Levels - General, Business & Communication Studies

Newman School
Carlisle
1996

GCSEs - 9 GCSE's 8 grade A-C

Newman School
Carlisle
1994

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Staff mentoring
  • Performance monitoring
  • Leading a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Planned and organised
  • Working across business to achieve shared successes

Certification

  • Managing Occupational Health & Well-being. Institution of occupational safety & health. Course completed October 2019

Timeline

Store manager

Tesco
11.2022 - 04.2025

Store manager

Tesco
05.2021 - 11.2022

Store manager

Tesco
05.2015 - 05.2021

Store manager placement

Tesco
11.2014 - 04.2015

Trading manager

Tesco
10.2000 - 11.2014

Gymnasium resource Assistant

Leeds University
07.1999 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Sport, health, leisure & media

Leeds university

A-Levels - General, Business & Communication Studies

Newman School

GCSEs - 9 GCSE's 8 grade A-C

Newman School
Dawn McGettigan