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Farhad Nayyar

Tooting,Wandsworth

Summary

Results-driven retail professional with extensive experience in store operations, team leadership, and customer-focused service delivery. Successfully managed large-scale international operations, built organisational structures from the ground up, and led teams of over 140 examiners across 14 countries. Highly capable in operational planning, problem-solving, team development, and delivering strong performance standards. Currently studying ACCA to advance financial and managerial expertise.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail assistant

Home Bargains
Wimbledon, Merton
2024.02 - Current
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
  • Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
  • Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.

Manager

AMA UK
Mitcham, Merton
2021.02 - 2024.02

Established the Exam Department from the ground up, creating all core systems, processes, and operational structures used across multiple regions.
Managed international exam operations across 14 countries (UK, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia), supervising over 140 examiners across three divisions.
Developed and implemented a global student assessment and placement system, overseeing the full exam lifecycle including paper creation, execution, and results analysis.
Coordinated multinational scheduling across various time zones while strengthening leadership, communication, and organisational skills directly transferable to retail management.

Retail assistant

Pondland
Wandsworth
2020.04 - 2021.04
  • Supported team members for improved operational efficiency.
  • Provided coverage during peak times to manage customer flow effectively.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by answering queries and providing product information.

Retail assistant

Brooklyn Big And Tall Clothing & Footwear Store
Sutton
2019.08 - 2020.04
  • Ensured visual merchandising standards with regular display updates.
  • Collaborated with store manager to identify fast-selling products and restock accordingly.
  • Guided customers towards appropriate products based on their preferences, boosting overall satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers in fitting rooms by suggesting suitable alternatives or additional items for purchase.
  • Processed online orders accurately and promptly for improved e-commerce service delivery .

Accounting intern

Hailians Accountancy
Morden, Merton
2019.05 - 2019.08
  • Reviewed and processed expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies.
  • Handled general ledger postings and reconciliation tasks efficiently.

Education

ACCA - Accounting & Management

Self
London
2025.03 -

Master of Business Administration - Management

Punjab University
Pakistan
2017.01 - 2019.03

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Admin

Govt. Commerce College
Pakistan
2014.01 - 2016.03

Skills

- Retail Operations Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Training
- Customer Service Excellence
- Inventory, Stock & Compliance Management
- Operational Planning & Workflow Coordination
- Problem Solving & Decision Making

Affiliations

  • Music, Documentaries, Movies, Learning New Professional Skills from youtube

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent

Timeline

ACCA - Accounting & Management

Self
2025.03 -

Retail assistant

Home Bargains
2024.02 - Current

Manager

AMA UK
2021.02 - 2024.02

Retail assistant

Pondland
2020.04 - 2021.04

Retail assistant

Brooklyn Big And Tall Clothing & Footwear Store
2019.08 - 2020.04

Accounting intern

Hailians Accountancy
2019.05 - 2019.08

Master of Business Administration - Management

Punjab University
2017.01 - 2019.03

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Admin

Govt. Commerce College
2014.01 - 2016.03
Farhad Nayyar