Gareth Perkins

• Cleaned up sites after shifts, organising tools and securing supplies in designated storage units.
• Manually sorted and loaded goods.
• Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
• Continually upheld high standards of workmanship within set deadlines.
• Learnt a range of new skills in a new industry spanning a wide range of trades and disciplines.
• Developed the ability to speak professionally and with clarity, to both colleagues and clients.

This was a continuation of previous role, though after the takeover via bluestones which coincided with my return to work after illness, I returned with a vigorous desire to push on and improve towards becoming a team leader in my own right.

The role of team leader of such a team is a very demanding one, as you must make sure your primary task which is the refit, is achieved without imposing any unnecessary stresses onto the store.

The ability to be a problem solver was developed when making sure my team of 28 merchandisers, the team of fitters which was usually in the 20's and the store staff, all worked in a synergistic harmony. This led to instances of me feeling it necessary to coordinate the flow of a project which was the most efficacious to limiting the scope of disruption.

Though given there were sometimes challenges regarding this, I never received poor feedback and learnt valuable lessons in what it takes to be a leader.

• Assured retail store standards by maintaining an organised layout.
• Replenished key ranges to achieve strong stock availability.
• Particularly focused on store development and implementing the plans of each particular bay of a remodelling and refit.
• First time working in a professional setting and first experience on a site, requiring a safe and dutiful approach to work.
• Working in larger teams of up to 60 people on a particular night, this enabled me to become competent, confident and supportive member of a team.
• The Job allowed me to travel all around the country and meet to connect with a wide and diverse range of people; from fellow team members, customers and store staff and clients.