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Georgina Prendergast

Poole, Dorset,United Kingdom

Summary

I am an accomplished retail management professional with expertise in sales forecasting, inventory management, and visual merchandising I demonstrate my skills in performance evaluation, staff training, development, and commercial planning.

I am proficient in KPI monitoring and analysis, problem solving, and effective communication.

I hold an NVQ Level 3 in retail management and am trained as a Mental Health First Responder.

I am adept at customer complaint resolution, decision-making competence, recruitment, and commercial development, also committed to leveraging market trend awareness to drive business growth and enhance customer satisfaction.

I am an Inspirational leader with collaborative approach, ready to drive team success. A strong believer in communication and problem-solving I will bring a strategic mindset to project management and team development.

I am a results-driven Team Manager with talent for fostering collaborative environments. I enjoy streamlining processes and driving operational improvements, ensuring smooth project execution and client satisfaction.

I have a solid understanding of training and mentoring employees, a dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Committed manager with exceptional organisational skills and communication abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Team Manager

Primark
Poole, Dorset
11.2022 - 06.2025
  • Cultivated a strong rapport with team members, fostering a cohesive and collaborative workplace environment.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas of improvement.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies, resulting in fewer discrepancies and conflicts.
  • Prioritised workload effectively, resulting in timely completion of tasks.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss progress on projects, deadlines, objectives and concerns.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution tactics.
  • PSR Stock ordering

• Management/staff collaboration

• Staff feedback and PDP for succession and training

needs

• Commercial planning/stock management/ planograms/PLP

• Visual displays

• Ad hoc areas for development to enhance customer service

• Coaching my team that provides an exceptional store environment and customer service experience while optimizing sales.

• Recruitment/ inductions

  • Boosted morale by recognising and rewarding exceptional work.
  • Delegated responsibilities efficiently amongst team members.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping staff to independently meet customer needs.
  • Devised staff succession plans to enable professional development.



Personal assistant / Administrator

NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, Dorset
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Ensured smooth business travel arrangements for senior management.
  • Maintained confidentiality of documents, ensured secure handling of sensitive information.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for board meetings, streamlined decision-making process.
  • Provided personal assistance to CEO whilst travelling overseas on business trips.
  • Filed documents systematically which increased ease of access when needed.
  • Organised meetings, improved communication within the team.
  • Took minutes during meetings with accuracy and precision, facilitated follow-up actions efficiently.
  • Managed correspondence, reduced response time by ensuring timely replies.
  • Handled purchasing tasks for office supplies, optimised resource utilisation.
  • Liaised with Reps and doctors for effective relationship management.
  • Scheduled appointments and conference calls.
  • Updated company database regularly to maintain accurate records.
  • Updated Sister of the ward diaries with daily appointments, set reminders, and added key details.
  • Offered continuous assistance with photocopying, scanning and basic clerical support to help staff maintain smooth workflow.
  • Maintained updated spreadsheets with metrics for tracking and reporting.
  • Handled basic clerical needs to help staff focus on more pressing matters.
  • Operated multi-line phone systems, handling high volume of calls daily.
  • ESR responsibilities.
  • Proactively highlighting deadlines and chasing responses on behalf of the Ward Manager.
  • Help with planning and preparing for JAG accreditation. Assist Ward Manager in roster and annual leave management.
  • Assist Ward Manager in sickness and absence management.
  • Booking board rooms for meetings and interviews.
  • Create adverse incident reports from Datix LERN forms.
  • Log maintenance issues.
  • Assist in booking staff training forms to office standards and corrected colleagues' work.
  • Facilitated internal communications with clear and concise memos and bulletins.
  • Assumed responsibility of receptionist duties whilst necessary staff were on holiday.
  • Collaborated with different hospitals of the same department to maintain positive rapport and smooth workflow.


Department manager

H&M
Poole, Dorset
11.2017 - 09.2021
  • Established key performance indicators to monitor progress.
  • Managed inventory levels to prevent stock shortages.
  • Allocated resources, optimising department efficiency.
  • Media outlets liaised with to promote brand awareness.
  • Organised department tasks for increased productivity.
  • Conducted team meetings to improve internal communication.
  • Fostered positive work environment, enhancing team cohesion.
  • Developed department goals aligned with company vision.
  • Improved staff morale by implementing regular feedback sessions.
  • Handled customer complaints for improved satisfaction rates.
  • Set daily priorities and communicated targets, motivating teams to achieve them.
  • Delegated tasks and reacted to changing workloads to maintain efficient operations.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Evaluated sales trends and identified growth areas to increase profits.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Led by example delivering first-class customer care during till, fitting room and sales floor service.
  • Championed adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.

Merchandising manager

Victoria's Secret/PINK
Southampton, Hampshire
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Streamlined operational procedures, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity.
  • Led a team of generalists, driving a customer-focused approach.
  • Coordinated seasonal displays to maximise sales opportunities during peak periods.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and legal regulations in all merchandising efforts.
  • Developed creative and innovative visual merchandising solutions to support sales growth.
  • Analysed sales reports against conversion KPIs and key input metrics to inform merchandising strategies.
  • Utilised visual merchandising principles to create compelling window displays.
  • Fostered positive relationships with vendors for beneficial negotiations and partnerships.
  • Analysed sales trends to improve product availability and enhance profits.
  • Facilitated inventory flow management to reduce backstock.
  • Responsible for the overall appearance and presentation of seasonal merchandising strategies through brand guide planning, mapping, and execution.
  • Leveraged visual merchandising filters to create sell down strategies and impact decision making.
  • Maintained and updated floor plan and fixture block leveraging the digital brand guide and fixture database.
  • Responsible for all merchandise flow activities, including leading teams in processing and replenishment.
  • Responsible for the merchandise flow standards, assessments, inventory, and backroom organization.
  • Responsible for talent life cycle of direct reports, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, development, performance management, terminations, and succession planning.

Deputy manager/ Product sales manager

River Island
Southampton / Bournemouth, Hampshire / Dorset
09.2013 - 01.2017
  • Boosted team morale through effective communication and feedback systems.
  • Enforced company policies for a safe and productive work environment.
  • Achieved higher productivity with rigorous time management strategies.
  • Facilitated staff meetings, leading to improved collaboration.
  • Provided guidance to junior staff, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, enhancing individual employee development.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly, improving customer satisfaction levels.
  • Assisted in budget management to control costs effectively.
  • Supervised team members for optimal task completion.
  • Implemented effective staff training programmes for improved performance.
  • Collaborated with the manager to achieve organisational goals.
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Created weekly performance reports, analysing and interpreting data to improve day-to-day business operations.
  • Recruited and trained driven, dedicated team members, reducing staff turnover.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through building strong relationships with key customers.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments, facilitating seamless coordination on product launches or campaigns.
  • Responsible for protecting profit, ensuring the team are engaging with customers to deter theft through service.
  • Make commercial decisions daily with product whilst ensuring sales the sales floor is maintained to high visual standards.
  • Reporting maintenance issues and be responsible for team training on fire, health and safety procedures. ❖ Keep costs to a minimum whilst maintaining the brand.
  • Liaising with buyers to determine missing market for area.
  • Area Meetings.
  • Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify opportunities to increase sales/Sale markdown Prep/Implement layouts/window displays by adhering to company guidelines.
  • Ensure the team are deployed effectively to increase conversion and ATV by upselling and cross selling/Deploy staff effectively to meet customer demand and to achieve workload.
  • Support the store manager in recruitment, inductions, and training/ payroll
  • Ensure replenishment is actioned to maintain sales floor densities and size availability.
  • Opening and closing the store/Holding the store.

Education

GCSEs - English, Double Science, Maths, French, Child Development, Food Tech, Business Studies, BCS ICT

Poole High School
Poole
09.2003 - 08.2005

BTEC - 3D Art design and photography

Poole High School
Poole
09.2005 - 07.2007

BTEC - IT Practitioner

Poole High School
Poole
09.2005 - 07.2007

Skills

  • Sales forecasting
  • Inventory management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Performance evaluation
  • Staff training
  • Commercial planning
  • KPI monitoring and analysis
  • Problem solving
  • NVQ Level 3 retail management
  • Effective communication
  • Effective communicator
  • Staff training and development
  • Market trend awareness
  • Mental Health First responder trained
  • Customer complaint resolution
  • Decision-Making competence
  • Recruitment
  • Commercial development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Manager

Primark
11.2022 - 06.2025

Personal assistant / Administrator

NHS Foundation Trust
05.2022 - 11.2022

Department manager

H&M
11.2017 - 09.2021

Merchandising manager

Victoria's Secret/PINK
01.2017 - 11.2017

Deputy manager/ Product sales manager

River Island
09.2013 - 01.2017

BTEC - 3D Art design and photography

Poole High School
09.2005 - 07.2007

BTEC - IT Practitioner

Poole High School
09.2005 - 07.2007

GCSEs - English, Double Science, Maths, French, Child Development, Food Tech, Business Studies, BCS ICT

Poole High School
09.2003 - 08.2005
Georgina Prendergast