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Iain Tinsley

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in customer service, IT literacy, and Microsoft Office proficiency. Demonstrates strong organisational skills and effective communication, ensuring reliability and team collaboration. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of supply chain processes, forecasting accuracy, and inventory optimisation. Adept at managing databases and utilising warehouse software for accurate reporting and process management strategies. Career goals include leveraging skills in purchasing processes and inventory tracking to enhance operational efficiency.

A dedicated individual with keen aptitude for logistics and inventory management seeks to excel as Stock Manager. Possesses robust organisational skills and strong analytical capabilities, ensuring seamless stock control and supply chain operations. Committed to driving efficiency and optimising inventory processes to contribute to business success.

Experienced Stock Manager with knack for streamlining inventory processes and boosting efficiency. Skilled in reducing waste and optimising stock levels to ensure seamless operations. Successfully implemented new stock control systems that enhanced accuracy and reduced discrepancies.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Organised and dependable [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Onboard Systems and stock manager

Transport for Wales
01.2021 - 08.2025
  • Working in the operations department of TFW I have been in charge of the systems used for the delivery of catering and the point-of-sale systems required to provide this.
  • I have designed and introduced a at seat ordering facility used on the premier services for TFW.
  • I work as part of a team which directly deals with catering, cleaning and conductor functions looking at the systems used for stock management and safety in particular the usage of body worn cameras and the advancements in technology to keep staff safe during there daily operations.

Catering Supervisor

Transport for Wales
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Working within the transport for Wales franchise of the train network covers a large area mainly in Wales itself but also towards the North-West of England.
  • The company is made up of four main depots of which I currently run the largest with 40 members of staff made up of varying levels from Catering stewards to depot based staff.
  • I must ensure that these staff are rostered correct to maximise train coverage and working staff as well as maintaining costs and the staffs working life balance.
  • I have experience working with software such as citrix, oracle, Kronos and Office/windows operating systems as well as starchef and Lynx BM software.
  • Within my role I do carry out everyday tasks such as the opening and closing of the depot, ordering and stock control, audits, cash handling, recruitment and training.
  • I have been heavily involved with the integration of a new Epos system for those working the trains to provide a better standard of service and growth.
  • I currently work on a shift based rota and am flexible to meet the needs of the business if for hours of work or location.
  • As part of my day to day duties is to maximise train coverage this also involves the creation and alterations to diagrams based on staff availability.
  • Working within the transport for Wales franchise of the train network covers a large area mainly in Wales itself but also towards the North-West of England.

Assistant Manager

Whitbread
Bridgewater
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • As Assistant Manager I am second in command to the General Manager and overlook the running of the business both front of house and back of house.
  • I run shifts on a daily basis and am in charge of overseeing the rotas and staffing levels.
  • I have a good understanding of brand standards and expectations within a large organisation.
  • I currently have between 20 and 30 staff and enjoy strong working relationships.

Club Manager

Wem
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • I manage the overall profitability of the club through bar and function room sales, and it is down to me to ensure the club operates with efficient staffing levels and stock is maintained within our gp% margins.
  • As the club is my total responsibility, I constantly look to improve the service and facilities provided.
  • I have built up superb relationships with customers, increasing their attendance and overall spend.
  • Also with suppliers I have negotiated special deals and promotions which resulted in surpassing my sales targets.

Customer Services Advisor

Shropshire Council
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • I answered queries by phone, email and face to face meetings with the general public.
  • My daily duties included building security and I was responsible for payments made to the council.
  • I have experience dealing with a variety of different customers and learnt how best to deal with each in order to gain a positive outcome.
  • The ability to build relationships with the council’s partners to achieve better service levels was an important factor of my job.
  • Working as an Advisor, I often worked throughout the night and I needed to have good relationships with a variety of services to gain an urgent response, as most contact was an emergency situation.

Education

Bsc Hons - Hospitality Business Management, Culinary Arts

Sheffield Hallam University
01.2003 - 01.2008

3 A-Levels - Business Studies, English Language, Physics

Thomas Adams College
01.2001 - 01.2003

10 GCSE’s A-C - Including Maths, English and Double Science

Thomas Adams School
01.1997 - 01.2001

Skills

  • Customer service
  • IT literacy
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Windows operating system
  • Micros software
  • Lotus Notes
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Supply chain knowledge
  • Forecasting accuracy
  • Purchasing processes
  • Warehouse software expertise
  • Inventory tracking proficiency
  • Decisiveness under pressure
  • Inventory optimization
  • Database management skills
  • Accurate reporting practices
  • Process management strategies
  • Microsoft Excel expertise

Custom

Professional and personal references available upon request

Timeline

Onboard Systems and stock manager

Transport for Wales
01.2021 - 08.2025

Catering Supervisor

Transport for Wales
01.2015 - 01.2021

Assistant Manager

Whitbread
01.2013 - 01.2015

Club Manager

01.2011 - 01.2013

Customer Services Advisor

Shropshire Council
01.2008 - 01.2011

Bsc Hons - Hospitality Business Management, Culinary Arts

Sheffield Hallam University
01.2003 - 01.2008

3 A-Levels - Business Studies, English Language, Physics

Thomas Adams College
01.2001 - 01.2003

10 GCSE’s A-C - Including Maths, English and Double Science

Thomas Adams School
01.1997 - 01.2001
Iain Tinsley