Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Jack Hardcastle

Witney,Oxfordshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with a strong background in network engagement, resource allocation, and inventory control. Demonstrates critical evaluation skills and resilience under pressure, with a proven track record in loss prevention strategies and business acumen. Certified in First Aid, adept at staff training and development, and driven by sales with a comprehensive understanding of profit and loss. Seeking to leverage expertise to drive organisational success and growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Store manager

Sainsbury's
Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
10.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined operations to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
  • Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction with proactive interaction and prompt issue resolution.
  • Collaborated with cross-company departments, developing new strategies to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
  • Followed industry trends and set pricing strategies to maximise business returns.
  • Enforced service standards to maintain establishment reputation for excellence.
  • Maintained detailed and current records of inventory, personnel activities and business finances.
  • Maintained an organised stock room for easy accessibility of goods.
  • Boosted store's reputation for excellence through meticulous upkeep, product presentation and customer service.
  • Coached underperforming employees improving their job performance significantly.
  • Oversaw business staffing and training, building successful, customer-focused team.
  • Upheld health and safety regulations within the premises to ensure a safe shopping environment.

Delivery manager

Sainsbury's
Witney, Oxfordshire
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • I oversaw a large investment program of over 10 million pounds into the Sainsbury's witney store which saw the store become a future concept - the first on the company
  • Conducted regular team meetings to improve communication and coordination amongst staff members.
  • Built positive partner relationships for successful cross-team projects.


Deputy store manager

Sainsbury's
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Led daily operations to maintain smooth store running.
  • I deputised in leading a team of over 150 colleagues with a store taking over £1 million in revenue per week.
  • Supported management in recruitment and staff development processes.
  • Upheld company policies at all times whilst dealing with staff or customers' issues.

Department manager

Sainsbury's
Bicester, Witney, Oxford, Kidlington
01.2016 - 03.2021
  • Organised department tasks for increased productivity.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Delegated assignments to maximise individual strengths.
  • Set daily priorities and communicated targets, motivating teams to achieve them.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

Education

GCSEs -

Henry Box school
Witney, Oxfordshire
09.2008 - 07.2012

Skills

  • Network engagement
  • Resource allocation
  • Inventory control
  • Critical evaluation
  • First Aid certification
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Business acumen
  • Sales driven
  • Profit and loss understanding
  • Staff training and development

Affiliations

  • I love going on walks and visiting new places with my little family, I have an eight month old daughter and my partner Sabrina are so incredibly important to me. A really exciting part of my life as I enter this next stage of bringing my daughter up.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store manager

Sainsbury's
10.2023 - Current

Delivery manager

Sainsbury's
03.2023 - 10.2023

Deputy store manager

Sainsbury's
03.2021 - 03.2023

Department manager

Sainsbury's
01.2016 - 03.2021

GCSEs -

Henry Box school
09.2008 - 07.2012
Jack Hardcastle