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Jacqueline Clark

Kilmarnock,Ayrshire

Summary

Organised and dependable manager with 40 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail manager

Sports direct
Irvine, North ayrshire
06.2009 - Current
  • Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
  • Analysed sales figures, identifying areas to improve and implementing remedial action.
  • Toured sales floor regularly, assessing and improving daily operations.
  • Recruited and trained staff members, leading by example to consistently elevate store standards.
  • Managed store inventory by directing routine stock control procedures to maximise sales opportunities.
  • Developed team's product knowledge, resulting in increased store sales.
  • Conducted staff appraisals and promoted ongoing professional development.
  • Ran promotions and events in line with company standards.
  • Performed various store operations including opening and closing procedures, product display management and budget control.
  • Inspired team to represent brand with enthusiasm by maintaining high standards.
  • Resolved complex disputes and handled product returns with professionalism, offering practical solutions to maintain customer satisfaction and uphold stellar reputation.

Retail manager

New Look
Troon, South Ayrshire
07.2002 - 06.2009

All managerial duties that are involved in successfully running a medium sized store.

additional Duties-

Regional Audit Representative.

Regional Health and Safety Representative.

Standard Store Manager Secondment answerable to Regional Manager.

Support Worker Hansel Alliance

Hansel Alliance
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
09.2000 - 07.2002

Part of a support network. Main duties involved helping service users to move into their own homes to become part of the community. Answerable to Support Coordinator.

Sample sewing machinist, job trainer

Jaeger Tailoring Ltd.
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
08.1995 - 08.2000

Answerable to Production Manager for training of employees in all production aspects.

Production Operator ,

National Semi Conductors
Greenock, Renfrewshire
08.1994 - 08.1995
  • Operated production equipment safely and effectively, maximising quality output.
  • Set up production equipment, verifying correct functionality and calibration compliance to maximise machinery efficiency.
  • Consistently followed company safety regulations, maintaining secure, low-risk working environments.
  • Performed regular in-process tests, yield calculations, running checks and product sampling, ensuring production met predefined quality targets.

Sales advisor

Material Things
Greenock, Renfrewshire
05.1994 - 10.1994

Advised customers on materials suitable for their chosen patterns. Stock control.

Sales advisor/ duty superviy

Point Clair Fabrics
Inverness , Inverness - Shire
07.1988 - 06.1991
  • Highlighted product features and benefits in line with customer needs, securing high-value sales.
  • Retained customers by building rapport and delivering tailored product recommendations.
  • Maintained store standards to uphold clean, professional appearances.

Sewing machinist

Jaeger Tailoring Ltd
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
07.1979 - 06.1988

Production machinist

Education

British Sign Language -

Kilmarnock College
Kilmarnock
01.2001

D32-33 Assessors certificate - Assessor

City and guilds
Kilmarnock
01.1999

City and Guilds. Trainers Certificate - Trainer

City and guilds
Kilmarnock
01.1998

HND in clothing Technology and Design - Technology and design

Cardonald college
Glasgow
08.1991

Skills

I am a highly self motivated individual with relevant life experiences with core skills which include self management, good time keeping skills and the ability to remain calm during challenging situations

Timeline

Retail manager

Sports direct
06.2009 - Current

Retail manager

New Look
07.2002 - 06.2009

Support Worker Hansel Alliance

Hansel Alliance
09.2000 - 07.2002

Sample sewing machinist, job trainer

Jaeger Tailoring Ltd.
08.1995 - 08.2000

Production Operator ,

National Semi Conductors
08.1994 - 08.1995

Sales advisor

Material Things
05.1994 - 10.1994

Sales advisor/ duty superviy

Point Clair Fabrics
07.1988 - 06.1991

Sewing machinist

Jaeger Tailoring Ltd
07.1979 - 06.1988

British Sign Language -

Kilmarnock College

D32-33 Assessors certificate - Assessor

City and guilds

City and Guilds. Trainers Certificate - Trainer

City and guilds

HND in clothing Technology and Design - Technology and design

Cardonald college
Jacqueline Clark