John Sewule Touré
LONDON,Greater London
Summary
Experienced Warehouse Operative and Assistant Store Manager with a proven track record in operational efficiency and team leadership. Demonstrated expertise in managing warehouse operations at OCADO, including training, supervising, and coordinating teams to ensure smooth workflow. Successfully led store operations at British Petroleum, enhancing customer service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and inventory management. Previous roles in marketing and sales at Comium Telecoms and Africell Telecoms highlight strong skills in market analysis, campaign management, and competitor monitoring. Highly competent in achieving results with well-organised, detailed skills and a great team player attitude. Seeking to leverage extensive experience in a challenging managerial role to drive operational excellence. Results-driven Warehouse Operative and Assistant Store Manager with expertise in managing warehouse operations and team leadership. Achieved enhanced operational workflows through effective training, supervision, and communication among teams. Focused on driving excellence in customer service and maintaining high standards in inventory management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Depot Supervisor
Joybuy Delivery
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Supervised a team of dispatchers, coordinating daily logistics operations to optimise delivery schedules and routes.
- Managed communication between warehouse personnel, drivers, and customers to facilitate timely order fulfilment.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations in the dispatch area, reducing workplace accidents.
- Managed the maintenance schedule for all depot equipment, reducing downtime and operational delays.
- Prepared detailed reports on dispatch activities, presenting findings to senior management for strategic decision making.
Assistant Store Manager
BRITISH PETROLEUM
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Providing excellent customer service
- Creating a welcoming environment for customers in the store
- Ensuring that the store is clean, safe and presentable for customers
- Keeping a high level of cleanliness and hygiene in the store
- Maintaining and monitoring store inventory
- Communicated managerial directives to staff and ensured consistent implementation
- Facilitated team-building activities to motivate staff and support achievement of targets
- Trained staff members while pursuing own in-store training to enhance team skillset
- Participated in leadership training programs to enhance management skills. and potential Store Manager
- Taking over responsibility for the store if the Manager is absent
Warehouse Operative
OCADO
Erith
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Managed inbound logistics operations to ensure timely receipt and processing of stock
- Manager in pick and dispatch (Ocado Retail)
- Managed area and organised the smooth running of the operations
- Led and motivated teams to meet operational demands in time-sensitive environments
- Running of the operations and liaising with manager for any escalation
- Planned the smooth running of the area assigned
- Area Coordinator in dispatch and pick area: Ocado Retail
- Debrief out shift pattern to personal shoppers
- Organised and facilitated staging meetings to coordinate efforts with personal shoppers
- Coordinate your team's resource level and support effective rostering
- Trainer since 2018
- Conducted training sessions on decanting and delivery processes
- Trainer of PRISTINE (In-house)
- Trained picker at Chill, ambient and Freezer
- Trained at frame loading and dispatch
- Supervised in both pick chambers
- Completed training on material handling equipment
- Led the operation and identified innovative ways in which to serve our customers and conduct our business
- Decanting both at chill and ambient
- Totes input to system (BIN INDUCT)
- Resigned from Ocado in November
- Resigned from Ocado in November
Factory Worker
NELLCUT
Orpington
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Packed finished products meticulously, preparing them for shipment while minimising damage.
- Packed equipment securely for delivery to ensure safe transit
- Packed and secured items for shipment without damage.
- Organised products on factory floor to optimise workflow
- Kept tools and equipment organised and in good working condition.
Warehouse Operative
AMAZON
Bromley by Bow
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Picked and packed customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Managed inbound shipments, ensuring timely processing and storage
- Allocated and optimised routes for drivers during dispatch
Owner
John Toure
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Oversaw sales for personal car business, achieving customer satisfaction and retention before relocating to the UK
Marketing Supervisor/Ag. Advertising Manager
COMIUM TELECOMS
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Developed an efficient monitoring tool for all Comium dealers
- Responsible for the launching of all Comium promotions
- Developed a monthly provincial sensitization on all Comium value added services
- Characterise all Comium branding and advertising tool in the country
- Liaise between franchisees and Comium
- Maintained a clear and distinct monitoring of daily activation of Comium SIM
- Established a thorough competitors behavioral scheme
Marketing and Sales Supervisor
AFRICELL TELECOMS
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Efficiently and effectively marketed Africell products in Freetown and provinces
- Liaise between Africell and dealers on sales turnover
- Communicated and directed new campaigns in Freetown and provinces
- Collated weekly and monthly report on all sales and marketing related activities in my unit
- Developed and coordinated all franchisee related issues at Africell
- Coordinated all branding and advertising possibilities at Africell
- Efficiently and effectively monitor competitors activities
- Monthly report submitted in Freetown and Lebanon
Marketing Intern
SIERRA LEONE BREWERY LIMITED
01.2003 - 01.2004
- POS survey on all brewery products
- Regularised check with dealers on all brewery products
- Marketed all brewery products as compared to its competitors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Arden University
London01-2029
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
01-2005
DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MILTON MARGAI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
01-2002
CERTIFICATE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
01-2000
CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE
BO TOWN, SIERRA LEONE01-1994
UBC PRIMARY SCHOOL
SIERRA RUTILE, SIERRA LEONE01-1991
THE SIERRA LEONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONESkills
- Great team player, and a good listener
- Well-organised and well-detailed skills
- Highly competent in achieving results
- Dispatching procedures
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
- Team building
- Report preparation
- Safety management
REFERENCES
- Sarah, Tucker, Regional Manager Care Home, 07402063656
- Clive, Suragh, Area Manager Ocado, 07801586095
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- Internet surfing, International affairs, Football
- Football and internet surfing
Accomplishments
The objective of the business is always at heart.
CUSTOM SECTION
1985, 1991, UBC Primary School, Sierra Rutile, 1992, 1994, Christ the King College, Bo Town, 1995, 2000, The Sierra Leone Grammar School, Freetown, 2000, 2002, Milton Margai College of Education and Technology, Diploma in Business Administration, Certificate in Computer Software Programs, 2002, 2005, Milton Margai College of Education and Technology, Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)
Timeline
Depot Supervisor
Joybuy Delivery
02.2026 - 05.2026
Assistant Store Manager
BRITISH PETROLEUM
02.2023 - 03.2025
Warehouse Operative
OCADO
01.2018 - 11.2022
Factory Worker
NELLCUT
11.2017 - 01.2018
Warehouse Operative
AMAZON
12.2016 - 01.2017
Owner
John Toure
01.2013 - 02.2016
Marketing Supervisor/Ag. Advertising Manager
COMIUM TELECOMS
01.2010 - 01.2013
Marketing and Sales Supervisor
AFRICELL TELECOMS
01.2004 - 01.2010
Marketing Intern
SIERRA LEONE BREWERY LIMITED
01.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Arden University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MILTON MARGAI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE
UBC PRIMARY SCHOOL
THE SIERRA LEONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL