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Katie Cox

Hertford,Hertfordshire

Summary

Resourceful Deputy Manager with a strong ability to streamline operations and foster team collaboration. Successfully implemented new training programs, enhancing staff productivity and morale. Spearheaded customer service improvements, leading to higher satisfaction and repeat business. Currently working in a high-turnover Pet Care Centre (Top 40 in the company) in the London area, with a focus on maintaining high standards and driving success

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deputy manager

Pets At Home
Friern Barnet, Barnet
04.2022 - Current


Streamlined Workflow Processes: Reduced operational inefficiencies by optimizing and streamlining workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity and smoother day-to-day operations.
Staff Training Programs: Designed and implemented comprehensive staff training programs, improving team performance and fostering skill development across the organization.
Time Management Strategies: Achieved higher productivity by implementing effective time management techniques, ensuring tasks were completed within deadlines while maintaining quality.
Team Morale and Communication: Boosted team morale through open communication, regular feedback, and fostering a collaborative work environment, leading to improved employee engagement.
Strategic Planning for Growth: Utilized strategic planning initiatives to drive business growth, focusing on long-term goals and efficient resource allocation.
Facilitated Staff Meetings: Led regular staff meetings, promoting teamwork and collaboration among team members to solve issues and improve overall performance.
Policy Enforcement: Enforced company policies, ensuring a safe, productive, and compliant work environment for all employees.
Supervision and Task Management: Supervised team members to ensure optimal task completion, providing guidance and support to meet organizational objectives.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinated effectively with different departments, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across the company to meet shared goals.
Staffing and Budget Management: Managed employee schedules for large teams, ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Pet Care Centre Management: Assisted in managing the Top 40 Pet Care Centre, driving sales growth, supporting the training of new staff, and ensuring the efficient running of the store

Assistant manager

Pets At Home
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Improved customer service by implementing new procedures and protocols.
  • Minimised inventory loss for improved profit margins.
  • Streamlined store operations with efficient scheduling.
  • Increased staff productivity by providing comprehensive training programmes.

Store colleague

Pets At Home
11.2016 - 09.2020

Groom

Rose Jane Emberton (Newpark Farm Livery)
Bayford
06.2011 - 05.2016
  • As a groom, I am responsible for the care and welfare of the horses on the yard as part of a team and individually
  • This therefore gave me good time management skills as jobs on the yard had to be done quickly and efficiently to a high standard
  • Also I have to be able to communicate efficiently with the owners regarding any issues with their horses and answer queries in a time efficient and confident manner

Barmaid and waitress

The Whistling Duck Restaurant
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Working in a restaurant gave me the opportunity to interact and talk to members of the public, which helped me gain more self confidence
  • As a waitress I was responsible for taking people’s food and drink orders and making sure it was presented to them in a high standard

Distribution

Herold Newspaper
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Paper round: Once a week I would deliver newspapers to houses and businesses on a set route
  • Paper hand out: Once a week I would hand out newspapers to the public
  • This job helped me enhance my self-confidence, as I had to approach members of the public and interact with them

Education

Subsidiary Diploma - Animal Management (QCF)

Capel Manor College
01.2011 - 01.2013

A Level - Art and Design-Photography, Art and Design-Fine Art, History

The Sele School
01.2009 - 01.2011

GCSE - Maths, English –Language, English- Literature, Science, Additional Science, French, Art, P.E, I.C.T

The Sele School
01.2004 - 01.2009

Skills

  • Works under own initiative
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Good communication skills with the team and the client
  • Experienced in animal care, both in the workplace and with my own pets
  • Customer relations
  • Leadership skills
  • Sales techniques
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales expertise
  • Logistical planning
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Dynamic leadership
  • Care standards audits
  • Quick decision-making

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 06/16/93
  • Nationality: British

Custom

  • Rose Jane Emberton, Former Employer, Rose Cottage, Bayford Hall Farm, Bayford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8PR, 07950 981 787
  • Georgina Green, Personal Reference, River Lodge Cottage, Lower Hatfield Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8LB, 07876 337 728

Timeline

Deputy manager

Pets At Home
04.2022 - Current

Assistant manager

Pets At Home
09.2020 - 04.2022

Store colleague

Pets At Home
11.2016 - 09.2020

Barmaid and waitress

The Whistling Duck Restaurant
01.2016 - 04.2016

Groom

Rose Jane Emberton (Newpark Farm Livery)
06.2011 - 05.2016

Subsidiary Diploma - Animal Management (QCF)

Capel Manor College
01.2011 - 01.2013

Distribution

Herold Newspaper
01.2009 - 01.2011

A Level - Art and Design-Photography, Art and Design-Fine Art, History

The Sele School
01.2009 - 01.2011

GCSE - Maths, English –Language, English- Literature, Science, Additional Science, French, Art, P.E, I.C.T

The Sele School
01.2004 - 01.2009
Katie Cox