Lucie Timms
Sheffield
Summary
Dedicated professional with proactive approach and strong leadership qualities. Proficient in team management and problem-solving, combined with excellent communication and organisational skills. Ready to drive operational success and enhance team performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sortation Shift Manager
DPD UK
Sheffield, Yorkshire
2025.06 - Current
- Supported team morale through clear communication and constructive feedback practices.
- Facilitated operations by adopting effective work procedures.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene standards across work areas for customer and staff satisfaction.
- Assisted in managing inventory control to minimise wastage.
- Helped in recruiting new hires to bolster the existing workforce.
- Coordinated with team members to enable smooth shift transitions.
- Aided employees in resolving workplace conflicts to enhance team harmony.
- Reported key metrics to upper management for informed decision-making.
- Boosted productivity through performance monitoring and supportive coaching sessions.
- Trained new hires and established mentoring relationships to elevate team performance.
Trainee Shift Manager
DPD UK
Sheffield, Yorkshire
2024.08 - 2025.05
- Undertook comprehensive training across all facets of warehouse operations.
- Participated in rotations within each section to conduct analyses and projects aimed at operational improvements.
- Covered shifts in various roles to gain hands-on experience and ensure successful performance.
Warehouse operative
DPD UK
Sheffield, Yorkshire
2021.09 - 2024.07
- Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.
- Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and organisation.
- Coordinated with management, contributed valuable input during team meetings.
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
Warehouse Operative
ASOS
Barnsley
2021.04 - 2021.07
- To pick customer orders and send to the pack ready for dispatch.
Education
GCSE -
Wales High School
Sheffield 1991.09 - 1995.07
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel and Sage Accounts
- Sage Payroll management
- Workforce scheduling
- Performance monitoring
- Cost reduction strategies
- Crisis management
- Profit and loss analysis
- Employee development
- Resilience under pressure
- Cultural awareness
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- First aid certification
- Administrative tasks management
- Performance coaching
- Active listening skills
- Workload prioritization
- Written and verbal communication
References
References available on request.
Affiliations
- I have a small hobby business creating crochet animals. This is my relaxation, and reset time.
- As a keen cook, I enjoy planning and preparing meals with my 3 children, especially trying new ideas and recipes,
- I enjoy walking with my family, and for charity, most recently having completed a 22 mile walk with my son and some friends to raise money for Heart disease research in the young in 2025.
Timeline
Sortation Shift Manager
DPD UK
2025.06 - Current
Trainee Shift Manager
DPD UK
2024.08 - 2025.05
Warehouse operative
DPD UK
2021.09 - 2024.07
Warehouse Operative
ASOS
2021.04 - 2021.07
GCSE -
Wales High School
1991.09 - 1995.07