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Martine Langston

Owlsmoor,United Kingdom

Summary

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Responsible for the planning of all staff to ensure the store is always covered to a high level. Experienced manager who has always executed expert planning for all large events in store and requested required stock for store to plan a head for large events. I have effective time management, great team spirit and the ability to adapt to a continual changing environment.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Team manager

Marks & Spencer
Fleet, Hampshire
2023.02 - Current
  • Planning for all events including Christmas, mothers day and valentines day, ensuring staffing and stock are maintained for a smooth running business.
  • Provided consistent leadership to maintain high levels of team performance and satisfaction.
  • Allocated tasks effectively among team members.
  • Trained staff to ensure safe and legal trading practices.
  • Facilitated weekly discussions on project status and concerns.
  • Organised seasonal changes, including food hall layout and stock delivery planning.
  • Scheduled staffing to ensure full coverage of shop floor during opening hours.

Team manager

Marks & Spencer
Camberley, Surrey
2011.10 - 2023.02
  • Boosted morale by recognising and rewarding exceptional work.
  • Provided consistent leadership to maintain high levels of team performance and satisfaction.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies, resulting in fewer discrepancies and conflicts.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing effective project management strategies.
  • Implemented staff rota schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak times.

Self employed gardener

Self employed
Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
2002.03 - 2011.10
  • Assisted in landscape design projects to create attractive green spaces.
  • Planted seasonal flowers for a vibrant garden aesthetic.
  • Organised work schedule effectively-all tasks completed in timely manner.
  • Maintained client gardens whilst they were away on holiday-peace of mind ensured upon their return.
  • Constructed flower beds to increase biodiversity in the garden area.
  • Performed regular lawn mowing to maintain a neat appearance.

career break

None
1995.01 - 2002.04

Took a career break to raise two children

Trainee design engineer

CVC
Rochester, New York
1991.10 - 1995.01
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior design engineers offering innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Updated existing designs taking into consideration feedback from design engineers for better outcomes.
  • Offered creative input during brainstorming sessions aligning with company's vision for creating market-leading products.
  • Completed ECN's when required on instruction from senior engineers.

Education

Sandhurst School

Skills

  • Planning of staff
  • Staff motivation strategies
  • Leadership excellence
  • Performance evaluation
  • Talent development
  • Budget planning
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Planning stock for seasonal launch

Certification

Food Safety Level 3

Open Access

Power BI

PLH

Learning Lab

My HR

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Teams

Microsoft Excel, Word, power apps and Project

Simple Compliance

First aid

Timeline

Team manager

Marks & Spencer
2023.02 - Current

Team manager

Marks & Spencer
2011.10 - 2023.02

Self employed gardener

Self employed
2002.03 - 2011.10

career break

None
1995.01 - 2002.04

Trainee design engineer

CVC
1991.10 - 1995.01

Sandhurst School
Martine Langston