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Matthew Harrison

Cramlington,North Tyneside

Summary

A detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on goal orientation and collaboration, demonstrating exceptional organisational skills and communication proficiency. Adept at time management, data analysis, and data visualisation, ensuring efficient project execution and insightful reporting. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive success in future endeavours.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Retail Account Specialist

CPM
North East
2023.09 - 2025.05

Facilitated communication between national field team and client.

Prepared impact reports detailing space share and field team contributions.

Established robust relationships with all contacts to enhance collaboration.

Boosted sales and product visibility in stores across designated area.

Interpreted data and presented findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Assistant Manager

Wilko
Gateshead
2023.05 - 2023.09
  • Managed store operations during absence of store manager, ensuring seamless functionality.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service consistently, enhancing shopper experience.
  • Maintained up-to-date training for all team members to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Executed daily and weekly cash office activities with accuracy and diligence.
  • Reported issues promptly and coordinated with engineers to minimise operational disruptions.
  • Oversaw store shrinkage effectively, maintaining minimal loss levels.
  • Optimised store profitability through strategic planning and execution.
  • Ensured safety and security protocols were followed when securing store after hours.

Teacher of Geography

Eden Learning Trust
Seaham
2022.09 - 2023.05

Delivered high-quality lessons while ensuring student engagement and understanding.

  • Provided meaningful feedback to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Monitored student progress towards target grades, implementing necessary interventions.
  • Fulfilled break and lunch duties to maintain a safe environment.
  • Participated in regular whole school and departmental meetings to contribute to curriculum development.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding pupil progress and achievements.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safeguarding procedures throughout all activities.

Team Leader

COOP
Ushaw Moor, UK
2020.02 - 2022.01

Managed store operations during manager's absence to ensure continuity.

  • Ensured compliance with all safety and legal regulations.
  • Completed daily cash office tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained up-to-date training records for all team members.

Supervisor

Sainsburys
Newcastle/Durham, UK
2013.05 - 2019.01

Managed store operations in manager’s absence, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

  • Executed cashing up tasks and handled large cash amounts for ATM refills.
  • Trained colleagues to maintain updated skills and knowledge.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly to enhance service quality.
  • Reviewed and submitted weekly worked hours to HR accurately.
  • Supervised 3rd party staff, including security and maintenance personnel.
  • Communicated effectively with senior management regarding store performance.
  • Maintained accurate product pricing as a commercial colleague.

Sales Executive

Face Direct Ltd.
Newcastle upon Tyne
2012.09 - 2012.12
  • Promoted various products to customers through effective communication.
  • Trained new team members to enhance team performance.
  • Led teams during field operations to achieve sales targets.
  • Coached and mentored new hires to develop skills and confidence.

Education

PGCE -

University of Durham
Durham
2021.09 - 2022.06

BSc (Hons) - Physical Geography

Liverpool John Moores University
2009.09 - 2012.06

A-Levels - Sociology, Media Studies, Business Studies, Geography

Heaton Manor 6th Form
Newcastle upon Tyne
2007.09 - 2009.07

GCSEs - Nine GCSE’s grade C or above, including English Language, English Literature, Maths and Double Award Science

Heaton Manor School
2002.09 - 2007.07

Skills

  • Goal orientation
  • Collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication proficiency
  • Time management
  • Data analysis
  • Data visualization

Personal Information

Date of birth: 01/03/91

Custom

Available upon request

Timeline

Retail Account Specialist

CPM
2023.09 - 2025.05

Assistant Manager

Wilko
2023.05 - 2023.09

Teacher of Geography

Eden Learning Trust
2022.09 - 2023.05

PGCE -

University of Durham
2021.09 - 2022.06

Team Leader

COOP
2020.02 - 2022.01

Supervisor

Sainsburys
2013.05 - 2019.01

Sales Executive

Face Direct Ltd.
2012.09 - 2012.12

BSc (Hons) - Physical Geography

Liverpool John Moores University
2009.09 - 2012.06

A-Levels - Sociology, Media Studies, Business Studies, Geography

Heaton Manor 6th Form
2007.09 - 2009.07

GCSEs - Nine GCSE’s grade C or above, including English Language, English Literature, Maths and Double Award Science

Heaton Manor School
2002.09 - 2007.07
Matthew Harrison