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Nathan Scott Crowston

Gainsborough,Lincolnshire

Summary

A proactive individual that embraces a 'can do' philosophy, with over 15 years of experience in Retail Management. Excellent understanding of consumerism, sales, and development taking great pride in the growth of future retail leaders. Commercially astute with a passion for the apparel industry, a career that flourished organically from part-time shop floor sales to Store Management. Accomplishing a track record for KPI Focus and Sales Growth with a legacy for Visual Merchandising, Team Development, and Productivity. Comprehensive knowledge of Team Development Analysis techniques, using a variety of software platforms, and in-store and online training programs to increase team performance. Bachelor of Arts degree in Retail Management at Bournemouth University in conjunction with full-time work, gaining excellent knowledge and understanding with live industry experience. Working in a multi-million-pound turn over store, in Central London, has enabled me to mature and embody a diverse skill set with an invaluable depth of knowledge and experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Telecommunications Support Engineer

CityFibre
11.2022 - Current
  • Training and coaching engineers to support with pre and post installations.
  • Support maintaining the City Fibre network alongside the FQS (Fibre Quality Specialist)
  • Diagnosing & fault finding on the fibre network.
  • Splice and testing fibre optic cables, in primary and secondary nodes.
  • Copper drop wire recovery.
  • Accessing unclimbable and unsafe poles by using the MEWP.
  • Experienced in OTDR Testing.
  • Re-visit for customer complaints and resolve issues to make sure they are 100% satisfied.
  • Working at heights of up to 15+ metres, including working on telegraph poles, long ladders & flat roofs.
  • Completion of site surveys to enable installations, taking photos & completing reports.
  • Adhering to health and safety regulations, using the correct PPE during works.

Regional Trainer

Lifetime Training
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Visiting individuals in their workplace using my vocational experience and knowledge to teach and support learners to achieve their apprenticeship.
  • Managing my diary to ensure I'm delivering against KPIs, arranging and attending scheduled visits, and completing both company and personal administration.
  • Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver an exceptional service to learners and clients while maintaining standards and regulatory requirements
  • Controlling the development across all levels of Management such as supervisors through to Store management. Coaching multiple qualifications that include; Customer Service Levels 2 & 3, Retail Levels 2, 3 & 4, and Business Administration Level 3.

Assistant Retail Development Manager

Moss Bros
06.2014 - 01.2020
  • Development and implementation analysis of productivity & conversion, through KPI matrix reports, live sales vs conversion reports, and productivity-driven training concepts
  • Leading the Model Store team to reach KPI's above the company average and pioneer a new understanding of the company vision through training and conversion focus
  • Trailing new technology concepts through till design to data analysis software, giving a clearer vision, using live data to contextualise store and team performance
  • Company leading projects such as new store openings and large refits give a strong understanding of how the development projects can inspire new store culture and renovation of older underperforming stores
  • Developing an ethos for productivity driven growth and reward based on performance using training programs suitable to each role or future opportunities

Accomplishments:

  • Reach the status top performing store in both KPI targets and Conversion 6 months in a row
  • Turning an underperforming store into one of the companies leading concepts
  • Adding 23% growth Versus Last Year taking the Model Store turnover to £1.2m.

Flagship Store Manager

Smith's Fashion, DJS Retail Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • In the flagship of 7 branches across Scunthorpe and Manchester
  • Owners of Streetwise Sports and DJS Retail Ltd established a strong community client base within local areas and assisted the growth of the online platform, selling premium designer apparel, assisting the process of year-on-year sales growth
  • Leading by example in Visual Merchandising and Sales, nurturing a cross-channel community focus with other local businesses on projects such as wedding fares and fashion events

Accomplishments:

  • Team member in FHM Small Retailer of the Year Award Winner
  • Visual Merchandising projects that enabled other store visits for implementation

Education

NVQ Level 5 - TEFL Fundamentals, Teaching Business English and Online One to One

Learn direct
06.2023 -

Bachelor of Arts - Retail Management

Bournemouth University
Poole
09.2013 - 09.2017

NVQ Level 3 - Retail Management

CUBE Learning College

NVQ Level 2 - Retailing & Retail Operations

Southbank Training College

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Sevice

CUBE Learning College

NVQ Level 2 - Electrical Maintenance

North Lindsey College

European Computer Driving License (ECDL)

Gainsborough College

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • SA001- safety overhead
  • SA002- safety underground
  • S007- PIA sub-duct and cable installation
  • S008- PIA overhead cable installation
  • SA020- Implementing safe site working practices
  • ABWHE- Abrasive wheel training
  • NRSWA- Singing, lighting and guarding
  • iPAF - 1B Qualified
  • Key accounts and territory management
  • Training and development
  • Competitive and consumer market analysis
  • Product sales and technique training
  • Opportunities identification and creation
  • Artistic styling and application mastery
  • Effective Retail Sales Manager
  • Financial records analysis
  • Brand-building strategies

Timeline

NVQ Level 5 - TEFL Fundamentals, Teaching Business English and Online One to One

Learn direct
06.2023 -

Telecommunications Support Engineer

CityFibre
11.2022 - Current

Regional Trainer

Lifetime Training
06.2021 - 11.2022

Assistant Retail Development Manager

Moss Bros
06.2014 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Retail Management

Bournemouth University
09.2013 - 09.2017

Flagship Store Manager

Smith's Fashion, DJS Retail Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2014

NVQ Level 3 - Retail Management

CUBE Learning College

NVQ Level 2 - Retailing & Retail Operations

Southbank Training College

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Sevice

CUBE Learning College

NVQ Level 2 - Electrical Maintenance

North Lindsey College

European Computer Driving License (ECDL)

Gainsborough College
Nathan Scott Crowston