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Nicola Ratchford

Royton,Lancashire

Summary

Skilled, punctual and self-motivated Retail team leader with 9 years experience. Adept at multi tasking in a fast paced, customer-focused retail environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales assistant

Bodycare
Oldham
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
  • Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.

Team leader supervisor

Co-op Food
Royton, Oldham
09.2015 - 01.2025
  • Led a small team of staff overseeing day-to-day operations providing effective leadership and training to increase team skills and boost customer service.
  • Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory in retail environment
  • Handled customer complaints and calmed difficult situations
  • Managed cash deliveries and banking operations
  • Completed customer orders efficiently for Uber, Deliveroo, and Just Eat
  • Executed store opening and closing procedures to enhance security
  • Managed daily tasks to enhance operational efficiency

Customer assistant

Cash Generator
Royton, Oldham
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Managed online sales platform ensuring smooth operations
  • Assessed item values for pawning, ensuring fair transactions
  • Ensured optimal functionality of all inspected items through comprehensive testing procedures.
  • Replenished stock to maintain availability.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing customer loyalty.

Cafe worker

Naked Bean
Oldham
11.2014 - 03.2015
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to serve food orders promptly, improving overall guest experience.
  • Prepped ingredients for efficient cooking process.
  • Provided service to thirty customers during Christmas dinners
  • Maintained clean and orderly working environment.
  • Implemented hygiene standards strictly whilst working on food preparation tasks.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Retail

Y.M.C.A Training
Oldham
05.2008 - 11.2008

Skills

  • Point Of Sale (POS) expertise
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Cashier skills
  • Fast paced environment adaptation
  • Customer assistance
  • Cash handling and banking

Timeline

Sales assistant

Bodycare
02.2025 - 04.2025

Team leader supervisor

Co-op Food
09.2015 - 01.2025

Customer assistant

Cash Generator
04.2015 - 08.2015

Cafe worker

Naked Bean
11.2014 - 03.2015

NVQ Level 2 - Retail

Y.M.C.A Training
05.2008 - 11.2008
Nicola Ratchford