Perry Bond-Ainsworth

Joined Alex The Leukodystrophy Charity in January 2022, I originally was employed as a part time sales assistant. Quickly after 3 months I was promoted to full time sales assistant. While as a sales assistant I:

• Collaborated with team members to create an inviting shopping environment through effective merchandising strategies.
• Developed product knowledge through continuous learning and participation in training sessions to support sales efforts.
• Implemented promotional displays to highlight seasonal products and drive customer interest during key sales periods.
• Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
• Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
• Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
• Collaborated with sales managers to meet target quotas.

While at Alex TLC I helped with fulfilling orders made by customers for their merchandise and medical equipment. While as a picker and packer I:

• Maintained cleanliness and organisation of work area to facilitate efficient operations.
• Picked and packed customer orders accurately to ensure timely dispatch.
• Monitoring stock levels regularly to ensure adequate supply for packing tasks.
• Created a custom database in Excel to maintained accurate records for easy tracking of parcels.
• Reduced order discrepancies with careful picking of goods.

For a year I was tasked to assist the van driver on Tuesdays and Saturdays, sometimes 5 days a week. While being a van driver assistant I:

• Assisted in loading and unloading of delivery vehicles ensuring efficient operations.
• Maintained cleanliness and organisation of delivery equipment and vehicles to meet safety standards.
• Inspected packages for damage and accuracy prior to dispatch to uphold service quality.
• Offered assistance with heavy parcels, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
• Worked flexible hours including weekends and holidays to meet business requirements.
• Filled out paperwork accurately, reducing administrative errors in delivery records.
• Promoted positive brand image by professionally representing ALEX TLC in all customer interactions.

After a year with Alex TLC I got promoted to an assistant manager. While as an assistant manager I:

• Assisted in developing and implementing operational strategies to enhance team efficiency.
• Coordinated daily activities of staff to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to company policies.
• Evaluated performance of team members and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth.
• Facilitated training sessions for new employees and volunteers to ensure understanding of procedures and standards.
• Handled stock control duties diligently preventing overstocking or shortages.
• Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
• Managed cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.
• Excelled in hitting the monthly taking targets. Increased Sales from £300 to £500-£600 Daily.

Employed by Octavia Foundation as an Assistant Manager on a 3 month contract. While at Octavia I:

• Covered over 8 different shop in the short 3 month period
• Worked in shops as a solo manager, still ensuring all targets are met.
• Covered high end shops in areas with very large footfall
• Implemented promotional strategies for increased footfall during holiday seasons.
• Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and customer loyalty.
• Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
• Handled stock control duties diligently preventing overstocking or shortages.