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Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson

Birmingham,West Midlands

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong focus on customer service excellence and delivering high-quality support. Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills, alongside active listening and interpersonal abilities. Proficient in efficient maintenance scheduling, coordination of contractors, and health, safety, and compliance management. Skilled in workflow planning, operational efficiency improvement, project coordination, and deadline management. Adept at conflict resolution, problem-solving, decision-making under pressure, and data management with accurate record-keeping using industry-specific software such as Datastation and Qube. Committed to enhancing operational processes while maintaining a safe working environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Development manager

FirstPort
Birmingham
05.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for overseeing all planned and reactive maintenance and remedial works. Completed to a high standard, in full compliance with current health and safety legislation and within established annual budgets.
  • Managing and coordinating contractors and signing off completed works.
  • Completing daily checks to ensure buildings remain safe and secure while maintaining accurate records in line with internal procedures.
  • Thorough understanding of importance of health and safety and significant experience in managing challenging and emergency situations that may arise.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with clients - the residents, their families and local authorities to ensure excellence in customer satisfaction.
  • Assisting in the sales and rentals of properties with partner company Retirement Homesearch. Welcoming new residents and helping them to settle in.
  • Annual internal E learning courses completed covering a wide variety of Health and safety training including Legionella, Fire safety awareness, management of contractors, RIDDOR.

Health and wellness retailer

Self employed
Birmingham, West Midlands
08.2014 - 04.2023
  • Successfully ran my own retail business within the health and wellness market managing sales, inventory, customer service and financial operations from home, around three children.
  • Maintained a strong customer base by providing exceptional customer care through personalised recommendations and product knowledge.
  • Developed sales strategies to increase customer engagement and repeat business.
  • Updated online platforms daily to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed cash flow, record keeping and basic financial reporting.

Store manager

The White Company
Solihull, West Midlands
01.2011 - 11.2012
  • Managed day to day store operations ensure smooth, efficient and compliant business performance.
  • Led, trained and motivated tea to achieve sales targets and deliver excellent customer service.
  • Oversaw sales performance, monitored KPI's and implemented strategies to drive revenue growth.
  • Handled inventory management, including stock ordering, replenishment and loss prevention.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Addressed customer enquiries and resolved complaints professionally to maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Conducted staff scheduling, performance reviews and recruitment as required.
  • Prepared sales reports and analysed trends to support business planning and decision making.
  • Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance product presentation and customer experience.
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Concession store manager Selfridges

The White Company
Birmingham Bullring , West Midlands
11.2010 - 01.2011

Only within this position a few months as I was offered the store manager position at the independent store in Solihull.

  • Same role as above.

Sales assistant, Supervisor and Assistant Manager

The White Company
Birmingham, West. Midlands
10.2006 - 11.2010
  • Supporting the manager in overseeing daily operations and ensuring smooth business performance
  • Supervised, trained and motivated team members to meet productivity, sales and service targets.
  • Providing exceptional customer service, resulting in 100% mystery shop results.
  • Acted as a key point of contact during shifts, handling customer enquiries and resolving customer issues effectively in the absence of the manager.
  • Assisted with staff scheduling, stock levels and inventory control.
  • Open and closed the concession as required, including cash handling and end of day reconciliations.
  • Supported sales initiatives and visual merchandising standards.

Sales assistant

Dorothy Perkins
Birmingham City Centre , West Midlands
09.2006 - 10.2006
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection and enquiries.
  • Maintained high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation
  • Operated tills, processed cash and card payments. Handled returns and exchanges accurately.
  • Replenished stock to ensure product availability and increase sales potential.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to maintain a positive sales environment.
  • Followed company policies, procedures ad health and safety guidelines.

Sals assistant/ Key Holder

Etams
Birmingham City Centre , West Midlands
07.2001 - 09.2006
  • Responsible for the open and close of the store on a Sunday.
  • Assisting management in supervising the team, delegating tasks and maintaining productivity.
  • Managed stock levels, replenishing merchandise and assisted with inventory control.
  • Trained new staff on store procedures, customer service and operational responsibilities.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Retail management

City & Guilds

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science and I.T

Baverstock GM School
Birmingham

Skills

  • Customer service excellence Delivering high quality service and support
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Active listening and interpersonal skills
  • Efficient maintenance scheduling and coordination of contractors
  • Health, safety and compliance management
  • Workflow planning and operational efficiency improvement
  • Project coordination and deadline management
  • Conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Decision making under pressure and in emergencies
  • Data management and accurate record keeping
  • Use of industry specific software - Datastation and Qube


Timeline

Development manager

FirstPort
05.2023 - Current

Health and wellness retailer

Self employed
08.2014 - 04.2023

Store manager

The White Company
01.2011 - 11.2012

Concession store manager Selfridges

The White Company
11.2010 - 01.2011

Sales assistant, Supervisor and Assistant Manager

The White Company
10.2006 - 11.2010

Sales assistant

Dorothy Perkins
09.2006 - 10.2006

Sals assistant/ Key Holder

Etams
07.2001 - 09.2006

NVQ Level 3 - Retail management

City & Guilds

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science and I.T

Baverstock GM School
Rebecca Johnson