Reece Sherwood
Rotherham,UK
Summary
Experienced in project management with a strong focus on stakeholder and budget management. Demonstrates exceptional business acumen and flexibility. Committed to delivering high-quality results and driving organisational success through effective leadership and strategic planning.
Experienced Project Manager known for delivering complex projects on time and within scope. Skilled in stakeholder management, team leadership, and process optimisation, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction. Known for driving project success through strategic planning, risk management, and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Estates & project manager
Astrea Academy Trust
Sheffield, UK
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Managing compliance within multiple academies ensuring students have a safe learning environment
- managing multiple projects at the same time across varied areas of the buildings requirements e.g plumbing, electrical, roof works etc.
- Project management of large value repair/improvements to academies exceeding values of £250k
- Managing unplanned spend request from academies from an annual budget of £600k ensuring best value for money and essential maintenance is carried out.
- Manage school condition allowance spend, ensuring lifecycle items are maintained and or replaced where necessary.
- Managing relationships with contractors
- Scope out future improvements using condition survey data.
- Managing relationships with key stakeholders within the academies to ensure smooth operation on large and small scale maintenance and projects.
- Educate caretakers to ensure there is the right skill set within the academies for compliance and maintenance needs.
- Manage reactive projects to meet the needs of academies in the event of emergencies. e.g intentional or accidental damage, burst pipes, leaking roofs etc.
- Scope out potential new contractors always looking for the best expertise and value for money.
- Regularly reporting on progress of projects to senior management and trustees.
- responsible for the compliance and maintenance projects of 9 academies.
- arrange pre-start and project update meetings to ensure projects have the upfront planning and ongoing support required for completion withing agreed timescales and specification.
- React to unforeseen issues in projects ensuring all stakeholders are briefed and a new plan is communicated.
Senior Development Technologist
Wilko
Worksop, UK
01.2017 - 08.2025
- Project Managing the development of 800+ products within the Decorating and Paint Wilko own label brand with experience within other product categories
- Delivering new products from concept to launch in line with the brand development strategy within the agreed cost by managing the formula/specification development externally.
- Ensuring products within Decorating and paint category are sourced from suppliers and factories that have the appropriate technical capability and comply with ethical trading requirements
- Acting as QA's representative building supplier and internal stakeholder relationships to influence a culture of compliance and continuous improvement
- Maintaining a strong external network of category relevant technical contacts.
- Delivering the Wilko quality strategy and achieving trading objectives; year on year reductions in customer complaints, faulty returns and on-line customer reviews
- Delivering quality tasks within Trading Manager right first time within the agreed time scales
- Monitoring product performance, investigating and resolving any emerging issues and product incidents
- Maintaining the accuracy of technical documentation and procedures content
- Approving sealed samples, pack copy, packaging and relevant due diligence documentation e.g
- Managing test reports for products claims substantiation
- Providing technical support for marketing, copywriters & external media functions
- Generating product specific generic specifications in line with the relevant legislations and requirements
- Performing technical benchmarking exercises, product briefing and assessments to support the selection of own brand product ranges
- Identifying any opportunities to value engineer products to reduce costs without impacting on product quality, safety or legality
- Understanding brand target audiences and match their needs with the own brand propositions
- Supporting the selection, approval and improvement processes of new and existing Suppliers/Factories
- Building critical path milestones, collaborating with all parties to ensure product is delivered safely on time
- Contributing to the category management team to deliver business benefits, providing ongoing technical support and guidance.
- Supporting the wider team on the implementation of new systems such as product lifecycle management(PLM)
Assistant Product Manager (micro space planning)
Wilko
Worksop, UK
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Risk assessing layouts and fixtures ensuring we are following any safety guidelines.
- Collaborating with members of the category management team to overcome any potential risks the landing the project right first time.
- Build strong supplier relationships to gain knowledge and support from the experts in the product area to fully make the most of merchandising/fixture solutions
- Attend supplier meetings and warehouse visits in the UK and overseas to gain valuable product information that will help when merchandising layouts
- Managing the performance and training needs of a team of merchandisers that report into myself
- Providing additional training to the rest of the department on newly implemented systems such as Business warehouse reporting and SAP
- Prepared detailed project timelines by collating input from various departments.
- Run scorecards to reveal sales and efficiency issues and make informed decisions to gain potential cost savings or sales increases
- Challenge the buyers to adhere to space targets such as sku rationalisation and ensure layouts are following the space building blocks
Product Merchandiser (micro space planning)
Wilko
Worksop, UK
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Conducted comprehensive market research for understanding customer preferences.
- Collaborated with suppliers, ensured timely delivery of products.
- Coordinated seasonal changes in displays, met marketing objectives effectively.
- Monitored competitor activities for staying ahead in the market.
- Kept abreast of latest fashion trends to drive business growth.
- Assured retail store standards by maintaining an organised layout.
- Managed visual merchandising efforts, enhanced overall store appeal.
- Analysed sales reports, implemented effective merchandise strategies accordingly.
- Boosted product visibility by creating appealing displays.
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders from different departments of the category management team provide & request information to land projects in an accurate and timely manner, this includes Buying, Supply chain, Packaging, Wilko Asia, Product data team & QA
aluminium window & curtain walling fitter
Self Employed
Worksop, UK
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Reading and following architects technical drawings
- Operated manual and automated tools, maintaining optimal performance levels.
- Follow strict deadlines given by contractors
- Operate heavy machinery e.g cherry pickers & scissor lifts
- Followed strict health and safety regulations for a safe working environment.
- Measured window spaces, ensuring accurate fit.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of required materials.
- Collaborated with builders during construction projects for seamless window integration.
Warehouse Operative
Orbital Recruitment (Wilko)
Worksop, UK
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Filed records to maintain accurate stock documentation.
- Processing web orders on the AS400 system
- Safely palletizing stock to be loaded for delivery
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
- Risk assessing working environment for tasks to be completed
- Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
Company Owner/Director
Vivo clothing LTD
Dinnington, UK
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Buying product ranges
- Managing stock replenishment
- Negotiated key partnerships, strengthening business network.
- Day to day running of the store.
- Managed financial operations.
Retail Sales Assistant
Smart Alec clothing
Worksop, UK
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Opening & closing premises.
- Processed transactions at the till, ensuring accurate handling of cash and card payments.
- Dealing with suppliers & supplier orders
- Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations through compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted customers in product selection for increased sales.
- Managed inventory with regular stock checks to maintain optimal levels.
- Improved product visibility through strategic shelf placement.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to attract potential buyers.
Education
GCSE -
Portland comprehensive school
09.2002 - 07.2007
apprentiship in retail - retail
Positive outcomes
Sheffield 01.2008 - 01.2009
project management
Agile PM
Sheffield 11.2024 -
Skills
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
- Budget management
- Business acumen
- Agile project management
- Flexibility
Affiliations
- Interested in learning new skills particularly if it involves building of fixing something. Love spending time with family especially my 2 year old daughter and am a keen football fan.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
project management
Agile PM
11.2024 -
Estates & project manager
Astrea Academy Trust
11.2023 - 04.2025
Senior Development Technologist
Wilko
01.2017 - 08.2025
Assistant Product Manager (micro space planning)
Wilko
01.2015 - 01.2017
Product Merchandiser (micro space planning)
Wilko
01.2012 - 01.2015
aluminium window & curtain walling fitter
Self Employed
01.2010 - 01.2012
Warehouse Operative
Orbital Recruitment (Wilko)
01.2009 - 12.2009
apprentiship in retail - retail
Positive outcomes
01.2008 - 01.2009
Company Owner/Director
Vivo clothing LTD
01.2008 - 01.2009
Retail Sales Assistant
Smart Alec clothing
01.2007 - 02.2008
GCSE -
Portland comprehensive school
09.2002 - 07.2007
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