Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in adaptive leadership and customer service excellence. Demonstrates proficiency in profit and loss reports, KPI tracking, and cash handling efficiency, ensuring ethical responsibility and health and safety consciousness. Known for a positive attitude and problem-solving skills, driven by scientific curiosity to continuously improve processes.
Overview
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Certification
13
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years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy Store Manager
Aldi
Livingston , West Lothian
2019.06 - 2026.07
Coordinated daily store operations, ensuring optimal stock levels, efficient staff rotas, and high customer service standards.
Managed staff operations, supervising staff performance and delegating tasks to maintain store standards.
Monitored team performance, identifying individuals needing additional training and support to enhance overall store effectiveness.
Streamlined stock management process, overseeing receipt of merchandise, shelf replenishment, and control of shrinkage.
Monitored stock levels and ordered supplies based on inventory needs.
Oversaw store layout and visual merchandising, enhancing shopping experience and maximising sales.
Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
Addressed customer complaints, resolving issues promptly to uphold high satisfaction levels.
Collaborated with team members to achieve store and company KPIs.
Maintained robust cash management system.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
2013.05 - 2018.06
Supervised team of 15+ staff, delegating tasks and managing schedules to optimise shift efficiency.
Coordinated kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service during peak hours, enhancing guest experience.
Maximised customer engagement and satisfaction through consistent delivery of excellent customer service, fostering loyalty.
Resolved customer complaints with tact and diplomacy, turning dissatisfied guests into repeat customers.
Resolved customer complaints through effective communication and problem-solving strategies.
Managed cash handling processes, including till reconciliation and deposit preparation, with zero discrepancies.
Monitored inventory levels, placing timely orders to prevent stockouts and manage excess inventory effectively.
Maintained workplace safety by observing occupational and environmental health requirements.
Upheld safety standards by maintaining a clean work environment, reducing potential hazards.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Engineering
West Lothian College
Livingston
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering
West Lothian College
Livingston
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering
West Lothian College
Livingston
Advanced Higher - History
Deans Community High School
Livingston
Advanced Higher - Biology
Deans Community High School
Livingston
Higher - Chemistry
Deans Community High School
Livingston
Higher - English
Deans Community High School
Livingston
Higher - Physical Education
Deans Community High School
Livingston
SVQ Level 2 - Administration
Deans Community High School
Livingston
Skills
Profit and loss reports
KPI tracking
Inventory management
Cash handling
Health and safety consciousness
Customer service excellence
Problem-solving
Adaptive leadership
Ethical responsibility
Positive attitude
Scientific curiosity
Certification
Fist Aid certified
Hobbies and interests
Gamer and build my own PC's
Reading
Outdoors and camping
Traveling
Career goals
I am always looking for progression and new challenges in any career I enter and would love to find my forever career where I can find new challenges and responsibility's.
Accomplishments
Successfully completed my Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh awards.