Siân Partridge
Higham Ferrers
Summary
I am punctual, organised, hard-working, reliable and willing to go the extra mile. I am willing and capable of following instructions, and I am also able to use my own initiative. I have a great deal of experience working in a successful team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Manager
Cherry Lane Garden Centre
Podington
06.2024 - Current
- Manage daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
- Delegate tasks to team members efficiently improving overall productivity.
- Handle stock control duties diligently preventing overstocking or shortages.
- Manage cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.
- Monitor employee attendance records for maintaining discipline within the team.
- Ensure health and safety compliance, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Conduct team meetings on a regular basis, promoting open communication within the team.
- Daily use of SAP (System Analysis Program Development) to carry out stock checks and book in deliveries.
- Daily use of Microsoft Office: Outlook for communicating with other stores, suppliers and head office, Word for creating labels and Excel for creating tables for stock counts.
Supervisor
Cherry Lane Garden Centre
Podington
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Became a keyholder for the store.
- Oversee daily operations (such as floor walks and fire alarm checks) and provide direction to team members working stock and operating tills.
- Provide customers with relevant information and suggestions.
- Answer phone calls and relay messages to store colleagues.
- Perform refunds, exchanges and cash up at the end of the day.
- Daily use of SAP (System Analysis Program Development) to carry out stock checks and book in deliveries.
- Daily use of Microsoft Office: Outlook for communicating with other stores, suppliers and head office, Word for creating labels and Excel for creating tables for stock counts.
Sales Assistant
Cherry Lane Garden Centre
Podington
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Carefully and accurately operated the till and neatly packed customer bags.
- Provided customers with relevant information and suggestions.
- Worked well with other employees to ensure smooth processes.
- Answered phone calls and relayed messages to store colleagues.
- Performed supervisory roles such as refunds and cashing up at the end of the day.
Sales Assistant
Wyevale Garden Centre
Podington
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Carefully and accurately operated the till and neatly packed customer bags.
- Provided customers with relevant information and suggestions.
- Worked well with other employees to ensure smooth processes.
- Handled displays and changed them for different seasons and events.
- Answered phone calls and relayed messages to store colleagues.
- Performed supervisory roles such as refunds and cashing up at the end of the day.
Food Runner
Pizza Express
Rushden
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind.
- Assisted with food preparations prior to service.
- Cleaned down work stations and customer tables to keep them sanitised.
Waitress
Wildwood
Rushden
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Worked to support other restaurant staff to ensure the highest level of service.
- Adhered to all company rules and guidelines.
- Helped to train new employees when needed.
- Properly handled all financial transactions.
- Utilised excellent multitasking skills.
Education
BA - Criminology
University of Northampton
Northampton 09.2019 - 5 2022
A-Level - English Literature
Wollaston School
Wellingborough 09.2016 - 7 2018
A-Level - History
Wollaston School
Wellingborough 09.2016 - 7 2018
A-Level - Sociology
Wollaston School
Wellingborough 09.2016 - 7 2018
GCSEs -
Wollaston School
WellingboroughSkills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Good Work Ethic
- Communication
- Listening
- Customer Service
- Effective Time Management
- IT Skills
- Compliance Awareness
- Staff Management
COURSES
- Sep 2013 — Jul 2013 Language Leader Award, Wollaston School
- Sep 2015 — Jul 2016 Half and Full Colours Awards for Sport, Wollaston School
- Sep 2019 — Aug 2020 Bronze Employability Award, University of Northampton
- Sep 2020 — Aug 2021 Silver Employability Award, University of Northampton
COURSES
Jul 2016 — Aug 2016: NCS Programme
Completed the NCS programme, taking part in physical challenges and raising money for the Dementia Ward at Northampton General Hospital.
Dec 2016: Holocaust Ambassador, Wollaston School.
Became a Holocaust Ambassador for Wollaston School after a trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Created assemblies for the other students to raise awareness and educate on this.
Sep 2020 — Jul 2021: Student Rep, University of Northampton.
Worked with the Student Union to improve the course. Provided a voice for those on the course.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Cherry Lane Garden Centre
06.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Cherry Lane Garden Centre
01.2023 - 06.2024
BA - Criminology
University of Northampton
09.2019 - 5 2022
Sales Assistant
Cherry Lane Garden Centre
08.2019 - 01.2023
Sales Assistant
Wyevale Garden Centre
06.2018 - 08.2019
Food Runner
Pizza Express
05.2018 - 06.2018
Waitress
Wildwood
09.2017 - 04.2018
A-Level - English Literature
Wollaston School
09.2016 - 7 2018
A-Level - History
Wollaston School
09.2016 - 7 2018
A-Level - Sociology
Wollaston School
09.2016 - 7 2018
GCSEs -
Wollaston School