Retail Professional with expertise in stock control, cash handling, and store organisation. Achieved sales targets through effective team leadership and employee management, while ensuring compliance with security and health regulations. Focused on enhancing customer experiences and driving team performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Customer trading manager
Sainsburys
Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
03.2018 - Current
Delivered brilliant customer service while coaching colleagues to elevate service quality, delivering efficient, safe service through team task completion.
Enhanced customer service experience by maintaining team performance and ensuring operational stability.
Improved sales availability, customer satisfaction, and colleague engagement through KPI achievement.
Collaborated with managers to ensure consistent and efficient daily store operations, taking responsibility as sole manager when needed.
Enhanced store readiness by managing team execution during store manager's absence.
Resolved employee relations issues through direct communication and structured processes, effectively managing performance and absence.
Night shift worker
Sainsburys
Sheffield, South yorkshire
11.2014 - 03.2018
Operated warehouse equipment safely and efficiently, avoiding any accidents or mishaps.
Performed nightly inventory checks to prevent stock shortages.
Maintaining clean and safe working environment for optimal productivity.
Achieved timely completion of tasks by managing time effectively.
Assisted colleagues with difficult tasks, improving team efficiency.
Represented company and promoted brand with exceptional service and presentation.
Catering manager
Sheffield City Council
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
01.2000 - 10.2012
Owned end-to-end kitchen operations, directing workflow to maintain consistent service pace.
Coordinated logistics for parent lunch experiences from concept to completion, ensuring smooth execution and satisfaction.
Partnered with community businesses to provide locally sourced, high-quality food offerings, enhancing menu appeal.
Reduced procurement costs by achieving competitive pricing through strengthened supplier relationships.
Ensured compliance with hygiene and safety regulations through regular checks and audits, maintaining high standards.
Improved transparency in local schools by communicating product and service quality through media.