stephen McCrea
armagh,armagh
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in cash handling, financial reporting, and inventory management. Demonstrates strong skills in staff mentoring, performance monitoring, and team leadership. Proven track record in sales leadership, supplier negotiation, and budget oversight. Adept at implementing sales promotions and ensuring store security vigilance. Committed to quality assurance, customer service excellence, and effective conflict resolution. Career goal: to leverage extensive experience in a challenging role that fosters professional growth and contributes to organisational success.
Seasoned professional in retail management with focus on driving sales and improving store operations. Specialise in transforming underperforming outlets into high revenue generators by refining processes and motivating teams. Possess unique skills in strategic planning and team leadership to enhance customer experience and maximise profitability.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Store manager
AjsAutos
whitecross, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
10.2007 - 04.2025
- Conducted performance appraisals for staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with upper management in strategic planning, contributing valuable insights from ground level operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, minimising financial discrepancies at the till.
Filling station manager
myself
Craigavon, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
11.2000 - 07.2007
Operations manager
speedy transport
armagh, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
09.1992 - 06.2000
Driver
dukes transport
portadown, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
03.1986 - 07.1992
Education
city and guilds - construction
Southern Regional College
Armagh 09.1979 - 06.1980
city and guilds - plastering
craigavion training center
Armagh, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon 09.1980 - 06.1981
cpc national and international hulage operator - hulage
london city and guilds
02.1984 - 03.1984
Skills
- Cash handling
- Financial reporting
- Forklift operation
- Staff mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Product pricing
- Profit and loss understanding
- Sales Leadership
- Supplier negotiation
- Product ordering
- Budget oversight
- Employee motivation techniques
- Security procedures
- Inventory management expertise
- Sales promotion implementation
- Store security vigilance
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Staff training and development
- Stress tolerance
- Emotional intelligence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store manager
AjsAutos
10.2007 - 04.2025
Filling station manager
myself
11.2000 - 07.2007
Operations manager
speedy transport
09.1992 - 06.2000
Driver
dukes transport
03.1986 - 07.1992
cpc national and international hulage operator - hulage
london city and guilds
02.1984 - 03.1984
city and guilds - plastering
craigavion training center
09.1980 - 06.1981
city and guilds - construction
Southern Regional College
09.1979 - 06.1980
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