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Stuart Nicholls

Stockport,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven ability to manage large teams, fostering individual growth and development while maintaining resilience in high-pressure situations. Demonstrates exceptional patience, active listening skills, and decisive action-taking capabilities, with a strong aptitude for crisis resolution. Committed to leveraging these core competencies to drive organisational success and cultivate a positive work environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Driving instructor

Self employed
Manchester, Greater Manchester
08.2016 - Current


  • Cultivated a supportive learning environment, easing anxiety associated with learning how to drive.
  • Prepared learners for emergency situations during lessons, ensuring swift response under pressure.
  • Provided constructive feedback after every lesson, leading to continuous improvement in students' driving skills.
  • Managed scheduling of lessons, offering flexibility for busy learners whilst maintaining efficiency.
  • Improved student confidence for successful driving tests with patient and clear instruction.
  • Assisted students in building confidence behind the wheel through gradual exposure to different road conditions and situations.
  • Guided nervous beginner drivers through their initial experiences behind the wheel providing reassurance and encouragement.
  • Adapted teaching methods to individual learning styles, ensuring comprehensive understanding of road rules.
  • Assessed learners' driving knowledge and ability and adapted lessons accordingly.

Operations manager

Subway
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2004 - Current
  • Managing multiple sites with a staffing level of more than 70 people.
  • Implemented quality control measures, enhanced product standards.
  • Encouraged innovative thinking in the team, fostered an environment of growth and development.
  • Identified bottlenecks, implemented solutions, increased productivity.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous learning, improved workforce competency levels.
  • Created a collaborative work environment for positive team dynamics.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful team.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.

Bank cashier

Yorkshire Bank
Bradford, West Yorkshire
06.2003 - 09.2005
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing excellent service.
  • Sorted and counted currency efficiently, reducing downtime.
  • Cross-sold bank products to meet customer needs.
  • Processed bank transfers accurately to avoid discrepancies.

Education

Higher National Diploma - History

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09.2003 - 12.2026

A-Levels - Biology, History, Film and Media

Hanson School
Bradford
09.2001 - 07.2003

GCSEs - Including Science, Maths and English

Hanson School
Bradford
09.1998 - 06.2001

Skills

  • Ability to manage large teams encouraging individual growth and development
  • Resilience in high-pressure situations
  • Patience with an ability to listen and take decisive action
  • Crisis resolution

Timeline

Driving instructor

Self employed
08.2016 - Current

Operations manager

Subway
09.2004 - Current

Higher National Diploma - History

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2003 - 12.2026

Bank cashier

Yorkshire Bank
06.2003 - 09.2005

A-Levels - Biology, History, Film and Media

Hanson School
09.2001 - 07.2003

GCSEs - Including Science, Maths and English

Hanson School
09.1998 - 06.2001

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