Thomas Muirhead
Hull,ERY
Summary
RESULTS ORIENTATED RETAIL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL WITH A TRACK RECORD IN DELIVERING COMPLEX CHANGE SUCCESSFULLY ON TIME AND WITHIN BUDGET. GAINED AN IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF RETAIL OPERATIONS THROUGH STORE MANAGEMENT, QUICKLY ESTABLISHING A REPUTATION FOR STRONG LEADERSHIP AND DELIVERING TO A HIGH STANDARD WHILE DEMONSTRATING A CAPACITY FOR WIDER, STRATEGIC THINKING. A CONSEQUENTLY APPROACHED TO LEAD CENTRAL ROLES FOCUSED ON DELIVERY OF CRITICAL PROJECTS IN RETAIL, STORE DEVELOPMENT AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT. DEMONSTRATES A PROVEN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RETAILING TO A BROAD-BASED SKILLS PORTFOLIO. LOOKING TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGING ROLE WHERE DELIVERY AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT ARE CENTRAL TO SUCCESS
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Asda training – 8 weeks store of learning
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Store manager
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Somerfield Hayling Island
01.1983 - 01.2000
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Implementation Manager – Project Management
Asda
01.2013 - Current
- Stockton Yorkshire Rose scheme - Full Store and Asset replacement 12 weeks on site.
- Critical Asset works Lifts & Travelators, Fire Alarm, CCTV, Car Wash Program, Asda Express sites.
- Asda Anlaby Living - Store enchancement scheme 10 day closure full refresh to store
- Asda America Compliance updates BoH, Kicthenette and Warehouse racking schemes 50
- PFS Upgrades Blackpool
- Warehouse Schemes Bridgewater and Trafford Park
- George Warehouse Increased Capacity scheme
- Project America – EG Site integration into Asda and ensuring all sites ready for trade.
- Project Arther – Co-op change including Handover from Co-op and Transformation to opening
- Scheme liaison manager – Project management
- Delivery of major Superstore Change Projects (£7m capital spend) per annum.
- PFS – Burnley and Huddersfield
- Test and Learn Stores – Fosse and Woodville
- New store opening Falcon Lodge
- 9 Supermarket Trial stores – Kiosk and Parcel collection rooms.
- E-Commerce schemes – Halifax and Blackpool
- BoH Schemes Scoped – Bridgwater and Coventry
- Supermarket Kiosk/ Parcel room trials in 2021 – 6 stores
- New Worksop Store 2020 Circa- £20M.
- Lead delivery of the projects at store level
- Engage and advise business stakeholders and Construction Teams in head office.
- Drive sales performance analyse returns and recommend improvement.
- Operate to timelines and budgets and ensure consistent communication to a broad network of internal and external colleagues.
- Lead the way on minimising of disruption to each store and its customers through my extensive retail experience.
- Schemes delivered to company agreed standards with 8-10 Weeks.
- Part of the global retail giant Asda operates in the UK; retail goods- groceries, clothing and general merchandise also within the financial service sector; 648 Stores, 180k colleagues with an annual profit +£1 Billion.
- Data classification: Asda Internal
- Led implementation of new systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve project challenges promptly.
- Developed and maintained project timelines, facilitating on-time delivery of implementations.
- Managed multiple simultaneous implementations with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency across various stages of the implementation process.
- Established effective communication channels between internal teams and external clients to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes, fostering strong relationships within the organization.
- Championed change management initiatives by creating buy-in from stakeholders through clear communication of benefits and strategies, fostering a supportive environment for successful implementation outcomes.
- Created detailed project plans outlining scope, timeline, resources, and deliverables, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned with expectations.
Deputy General Store Manager
ASDA Scunthorpe
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Management of circa 400 Colleagues and the day-to-day operation and development of a £1m a week business.
- Managing an Ecommerce operation with all company measure meet top store on the region for on time, Pick accuracy and service.
- Availability numbers Top store on region for full year (97%) and consistent top 3 every period.
- Managed Speciality depts. Optical and Pharmacy to comply with NHS standards and company set targets. Increased services and profit.
- Performance review meetings conducted weekly to maintain high standards of achievement.
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Deputy General Store Manager
Kingswood store
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Deputy General Store Manager
York store
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Deputy General Store Manager
Hull Hessle store
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Provisions manager
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Night trading manager
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Provisions manager Havant
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Retail duty management training
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Trainee management scheme
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Data classification: Asda Internal
Education
GCSE - English, maths, Geography, Art A-C
CSCS/SMSTS Course - Asda Project Management foundation
Skills
- Project management
- Retail management expertise
- Adaptable in dynamic environments
- Effective organizational communicator
- Strategic planning
References
- Ian, Brackenbury, Senior Director Property & Construction, Ian.Brackenbury@asda.uk, 07800 623396, Asda
- Mark, Tulloch, Scheme development manager, 07800 629205, Marks & Spencer’s
- Mick, Garlinge, 07772 138418
- Hywel, Jones, Construction Manager, Hywel.jones@asda.uk, 07772 226979, Asda
Interests
Love my family time and walking with my dog. Hobbies include football I am a lifelong Arsenal supporter I also enjoy watching my son play, in my youth I played football for South London Schools. Enjoy playing snooker, pool and darts. Played snooker with Jimmy white and John Virgo; I was also lucky enough to get to the last 32 of a national pool tournament in the UK., Passion is within retail, and Construction I love the challenging pace and result.
Timeline
Implementation Manager – Project Management
Asda
01.2013 - Current
Deputy General Store Manager
ASDA Scunthorpe
01.2011 - 01.2013
Deputy General Store Manager
Kingswood store
01.2009 - 01.2011
Deputy General Store Manager
York store
01.2008 - 01.2009
Deputy General Store Manager
Hull Hessle store
01.2005 - 01.2008
Provisions manager
01.2002 - 01.2005
Night trading manager
01.2001 - 01.2002
Provisions manager Havant
01.2000 - 01.2001
Store manager
01.1994 - 01.2000
Retail duty management training
01.1987 - 01.1989
Trainee management scheme
01.1985 - 01.1987
Somerfield Hayling Island
01.1983 - 01.2000