VARAD RAMPAL
Aerospace Engineer/Assistant Manager
Hayes
Summary
Results-driven professional with 5+ years of experience leading teams, analyzing performance metrics, and driving operational excellence in high-paced environments. Strong engineering background paired with extensive frontline leadership experience. Proven track record of streamlining operations, enhancing service delivery, and consistently exceeding performance targets. Recognized for adaptability, proactive mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement. Seeking new challenging roles to apply cross-functional skill set for strategic impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager
H. Samuel (Signet Group)
London, England
2023.12 - Current
- Acted as Store Manager during key trading periods in 2024–25.
- Led team to +5% growth vs LFL targets; only regional store with positive FY25 results.
- Created strategies using store/HQ data to improve KPIs, commission performance.
- Trained and mentored staff; conducted PIPs and performance reviews.
- Managed rota's, payroll budgets, inventory, CRM initiatives, and customer issues.
- Delivered top-tier service, resolved complaints within policy, increased retention.
- Maintained compliance with POS, banking, stock flow, and VM standards.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Sales Associate
H. Samuel (Signet Group)
2020.02 - 2023.12
- Exceeded individual sales targets; handled deliveries and stock checks.
- Supported leadership with keyholder duties and shift supervision.
Supervisor
Oris UK Ltd.
2018.07 - 2019.10
- Supervised daily floor operations; trained staff and managed customer service.
- Led inventory accuracy and issue resolution processes.
Sales Associate
F. Hinds
London, England
2017.11 - 2018.07
Night Operations Staff
Superdry
London, England
2016.09 - 2018.06
Education
B.Eng (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering
Kingston University
Kingston Upon Thames 2019.01 - 2023.01
A-Levels -
GMSSS-23
India 2010.01 - 2012.01
GCSE Equivalent -
Doon Public School
India 2006.01 - 2010.01
Skills
CATIA
ANSYS
MATLAB
CFD
FEA
Excel
Data Analysis
KPI Tracking
CRM
Operations management
Conducting employee performance evaluations
Organizational strategy development
Project management
Effective conflict resolution
Timeline
Assistant Manager
H. Samuel (Signet Group)
2023.12 - Current
Sales Associate
H. Samuel (Signet Group)
2020.02 - 2023.12
B.Eng (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering
Kingston University
2019.01 - 2023.01
Supervisor
Oris UK Ltd.
2018.07 - 2019.10
Sales Associate
F. Hinds
2017.11 - 2018.07
Night Operations Staff
Superdry
2016.09 - 2018.06
A-Levels -
GMSSS-23
2010.01 - 2012.01
GCSE Equivalent -
Doon Public School
2006.01 - 2010.01
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Engineering And Analytics Projects
- Landing Gear Design, Created a lightweight system using FEA and CATIA.
- Satellite Crash Analysis, Simulated structural impact using ANSYS.
- Aircraft Flight Testing, Logged CG data, plotted stability curves.
- Business Enterprise, Designed environmental models including CCS systems.
Additional Information
Eligible to work in the UK, Available on request
Engineering And Analytics Projects
- Landing Gear Design, Created a lightweight system using FEA and CATIA.
- Satellite Crash Analysis, Simulated structural impact using ANSYS.
- Aircraft Flight Testing, Logged CG data, plotted stability curves.
- Business Enterprise, Designed environmental models including CCS systems.