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Victoria Marriott

Crawley,West Sussex

Summary

Driven and resourceful professional with a head for strategic planning and team leadership. Demonstrated proficiency in project management and problem-solving, fostering smooth operational workflows. Excited to bring collaborative and results to any higher management role.

Offering strong leadership and problem-solving skills with background in team management and project coordination. Knowledgeable about streamlining processes, improving operational efficiency, and fostering positive team environments. Ready to use and develop skills in strategic planning, communication, and resource management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Operations Manager

Next Retail
Crawley, West Sussex
01.2025 - Current
  • Encouraged innovative thinking in the team, fostered an environment of growth and development.
  • Optimised workflow procedures with strategic planning and team coordination.
  • Managed inventory efficiently to minimise stockouts and overstock situations.
  • Created a collaborative work environment for positive team dynamics.
  • Directed safety protocols implementation, created safer workplace conditions.
  • Applied lean principles to operations management, reduced waste significantly.
  • Implemented quality control measures, enhanced product standards.
  • Led teams to achieve business objectives on time and within budget constraints.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
  • Identified bottlenecks, implemented solutions, increased productivity.
  • Analysed performance metrics, identified areas for improvement in operations management.

Co-Location Store Manager

Card Factory
Crawley , West Sussex
10.2022 - 12.2024

Analysed daily and weekly sales results and maintained ongoing, productive dialogue with area manager and peers on sales performance.

  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and onboarding store staff.
  • Set SMART goals for store team, developing staff abilities and increasing sales performance.
  • Enforced licensing laws, health and safety regulations and all regulatory guidelines and legislation at all events.
  • Led regular staff performance reviews to provide guidance and support for individual development.
  • Kept awareness of competitor activity and developed ideas to promote store.
  • Optimised store performance through continuous evaluation of existing processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by assisting customers in selecting and purchasing merchandise.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
  • Provided excellent customer care through prompt complaint resolution and quality of service.
  • Acted as liaison between staff and management to improve store performance.
  • Oversaw daily store cleaning and general store maintenance to keep high company standards.
  • Challenged and inspired team members to achieve business results.
  • Upheld positive and proactive approach to challenges, using initiative and demonstrating commitment and flexibility.
  • Maximised profitability through efficient budgeting and identified opportunities for growth.
  • Stocked and restocked inventory upon delivery receipt, maintaining accurate supply records.
  • Understood what drives overall business success and prioritised and delivered quality results.
  • Monitored stock levels and wrote timely order supply requests to replenish merchandise.

Floor, Department, Sales, Menswear Manager.

Next
Crawley, West Sussex
08.2015 - 10.2022
  • Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by developing sales strategies and business plans according to market trends.
  • Monitored sales team performance, providing effective training to help reach revenue and profit targets.
  • Hired and trained dedicated and high-achieving sales teams.
  • Produced regular reports with in-depth detail of sales performance.
  • Allocated sales resources based on quarterly KPI targets.
  • Set highest personal performance standards for self.
  • Interfaced with customers, determined needs, provided recommendations and up-sold services.
  • Achieved exceptional client satisfaction feedback and ratings.
  • Created and directed sales team training and development programmes.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
  • Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
  • Resolved conflicts by acting as mediator and rule enforcer as appropriate.
  • Conducted periodic performance reviews for direct reports.
  • Delivered KPI targets and improvements on consistent basis through excellent leadership.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Delegated tasks and reacted to changing workloads to maintain efficient operations.
  • Set daily priorities and communicated targets, motivating teams to achieve them.

Education

GCSE - GCSE

Towers Academy School
Ashford, Kent
09.1986

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Brand building
  • Brand positioning
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Inventory control
  • Team-orientated
  • Store management
  • Exceptional leader
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Merchandise planning
  • Retail sales
  • Retail inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Loss prevention
  • Hiring and Training

Timeline

Operations Manager

Next Retail
01.2025 - Current

Co-Location Store Manager

Card Factory
10.2022 - 12.2024

Floor, Department, Sales, Menswear Manager.

Next
08.2015 - 10.2022

GCSE - GCSE

Towers Academy School
Victoria Marriott