Area Management – Over 12 years of retail industry expertise with a proven ability to improve sales and profitability across multiple unit operations via the implementation of key management strategies and effective line leadership; also demonstrates a proven ability to recruit, train and develop strong successful management, sales and operational teams Retail Operations Management – Strong track record of success with extensive expertise in the development and implementation of effective retail systems and procedures, in addition to customer profiling and range planning, stock control, merchandising and retail space utilisation Business Development & Troubleshooting – Solid strategic and business development skills with a consistent track record of achievement across sales and business development functions; skilled in analysing business operations, as well as designing and implementing successful sales, marketing and business development strategies

Operations manager @ From June 2008 to Present (7 years 7 months) Costa coffee @ From 2005 to 2008 (3 years)

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