PATRICK WALKER15 Elmwood Close

Termon AbbeyDrogheda Co Louth

Tel 0860858440Email parishoney1@yahoo.ie

ProfileI am an experienced store manager with a solid background working in high end department stores in a wide variety of locations. I have excellent organisation skills with the ability to deliver results quickly improving customer service and satisfaction. I have a proven track record throughout my managerial career.

Employment HistorySeptember 2013- September 2015 Holland and Barrett

Position Store Manager Responsible for 4 members of staff, retailing vitamins

And minerals, wellbeing products Training and developing the team Supervising the team and taking on the manager’s

responsibility in their absence.November 2012- April 2013 Next Position Sales Supervisor

Responsible for 6 members of staff retailing women’s Clothing.

Training and developing the team. Supervising the team and taking on the manager’s

Responsibility in their absence.

May 2011 – November 2012 Elverys Sport

Position Assistant Manager Responsible for 8 members of staff retailing authentic sports

clothing and equipment. Interviewing and recruiting. Developing staff to management level. Supervising the team and taking on the manager’s

responsibility in their absence.

August 2003 – December 2010 Harvey Norman Furniture & Bedding Store

Position Store Manager Responsible for recruiting staff, training and developing

the furniture team. Supervising the running of the furniture department. Organising promotions. Dealing with suppliers and buying stock.

Taking full control of the finances of the department.

August 2000 – August 2003 John Lewis Department Store Position Floor Manager

Responsible for training and developing the sport, gardening and travel goods team of 32 members of staff.

Arranging staffing levels, including days off and holidays. Supervising of the shop floor. Customer service trainer for the department.

Education Kingsdale Secondary School, Alleyn Park Road, Dulwich, London SE21 8SQ

Achievements C.S.E. Geography (5) Mathematics (3) Physics (4) English (3) Social Education (4) O’Level Art (D)

Further Education South London College, Knights Hill, West Norwood, London SE27 OTXQualifications City and Guilds 2241(Electronic servicing Part 1) Assignments

(Practical) Credit

Training Course I have passed the E.C.D.L. course part 1 and youth opportunity training scheme with Harry Fenton, Menswear stores.

I have passed the P.S.A. security guarding skills QQI award in Distinction.

Leisure Interest Socialising, cinema, football, music. I also hold a clean full driving licence.

Additional Information I am conversant with B.O.S.S. and E.P.O.S. computer skills, also training work experience students.

References Written references available on request.