I am currently the Operations Manager at FutureShop primarily focused on managing the company warehouse and ensuring that all items are well stocked as well as managing the order processing team. Since working at the company I have gradually taken on a much more of senior role with overseeing the warehouse, being involved in client and supplier meetings and negotiations, and taking the lead of the day to day running of the company when my boss is away.• Producing attractive and enticing… Show more I am currently the Operations Manager at FutureShop primarily focused on managing the company warehouse and ensuring that all items are well stocked as well as managing the order processing team. Since working at the company I have gradually taken on a much more of senior role with overseeing the warehouse, being involved in client and supplier meetings and negotiations, and taking the lead of the day to day running of the company when my boss is away.• Producing attractive and enticing product adverts for a variety of leading cable magazines• Monitoring product pricing against suppliers and competitors• Liaising and negotiating with clients and suppliers• Stock management• Managing the order processing team• Being one of the first points of call for customer inquiries• Training junior members of staff on the correct practice for managing and dealing with orders Show less

I returned to Graphic Techniques Ltd this time focusing specifically on Graphic Design helping to get illustrator’s artwork ready for production for either digital or Litho print.• Computer Mac Operator• Quark Version 6.5 & 7, Illustrator CS2, Photoshop CS2, InDesign CS2• Worked on projects for clients such as: Kodak, Henkel and Pharma• Organizing work for pre-press• Impositions work ready for both digital and Litho presses• Setting up variable data on Quark 6.5 for… Show more I returned to Graphic Techniques Ltd this time focusing specifically on Graphic Design helping to get illustrator’s artwork ready for production for either digital or Litho print.• Computer Mac Operator• Quark Version 6.5 & 7, Illustrator CS2, Photoshop CS2, InDesign CS2• Worked on projects for clients such as: Kodak, Henkel and Pharma• Organizing work for pre-press• Impositions work ready for both digital and Litho presses• Setting up variable data on Quark 6.5 for clients such as Butlins• Xeikon Operator• Print Finisher: Creasing, Folding, Stitching Show less

From working with the company part time during my time at University, I returned to Halfords as their Deputy Manager of their St. Albans branch. Throughout my time at Halfords, my Store manager saw my potential and pushed for me to progress to Store Manager, giving me more responsibility including looking after payroll, managing the staff rota, and controlling and managing the budget for staffing. I am most proud that I became Area Trainer for the Touring Section of Halfords covering six stores… Show more From working with the company part time during my time at University, I returned to Halfords as their Deputy Manager of their St. Albans branch. Throughout my time at Halfords, my Store manager saw my potential and pushed for me to progress to Store Manager, giving me more responsibility including looking after payroll, managing the staff rota, and controlling and managing the budget for staffing. I am most proud that I became Area Trainer for the Touring Section of Halfords covering six stores during my development.• Organizing staff• Day to day running of a retail store• Managing payroll costs• Training staff on new products• Area Trainer for the touring section• Hiring new staff• Dealing with customer queries and complaints• Evaluating staff and store performance Show less

I had the opportunity upon finishing University to become the Print Production Assistant at Graphic Techniques with a focus of liaising and looking after a key client, Kodak, and their national and European print work. It was a great experience to strengthen my client communication skills and gaining a fantastic insight into the design industry.• Working alongside our client: Kodak• Gathering quotes.• Preparing Excel documents which we supply to the printers for… Show more I had the opportunity upon finishing University to become the Print Production Assistant at Graphic Techniques with a focus of liaising and looking after a key client, Kodak, and their national and European print work. It was a great experience to strengthen my client communication skills and gaining a fantastic insight into the design industry.• Working alongside our client: Kodak• Gathering quotes.• Preparing Excel documents which we supply to the printers for quoting• Communicating with printers• Organizing Europe and Worldwide Transportation Show less