Management role which involved the opening of a brand new store as well as recruitment and training of new staff members. Store successfully passed QCPP accreditation. Role included employment, controlling financials P&L, People management, Compliance, training and development and best practice customer service. The store has grown continuously from day one and making fantastic gross profit.The store was originally planned to break even within 3 years this has nearly been accomplished within the first year under my leadership.My role as an area manager included overseeing all P&L within all stores as well as people management, maintenance, Influencing and communication skills. The role also involved the selling of 3 stores and getting those stores ready for handover. This was a delicate matter which was controlled due to my excellent people management skills,

Retail Manager with 20 years comprehensive experience in all facets of FMCG including team management, development and training, performance management, P & L management, Full understanding of Total Loss (shrinkage, Markdowns, Waste), best practice customer service, change management, community participation, OHS compliance and food safety compliance, public speaking, Analytical skills, Influence and communication skills, Relief State business readiness manager of 18 regions, Relief Regional Manager of up to 13 stores.