Dan Cryer-Reade Email & Phone Number

Altrincham, Gb

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Rugeley

• Originally applied for Area Manager and Operations Manager jobs but got sifted in the recruitment process for not having enough relevant experience, so I decided to leave my previous post and start as a picker / packer to work towards achieving this goal. I got drafted in to the Learning & Development Team on my first day with the company, due to my experience in this area. I became Team Lead within 3 months and Area Manager within 12 months.• Manage an Area within the Inbound operation… Show more • Originally applied for Area Manager and Operations Manager jobs but got sifted in the recruitment process for not having enough relevant experience, so I decided to leave my previous post and start as a picker / packer to work towards achieving this goal. I got drafted in to the Learning & Development Team on my first day with the company, due to my experience in this area. I became Team Lead within 3 months and Area Manager within 12 months.• Manage an Area within the Inbound operation, reporting to the Operations Manager. Currently, I have 60 direct reports, which increases to 240 during peak season.• As an Area Manager, I have managed all 3 areas within Inbound – Dock, Receive and Stow, as well as the Customer Returns function.• Managing aspects of output in my area: people management, metrics, productivity targets, and process improvements.• Maintain health and safety standards within area and promote a positive health and safety culture on site. • Lead, manage and mentor a large and diverse team of associates in my department within a very fast-paced and high-volume environment.• Take responsibility for all HR related activities within the team, including Employee Relations and Time Recording activities.• I get involved in projects and liaise with all teams cross the FC and/or relevant external stakeholders as required, establishing collaborative relationships with individuals from other functions to achieve the goals set out.• I am continuously proactive and create a culture of on-going process improvement within the workplace using KAIZEN and LEAN methodologies. Show less

Stafford

• Managing all aspects of day to day and future business, monitoring and working to Sales, Profit, Stock and Service Targets using relevant, sometimes complex, ICT packages.• Recruited to be Store Manager for this new branch. Received two weeks of intensive training; within four weeks I had fully trained the rest of the team ready for the store opening two weeks later.• Continued coaching, mentoring, guidance and personal support to a team of 15 direct reporting staff including two Team… Show more • Managing all aspects of day to day and future business, monitoring and working to Sales, Profit, Stock and Service Targets using relevant, sometimes complex, ICT packages.• Recruited to be Store Manager for this new branch. Received two weeks of intensive training; within four weeks I had fully trained the rest of the team ready for the store opening two weeks later.• Continued coaching, mentoring, guidance and personal support to a team of 15 direct reporting staff including two Team Leaders and an Assistant Manager.• Dealing with complex complaints, unusual customer requirements and business matters. This can include legal and safety issues where customers are concerned.• Complete all business and managerial personnel administration including reporting, forecasting and budgetary work. • Attend regular local and regional management meetings and undertake/participate in audits as required.• Manage the store facilities and premises as well as planning and implementing store changes on an as-needed basis to ensure business requirements are met.• Liaising with outside bodies where appropriate including suppliers, local council representatives such as Trading Standards, and local law enforcement. Show less

Newport, United Kingdom

• Managed all aspects of this £4m business, working to Sales, Profit, Stock and Service Targets.• Full P&L Planning and Delivery Responsibility for the store, including stock, labour, fixed & variable costs and Loss Prevention.• Full stock control except for campaign lines. Worked directly with over 100 suppliers to order and return stock.• Full HR responsibility, including hiring, disciplinary and termination of all staff up to Assistant Manager Level.• Attendance of Regional… Show more • Managed all aspects of this £4m business, working to Sales, Profit, Stock and Service Targets.• Full P&L Planning and Delivery Responsibility for the store, including stock, labour, fixed & variable costs and Loss Prevention.• Full stock control except for campaign lines. Worked directly with over 100 suppliers to order and return stock.• Full HR responsibility, including hiring, disciplinary and termination of all staff up to Assistant Manager Level.• Attendance of Regional and National meetings and involvement in Regional / National projects and initiatives. Show less

Swindon, United Kingdom

• Managed all aspects of this £5 million business, in preparation for my role as Store Manager.• Acted as Store Manager for a 2 month period between managers.• Completed Assistant Manager Fast Track course.

Llanelli

• Managed the opening of this new store, from recruitment to dealing with contractors and high level Head Office Managers and Directors.• Supported the Store Manager in implementing the stock purchase and fit out for the entire store.• Responsible for Press engagement in the lead up to the store opening.

Oxford / Swindon

• 6 month placements at each of the stores learning all aspects of the Store Manager role.• Attended intensive monthly courses/assessments at the management training centre in Nottingham.• Completed the entire HMV training programme in one year.• Completed final assessment with a presentation to the Managing Director & Operations Director.