Gary Bishop Email & Phone Number

Allhallows, England, Gb

Global

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Global Retail Operations Manager for Mountain Warehouse, Zakti Active & Neon Sheep.My role saw me cover all regions within the business - UK & ROI, Europe, New Zealand & North America.Besides the standard day to day Retail operations, store opening programme & projects I supported with numerous over roles and tasks including sales reporting, training, HR, GDPR & many others.Zakti Area Manager - Supported the brand during Maternity Cover for 12 months with great success opening 2 new stores & supporting with the launch of Kimberley Wyatt range in store.

United Kingdom

Overseeing stores across UK & ROIThis role exposed me to more than the standard day to day Area Manager role. My role saw my time split between Retail Operations, Area Management, Visual Management and Design as well as supporting the business with recruiting new sites & company links.I had many successes during my tenure from trading performances, KPI improvements, reduced payroll whilst increasing productivity & customer service levels and most notably reducing stock loss/administration errors.o Created and Launched the Company ‘Loss Control ‘program.o Overseen & Managed the store ‘Closure Plan’ strategy.o Launched & Managed 3 New Concept Stores Refits.o H&S & Recruitment (created the company recruitment, induction and review process).o Improved reporting both to stores and Senior Management.o Oversee the Visual Merchandising across the business whilst liaising with brands & creating in-house POS. o Created & trained all staff in the company ‘Ridiculously Good Customer Service’ program.o Created & trained staff on a new suite of shop floor productivity documents as well as best practices.o Re-launched the Store Manager Manual. o Supported with the introduction of a new IT system.& much more...

London

Store manager for the biggest outdoor brand in the world.During my time with the business I was exposed & involved in a great deal from buying, planning through to brand execution as well as building a new and successful store team. My main brief was to move the Franchise and the Store forward whilst building on relationships between the two businesses. I am proud to say this brief was successfully achieved during my short time with the company.o Supported the Project Management of the New TNF Concept Build at the Covent Garden store (1 of 2 Worldwide, Milan being the 1st to open).o Created, launched & trained on the following projects: Visual guidelines, Loss Control & Store Security, Recruitment & Payroll whilst supporting & training with the new KPI launch (Conversion). o Supported Senior Management with landing the 'New Customer Service program' across TNF stores. o Supported the business with stock buys.& much more...

Oxford St

Senior Manager reporting into the Store GM. This role saw me supporting with managing over 240 staff across all departments. High paced big box store which took in excess of £20m annually.o Launched & created the stores ‘Loss Control’ program which has now been implemented across all UK stores.o Launched & created the store ‘MOD’ program.o Supported with reducing payroll whilst increasing KPI performances and productivity.& much more during my short time with the business.

Bluewater, High St Kensington, Holborn & Kingston

During my time with the business I managed the 4 most high profile/turnover stores with fantastic results in all:• Kingston Millets/Blacks• Bluewater Blacks• High St Kensington Blacks• Holborn BlacksI also held the role of Area Support Manager & provided day to day back up whilst holding the area when ever the AM is out of the business, I frequently supported with p&c projects as well as providing support for any challenge that may arise within the business. I had heavy involvement & supported the company concept/rebranding project & I was involved in the refit projects and store openings, one of those as store manager successfully re-launching the Holborn branch Nov 2012.

Bluewater, Lakeside, Bromley & Bayswater

During my time with Dune I managed 4 key locations• Bluewater• Lakeside• Bromley• BayswaterI saw impressive results in each store, whether that be reshaping the team or improving key KPI's / £ increase / achieve set targets & P&L.I also oversaw & run the launch of 14 concession launches (Head over Heels at John Lewis, HOF & Debenhams) from start to finish (organisation & supporting of installation to employment & training of all sections)

Regent St (Flagship)

Flagship Store Manager for designer suit brand on Regent St, London.

Bluewater, Bond St, Knightsbridge & Richmond

Started as a part time supervisor at the Bluewater branch progressing quickly to AM at Bond St -Flag Ship store & dual sited at the Knightsbridge store in this position.• Store Manager of Richmond with excellent results.

Ba Hons Interior Architecture, Interiors, Design, Exteriors, History

'A' Levels

Activities and Societies: During my time within 6th form completing my A Levels I was voted in as 'Head Boy' for the school

11 X Gcse'S Grading Between A* - C

Education record