General Manager
CurrentWaltons Music Ltd , Blanchardstown Retail Park and South Great Georges Street 2005 – Present: General Manager• Management of two retails premises • Responsibility for all shop related finances• Overseeing of staff recruitment and training• Organisation of key events with large sponsors such as Yamaha and Music industry trade events and Irish Music Festivals• Analysing company figures and reports, and using this information to inform decisions on strategic store management• Producing monthly sales reports and future sales expectations• Reporting directly to company directors with new strategies and ideas for ongoing improvement and expansion• Overseeing online presence - website and social media• Instrument design and manufacturing 2003 – 2005: Sales/Administration Manager• Efficient running of retail premises• Responsibility for all shop related finances• Researching and choosing new stock and maintaining vendor relationships• Ensured stock levels were maintained and replenished when required• Creating and providing sales/promotional material for customers to maximise sales• New product launches and promotions• Keeping up to date with Irish Traditional publications and organisations with a view to maintaining Walton’s Music reputation as the “home of traditional music”.2000 – 2003: Assistant Manager• Assistant to General Manager• Daily cash and audit reconciliation• Responsibility for staff training and rosters• Co-ordination of shop floor1996 – 2000: Retail Assistant• Assisting and serving customers• Processing of payments and other cash related transactions• Ensuring product stock levels are maintained• Handling customer complaints
