Punit Patel Email and Phone Number

I managed a rental property which is a 7 bed housing complex with an off-licence newsagents located beneath and another property where I project managed the renovation in 2013. My responsibilities are to regularly liaise with current/potential tenants, arranging viewings, handling any safety inspections along with any issues in regards to maintenance, payment or contracts as well as any other administrative duties. This role has taught me to work independently and not to be afraid to ask for… Show more I managed a rental property which is a 7 bed housing complex with an off-licence newsagents located beneath and another property where I project managed the renovation in 2013. My responsibilities are to regularly liaise with current/potential tenants, arranging viewings, handling any safety inspections along with any issues in regards to maintenance, payment or contracts as well as any other administrative duties. This role has taught me to work independently and not to be afraid to ask for guidance or constructive criticism from someone with more experience. Show less

I was the Assistant Manager of my father’s off licence newsagents, my responsibilities were to open and close the store, take in deliveries and visit wholesalers whenever we needed stock for the business. I would build good relationships with suppliers to negotiate better deals and increase repeat business as well and continuously build a good rapport with customers within the local area. I would manage bank accounts for the business ensuring all money was deposited for various outgoings. Some… Show more I was the Assistant Manager of my father’s off licence newsagents, my responsibilities were to open and close the store, take in deliveries and visit wholesalers whenever we needed stock for the business. I would build good relationships with suppliers to negotiate better deals and increase repeat business as well and continuously build a good rapport with customers within the local area. I would manage bank accounts for the business ensuring all money was deposited for various outgoings. Some skills I have improved upon from this role are?• Increased independence from managing the store and make various decisions based on my judgement.• Take responsibility of managing a small business for the first time.• Improve my initiative by generating new ideas for the business to drive sales and increase the daily revenue, for example I proposed the idea for selling the Lotto and also the installation of a chip and pin card machine including cashback.• Organisational skills due to handling the companies debit accounts and all the stock invoices.• Negotiation skills from conversing with suppliers to achieve the best prices for stock. Show less

I was a Sales Assistant at Marks & Spencer and my responsibilities within this role were: •Handle interactions with customers assisting them with their shopping experience and any enquiries they may have. •I operated the cashier handling transactions with customers in cash and electronically along with returns. •I assisted with stock replenishment and merchandising ensuring that sale and promoted items were placed correctly to drive sales. •On many occasions I was asked to… Show more I was a Sales Assistant at Marks & Spencer and my responsibilities within this role were: •Handle interactions with customers assisting them with their shopping experience and any enquiries they may have. •I operated the cashier handling transactions with customers in cash and electronically along with returns. •I assisted with stock replenishment and merchandising ensuring that sale and promoted items were placed correctly to drive sales. •On many occasions I was asked to assist in other departments so it allowed me to acquire new skills quickly and apply them to all my roles. •I also assisted with cashing up at the end of every late shift ensuring all tills were emptied and cash was locked away securely. Show less