Ruth Mcatee Email & Phone Number

A successful, forward thinking Manager who has gained a broad range of experience in theRetail sector, and can demonstrate a high level of initiative and dynamism in managing theoperations of all operating areas. An effective leader who can motivate others, and can planworkloads to ensure that high standards of performance and efficiency are achieved.Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.- Is skilled in strategic planning and managing/delegating daily workloads.- Can demonstrate innovation and creativity towards problem solving.- Is accustomed to working under pressure and to flexible deadlines.- Has strong leadership skills.Experienced in managing stores up 35,000 sq ft comprising of food and non food. Highlyinvolved in the “Investors in People” (U.K. Quality Assurance Programme) and driving through allassociated policies and procedures.Personnel/Training.- Setting objectives and allocating tasks to managers for cascading to all staff.- Reviewing performance appraisals.- Identifying and acting upon areas of under/poor performance.- Recruitment of all direct reports.- Instilling co-operative working practices and a positive team ethos throughout the store.- Promoting self development and identify staff training needs.Sales- Briefing management on current and future sales issues.- Planning sales floor layouts and ensuring efficient seasonal transitions.- Monitoring sales on a weekly basis and setting future action plans.- Providing feedback information on high potential merchandise.- Overseeing stock management and forecasting.- Ensuring high standards of customer service achieved.

Listed skills include Store Management, Retail, Delegation, Merchandisers, and 7 others.

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  Cumbernauld High School