Experience

Nottingham Forest FC

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Retail Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Managed the transition from an outsource partner to Nottingham Forest.This included buying of new stock range, and working closely with partners including Adidas.Setting up the warehousing, including sourcing racking systems, and implementing organisation structure.Implementation of a new till system. Recruitment of a new team to cover three departments, retail, warehousing and mail order operatives.Redesigning the layout within the store including permanent fixtures and fittings.Managing profit and loss, inclusive of realistic budget setting to personnel numbers and purchasing, always ensuring the health of the bottom line.Working closely with senior management to maximise potential revenue streams.



Fanatics

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nottingham Forest Megastore Manager

  • 2011 - May 2015

  Managing the retail business on behalf of Kitbag at the Nottingham Forest Megastore, Managing between 20 and 30 team members at any one time. Have been involved in the organisation and auditing of stock counts for all of the other retail outlets within the business, including Manchester City, Everton, Sunderland, Leicester Tigers and Nottingham Forest. Managing the retail business on behalf of Kitbag at the Nottingham Forest Megastore, Managing between 20 and 30 team members at any one time. Have been involved in the organisation and auditing of stock counts for all of the other retail outlets within the business, including Manchester City, Everton, Sunderland, Leicester Tigers and Nottingham Forest.



Ryder Cup

• Pavilion Floor Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2014

  A secondment post on behalf of Kitbag Limited. Working as part of a small team initially, helping to prepare the Ryder Cup retail site (60 x 40 metres), merchandising, rota planning and volunteer training plans. I was also responsible for putting together the training pack for the 360 volunteers who worked with us during the event. This included everything from heath and safety to cash handling and more. During the event, myself and 5 colleagues who managed the main retail site worked along side many of the suppliers to create the best shopping experience for the customer, but also maximise the turnover, this included Adidas, Glenmuir, Footjoy/Tiltleist, Abacus, Ralph Lauren, Proquip, Galvin Green and Peter Millar to name just a few. During this time the store was effectively re-merchandised every evening to accommodate the European Team wear for the day and to address any sell through issues that may have occurred. The event was a massive success which culminated in every Ryder Cup retail record being smashed.



Cotton Traders

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Retail Manager/Auditor

  • Oct 2006 - Sep 2011

  Managed a concept store, which housed both Cotton Traders and Leicester Tigers apparel and accessories. Audited the 30+ stores within my area, this included updating the audit system. Was involved in the opening of numerous outlets. Collaborated in creating the paperwork system which was rolled out across all stores within the company.Was also the base store, managing the mangers days off, holidays sickness and lieu for all store managers within my area. Created and implemented the stores weekly trading report sent out to stores each week.



Lidl GB

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Oct 2006