john howell
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Majid Malik
I had the pleasure of working with John for a good number of years at Comet Plc in Halifax prior to my career change. I always found John to be friendly and approchable at all times. He possessed ideal leadership skills and was a people's person. You could not help but like him for his empowering leadership skills. I would have no hesitation in recommending John to any one wanting to benefit from his skills.He would be an asset to any organisation.
Imran Younis
I had the pleasure of working with John for a number of years during which he showed true professionalism. I have come to know John as great Manager and a brilliant friend and wish him all the best for the future.
Majid Malik
I had the pleasure of working with John for a good number of years at Comet Plc in Halifax prior to my career change. I always found John to be friendly and approchable at all times. He possessed ideal leadership skills and was a people's person. You could not help but like him for his empowering leadership skills. I would have no hesitation in recommending John to any one wanting to benefit from his skills.He would be an asset to any organisation.
Imran Younis
I had the pleasure of working with John for a number of years during which he showed true professionalism. I have come to know John as great Manager and a brilliant friend and wish him all the best for the future.
Majid Malik
I had the pleasure of working with John for a good number of years at Comet Plc in Halifax prior to my career change. I always found John to be friendly and approchable at all times. He possessed ideal leadership skills and was a people's person. You could not help but like him for his empowering leadership skills. I would have no hesitation in recommending John to any one wanting to benefit from his skills.He would be an asset to any organisation.
Imran Younis
I had the pleasure of working with John for a number of years during which he showed true professionalism. I have come to know John as great Manager and a brilliant friend and wish him all the best for the future.
Majid Malik
I had the pleasure of working with John for a good number of years at Comet Plc in Halifax prior to my career change. I always found John to be friendly and approchable at all times. He possessed ideal leadership skills and was a people's person. You could not help but like him for his empowering leadership skills. I would have no hesitation in recommending John to any one wanting to benefit from his skills.He would be an asset to any organisation.
Imran Younis
I had the pleasure of working with John for a number of years during which he showed true professionalism. I have come to know John as great Manager and a brilliant friend and wish him all the best for the future.
Experience
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TheCardFactory.com
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Store Manager
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Oct 2018 - Present
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Marks and Spencer
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Section Manager
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Feb 2014 - Oct 2018
Managing the success and well-being of 5-25 people, also take charge of an annual turnover that can run into millions.I will be driving the commercial growth from the front, making sure we deliver on the promise to delight customers and hit sales targets as a result. This means making the most of our inspiring in-store interactive shopping experience too. So introducing our customers to the virtues of virtual shopping will be high on your list of priorities
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Section Manager
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2018
Managing the success and well-being of 5-25 people, also take charge of an annual turnover that can run into millions.I will be driving the commercial growth from the front, making sure we deliver on the promise to delight customers and hit sales targets as a result. This means making the most of our inspiring in-store interactive shopping experience too. So introducing our customers to the virtues of virtual shopping will be high on your list of priorities
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The Range
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Department Manager
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Nov 2013 - Mar 2014
To manage a department team to deliver outstanding customer service and deliver on all financial targets. To manage a department team to deliver outstanding customer service and deliver on all financial targets.
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Primark
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Ireland
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor
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May 2013 - Nov 2013
Responsable for womenswear on 9,000 sqft sales floor. Responsable for womenswear on 9,000 sqft sales floor.
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StepChange Debt Charity
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Dean Clough Halifax West Yorkshire
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Debt Advisor
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Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
New and exciting challenge starts on 25th March. I will be providing free and effective debt advice and solutions that will help transform the lives of those struggling with the stress and the worry of problem debt. New and exciting challenge starts on 25th March. I will be providing free and effective debt advice and solutions that will help transform the lives of those struggling with the stress and the worry of problem debt.
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Comet
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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500 - 600 Employee
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Retail Store Manager
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Dec 1992 - Nov 2012
I was a hands on style manager who enjoyed coaching and developing colleagues to deliver on thier full potential.Tazeem Akhtar former sales manager went on to manage her own store(Dewsbury,Pontefract,Bradford then Wakefield) Nick Snipe former sales manager went on to manage the Keighley store.
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Retail Store Manager
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Dec 1992 - Nov 2012
•Managing retail outlet with c£3.5m turnover;•Responsible for 13 staff;•P&L responsibility;•Managing and motivating a team to increase sales, ensure efficiency and profitability;•Managing stock levels / Stock taking•Forecasting future sales volumes •Reporting sales figures•Using excel to record sales figures, for data analysis and forward planning;•Dealing with staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organising training and development;.Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met;•Responding to customer complaints and comments;•Organising special promotions, displays and events;•Attending regional sales meetings•Walking the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers, and identifying or resolving urgent issues;•Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing;•Initiating changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively in the local market;•Dealing with sales, as and when required Show less
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Sales Advisor (Peak Temp)
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2012 - 2012
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Clarks
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Store Manager
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Jun 1971 - Nov 1992
•Managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure profitability; •Buying and Managing stock levels / Inter-branch stock taking responsibility •Forecasting future sales volumes •Reporting sales figures •Performance Management •Responding to customer complaints and comments; •Organising special promotions, displays and events; •Attending regional sales meetings •Managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure profitability; •Buying and Managing stock levels / Inter-branch stock taking responsibility •Forecasting future sales volumes •Reporting sales figures •Performance Management •Responding to customer complaints and comments; •Organising special promotions, displays and events; •Attending regional sales meetings
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Education
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1965 - 1971
JH Whitley
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