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Liam Dale

Point Chevalier ,Auckland

Summary

Detail-oriented Department Manager keeps employees and work area on-target with proactive management of day-to-day demands and unique customer and employee situations. Motivational employee leader and respectful conflict mediator skilled at promoting satisfaction and loyalty. Great interpersonal communication and multitasking abilities. Customer-focused professional with successful several-year career in industry. Dynamic and successful at applying skills in busy environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Coach

Nike
Westgate, Auckland
06.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed weekly reports to identify areas for improvement in operations, budgeting, and staffing levels.
  • Identified training needs among staff members and organized with the relevant IST.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly and professionally.
  • Evaluated employee feedback surveys regularly to identify areas of improvement in customer service delivery.
  • Lead and manage a team of 8 employees in the Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
  • Assist with pack down and set up of new stores.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews to monitor the progress of individual employees.
  • Coach and train new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
  • Perform opening and closing duties as part of the management team and handle cash management.
  • Follow safety protocols, company processes, and procedures.
  • Work closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
  • Grew department's team and technical capabilities with hiring and training of talented individuals.
  • Executed targeted merchandising and promotional plans to meet department sales goals.
  • Oversaw merchandising and display efforts, enhancing product visibility and appeal.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.

Apparel Manager

The Warehouse
Mount Wellington, Auckland
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Coordinated shipping logistics across multiple locations ensuring timely arrivals of goods at each location.
  • Applied the visual merchandising techniques and delivered the associated guides given.
  • Ensured that my area in clothing adheres to the apparel merchandising principles in all areas.
  • Myself and the team would achieve the sales targets through effective merchandising and ensuring product is available to our customers.
  • Review sales and GP performance weekly through effective planning and customer patterns.
  • Leading a successful sales culture in a clothing store through effective review and coaching.
  • Delivered consistent stockroom ways of working.
  • Department/Store is audit compliant.
  • Health and Safety is adhered to, following up with SIFI, Incidents, ensuring health and safety heroes are trained, investigating areas that are a concern.

Branch Store Manager

Postie Plus
Panmure, Auckland
2017 - 2020
  • Lead the team, running the shop floor, making sure that all staff know exactly what they are doing and providing guidance to all staff, if needed.
  • Driving the team to strive for excellence. Challenging staff to be the best they can be.
  • Providing rosters for staff, ensuring all staff know when they are working in a timely manner.
  • Provide training to staff who require or want to up-skill in their position, and guide them in the right direction.
  • Managing stock control, making sure that all new stock gets out in a timely manner to increase sales.
  • Having strong VM skills and being able to merchandise when required, and making sure all new products are vocal to customers.

Education

NCEA Level 1,2 And 3 -

Pakuranga College
Auckland

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Team Development
  • Recruitment
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Task Delegation
  • Effective Communication
  • Succession Planning
  • Excellent sales skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Fast Learner

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Product Coach

Nike
06.2022 - Current

Apparel Manager

The Warehouse
03.2020 - 06.2022

Branch Store Manager

Postie Plus
2017 - 2020

NCEA Level 1,2 And 3 -

Pakuranga College
Liam Dale