Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
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Alan Whyte

Retail Senior Store Manager
Baltinglass

Summary

Dynamic Senior Property Manager with a proven track record at Casey Kennedy Estate Agents, enhancing operational efficiency and maximizing profitability. Expert in relationship building and team leadership, I streamlined processes and maintained meticulous records, driving significant cost savings while fostering a high-performing environment. Committed to excellence in property management and staff development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Property Manager

Casey Kennedy Estate Agents
04.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined property management processes for improved efficiency and cost savings.
  • Maintained meticulous records of all property transactions, including leases, renewals, and terminations.
  • Partnered with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting across all managed assets.
  • Completed regular performance evaluations of on-site staff members, identifying areas for growth or improvement as needed.

Retail Store Manager

Primark
10.2015 - 03.2024
  • Sales Budgets €10m - €20m managing 100 - 200 employees
  • Lead multiple management teams of various roles and responsibilities to maximize sales, people management, customer service and stock control
  • Oversee equipment management and Facilities Management within store, liaising with contractors including security and cleaning services
  • Oversee Environmental Health and Safety practices and adherence
  • Set store vision, Act as role model leading and coaching teams to deliver great store standards and customer experience.
  • Lead by example to motivate and inspire store teams to deliver excellence.
  • Review and implement statistical, financial and operational records to create and maintain high performing business
  • Complete routine store inventories
  • Oversee employee performance, correct problems, and increase efficiency to maintain productivity targets

Assistant Store Manager

Primark
11.2006 - 10.2015
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Coached department management in staff and product specifications, sales incentives and development techniques.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for major sales and vendor negotiations.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Supported Facilities management and EHS in store by working alongside store manager to deliver high standards

Education

HNC - Media Studies

Motherwell College
Motherwell, Scotland
08.1995 - 06.1997

8 O Grades Including English And Maths -

Airdrie Academy
Airdrie, Scotland
08.1990 - 05.1995

Skills

Relationship building and management

Maximizing profitability

Order management

Team leadership and coaching

Strong multi-tasking

Accomplishments

Recently mangeged the store through several transitions within the business dealing with conflict resolution,

Software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Workday

Teams

Zoom

Certification

Lane 4 Leading through Change Workshop

Timeline

Senior Property Manager

Casey Kennedy Estate Agents
04.2024 - Current

Lane 4 Leading through Change Workshop

10-2022

Greenline Conversations Workshop

10-2018

Ethical Trading and Presentation Skills

11-2017

Emergency Procedure Training

06-2017

Retail Store Manager

Primark
10.2015 - 03.2024

Management Skills 1-4 (internal Coaching events)

10-2015

Coaching skills for Store Managers and Assistant managers

06-2013

Recruitment Interviewing Skills

06-2012

Improving Managerial Effectiveness with Versatility

11-2010

Assistant Store Manager

Primark
11.2006 - 10.2015

HNC - Media Studies

Motherwell College
08.1995 - 06.1997

8 O Grades Including English And Maths -

Airdrie Academy
08.1990 - 05.1995
Alan WhyteRetail Senior Store Manager