Vanessa Lennon
Summary
Accomplished HR Professional experienced in staff scheduling, operations, and team leadership. Achieved operational success through strong capabilities in food safety compliance, health and safety management, and effective project planning. Focused on enhancing employee engagement and fostering growth within collaborative environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Part-time
Bar Work
- Gained valuable customer service and multitasking experience in high-paced hospitality environments.
- Managed cash handling, stock, and customer relations.
- (from age 16)
Manager, Clothing & Food Operations
Marks & Spencer
1998.01 - 2026.01
- Coordinated daily store operations across food and clothing departments to enhance service delivery.
- Scheduled staff, coached teams through training, and conducted performance reviews to develop team capabilities.
- Managed HR paperwork, including payroll rosters and staffing plan updates.
- Monitored food safety, health and safety, and legal compliance across areas.
- Recorded temperature control logs, completed safety checks, and upheld hygiene standards.
- Directed visual merchandising and promotional displays to elevate customer experience.
- Carried out weekly cash control checks to keep accounts accurate.
- Supported store audits, including fire safety checks and operational planning.
Education
leaving certificate -
goldenbridge secondary school
1992.09 - 1998.09
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Staff scheduling
- Operations and team leadership
- Project management
- Technical proficiency
- Time management
- Organisational skills
- Client relations
- Talent acquisition
- Employee engagement
- Coaching
- Teamwork
- People development
References
References available upon request
Community & Sports Involvement
Played camogie for 17 years and actively involved in local GAA community events., Developed strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills through sport and community participation.
Affiliations
- love of sports .played camogie and love walking my dogs
Timeline
Manager, Clothing & Food Operations
Marks & Spencer
1998.01 - 2026.01
leaving certificate -
goldenbridge secondary school
1992.09 - 1998.09
Part-time
Bar Work