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Work History
Education
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JOHN FRANCIS

DEPARTMENT MANGER
Raichur
JOHN  FRANCIS

Summary

Dynamic Department Manager with over 8 years of hands-on experience in retail operations, recognized for exceptional time management skills and the ability to effectively multitask within tight deadlines. Expertise in budgeting, inventory management, and merchandising drives a disciplined approach to achieving sales targets while ensuring seamless operation of the Fashion department. Results-oriented professional dedicated to fostering a high-performance team environment and enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic initiatives. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence, consistently delivering outstanding results in a fast-paced retail setting.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
5
Languages

Work History

Reliance Retail

Department Manager
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • 3 years, 6 months worked as a fashion (Appareal ) Department manager
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
  • Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Contributed to the creation of long-term strategic plans that aligned with the company''s overall vision and goals.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.

Future Retail Limited, Fashion @Big Bazaar, MG Road Attavar Mangalore

Associate And Team Leader
01.2017 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Experience: 5 year 2 months
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
  • Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Contributed to the creation of long-term strategic plans that aligned with the company''s overall vision and goals.
  • Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
  • Implemented customer feedback mechanisms, leading to significant improvements in product offerings and service quality.
  • Facilitated team meetings to ensure alignment with organizational goals and to foster open communication.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth and areas for improvement, informing strategic direction.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.

Education

KSEDC CAMPUS
Bengaluru

Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting
04.2001

Cristha Jyothi High School
Mudgal

. from SSLC
04.2001

KSEDC CAMPUS
Bengaluru, India

Commerce from Accounting
04.2001

Skills

Team management

Sales

SOP

MS Office

SAP

Time management

Decision-making

Cost planning

Employee scheduling

Employee management

Staff management

Problem-solving

Business development and planning

Work planning and organization

Task delegation

Database management

Relationship building and management

Training and mentoring

Operations management

Workflow coordination

Team leadership

Adaptability and flexibility

Training and development

Retail management

Customer engagement

Workforce planning

Interests

Swimming, Sports, Travelling movies, music reading business articles

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the information Furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Department Manager

Reliance Retail
03.2022 - Current

Associate And Team Leader

Future Retail Limited, Fashion @Big Bazaar, MG Road Attavar Mangalore
01.2017 - 02.2022

KSEDC CAMPUS

Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting
04.2001

Cristha Jyothi High School

. from SSLC
04.2001

KSEDC CAMPUS

Commerce from Accounting
04.2001
JOHN FRANCISDEPARTMENT MANGER