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MONICA BRADSHAW

MONICA BRADSHAW

Varanasi

Summary

Seasoned cafe manager with a strong background in managing daily operations, training staff, and supervising food preparation. Focused on improving customer satisfaction and maintaining high-quality service standards. Strong skills in inventory management, cost control, and business growth strategies. a proven track record of enhancing cafe ambiance to create memorable dining experiences for customers.

  • More than a decade of experience in Store management (coffee shops & retail stores), marketing and training for the Shops Profile
  • I have been part of organizations which have business models involving coffee and textile shops with social responsibilities

Experienced professional with several years of experience teaching ESL and IELTS examination preparation. Developed plans and delivered instruction on IELTS general training and academic exams. Dedicated mentor passionate about helping students build knowledge and achieve passing test scores.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

IELTS Trainer/Part Time

Venture English Institute
Varanasi
02.2022 - Current
  • Designed effective lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, group discussions, role-play activities, and multimedia presentations.
  • Developed and implemented IELTS-specific training plans to meet individual student needs.
  • I managed the instituteand compiled a 3-month curriculum for three different levels of spoken English and an IELTS curriculum.
  • Increased the institute’s profitability, built a strong team of teachers, and implemented robust systems.
  • I taught all levels of IELTS classes.
  • I instructed students in test-taking strategies for the IELTS exam.

Freelance English Trainer

Freelancer
Varranasi
02.2018 - Current
  • I worked with students from various countries to improve their English skills for academic and business communication purposes.
  • Incorporate cultural elements into lessons to increase engagement with the material.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on their performance.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through engaging activities related to topics covered in class.

Café trainer & Fabric sourcer

Daughters of Cambodia
Phnom Penh
01.2013 - 01.2013
  • Café set up : procuring and coordinating items for new café phase
  • Coffee/Barista training : helping staff improve barista skills & revamping all drink items
  • Customer service : compiled a customer service training manual
  • Fabric training & sourcing : training local staff to identify different fabrics suitable for western tastes, and sourcing fabrics from China, Thailand
  • Inventory set up : setting up an inventory of all raw material swatches and components
  • English teaching for staff at sewing unit.

Café set up coordinator & Fabric purchaser trainer

Daughters of Cambodia
Phnom Penh
01.2012 - 01.2012
  • Café set up : procuring and coordinating items for new café phase
  • Coffee/Barista training : helping staff improve barista skills & revamping all drink items
  • Customer service : compiled a customer service training manual
  • Fabric training & sourcing : training local staff to identify different fabrics suitable for western tastes, and sourcing fabrics from China, Thailand
  • Inventory set up : setting up an inventory of all raw material swatches and components
  • English teaching for staff at sewing unit.

Retail Outlet Manager

Community Crafts Exports trading as OpenHand
Various Cities
02.2001 - 02.2011
  • Managed multiple retail outlets across different cities in India.
  • Implemented effective marketing strategies and customer service training.
  • Coordinated with local suppliers and artisans to source unique products.
  • Created and maintained an organized inventory system for all merchandise.
  • Implemented cost control measures such as promotionsand discounts.
  • Adhered to operational policies and procedures set by the management team.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.

Café start up & Manager

Community Crafts Exports Pvt Ltd, trading as "Open Hand"
Fort Kochi, Kerala
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Set up of Cafes : market research, finding locations, sourcing suppliers, coordinating set up, marketing & networking with local business owners
  • Store Management : customer service management/training, marketing for store, quality control, administration, ambience & visual display
  • Sourcing textile, handicraft items from suppliers in a few states of India
  • Vendor/inventory management : ordering according to customer demand, colour preferences and trends.

Store Manager

Community Crafts Exports Pvt Ltd, trading as "Open Hand"
New Delhi
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Set up of Cafes : market research, finding locations, sourcing suppliers, coordinating set up, marketing & networking with local business owners
  • Store Management : customer service management/training, marketing for store, quality control, administration, ambience & visual display
  • Sourcing textile, handicraft items from suppliers in a few states of India
  • Vendor/inventory management : ordering according to customer demand, colour preferences and trends.

Store Manager

Community Crafts Exports Pvt Ltd, trading as "Open Hand"
Varanasi
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Set up of Cafes : market research, finding locations, sourcing suppliers, coordinating set up, marketing & networking with local business owners
  • Store Management : customer service management/training, marketing for store, quality control, administration, ambience & visual display
  • Sourcing textile, handicraft items from suppliers in a few states of India
  • Vendor/inventory management : ordering according to customer demand, colour preferences and trends.

Café Consultant

Cup Café
Colombo
01.2013
  • Coffee /Barista training : training staff from beginning in Barista techniques and machine usage
  • Customer service training : training staff to effectively interact with customers to create loyal customers
  • Quality control : training staff to produce consistent, hygienic food, drink items
  • Advice : giving valuable input with regard to Marketing, staff motivation etc.

Business Developer

Community Crafts Exports Pvt Ltd, trading as "Open Hand"
Bangalore
01.2009
  • Set up of Cafes : market research, finding locations, sourcing suppliers, coordinating set up, marketing & networking with local business owners
  • Store Management : customer service management/training, marketing for store, quality control, administration, ambience & visual display
  • Sourcing textile, handicraft items from suppliers in a few states of India
  • Vendor/inventory management : ordering according to customer demand, colour preferences and trends.

Education

Certificate in TEFL/TESOL -

English Access, Johannesburg, SA
01.2013

Diploma in Merchandising Management -

Foreign Trade Development Centre, Delhi
01.2008

Diploma in Retail Management -

Foreign Trade Development Centre, Delhi
01.2008

Licentiate in Theology -

ASM, White River, SA
01.1999

Skills

  • Performance Tracking
  • Project Management
  • Leadership training
  • Coffee/Barista training
  • Store Management
  • Customer service management
  • Food quality management
  • Vendor/inventory management
  • Marketing
  • Business development & set-ups
  • Sourcing textile items & fabrics
  • Retail store Management
  • Quality control
  • Visual display, store ambience
  • Staff Development
  • Business Development
  • Document Control

Health

Good

Skills

Coffee/Barista training, Store Management, Customer service management, Food quality management, Vendor/inventory management, Marketing, Business development & set ups, Sourcing textile items & fabrics, Retail store Management, Vendor/inventory Management, Customer service management, Quality control, Visual display, store ambience, Marketing

Personal Information

  • Title: Retail Manager - Coffee Shops and Textiles
  • Date of Birth: 08/08/75
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

IELTS Trainer/Part Time

Venture English Institute
02.2022 - Current

Freelance English Trainer

Freelancer
02.2018 - Current

Café trainer & Fabric sourcer

Daughters of Cambodia
01.2013 - 01.2013

Café Consultant

Cup Café
01.2013

Café set up coordinator & Fabric purchaser trainer

Daughters of Cambodia
01.2012 - 01.2012

Café start up & Manager

Community Crafts Exports Pvt Ltd, trading as "Open Hand"
01.2010 - 01.2011

Business Developer

Community Crafts Exports Pvt Ltd, trading as "Open Hand"
01.2009

Store Manager

Community Crafts Exports Pvt Ltd, trading as "Open Hand"
01.2007 - 01.2009

Retail Outlet Manager

Community Crafts Exports trading as OpenHand
02.2001 - 02.2011

Store Manager

Community Crafts Exports Pvt Ltd, trading as "Open Hand"
01.2001 - 01.2005

Certificate in TEFL/TESOL -

English Access, Johannesburg, SA

Diploma in Merchandising Management -

Foreign Trade Development Centre, Delhi

Diploma in Retail Management -

Foreign Trade Development Centre, Delhi

Licentiate in Theology -

ASM, White River, SA
MONICA BRADSHAW