Richard Barnett has over 20 years of experience in retail management, printing operations, and business ownership. He holds a BA in Retail Management and has worked in various roles for retailers like Central Midlands Co-op and Asda, leveraging his skills in areas like customer service, stock management, and security. Barnett also owned a taxi business for 5 years and has managed printing presses and supply chains for printing companies. He is seeking a suitable retail position that allows him to use his management experience and education.

1. Richard Barnett
35 Devonshire Avenue, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3SS
Tel: 07496 271284 email: barnett.richard@outlook.com
Profile
An adaptable mature graduate seekingsuitable employmentwithaprogressive retail organisation,
where there will be opportunity toutilise existingmanagerial experience andaBA (Hons) Retail
Management.
Effectivelycombined academicstudies withfamilycommitments,demonstratingcommitment,
organisationand the abilitytowork underpressure,keepinga clearlogical mind, practical approach
to problemsolvingwiththe drive tosee tasks throughto completion.Happytoworkon own
initiativeoras part of a team.Reliable,trustworthyandhardworkingwithagenuinedesire to
developaleadership careerIretail.
Education
2013-2016 De MontfortUniversity
BA (Hons) Retail Management(2:1)
Employment
2016-present Central Midlands Co-op
In store bakery / customerservice assistant. Producingfreshbreadandhot foodto
go for the store,usingtime managementandproductioncontrol methodsto
maximise the numberandvarietyof bakeryproductsforthe customers.Using
administration andsystemknowledgetoplace regularorderstoreplenishused
stock andcater for promotional items. Conductingregularstockchecksinorderto
minimise discrepancies instockbalances.Otherdutiesincludecustomerservice,
replenishingshelf stockandworkingonthe tillswiththe appropriateknowledge
requiredtoserve age restrictedgoods,lotteryand paypointproducts,usingsales
and negotiationtalentinordertoupsell complimentaryoralternative extra
productsto customers.

2. 2010-2013 ASDA
Security colleague.Responsibleforall aspectsof storesecurity,including helping
customersfeel securein their shopping experience.Usedtime managementskills
and natural abilitytoengage customersandcolleagues,made itarelativelysimple
task to conductregularfire alarm/exitchecks,make regularpatrolsboth inand
outside the store includingcashmachinesandhighvalue departments inside.
Employed emergentleadershipskillstomonitorcolleague’saccesstosecure areas,
organise randomspotchecksof bothcolleaguesanddeliverydrivers,andapplied
general administration knowledgewhen completingthe relevantpaperwork
associatedwiththese activities.
2004-2009 K2 Cars
BusinessOwner. Successfullyownedandmanagedataxi businessusinglogistics
knowledge of the local areatokeepupto fourcars runningontightschedules atany
one time, usingnatural conciliationskills dealingwithawkward/argumentative
customersona regularbasisandsalesabilitytobuildthe businessfromlocal
requirementthroughtonegotiatingcontractserviceswith local authorities,
governmentagenciesandprivate companies.
1999-2004 Spectrum Flare Press / The Print Factory
Print Manager responsible fororganising andtrainingstaff of variousskill levelsto
cover24 hour printingoperationproducinghighquantitiesof leafletsandbrochures
on bothweband sheetfedpresses,keepingall pressesoperatingatoptimum
capacity. Developedimprovedmanmanagementskillsandcontinuedtoenhance
purchasingknowledge andcontractnegotiation Achievementsincludedevisingand
implementingmaintenance programmeandconstantlyimprovingbusinessKPI’s.
1996-1999 Artigraph Printing Group
Production Manager engagedin managingthe supply chainof bothinternal and
external productionforconversion andpurchase of raw materialstofinished printed
and deliveredproduct, usingadministration,logisticandnegotiationskillsto
developcooperationwithcustomersandsuppliers ensuringcostsboth upand down
the supplychainwere consistentandthatdelivery datesand schedules were
adheredto.
Interests
 Football (notasupporterbuta fan,althoughdohave softspotsfor NottsCounty,Forestand
Chelsea).
 Golf (enjoyplayingalthoughmyhandicapismysetof clubs).
 Poker(Ihave playedinseveral rankingtournaments, butgenerallyplaywithfriendsathome
these days).
 Food(passionforgoodfoodwhetherdininginorout,as a group, family orjusta couple,
especiallyenjoyBBQ’sandthe social eventtheycreate).