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Krista Bigger

St Helier,JERSEY

Summary

Retail store manager with over 15 years of experience in team leadership across retail, restaurant, and hospitality sectors. Proven ability to enhance key performance indicators through effective coaching and development of a team of 13 associates. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while adhering to company policies and achieving business objectives. Completed multiple in-house management courses, holding a Level 3 management qualification in retail.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Store manager

Peacocks
St helier, Jersey
2025.10 - Current
  • Increased sales by 20% and are currently top of the business nationwide
  • Contributed daily operation insights during strategic sessions with upper management.
  • Conducted staff appraisals and delivered constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Updated visual merchandising to strengthen overall store presentation.
  • Monitored inventory levels to avoid stock shortages or overages.
  • Followed health and safety regulations to keep shopping environment safe.
  • Applied leadership practices to build a team-oriented working environment.
  • Coached underperforming staff to raise job performance significantly.
  • Handled customer queries promptly to resolve issues and maintain satisfaction.

Compliance Team Manager

Waitrose & Partners
St Helier, Jersey
2023.02 - 2025.10
  • Developed action plans for continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Implemented staff rota schedules to cover peak-time demand.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings on project progress, deadlines, objectives, and concerns.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction and retention.
  • Maintained adherence to relevant legislation through frequent policy reviews.
  • Facilitated fire drills to improve preparedness for emergencies.
  • Developed workplace safety procedures to minimise accidents.
  • Evaluated resumes to shortlist qualified candidates for roles.
  • Conducted initial interviews aligning prospective employees with company values.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment campaigns across multiple channels successfully.
  • Recommended work-practice changes to support safer day-to-day operations.
  • Promoted daily safety awareness across the company.
  • Investigated incidents thoroughly and recorded preventive actions for the future.
  • Managed risk assessments to identify workplace hazards early.
  • Implemented health and safety regulations to improve employee wellbeing.
  • Coordinated first-aid training sessions to raise staff emergency readiness.
  • Managed challenging customer situations to secure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Facilitated staff development through ongoing training initiatives.

Retail Store Manager

The Body Shop
St Helier, Jersey
2022.03 - 2023.02
  • Boost customer sales conversions using staff performance incentive plans.
  • Maintain product knowledge training to strengthen staff skills and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor stock levels closely, managing inventories and logistics to maximise sales potential.
  • Improve staff turnover across 6 month period through coaching, mentoring, incentives.

Assistant Manager

Sandpiper M&S
St John
2019.08 - 2022.03
  • Managed day-to-day administration, organised files, and built spreadsheets for reporting.
  • Generated customer and performance reports to recommend corrective steps for operations.
  • Assisted store manager and sales team with daily workflow and task flow.
  • Facilitated day-to-day operations, including staff recruitment and public relations.
  • Drove business development through daily coordination across store activities..
  • Maintained qualifications to support optimized training and ongoing development plans.
  • Reduced product waste by removing excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Met time and budget targets through strategic leadership and communication.
  • Resolved customer queries by communicating clearly with step-by-step solutions.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired high-performing individuals to build dedicated teams.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings on sales and customer service benchmarks.

Floor Manager

Tiki Hut
St Helier
2016.01 - 2019.08

Handled diner complaints with kitchen staff and replaced menu items promptly.

Served replacement menu items quickly to meet customer satisfaction expectations.

Maintained daily cleaning rotas across shifts to keep areas fully stocked.

Store Manager

Subway
Milnrow, Manchester
2012.05 - 2016.02

Oversaw daily shop operations for 6 employees selected through interviews.

Completed and analysed monthly balance sheets and head office accounts.

Provided consistent customer service during busy periods to drive sales.

Maintained high customer service standards in fast-paced, high-volume service.

Coordinated scheduling and cross-trained team members for seamless cover.

Pre-assembled products to control portions and stay within monthly budgets.

Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas for safe sanitation front and back.

Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce injury risks.

Managed payroll and timekeeping paperwork for new recruits and leavers.

  • Purchased restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment, and supplies.

Education

Level 3 - Management in Retail

Highlands College
St Helier, Jersey
2022-05

Fire Marshall, Fire Safety And Fire Extinguishers -

Jersey Fire And Rescue
St Brelades
2021-12

First Aid In The Workplace -

St Johns Ambulance
St Martin
2001.04 -

Level 2 - Food Safety In Catering

Highlands College
Jersey
2017

A-Level - Graphic Design

Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale, Lancs
2003-07

A Levels - Maths, English Literature And Media Studies

Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale
2001-06

GCSE - undefined

Matthew High School
Rochdale
1999

Skills

  • Flexible schedule availability
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Friendly and approachable demeanor
  • Quick learning and work ethic
  • Customer care and satisfaction
  • Going the extra mile
  • Visual merchandising expertise
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • POS system operation
  • Budgeting and finance skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Fire marshal training
  • First aid certification
  • Retail staff development
  • Inventory management
  • HR procedures knowledge
  • Recruitment and training experience
  • External company liaison

Timeline

Store manager

Peacocks
2025.10 - Current

Compliance Team Manager

Waitrose & Partners
2023.02 - 2025.10

Retail Store Manager

The Body Shop
2022.03 - 2023.02

Assistant Manager

Sandpiper M&S
2019.08 - 2022.03

Floor Manager

Tiki Hut
2016.01 - 2019.08

Store Manager

Subway
2012.05 - 2016.02

First Aid In The Workplace -

St Johns Ambulance
2001.04 -

GCSE - undefined

Matthew High School

Level 3 - Management in Retail

Highlands College

Fire Marshall, Fire Safety And Fire Extinguishers -

Jersey Fire And Rescue

Level 2 - Food Safety In Catering

Highlands College

A-Level - Graphic Design

Hopwood Hall College

A Levels - Maths, English Literature And Media Studies

Hopwood Hall College
Krista Bigger