About Damian Woods:
I am a dedicated, hardworking and focused individual looking for a new role to progress in my career. I am confident in my ability to prioritise whilst working towards tight deadlines. I have a passion for developing others and delivering an outstanding customer experience.
Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Partner and Compliance Manager (Assistant Team Manager)
Waitrose & Partners Wootton | 2013 - Present
Lead and develop a team of Partners to deliver an excellent customer experience. Create an environment where Partners find worthwhile and satisfying employment, promoting a culture of continuous learning and delivering an outstanding Partner experience. Part of the Branch Leadership Team and making a valuable contribution to the safe, legal and profitable operation of the branch, successfully implementing changes as required.
- Hiring Manager
- Partner life cycle
- Workday implementation lead
- Development of a resourcing strategy
- Creation of a clear learning strategy for the branch
- Lead the recruitment of Partners
- Branch manpower and succession planning
- Line manage 20 Partners
- Duty Manager, trusted store key holder and responsible for Partners’ well-being and health and safety
- Disciplinary and grievance trained
- Partner development and performance management
- Branch risk assessments and legal documentaion
- Seconded to local branches to implement best practices and develop branch teams
Various management positions
John Lewis / Waitrose | 2004 - 2013
As a member of the Branch Leadership Team, I contributed to the success of the whole shop and my areas of responsibility. Led a team of Partners; set their direction; brought our customer first culture to life; and created a positive environment so my Partners could thrive, reach their full potential and feel empowered to deliver great service for our customers.
- John Lewis Section Manager Women Fashions & Fashion advisory
- John Lewis Electronic Home Technology Aftersales Manager:
Accountable for customer technical support line; dealt with service agents; managed budgets; delivered John Lewis service standards.
- Waitrose Section manager Customer service,Ambient and Operations
- Branch Forum Representative and Branch Councillor representing the branch at Partnership Council.
- Supported the delivery of 5 branch openings.
- Project managed various projects working with head office teams
- Worked in 13 Waitrose branches and two John Lewis branches
- Appeared on national television representing Waitrose.
- Line managed teams between 20-100.
Education
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training - John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis Partnership, Wootton (February 2021)
Food Hygiene & Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Managers - Waitrose and Partners
Waitrose, Wootton (January 2020)
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 - Waitrose and Partners
Waitrose, Wootton (December 2020)
Hiring Manager training - John Lewis Partnership
Waitrose, Wootton (January 2021)
Data Protection (handling information the right way)
Waitrose, Wootton (October 2019)
Disciplinary and Grievance trained
Waitrose, Wootton (November 2020)
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