Desiree Gaskin

Experience

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  The Foschini Group

  Feb 2001 - Jun 2010

  Store Manager

  Managed store turnover, profit, shrinkageTrain and develop staff for leadership positionsManage stock processes e.g. Stock turnaround and Cyclical and Interim StocktakesManage all administrative functionsManage recruitment processManage promotional and marketing procedures in-store.Control annual in-store budgets monthly.Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures. Built good working relationships with HR to ensure all training or recruitment as well as disciplines were in line with Labour law practices. Chaired and Initiated Disciplinary Enquiries. Very strong in Visual aspects of stock presentation and visual displays. Assessor and Moderator for Wholesale and Retail (NQF 5) Show less

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  Independent

  Nov 2010 - now

  Gospel/RnB Singer

  Formerly from Dundee, I grew up in a family where music has been a foundation ever since ever. My dad has been a great influence and inspiration to me musically. Growing up to sounds of George Benson, Nat King Cole, Tina Turner, Bob Marley, The Whispers and Whitney Houston already set the standard also; helping out with back up vocals in their band practice sessions helped developed and coach me and my sisters. I started writing songs at the age of 15, which by then I was a worship leader in the local church I attended. I recorded my first gospel cd which was released October 2011, "JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY" which contains 12 tracks with a smooth mix of RnB, Jazz, Hip Hop and House music. Since then Live Performances at Gospel and church events have become the norm in and around Durban, Johannesburg and the rest of KZN. Let it be known I LOVE JESUS! Show less

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  Mr Price Group

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2020

  Store Manager

  Manage turnover, profit, shrinkage, recruitment, stock turnaround, staff behavior. Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures. Built good working relationships with HR to ensure all training or recruitment as well as disciplines were in line with Labour law practices. Chaired and Initiated Disciplinary Enquiries. Very strong in Visual aspects of stock presentation and visual displays. Assessor and Moderator for Wholesale and Retail (NQF 5)Had solid succession plans in place with the support of HR and Operations Dept - success stories of staff I Coached and developed.Planning, organizing and strategic thinking - helped with Store openings in East London and Galleria - managed the Test Store on Argyle Road. Show less

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  Converse

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2024

  Store Manager
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  Bride&Co and Eurosuit

  Mar 2025 - now

  Store Manager