Fiona Thorogood

Experience

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  Monsoon Accessorize

  Nov 1999 - Jan 2006

  Overseeing the management of projects from start through to sign off. Managed a number of geographical areas, including London which comprised of 18 stores and a turnover of +£23m. Responsible for all aspects of sales and profitability, store operations, employee performance and operational HR.

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Area Manager

    Nov 1999 - Mar 2005
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  One Small Step One Giant Leap

  Jan 2007 - Nov 2013

  HR Manager / Area Manager

  Reporting to the Company Director in this dual role, managing all aspects of HR, store cost control measures, and reward and recognition structures; alongside holding leadership, and sales responsibility for 14 stores including the prestigious Harrods concession.

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  WHSmith

  Nov 2013 - now

  Reporting to the Stores HR Director, supports in interpreting and delivering the requirements of the Travel Stores Director and driving delivery of the Travel Stores and Group HR People Plan. Reporting to the ER Manager and working as part of a team of 3 HR Advisors, providing generalist HR support for High Street, Travel and Post Office stores and 26 Regional Business Managers.

  • People Partner - High Street Stores and Post Offices

    Jun 2020 - now

  • People Partner - Travel Stores

    Mar 2017 - Jun 2020

  • HR Advisor - High Street, Travel and Post Office Stores

    Nov 2013 - Mar 2017