Jeremy Robins

Jeremy Robins

Store and Area manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance project manager, writer, instructional designer, and e-learning content writer

  • Education

    • University of the Arts London (London College of Printing)

      1994 - 1995
      BA (Hons) Journalism and Philosophy (1st year only) Journalism

      In 1994, I embarked on a year of the BA (Hons) Journalism and Philosophy degree at the London College of Printing. This program combined the art of storytelling with deep philosophical thinking, significantly honing my writing skills and nurturing an enquiring mind, pivotal for my later achievements in creating impactful and engaging content.

  • Experience

    • Iceland Foods

      Jun 1995 - Oct 2009
      Store and Area manager

      Achieved all KPI's every year as store and area managerZero labour turnover for full year all colleagues in challenging environment of Fulham, West LondonAchieved area 'store manager of the year' in all years available to meImproved store standards from red to green in West London Area, and stock results to within budget for first time in living memory!Improved mystery shop scores from 66% to 87% in East Anglia area

    • Self-Employed

      Oct 2009 - Dec 2011
      Private Investor

      Buying and selling London traded stocks. Was great while it lasted!

    • B&M Retail Limited

      Dec 2011 - Nov 2019
      Area Manger

      Leading an 18 store Area to top sales turnover in the company - £105mStore size from 10,000 to 50,000 sq ft with garden centresOver 900 employee's with 19 direct reportsZero 'unmanaged' store manager labour turnover in 3 yearsTop 5 area in the business LFL growth most yearsHit all KPIs every yearRegional 'Area Manager of the Year 2013'Opened 23 stores from zero to becoming part of the team

    • Self-Employed

      May 2020 - now
      Freelance Project Manager and Instructional Designer

      As a seasoned freelance instructional designer and project manager, I specialise in transforming complex subjects into engaging eLearning solutions. Some of my key projects include leading a resilience-focused initiative for a world-leading tech company, developing 40 modules and overseeing 200 practice groups. I also designed and managed a comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme for a major telecommunications provider. My work includes revamping financial acumen and negotiation training for a leading cybersecurity firm and crafting a multilingual unconscious bias module for a renowned home security company. Additionally, my collaboration with the world's leading health insurance company underscores my ability to deliver impactful learning experiences across diverse corporate environments. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

      APMG International
      Jan 2023
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    • Agile Project Management Foundation

      APMG International
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Virtual : Effective Methods for Online Training

      Rule the Room
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Instructional Design Mastery (Scribe)

      Rule the Room
      Jul 2020
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    • ISM Certificate in Management

      Iceland Foods