Gary Parkinson

Experience

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  Safeway Stores

  Aug 1991 - Oct 2003

  Merchandising Supervisor

  • Responsible for store merchandising plans, stock rotation and fixture layout• Managed a team of 5 colleagues• Merchandising Team Leader on the opening of 5 new stores in Longridge, Carnforth, Southport, Lytham and Morecambe

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  Somerfield

  Oct 2003 - Jan 2009

  Department Manager

  • Time spent at various stores including Longridge, Penwortham, Horwich and Standish• Responsible for the overall day to day running of various departments including fresh cabinets and counters, ambient and customer services• Store Manager Designate at Penwortham store for 18 months

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  Sainsbury's

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2018

  Department Manager

  • Time spent at various stores including Garstang, Clitheroe, Lytham and most recently at Preston Deepdale• Department Manager for Fresh Produce and Duty Manager in charge of the whole store for a number of shifts each week (including store, restaurant and petrol station)• Responsible for the overall running of my department including HR and training, safe and legal procedure, rotas, scheduling and staffing, labour costs, daily sales targets and budgets, waste and shrink management• Implemented a food bank scheme for Barnardos charity partner• Pioneered community links with local schools to promote healthy eating and well-being for children Show less

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  Dewhurst Homes Limited

  Jun 2018 - now

  Real Estate Rental Agent