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WasimAkram Shaik

WasimAkram Shaik

Retail Store Manager
Sharjah

Summary

Accomplished leader with over eight years of experience at Travelex Emirates Exchange LLC, focusing on Sales and Operations. Demonstrated success in driving growth, enhancing retail operations, and nurturing a high-achieving team. Skilled in staff management, reducing shrinkage, and managing budgets. Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and promoting a culture of inclusivity and innovation.

Overview

1824
1824
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages

Work History

Retail Store Manager

Travelex Emirates Exchange LLC
Dubai
01.202 - Current

Team Management and Development:

  • Performance Expectations: Set clear performance expectations for the team, regularly monitor progress, and provide timely feedback.
  • Skill Development: Enhanced team members' skills through targeted coaching, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Productivity: Increased team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and reviewing performance metrics.
  • Conflict Resolution: Managed conflict resolution effectively, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Performance Reviews: Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise and identifying areas for development.
  • Collaboration: Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.

Customer Service and Satisfaction:

  • Support: Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly to maintain focus.
  • Inclusive Culture: Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.

Operational Efficiency and Improvement:

  • Continuous Improvement: Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and implementing actionable changes.
  • Decision-Making: Facilitated decision-making processes through open dialogue and consensus-building.
  • Store Appearance: Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience.
  • Merchandising: Optimized store displays and appearance through strategic merchandising.
  • Sales: Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.

Inventory Management and Loss Prevention:

  • Inventory: Completed routine store inventories and optimized inventory management through regular audits, forecasting, and adjustments.
  • Shrinkage: Reduced shrinkage levels by closely monitoring security measures, conducting staff training, and implementing loss prevention initiatives.

Store Operations and Management:

  • Strategic Planning: Collaborated with upper management to develop strategic plans for store growth and expansion.
  • Streamlining Operations: Streamlined store operations through efficient scheduling systems, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
  • Initiatives: Launched staff engagement, gender diversity, and cultural programs, and implemented a robust reporting tool to increase operational quality.
  • Scheduling: Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.

Sales Consultant

Travelex Emirates Exchange LLC
07.2016 - 01.2022
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting fellow Sales Consultants in achieving their individual goals and targets.
  • Strengthened brand reputation by delivering superior customer experiences that fostered loyalty and repeat business.

Education

MBA - Human Resource & Marketing

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Anantapur
08.2013 - 08.2015

Bachelors - Hotel Management

Dravidian University
Chittoor
06.2010 - 06.2013

Skills

Sales Leadership

Retail Operations

Sales Growth

Customer Service

Decision-Making

Shrinkage Control

Operations Oversight

Problem-Solving

Strong multi-tasking

Accomplishments

Recognized for exceptional leadership and team performance:

  • People Manager Award: Recognized as People Manager for the first half of 2023 and 2024, exemplifying exceptional team development and management abilities.
  • Retail excellence award: Guided the team to secure the highest sales performance for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.
  • Compliance Excellence: I have achieved an average compliance assurance score of over 95% across my stores in internal audits, upholding regulatory standards and best practices.

Certification

Preparation of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist- Training (August 2019 -December 2019)

Timeline

Preparation of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist- Training (August 2019 -December 2019)

08-2019

Sales Consultant

Travelex Emirates Exchange LLC
07.2016 - 01.2022

MBA - Human Resource & Marketing

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
08.2013 - 08.2015

Bachelors - Hotel Management

Dravidian University
06.2010 - 06.2013

Retail Store Manager

Travelex Emirates Exchange LLC
01.202 - Current
WasimAkram ShaikRetail Store Manager