1. Craig Taylor
7 Stoney Hill, Lightmoor, Telford TF4 3QQ
craig1601@hotmail.co.uk uk.linkedin.com/in/craigt7
07974 184504
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A dynamic versatile high achiever with a proven track record, an ambitious self starter with the vision and
ability to problem solve and adapt to testing situations. A talent for people development and nurturing, an
excellent Omni-level communicator with a persuasive personality, capable of influencing and leading
individuals and teams to succeed.
A highly motivated and energetic leader with over 18 years of Retail Management experience, managing
over 30 multi-million pound stores, including the UK CONCEPT store. I thrive on a challenge and
consistently achieve high standards, exceeding company targets through effectively training and
developing teams. A people person who believes in inspiring passion in all staff to deliver the best possible
customer service, driving sales through streamlined store layouts to deliver the ultimate shopping
experience. Creative, an ideas man and a problem solver with a lot of common sense. My skills and retail
knowledge would translate into any role and industry that I apply them to. I am both dedicated and
committed with a strong drive and desire to succeed. A passionate, enthusiastic manager who has an
exemplary track record in coaching teams to fulfil their potential.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
● Merchandising Concepts - Developing new store layouts ● Customer Service: Multiple mystery
shopper awards ● Presentation ● Leading by example ● Sales Forecasting ● KPI Target setting
& achieving ● Business growth & development ● Stock Ordering ● Stock Control - Goods in,
Goods out ● Recruitment ● Training staff of all levels ● Excellent Communication Skills ● Rota
Management ● Disciplinary and Staffing issues ● Man Management ● Problem Solving ●
Productivity & Streamlining ● Creational Skills ● Keen eye for Detail & Vision ● Very High
Standards ● Exceptional Motivator ● P&L accountability ● Press release experience ●
Inventory control & Problem solving ● Commercial awareness ● B2B & B2C Exposure ● Epos
systems ● Microsoft Office ● Cash Handling ● Marketing ● Budget & negotiation ●

2. Certificates &Training
o Health & Safety
o First Aid At Work
o 10 & 15 Years Service
o Alcohol License
o Food Hygiene
o Multiple Management Training Courses
o Multiple Leadership, Retention, People Development, Inventory Control, Sales Development
Courses
o Change management, Sales growth
EMPLOYMENT
Multi site Store Manager plus UKConcept Store
ALDI UK – Telford, Snedshill, Oswestry, Shrewsbury
10.1998 > 11.2014
Achievements
o Progressed from Store Assistant to Deputy Manager to Assistant Manager
o Became one of Aldi’s youngest Store Managers at the age of 23
o One of Aldi’s longest serving and most experienced Store Managers
o Involved in opening 5 new stores with record breaking open day sales
o Opened a long term new store which became the UK concept store for merchandising
o Managed 3 long term stores with great success
o Worked in over 30 Aldi stores Nationwide
o Gained reputation as a strong influential and inspirational Manager
People Management
o Skills in people management, development and training
o Lead teams of people in multiple store openings around the country
o Responsible for training full-time and part-time staff of all levels
o Managed teams of over 50 staff and trained over 300 people
o Known as a strong communicator across all levels of the business, conducting meetings and
recruitment events
o Trained new Area Managers, Store Managers, Assistant Managers, Deputy Managers, Store
Assistants and Apprentices
o Developed a reputation as a key Trainer Manager for the Midlands / Shropshire
o Identified as one of the first Managers to take on Apprentices and to develop them as key members
of the business
Merchandising
o Keen eye for merchandising standards and attention to detail
o Implemented store remerchandising in multiple stores

3. o Managed the Flagship store in the UK and became responsible for monitoring sales patterns
and stock fluctuations according to product merchandising.
o Helped develop new merchandising concepts and have had substantial input to future layouts of UK
stores
o The UK Concept store was filmed and presented to the Aldi board as an example of the new layout
and merchandising standards expected in all stores
o Maximising profits of products and public shopping trends
Nationwide
o Regularly sent into problem stores to resolve and discover issues and get them back on track
o Helped develop organised and inventory cultured stores
o Given multiple National IT trials and software trials, as well as new equipment trials
o Became a key part of the Neston Regional Strategy team, where I worked with other experienced
Managers helping communication between stores and head office, which helped develop and
establish a new distribution centre.
o Known for Creating and Implementing new ideas which would be approved and rolled out
Nationwide
o Managed product trials and product feedback
o Had multiple meetings and visits with the Board of Directors and other high level Management
o Became renowned for running highly productive and efficient stores that thrive on consistency
which became benchmarks in the area.
Statistics
o Managed stores with annual turnover of £5-10 million
o Grew store sales upwards of 50%
o Reduced Inventory loss down to 0.40% of sales
o Extensive experience with KPI knowledge and forecasting
o Responsible for achieving and exceeding sales targets for the Concept store
o Consistently grew average spend of long term store to highest in Europe (avg £30)
o Reduced staff turnover figures and improved retention
o Streamlined rotas to increase productivity and store efficiency
Sales Assistant
Woolworths – Walsall
9.1996 > 10.1998
Achievements
o Trained temporary staff in stock management
o Took control of warehouse/stockroom organisation
o Organised warehouses of two large stores
o Assisted the design and implementation of product displays
o Was tipped for assistant manager training scheme
o Started NVQs in business management and customer service
o Chosen as store representative for the prestigious Woolworths annual conference setup team

4. Brick Operative
Ibstock Brick Ltd – Walsall
6.1996 > 9.1996
Achievements
o Learned how the Products were manufactured
o Used various machinery such as dehacker, extruder, setter, kiln
o Temporary job before pursuing career in retail
Warehouse Assistant
T&S Stores – Brownhills
6.1996 > 6.1996
Achievements
 Warehouse picker
EDUCATION
Currently working towards a Mini MBA with CPD UK accredited Certificate of Attainment and
Certificate of Proficiency for each subject area:
● Project Management
● Business Analysis
● Communication, Influence and Teams
● Leadership & Management
● Business Writing
● Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
● Strategy & Business Models
o Frank F Harrison
A-Levels English, Media Studies
11 GCSE’S including Maths (B), English (C), Art & Design (B)
Compact Award, Service to school award
House Captain
Year 7 Mentor
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Building | Property renovation | Football | Working dogs | Technology | Design and realisation
REFERENCES
References are available on request.