Chris Lapworth

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ABOUT CHRIS LAPWORTH

I am at my best when I am leading and succeeding in challenging targets relating to financial budgets, improving processes and developing individuals. I have a genuine and natural passion for people, at the same time achieving and maintaining very high standards of quality in my personal and professional lives. I work continuously to keep up to date in a dynamic world, and always try to understand the bigger picture. I can then use my excellent communication skills, imagination and adaptability to continuously develop the business and solve problems. I have a reputation for quickly grasping new ideas and concepts, and I use my in-depth retail knowledge and expertise to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. I see myself as a highly driven individual who exceeds set goals without ever compromising the highest quality levels of customer service. I greatly enjoy working on my own initiative and I am especially proud that I always demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Even under significant pressure, I will perform to the best of my abilities at all times.The type of role which really stimulates and excites me is one where there is potential for business successes and both personal and professional growth. A workplace where creativity and attention to detail are part of the culture, and second nature to everyone who works there. My passion is providing excellent leadership and outstanding customer service, and I relish new and refreshing challenges which give me great satisfaction when I succeed both as part of a team and individually.Skills and Expertise Store operational and process improvement, people management, customer focus, commercial acumen, sales developments, business planning, P&L, outstanding time management skills, talent development, coaching, mentoring, change management and problem solving.