Jenny Blanks

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ABOUT JENNY BLANKS

Personal ProfileA professional and dynamic people manager. Strength in communicating to all levels complimented with Retail, Loss Prevention, Distribution and Call Centre Management experience. Self motivated with a “can do attitude”, someone who has an ability to work alone with limited direction or equally well in a team environment. Working well under high pressure with an ability to manage situations objectively. A Manager who enjoys working to targets and goals. Strong Coach with experience of delivering training workshops.Key Achievements Team that opened a New Distribution Centre in Hamburg “Employee of the Year” for first year at Amex. Responsible for 200 plus associates and up to 6 First Line Managers Managed a department budget for 2.3 million. Manager at the Watford Harlequin Flagship Store Experienced Man Manager who reduced Sickness and Absence from 13.9% to 4.3% Worked during 9/11 in a crisis environment giving exceptional Customer Service.Specialties: Decision maker for resolution of all operational issues, experienced in strategic planning. Accountable for all departments as duty manager. Ability to Identify and resolve production risks. Strong leader able to execute the business plan ahieving targets. Competent in safe systems of work and risk assessments with Health & Safety at Work Regulations and local standards. Good communication with key contacts across other sites, head office and stores. Management team that achieved Technical Training guides for operational roles that were the recognised standard for Amazon UK, EU and NA.