Benjamin Lewellin
Footscray,Australia
Summary
High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail and national office settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain team satisfaction and meet performance goals. Dynamic relationship-builder with organised nature and sound judgment focused on maximising team efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Kmart Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
- Store achievements for previous year include, green audits, above 74% team engagement score, consistent sales and profit growth
- Detailed knowledge of store operations, including digital store processes
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of store, maintaining clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Hired and mentored a large number of team members, several who have moved into LMIT positions
- Awarded State Reach Higher Award for 2022, also a national nominee.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning by providing team members access to professional development resources tailored to their individual needs or aspirations.
Space Planning Team Leader
Kmart Ltd.
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Competent skill in SpaceMan and space/business related systems
- Delivers training for space planning team members
- Effective relationship management with stakeholders (including but not limited to operations, safety, merchandise and store teams)
- Collaboration and development of the Space Planning Analyst critical path and peer-review process
- Organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
- Store visits/interaction to improve teams work quality output.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Space Planning Analyst
Kmart Ltd.
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Competent skill in Space Man and space/business related systems
- Delivers training for space planning team members
- Effective relationship management with stakeholders (including but not limited to operations, safety, merchandise and store teams)
- Collaboration and development of the Space Planning Analyst critical path and peer-review process
- Organisational, analytical and problem solving skills.
Inventory Analyst
Kmart Ltd.
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Managing replenishment systems to maintain store and DC stock levels
- Ensuring ideal stock flows and 'right place, right time' philosophy for inventory
- Management of local supplier's forecasts, communications and ordering
- Competent use of business systems
- Customer service to ensure operational excellence across store network and various stakeholders
- Organisational, analytical and problem solving skills.
General Merchandise Manager
Kmart Ltd.
11.2012 - 08.2014
Zone Implementation Manager
Kmart Ltd.
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Leading multi-site teams to deliver a high standard of project implementation and training across Western Victoria
- People Management Skills, including but not limited to leading, coaching, communication, and listening
- Development and production of training material for Kmart Way role out
- Training and development of team members in the Kmart Way of doing things.
Various Management Roles
Kmart Ltd.
01.2005 - 04.2012
Team Member
Kmart Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2005
Education
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC01.2012
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (BSc) -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC01.2007
Skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Problem-Solving
- Store operations
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Work Planning and Prioritisation
- Loss Prevention
References
- Mr. Mark Wilson, Kmart Australia Ltd., Zone Manager - Vic East, 0482 427 419
- Mr. Daniel Ridgway, Kmart Australia Ltd., National Space Planning Manger, 0400 755 388
- Dr. Nicole Fishlock, Royal Children’s Hospital, Senior Hospital Medical Registrar, 0415 425 484
Timeline
Store Manager
Kmart Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
Space Planning Team Leader
Kmart Ltd.
08.2017 - 02.2022
Space Planning Analyst
Kmart Ltd.
05.2016 - 09.2017
Inventory Analyst
Kmart Ltd.
09.2014 - 05.2016
General Merchandise Manager
Kmart Ltd.
11.2012 - 08.2014
Zone Implementation Manager
Kmart Ltd.
04.2012 - 11.2012
Various Management Roles
Kmart Ltd.
01.2005 - 04.2012
Team Member
Kmart Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Monash University
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (BSc) -
Monash University