Open To Work
Ian Patrick Williams
Colyton,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and highly driven emerging business leader with 7+ years of experience in team leadership, staff development, and retail operations within two of Australia's most recognised retail environments—Woolworths Group and BWS. Achieved a 70% increase in POS sales and reduced produce wastage by 50%. Adept at managing operations while ensuring alignment with business goals, profitability, and employee engagement. Efficient at using data and sales history to optimise future sales, inventory management, and growth opportunities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
BWS Endeavour Group
07.2025 - Current
- led store daily operations and managing a team of 10+
- Improved POS sales by 70%.
- Ensured safety and operational compliance with state liquor laws
- Tracked store KPIs, including sales targets and customer satisfaction, and reported findings to area and state management.
- Streamlined internal operations and managed supply chain logistics
- Analysed data from multiple sources to assess business operations and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Managed and trained staff in 2 Store Locations.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitored expenditures for compliance with policies.
Supervisor | Department Manager
Woolworth's Group
Engadine, NSW
12.2018 - 06.2025
- Led department operations and supervised teams of 3+ members to ensure smooth daily functions
- Managed and Trained staff in 5 store locations.
- Developed junior leaders and oversaw shift planning, customer resolution, and compliance.
- Monitored sales trends to optimize product placement and merchandising.
- Reduced produce wastage by 50%.
Intern - Strategic Support & Team Coordination
Physical Disability Rugby League Australia (PDRLA)
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed team logistics and conducted operational research to inform strategic planning.
- Coordinated meetings and facilitated executive tasks remotely while balancing work and study.
- Assisted in organizing rugby events for individuals with physical disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management -
Western Sydney University
Parramatta, NSW02-2025
Skills
- Merchandising
- Inventory Management
- Data Tracking
- KPI Reporting
- Performance Reporting
- Operational Oversight
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Performance Coaching
- Data Analysis
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Financial Modelling)
- Business Acumen
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Liquor Licensee
• Financing Enterprise Course
• Data Analytics Course
• Bank Management Course
• Business Statistics Course
• Financing Enterprises Course
Core Leadership Strengths
- Team Leadership & People Development
- Operational Oversight
- Training & Performance Coaching
- Strategic Thinking
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Data Analytics
- Data tracking
- Financial Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
Affiliations
Volunteer for 'The Meal,' providing over 1 ton of food to impoverished communities.
References
Will be provided upon request
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteSalary Range
$65000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Assistant Store Manager
BWS Endeavour Group
07.2025 - Current
Intern - Strategic Support & Team Coordination
Physical Disability Rugby League Australia (PDRLA)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Supervisor | Department Manager
Woolworth's Group
12.2018 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Business Management -
Western Sydney University