About Rachel Killeen

Key Skills, Interests and Areas of Expertise ✔ Enthusiastic about getting the job done accurately & efficiently. ✔ Results driven. ✔ Excellent attention to detail. ✔ Thrives in fast paced environments, resilient. ✔ Excellent communicator, with a passion for creating strong relationships with key stakeholders. ✔ 18+ years progressive international experience with retail management, with a particular focus on managing dispersed teams; providing remote management and leadership development ✔ Expertise in devising creative processes and developing solutions aligned with organisational objectives. As Area Manager I was involved in multiple aspects including sales analysis, performance management & implementation, business development, supply chain management & merchandising. Having spent 18 years of my career with a concession based within Debenhams, I witnessed the business grow significantly, with my area remit increasing from 8 to 17 stores, with an annual turnover of £3 million. My experience encompassed the leadership of geographically dispersed teams which required me to motivate & empower individuals to achieve their own potential, and to make a significant contribution to the full delivery of common and cohesive goals. I have been influential in improving organisational practices, performance, organisational development, service levels and profitability. Confident and articulate, I have a natural aptitude for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with people at all levels, while possessing excellent influencing, collaboration and negotiation skills. Potential roles would need to encompass skills that I enjoy; in particular data analysis, communication and influencing. I endeavour to become a more conscious consumer, and ideally, I only work with companies that have work cultures similar to my own. Please feel free to message me and I will gladly discuss my potential contribution to your organisation