Dear Sir/Madam I posses the qualities, expertise and proven track record to be an excellent candidate for this vacancy.

With both practical experience and demonstrated success I am confident that I have the drive and aptitude to quickly become a valuable member of your company. You will find that I am a highly capable individual and my skills are: Implementation of Business strategic plan Extensive stock management of all merchandise Conducting SWOT Analysis and competitive shopping on a quarterly basis Time management skills Ability to work with PC and Microsoft suite of products Effectively communicate through all levels of the organization Active listening skills Good writing and communication skills Ability to lead others Encourage Teamwork Ability to motivate others to get results Excellent creative skills Good organizational skills Presentation skills Highly energetic and passionate People management skills Customer focused attitude Management of stock levels between stores I will gladly welcome an Interview to discuss this position further. Kind Regards Jocelyn Andrews

CURRICULUMVITAEOF Jocelyn Andrews PERSONALDETAILS FIRST NAME: SURNAME: ID NO: AGE: RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: CELLPHONE: EMAIL: LANGUAGES SPOKEN: TRANSPORT: DRIVERS LICENCE: HEALTH: MARITAL STATUS: DEPENDENTS: CITIZEN: HOBBIES: Jocelyn Andrews 7708310129086 35 40 Lakefield Manors, Ebenezer Road, Lakefield, Benoni +27 791203388 josslinza@me.com English / Afrikaans Yes Code 08 Excellent Single None South African Gym, DIY, Art movies cycling

HIGHSCHOOLEDUCATION SCHOOL ATTENDED: Geluksdal Secondary School YEAR MATRICULATED: 1995 HIGHEST GRADE PASSED : Matric with Exemption SUBJECTS PASSED : English Geography Afrikaans Biology Mathematics Physical Science ACHIEVEMENTS : Prefect, Debating Team COMPUTER LITERACY TERTIARYEDUCATION (Post Grad with 1 module outstanding) INSTITUTION : Regenesys Business School (Current) COURSE : Post Grad Diploma in Management PERIOD : Current NQF 8 WORK EXPERIENCEWOOLWORTHS STORES MANAGED Employment since Aug 2000 Truworths Botswana (Floor Manager) 1999-2000 Topics Gaborone (Store Manager) 2000-2002 : Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Peoplesoft, Sims, Comshare, Oracle, Matra, Staff Planner

Franchise Rosettenville, Oudtshoorn, Upington 2002-2004 Entreupeneur Own business venture Eastside sport store 2004-2006 Woolworths MIT program 2006 (Mall@Carnival) East Rand Mall (2006-2007) Departmental Manager Country Road Group (2008- 2012) Premium Brand Manager Hyde Park, Sandton, Eastgate, Fourways, Clearwater Store Manager Country Road Brooklyn (2012-to date)

MOST RECENT POSITION HELD - Cluster Manager KEY COMPETENCIES - Review the key financial controls and administrative processes in commercial areas to prevent losses - Manage financial (expense) and general administration for reconciliation and retention purposes - Deliver consistent levels of service that put the customer at the heart of everything we do and builds the number of loyal customers - Manage payroll to optimize productivity and control wage cost - Manage general HR administration to ensure data integrity and accurate record retention - Ensure all operating processes are effectively implemented and maintained to sustain profitability. - Effectively manage within the store environment through actively embracing our desired culture and living the brand values - Effectively align store teams through consistent and active communication and engagement sessions. - Ensure a safe and hygienic store environment in accordance with business requirements - Minimise shrinkage by effectively managing stock accuracy and ensuring that Receiving and Stockroom processes are implemented - Ensures all people processes i.e. documentation for appointments, transfers and people related changes are made in accordance with policies and legislation - Ensures that all attendance registers for contractors are maintained in accordance with department of labour requirements - Analysis and control of all required reports (absenteeism, leave and uniform orders) - Manages the accurate completion of staff planner against productivity measures - Manage HR system (i.e. Peoplesoft) - Ensure that the IPM process is implemented and adhered to - Apply people development processes to effect capacity building - Analyze commercial reports to identify areas of non-compliance and opportunity, driving towards 100% Risk compliance audits. Reporting out of lines for improvement - Annual sales and expense budgets. Quarterly forecasts for sales and expenses - Identify, develop and retain young talent that will sustain the people pipeline to meet our growth objectives. - Identify possible factors that could impact on achieving sales. Adjust expenses accordingly in sales related accounts - Maintaining / revising / communicating of policies and procedures / identifying area of improvement and implementing store policies - Customer care to internal and external customers - Identifying areas for growth: customers, product analysis, items, service and productivity

Chairing / investigating cases. Advising in investigations. Providing detailed and thorough investigations in Fraud and internal theft Training for staff and management. Deliver against all set targets as per stores scorecard Coach and develop individual team members to deliver against their job profiles Effective implementation of new initiatives and share best practices Ensure effective implementation and execution of all selling, promotional and operational initiatives. Assisted store managers in other stores on queries with regards to Oracle / Hyperion and any system related problems Opened Clearwater Mall, revamp of Eastgate. Assisted in closing of Cresta Premium Brand Department. Identify possible factors that could impact on achieving sales Do trend analysis to compare store to other stores in the region / shape of the chain Involvement with stock takes preparation and execution. Calculating preliminary results Analyze and advise on profit and loss statement in order to improve on profitability Working as part of a team, supporting line manager, creating an environment focused on success Creating appealing merchandise from a VM perspective

REFERENCES 1. Craig Grobler Regional Manager +2721 405 4300 2. Antonie Spies +27798748633 Store Manager