Matthew Devine
About Matthew Devine
Matthew Devine is a Store Manager with over 15 years of experience in retail management, currently working in the Home Counties of the United Kingdom. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree and a CIPD Certificate, and has a proven track record in team development and operational efficiency.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Matthew Devine has been serving as a Store Manager at Signet Jewelers since 2009. In this role, he has overseen various operational aspects of the store, including staffing, recruitment, and training. He has effectively managed a store staffing reorganization and payroll reduction. His leadership contributed to achieving a record sales turnover during the 2016/2017 period. Additionally, he has focused on setting development goals with team members to promote continual improvements.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Devine studied at Milton Keynes College, where he achieved a CIPD Certificate from 2012 to 2013 and again from 2013 to 2015. He also attended Staffordshire University, earning a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from 1990 to 1993. His educational background is complemented by his studies at Wootton Upper School, where he completed O levels and A levels from 1984 to 1988. This educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective store management and team development.
Background
Matthew Devine has extensive experience in retail management, beginning his career as a Deputy Store Manager from 2002 to 2004 in Watford, United Kingdom. He then progressed to a Store Manager position from 2004 to 2009 in Northampton, United Kingdom, before joining Signet Jewelers. His career spans over two decades in the retail sector, with a focus on team leadership and operational efficiency.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matthew Devine has led initiatives that have positively impacted store performance. He successfully implemented a shrinkage reduction plan that increased accountability among team members. He also coached and developed an Assistant Manager who was promoted to a larger store. His ability to plan staffing requirements and create workable rotas has optimized store operations.