1. Kirsty Young BSc. Hons
• 07858 514236 • kirstyyoung1984@gmail.com
Profile
I am an analytical thinker and enjoy finding opportunities within a business that can aid development or growth. I utilize a
blue-sky approach to capture initial requirements, before investigating the minutiae required for project delivery. I
understand that stakeholder management is as crucial to the success of a project as much as technical ability and strive
to constantly develop both skill sets simultaneously.
My current project, as part of a two person team over a super-user control group of 20, selected from each strata of the business,
involves the total standardisation of the future budgeting process from strategy to sign off and beyond. From proto-phase
requirement gathering, through software development and up to stage release ‘go live’ Stakeholder engagement has been key, as
is clarity surrounding development, accountability, change requests, risk management and the likely business impa ct of decisions
made. This project is part of a seven stage overhaul to massively increase productivity and profitability. The synergy between not
only teams, but heads of business, that will be gained from a non-fragmented approach to the allocation of financial resources will
be very beneficial. Through this cohesive approach (optimising purity by collating a viable and robust data set) will allow us to
track and predict trends, drastically improving productivity and profitability.
Skills
 Languages: VBA & SQL Teradata
 Advanced numeracy, Big Data Analytics, higher mathematics, project oversight, planning & management
 Dashboard reporting development, manipulation & analytics
 Extensive Systems knowledge: Full Microsoft suite, SQL server, Visiso, Edit’d, MicroStrategy, SAP SRM, CRM &
MM, Citrix BI & BW XI & XII, CAR, Oracle, Straker, CUBE, SAGE & COINS
 Experienced with PMO, Gant and stage-and-gate project management oversight
Characteristics
 Highly motivated, calm, efficient and professional
 Ability to communicate on a range of levels
 Effective personal time management and capability to deliver within constrained time-frames
 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
 Experienced in tailoring project presentation to maximize stakeholder engagement and monitoring accountability
Work Experience
Tesco PLC - Commercial Analyst Insights & Business Development Function October 2015 - present
 Transformation of Reporting Matrix for UK, European and International Franchise Buying and Merch functions
 Scope & Development of standardized methods for budgeting & Forecasting
 Development of ‘predictive tools’ for the business to easily anticipate market trends
 Big Data manipulation for creation of ‘dashboard’ reporting with simple and effective GUI
 Tailoring presentation needs for varying ability levels to maximize engagement
 Ensurance of continuous integration using Waterfall methodology from ‘requirements to Verification’
 Adherence to release management disciplines – maintaining visibility of project accountability/oversight
 Smoothly transitioning between environments: Training super-users, Beta testing, UAT testing to protect ‘go-live’
 Maintaining stakeholder appraisal of project progress. Capturing potential risks and finding proactive solutions
 Support & maintenance of tools /processes that have been developed for business functions
Tesco PLC- Merch Analyst Online/Web Trading Function June 2014 – October 2015
 Monitoring UK & international stock/sales, trends & regional variations to maintain maximum profitability for a
£125m pa online web trade team
 WSSI ownership and accountability for a Merchandising team of 16
 Historic data analysis, annualisation promotional phases for fiscal week alignment, YOY performance comparatives
& tracking P&L/ CIE line expenditure vs budget to accurately monitor commercial spend
 Investigative analysis & resolution of data anomalies
 Maintenance, presentation, build, analysis & development of the reporting matrix

2.  Transitioning business through software systems changes & upgrades
 Management of EOY stock exit position and mitigation of commercial cost of write off
HRG PLC –Commercial Merchandiser Commercial Trading Function 2012 –June 2014
 Forecasting stock requirements for a £50m per annum category, comprised of a factory base of 48,
(predominantly Far East/ South Asia) 5 strategic agents and covering 1000 skus
 Maintaining stock levels within an 18-22 week lead time
 Supply base negotiator for domestic and international vendors & intermediary for DC team and store colleagues
 Order micro-management from local and imported supply sources, covering all stages of process: forecasting,
ordering, negotiation, processing, supply chain, shipping, docking and replenishment
 Management of a constrained stock file whilst maintaining availability and service levels in line with company KPI’s
 Setting, maintaining and monitoring store stock fill and replenishment parameters
 Ensuring cost of inbound correlates with WSSI OTB
 Moderator for category via internal media platforms
ISS Eaton Chef ( Whilst in full time education)
 Operating in a calm manner under stressful conditions
 Displaying physical and mental endurance in a rigorous environment
 Strict observance to protocol and safety procedures
 Adherence to laws and industry standards with especial regard to diligent record keeping and comprehens ive,
accurate paper-work trails
 Working cohesively with colleagues and promoting interdepartmental synergy as effective teamwork absolutely
essential to job role
KingsOak, Building Development – Architectural Services
 Mediating between subcontractors, technical and construction departments
 Reading and assimilating schematics/drawings for relevant information
 Co-coordinating/ managing field operatives and external contractor’s diaries
 Liaising with site managers, trades and maintenance crews
 Ensuring construction adherence to NHBC Standards
 Raising internal job sheets and distributing to contractors (Straker, SAGE and COINS based systems)
 Ordering from external suppliers, taking deliveries, logging pertaining data and organising storage of items
Service sector roles which complemented full time study
Education
Qualifications Pending
Open University, Milton Keynes BSc Honors Degree - Particle Physics
Qualifications Held
The Open University, Milton Keynes FHEQ Level 4 (HNC) - Maths
FHEQ Level 4 (HNC) - Physics
Milton Keynes College, Bletchley NVQ L1 - Pass
NVQ L2 - Pass
Bushey Hall School, Bushey A/S Levels - 4 at A*-C
Including English
Bushey Hall School, Bushey GCSEs - 11 at A*-C
Including Triple Award English, Double Award Science and Maths
References
Available upon request