Michael Reed

Founder of an online store offering natural and sustainable pet products. Gained experience in business operations and commercial management, working directly with UK pet brands and independents. Excelled in website design and management using platforms such as Shopify, procurement, inventory analysis, financial reporting, customer service, administration, innovation and strategic management.

Gained experience in property management, working personally with the Director. Managed a portfolio of properties situated across Bedford and Suffolk, including HMO’s (house of multiple occupancy) and holiday rentals. Involved in all stages from renovations, viewings, to completion of contracts, and managed all e-commerce channels for the properties.

Currently work as a Transport Planner, assisting the management and scheduling of a fleet of HGV vehicles and class one drivers. Experienced in logistical planning, job sourcing, time management, preparing and analysing financial reports, processing invoices and POD’s, and communicating with clients and suppliers. Proficient in using Microsoft Office, and the planning and reporting system Mandata.

Worked as a Paid Media Marketing and E-Commerce Executive, managing all advertising accounts and e-commerce channels. Developed strong organisational skills and strengthened ability to multitask and prioritise by managing various aspects of advertising and e-commerce including communicating with third parties and freelancers. Optimised website pages and categories based on performance and user exp

Worked as a Purchasing Assistant, performing tasks such as buying, procurement, supplier relations, listing and administration. Grew many supplier accounts and worked with a purchasing budget of a quarter of a million pounds. Experienced in monitoring sales, historical sales data and producing forecasting information, and listed and managed products on marketplaces such as Amazon UK and USA, Ebay,

Worked as a Customer Assistant in the food hall, managing time efficiently and effectively whilst working through busy periods and peak seasons, making responsible decisions when presented with issues and providing excellent customer service. Developed leadership and coordination skills by covering the management of the food hall leading up to peak season, entailing ensuring key operational activi

Currently studying CeMAP Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice, completing Module 1 with Distinction in Unit 1 and Pass in Unit 2. Modules 2 and 3 are in progress, focusing on mortgages and assessment of mortgage advice knowledge.

Achieved an Upper Second Class BA Honours degree in Business and Management. Studied modules including Marketing, Human Resource Management, Accounting for Management, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Completed AS-level Business and A-level Business, along with a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in ICT. These studies provided a foundation in business principles and information technology.

Achieved Thirteen A-C grade GCSEs, including core subjects such as English, Maths, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. These qualifications provided a strong academic foundation.