James Cornelius

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About James Cornelius

Growth and continuous improvement focused eyecare industry leader, with proven skills across- Strategic and operational management - Driving sales and business performance - HR development and mentoring - Financial management, productivity management & benchmarking - Leading a strong performance culture Currently finalising an Executive Master of Business Administration via Massey University. Skilled in commercial optometry leadership, with a proven growth orientation and customer service focus. Proven ability to lead, inspire and engage high performing teams across large regions. Demonstrated experience in commercial and optometry best-practice. Ensures a high standard of customer experience, team member support, store presentation and sales, meet brand expectations. Achieves positive sales results and profitability through a high level of strategic planning and execution. Can quickly assess opportunities for sales improvement and industry growth. Takes a continuous improvement approach, successfully implementing new methods and producing creative solutions. Strong skills in financial management reporting, productivity management, benchmarking and analysis, managing P&L and meeting business metrics.