James Avard

James Avard is an accomplished professional currently serving as Deputy Manager at ProCook since May 2023, where significant contributions include the design of a KPI dashboard that led to a 10% improvement in performance and a transformation of stocktake procedures that halved staffing costs and reduced errors. Previously, James worked as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant at Skills Alliance, excelling in time management and conducting market research on the Medical Device sector. Prior experience at ProCook as a Sales Assistant involved enhancing customer engagement and achieving a 16% conversion rate. James began career development as a Sous Chef at Lakeside Cafe, emphasizing attention to detail and team communication, and earlier experience includes a Sales Assistant role at Trading 4 U. James holds a Master of Science in Sports Analytics and Technologies from Loughborough University London and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Nottingham Trent University.