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Abbie Comsa

Colchester

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with expertise in cost reduction, crisis resolution, and operational strategy. Demonstrates exceptional skills in risk assessment, performance monitoring, and scheduling, ensuring efficient operations and optimal outcomes. Adept at managing customer and vendor relationships, contract negotiation, and delivering superior customer service. Proven leadership in project management, training, and development, driving team success and fostering organisational growth. Committed to leveraging initiative and strategic insight to achieve business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Boost Electrical
01.2025 - 05.2025

Key Achievements:

  • Secured Strategic Partnerships: Successfully negotiated and secured long-term service contracts with four major new build companies, resulting in ongoing work across 150+ homes annually and significantly expanding the company's market footprint.
  • Revenue Growth: Spearheaded operational initiatives that led to a 42.5% increase in monthly revenue , by optimizing workflows, expanding service capacity, and targeting high-value client segments.
  • Cost Reduction & Supply Chain Optimization: Identified and onboarded a new materials supplier, negotiating a 37% reduction in material costs , directly improving gross margins and enhancing overall project profitability.
  • Scalable Operational Framework: Developed and implemented scalable systems and processes to efficiently manage increased workload, ensuring consistent service delivery and high customer satisfaction amid rapid growth.

General Responsibilities:

  • Diary Management: Oversee scheduling and coordination of all electrical service appointments, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Contract Negotiation: Handle agreements with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring favourable terms and compliance with company policies.
  • Marketing & Branding: Develop and manage marketing materials, social media content, and promotional campaigns to enhance brand visibility and attract new business.
  • Client Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing excellent service and addressing inquiries related to bookings and contracts.
  • Administrative Support: Maintain accurate records of contracts, schedules, and marketing initiatives to support business operations.
  • Monitoring key performance indicators (KPI's) to track progress of the business and make sure we are meeting our pre-set targets.
  • Managing supply chain and inventory to maintain adequate stock levels of all electrical goods.
  • Developed risk mitigation strategies, ensured business continuity during crises.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.

Senior Account Manager

Adecco, Formerly Spring Technology
05.2021 - 01.2025

Key Achievements:

  • Client Base Expansion: Successfully tripled the existing client base through proactive business development, strategic networking, and relationship-building, significantly increasing market presence and long-term revenue potential.
  • Exceeded Revenue Targets: Achieved and maintained strong performance by meeting the annual billing target of £110,000 in 2024 , demonstrating consistent delivery and high-value placements across key sectors.
  • Framework Onboarding Success: Played a key role in onboarding and managing client relationships via the SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium) university framework , ensuring full compliance and service excellence within the public sector recruitment space.
  • Team Leadership Support: Actively assisted in the day-to-day management of a team of four consultants on behalf of the director, contributing to team training, pipeline reviews, and performance coaching to drive collective success.
  • Strategic Account Management: Cultivated strong, lasting client relationships by delivering tailored recruitment solutions, resulting in high client retention and repeat business.


General Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing high calibre technical candidates on behalf of global clients.
  • Resource Allocation & Prioritization: Effectively coordinated and prioritized tasks for a team of four delivery consultants, ensuring resources were aligned to meet high client demands.
  • Clear Communication & Role Clarity: Maintained clear, consistent communication with each consultant, setting expectations and providing direction to balance workloads, meet deadlines, and navigate shifts in priorities as they floated between teams.
  • Performance Tracking & Support: Monitored each delivery consultant's performance closely during peak periods, offering guidance, resolving challenges quickly, and ensuring consistent client satisfaction through targeted support and feedback.
  • Diary and Appointment Management: Schedule interviews, client meetings, and internal appointments; ensure my calendar is upto-date and organized.
  • Candidate and Client Communication: Act as the first point of contact for candidates and clients, managing emails, phone calls, and inquiries.
  • Document Preparation and Management: Prepare CVs, interview notes, job descriptions, and offer letters; maintain organized electronic and physical files.
  • Database and CRM Maintenance: Update candidate and client records and add new roles on internal salesforce system.
  • Market Research and Sourcing Support: Conduct preliminary research on market trends, client competitors, or potential candidates to assist with talent sourcing and client development.
  • Social media and Marketing Support: Help draft posts or updates for social media, track engagement, and assist with marketing efforts related to job openings or industry insights.
  • Qualifying positions presented by clients and providing recommendations on how the recruitment timeline could best be approached.
  • Using LinkedIn/ Source breaker to attract potential temporary candidates and target suitable candidates for niche positions.
  • Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalizing arrangements between clients and candidates.
  • Providing industry knowledge on the salary rates for prospect candidates to ensure clients are paying industry standard rates for the calibre of candidate required for the role.
  • Arranging interviews and site visits as well as providing technical tests where required.
  • Negotiating client fees and meeting pre-agreed client timelines.

Recruitment Consultant

DRN
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Cold calling lost and potential clients to attract new business for the temporary team.
  • Creating client profiles to better understand their business needs and target them more affectively to increase the influx of temporary bookings.
  • Using our in house developed virtual office portal to advertise any live temporary vacancies.
  • Using LinkedIn and Facebook to attract potential temporary candidates and target suitable candidates for niche positions.
  • Utilizing our candidate database to previous candidates and ensure candidate loyalty for future placements.
  • Receiving candidate applications and affectively shortlisting candidates in accordance with strict dental compliance procedures.
  • Providing references for long standing temporary candidates and requesting references for potential new temporary candidates to ensure we provide clients with quality dental nursing staff.
  • Providing accurate information regarding live placements when communicating with candidates.
  • Formatting CVs of potential candidates to ensure they are visually pleasing and accurately portray a candidate's experience.
  • Working with clients to arrange interviews for candidates.
  • Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalizing arrangements between clients.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Office Angels
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Client Engagement and Business Development: Cultivated and maintained relationships with new and existing clients to understand their hiring needs and company culture.
  • Candidate Sourcing and Management: Utilized various channels, including job boards, social media platforms, and networking events, to identify and attract top-tier candidates.
  • Interview Coordination and Offer Negotiation: Managed the end-to-end interview process, coordinating between clients and candidates to schedule interviews and gather feedback.
  • Market Research and Strategy Development: Kept up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to provide valuable insights to clients and candidates.
  • Team Collaboration and Mentorship: Worked closely with colleagues to share insights, strategies, and best practices.
  • Compliance and Record-Keeping: Ensured all recruitment activities adhere to company policies and industry regulations.

Education

BSc - International Business

Kingston University
01.2015 - 01.2018

A Levels - Business Studies, Geography and English Literature

Cooper's Company and Coborn Sixth Form
01.2013 - 01.2015

Skills

  • Cost reduction and efficiency
  • Crisis resolution
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Operational strategy
  • Customer relationship management
  • Vendor relationships management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Initiative taking
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership skills
  • Project Management
  • Training and Development

References

References available upon request.

Certification

Prince 2 Project Management Certification

Timeline

Operations Manager

Boost Electrical
01.2025 - 05.2025

Senior Account Manager

Adecco, Formerly Spring Technology
05.2021 - 01.2025

Recruitment Consultant

DRN
02.2021 - 05.2021

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Office Angels
10.2019 - 01.2021

BSc - International Business

Kingston University
01.2015 - 01.2018

A Levels - Business Studies, Geography and English Literature

Cooper's Company and Coborn Sixth Form
01.2013 - 01.2015
Abbie Comsa