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Abigail Carter

Trentham,Stoke on Trent

Summary

A young energetic lady who has experience in the fields of retail, animal welfare, reception with administration, and restaurant and bar service. Hardworking agent who thrives under pressure and goes above and beyond to create customer satisfaction. Focused and successful at multi-tasking and delivering prompt and friendly service to all customers. Able to maintain a positive attitude and a great sense of humour. Highly effective at anticipating and accommodating customer needs. Friendly, punctual and enthusiastic team player. Meticulous, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Customer service advisor

British Gas
10.2023 - Current

Customer Service & Call Handling Skills

  • Manages calls, emails, and multiple systems simultaneously.
  • Quickly adjusts to new systems, targets, and business changes (e.g., Energy 2.0, NEP).
  • Aims for first-call resolution with a professional, empathetic approach.
  • Proficient in various platforms and phone lines to enhance customer journeys.
  • Handles high call volumes and peak-time demands effectively.
  • Resolves complex issues and logs complaints accurately for swift action.
  • Floorwalker support for both classic system and NEP system, system feedback via focus groups, and team stat monitoring.
  • Maintains strong conduct and understands the importance of first impressions.
  • Logged customer complaints accurately, expedited corrective actions effectively.
  • Managed complex customer issues to successful resolution.
  • Expressed care, patience and empathy when handling customer interactions for personalised experience and aiming for continually positive feedback from customers,

Customer Service Assistant

TENPIN BOWLING
leeds
01.2022 - 09.2023

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Comfortable switching between roles such as bar staff, receptionist, cleaner, or customer service advisor; available for both day and night shifts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to ensure all guests have a positive experience, whether alone or in groups.
  • Naturally calming presence, effective in de-escalating customer concerns or complaints.
  • Skilled in drink preparation, handling large orders, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
  • Ensures cleanliness and compliance across all areas, including kitchen and public zones.
  • Quick thinker with a proactive approach to resolving issues efficiently.
  • Committed to upholding company procedures and safety protocols.
  • Works well with peers and management to support smooth operations, especially during maintenance or repairs.
  • Promotes products and offers to boost customer engagement and sales.
  • Proficient in booking systems, tills, and PDQ machines.
  • Maintaining high standards in appearance, uniform, and conduct.
  • Regularly attends training and meetings; open to feedback and continuous improvement.
  • Awarded Worker of the Month for outstanding contribution.

WARD DOMESTIC

ROYAL STOKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
STOKE
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Use of full PPE and understanding its necessity
  • Understanding use of different chemicals for different uses
  • Able to complete deep clean in infected areas
  • Learn hospital guidelines for Health & Safety of staff and patients
  • Converse in a happy manner with all the patients to put them at ease

WAITRESS

CHETWODE ARMS
PIPE GATE
07.2018 - 01.2020

Hospitality & Service Skills

  • Delivered friendly, attentive service; resolved complaints and ensured guest satisfaction.
  • Greeted guests, assisted with seating, and provided menu guidance to enhance the dining experience.
  • Suggested menu items, handled dietary needs, and processed payments accurately.
  • Prepared mixed drinks, served alcohol responsibly, and maintained bar knowledge and safety standards.
  • Maintained hygiene across dining areas and followed food safety protocols.
  • Supported kitchen and front-of-house teams with setup, clean-ups, and equipment maintenance.
  • Served a high volume of guests daily, managed fast-paced environments, and assisted guests with special needs.
  • Backed up bartenders, guided guests, and ensured smooth operations during peak times.
  • Managed colleagues by being 'Training Champion', so making sure colleagues were up to date on training, going through areas of improvements, managing any concerns or areas they are looking to improve in so this can be fed back to management to implement it into schedules for future.

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR & RECEPTIONIST

PREMIER FEET
MEIR
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Excellent ability at the use of “PPS EXPRESS” program for clinical diary and saving of confidential patient information
  • Able to collect moneys for different treatments and issue correct change
  • Able to use “PayPal” for use of card payments
  • Accurately collect, calculate and ratify end of day accounts
  • Multitask daily with the many patient forms, letters and notes
  • High standard of instrument sterilisation to ensure cleanliness of instruments for each client
  • Excellent rapport with the patients whilst they wait in the reception area
  • High understanding of clinical document safety and filing
  • Responsible for stock control for two separate sites with ability of recognising and ordering stock as required
  • Understanding GDPR and the necessity to archive patients after 8 years of safe keeping and the safe disposal of those notes
  • Able to help the clinicians time manage their workload and keep them on track

Stable groom

ANTHONY LANE
TERN HILL
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Hours worked ranged from early, 6am, starts to 9am and long days
  • Manual labour for clearing stables and cleaning
  • Cleaning equipment to high standard
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the yard
  • Help prepare horses for clients

Donations cataloguer

CANCER RESEARCH
MARKET DRAYTON
01.2016 - 01.2016

Retail & Security Support

  • Improved sales through direct interaction and feedback from shoppers.
  • Collaborated with staff to maintain accurate inventory and design displays for quick sales.
  • Assisted with document handling and daily business targets.
  • Monitored for suspicious activity, reported incidents, and maintained detailed shift logs.
  • Delivered clear verbal and written reports; responded to routine calls professionally.

Education

GCSE -

Newcastle-under-Lyme
Stoke-on-Trent

Level 3 Diploma - Equine care

Hartpury college Gloucester
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2018 - 05.2020

BSc - Business management with enterprise

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
09.2020 - 06.2023

Skills

  • CPR trained to include water survival
  • Team leadership and strong team player
  • Team liaison experience
  • Project management
  • Apple expertise and windows capability
  • Courteous, professional demeanour
  • Self-motivated
  • Extremely organized
  • Flexible schedule capability
  • Quick problem solver
  • Approachable and helpful
  • High levels of customer service
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to organise and multitask
  • Personal qualities of determination, enthusiasm and patience
  • Advocacy for customers
  • Cash handling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer engagement
  • Polite and friendly
  • Email handling
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Time efficiency
  • Multi-Tasking in it systems
  • Communication clarity
  • Customer relations
  • Public speaking

Certification

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award, Bronze and Silver
  • Grade1-3violin
  • Grade 1- 3 Drums
  • Staffordshire County swimmer until 2014
  • BBO Grade primary - grade 3 classical ballet
  • BBO Grade Primary - grade 3 tap
  • Trinity College London Speech and Drama initial - Grade 2
  • Trinity College London Communication Skills initial - Grade 2
  • Trinity College London Performing Text initial - Grade 2
  • ASA Personal survival award (Inc. CPR) level 1 & 2
  • CCF (combined cadet force) for 2 years

Accomplishments

  • High-level netball player since 11 years old playing for three different teams
  • Captain of all teams at least once a year

Custom

Passed driving test and has own car

Timeline

Customer service advisor

British Gas
10.2023 - Current

Customer Service Assistant

TENPIN BOWLING
01.2022 - 09.2023

BSc - Business management with enterprise

Leeds Beckett University
09.2020 - 06.2023

WARD DOMESTIC

ROYAL STOKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
04.2020 - 06.2020

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR & RECEPTIONIST

PREMIER FEET
07.2019 - 09.2019

Level 3 Diploma - Equine care

Hartpury college Gloucester
09.2018 - 05.2020

WAITRESS

CHETWODE ARMS
07.2018 - 01.2020

Stable groom

ANTHONY LANE
01.2016 - 01.2017

Donations cataloguer

CANCER RESEARCH
01.2016 - 01.2016

GCSE -

Newcastle-under-Lyme
Abigail Carter