Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Personal Information
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Receptionist
Allison Bray

Allison Bray

York,North Yorkshire

Summary

I am friendly, enthusiastic, and self-motivated. I have over 35 years' experience in retail and customer service.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Clinical reflexologist

Self Employed
York
03.2024 - Current

Self employed clinical reflexologist.

www.soothingsolereflexology.co.uk



Receptionist

University of York
York
05.2018 - Current
  • I am in a front-line customer service role
  • I welcome all visitors and staff to this building
  • I look after 5 meeting rooms, including the boardroom
  • I oversee the room bookings and, prior to each booking, check the rooms are correctly set and furnished
  • I am proficient in using Microsoft Word, Google Drive and Documents
  • In my performance review I scored "excellent "
  • I also received the "Making a difference award"
  • I was nominated by a senior manager because I consistently go above and beyond what is expected and offer outstanding customer service.

Business Owner

Monkey Puzzle Jewellery
York
01.1996 - 05.2018
  • I created a small independent jewellery gallery in High Petergate which I ran for 23 years
  • I stocked the work of British and European jewellery designers
  • I offered a bespoke wedding and engagement ring service
  • The shop was presented to a high standard with price points from £15 to £3,500
  • By delivering outstanding customer service, and having a genuine interest in each customer, I was able to build a loyal customer base
  • I was responsible for all the buying, marketing, selling, and merchandising
  • I ran a website (Shopify) and grew a mailing list
  • I wrote weekly blogs and travelled to charity fairs around the country where I sold the jewellery, but also collected email addresses for the mailing list
  • I believe I have a good eye for detail and was good at merchandising.
  • The shop displays looked eye-catching, and artistic.

Education

B.A Hons Sociology -

York St John University
09.1989 - 05.1993

Certificate in Counselling Skills - undefined

07.1993 - 05.1994

Level 5 Reflexology Diploma - undefined

Jubilee College
10.2022 - 05.2023

Skills

  • I have a proven track record of being able to deliver outstanding customer service
  • I can work well independently and as part of a small team
  • I have over 30 years of retail and customer service experience

Personal Information

Date of birth: 03/05/1968

Affiliations

  • I love walking my 2-year-old Black Labrador in the countryside and on the coast. I have an interest in complimentary therapies .

Accomplishments

    Awarded a Making a Difference Award at York University for outstanding customer srvice.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical reflexologist

Self Employed
03.2024 - Current

Level 5 Reflexology Diploma - undefined

Jubilee College
10.2022 - 05.2023

Receptionist

University of York
05.2018 - Current

Business Owner

Monkey Puzzle Jewellery
01.1996 - 05.2018

Certificate in Counselling Skills - undefined

07.1993 - 05.1994

B.A Hons Sociology -

York St John University
09.1989 - 05.1993
Allison Bray