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Allison Short

Halesworth,Suffolk

Summary

A dedicated professional with a strong focus on reliability, dependability, and responsive communication. Skilled in building trust with clients and delivering exceptional customer service through a positive attitude and teamwork. Demonstrates adaptability by learning new skills and effectively using initiative to resolve challenges or seek guidance when necessary. Committed to contributing to organisational success by fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards of service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Recovery controller

A W & D HAMMONDS LTD
Halesworth, Suffolk
06.2022 - Current
  • Promptly responded to all customer queries, resulting in increased client retention rate.
  • Ensured smooth operations by maintaining an organised work environment at all times.
  • Managed collections efficiently, ensuring prompt payment from customers or businesses in arrears.
  • Answering telephone calls from clubs, police, drivers and members of the public and assisted with any problems they may have and resolve the issues promptly.
  • Using the computer and inhouse system to make sure jobs are accurate with the proper location and destination for the driver.
  • Keeping members all up to date at every step of the job with eta and who was attending to the rescue.
  • Reduced case backlog through meticulous organisation and prioritisation of tasks.
  • Liaised effectively with clients, fostering strong professional relationships in the process.
  • Increased client satisfaction with adeptly managing recovery cases in a timely manner.

Senior team leader

Kingsley Healthcare
DITCHINGHAM, SUFFOLK
02.2020 - 06.2022

Working within a care home for adults with learning disabilitys, personal care, safeguarding, medication. working within the guidelines of health and social care.


Getting medical help if needed and consulting my line manager if their was any problems within the home or with one of our clients


Worked on waking nights keeping an eye on the adults and assisting where needed

Senior carer

HAMILTON CROSS
Norwich, Norfolk
06.2018 - 11.2019
  • Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours from dementia patients.
  • Ensured cleanliness and tidiness of residents' quarters, promoting a healthy environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare staff regarding resident's progress.

Team leader

ALL HALLOWS HOSPITAL
Ditchingham, Norfolk
02.2016 - 06.2018
  • Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
  • Devised actionable plans towards achieving set business objectives within deadlines.
  • Fostered a high-performing environment to drive productivity and quality.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through close collaboration with the team.
  • Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
  • Promoted professionalism among staff to develop productive relationships.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Norwich, Norfolk
01.2011 - 11.2011

DISTINCTION - WORD PROCESSING

VOGUE SECRETARIAL COLLEGE
Swindon
03.1982 - 03.1982

GCSEs - TYPING, BIOLOGY, COMMERCE, HUMANITIES, FRENCH STUDIES, HISTORY ENGLISH, DRAMA

MAIDEN ERLEIGH COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Reading
09.1976 - 06.1981

Skills

  • Reliability and dependability
  • Responsive communication
  • Building trust with clients
  • Customer Service
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Working as part of a team and on own
  • Using my own initiative unless the problem is not one i can resolve but will find the answer through asking a senior member of staff
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Resourcefulness
  • Decision making
  • Computer literacy

Affiliations

  • Reading, Cross stitch, Gardening, Socialising

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Recovery controller

A W & D HAMMONDS LTD
06.2022 - Current

Senior team leader

Kingsley Healthcare
02.2020 - 06.2022

Senior carer

HAMILTON CROSS
06.2018 - 11.2019

Team leader

ALL HALLOWS HOSPITAL
02.2016 - 06.2018

NVQ Level 2 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
01.2011 - 11.2011

DISTINCTION - WORD PROCESSING

VOGUE SECRETARIAL COLLEGE
03.1982 - 03.1982

GCSEs - TYPING, BIOLOGY, COMMERCE, HUMANITIES, FRENCH STUDIES, HISTORY ENGLISH, DRAMA

MAIDEN ERLEIGH COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1976 - 06.1981
Allison Short