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Andrew Townsend

Dagenham,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in order processing, workflow planning, and customer journey improvement processes. Proven ability to conduct health and safety audits and enhance customer engagement through effective reporting and documentation. Skilled in conducting customer satisfaction surveys and demonstrating resilience under pressure, aiming to leverage these competencies to drive operational excellence and improve customer experiences.

Confident and solution-focused professional, excelling in communication and problem-solving. Demonstrates leadership and teamwork abilities, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customer service supervisor

London Underground
London, Essex
06.2001 - 09.2025
  • Facilitated effective resolution of customer inquiries and complaints by team members.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions for reference and analysis.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistent service delivery.
  • Monitored quality control standards to uphold excellent service provision.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety standards across operations.
  • Managed stock levels to align with operational requirements.
  • Analysed industry trends to adapt services according to consumer demand.

Darkroom manager

Universal Pictorial press and agency
London, City of London
04.1985 - 07.2001
  • Managed workflow in darkroom to ensure timely processing of photographic materials.
  • Supervised technicians, providing training on best practices to enhance performance.
  • Implemented quality control measures, maintaining high standards of image output.
  • Coordinated maintenance of darkroom equipment, minimising downtime and ensuring functionality.
  • Oversaw inventory management of chemicals and supplies, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted troubleshooting of equipment issues, resolving problems to sustain productivity.
  • Facilitated staff training, improving customer service outcomes.
  • Delivered high-quality products to elevate customer satisfaction.

Education

City and Guilds - Photographic processing

Kodak
London
06.1992 - 06.1992

GCSEs - Mathematics, English, History, Physics, Business studies, RE, Woodwork

Chase cross school
Romford, Havering
09.1980 - 04.1985

Skills

  • Order processing
  • Workflow planning
  • Customer journey improvement processes
  • Health and safety audits
  • Customer engagement
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Customer satisfaction surveys
  • Resilience under pressure

Affiliations

  • Football
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Woodworking/ DIY
  • Golf

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Customer service supervisor

London Underground
06.2001 - 09.2025

City and Guilds - Photographic processing

Kodak
06.1992 - 06.1992

Darkroom manager

Universal Pictorial press and agency
04.1985 - 07.2001

GCSEs - Mathematics, English, History, Physics, Business studies, RE, Woodwork

Chase cross school
09.1980 - 04.1985
Andrew Townsend