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Anne Collins

Anne Collins

Bristol,City of Bristol

Summary

Accomplished professional with a strong background in customer service and business development. Demonstrates exceptional listening skills, attention to detail, and a result-driven approach. Proficient in customer relationship management software, impeccable organisation, venue sourcing, and time efficiency. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive business growth and enhance customer satisfaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Venue coordinator

Local Hospice Lottery
Chelmsford, Essex
06.2024 - Current

Sourced and booked free venues for fundraisers.

Scheduled venues strategically to optimise footfall during peak seasons.

Maintained relationships with venue managers to facilitate future rebookings.

Member Adviser

Financial Fitness Group Ltd
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
10.2011 - Current
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new and existing clients.
  • Resolved customer queries through effective communication and providing a step-by-step solution.
  • Drove new clients and avenues to build relationships and grow business opportunities.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Handled daily customer meetings, sales calls and account management tasks.
  • Addressed customer complaints with patience and understanding, consistently providing swift resolutions.
  • Processed customer credit card payments via telephone employing strict attention to detail to avoid errors.

Freelance Advertising Sales

Various Publications Nationwide
Bristol
04.2004 - 10.2011
  • Called 40+ qualified leads per day, building a consistent pipeline of business opportunities and accurately tracking within a spreadsheet system and later CRM.
  • Performed account management duties from client prospecting to relationship management, ensuring consistent, and first class customer care.

Field Sales Executive

Bristol Evening Post & Press
Bristol, City of Bristol
03.1999 - 03.2003
  • Maintained positive, productive professional client relationships for continued loyalty and consistent investment.
  • Built and maintained excellent working relationships with clients to maximise sales

Education

A-Levels - English and Media

St John Rigby Sixth Form College

GCSE -

St Bedes Sixth Form

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Business development
  • Listening skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Result-Driven approach
  • Customer relationship management software
  • Impeccable organisation
  • Venue sourcing
  • Time efficiency

Custom

Anne, Collins, 07773 602743, annielou2011@live.co.uk, 3 Gerrard Close, City of Bristol, Bristol, BS4 1UH

Timeline

Venue coordinator

Local Hospice Lottery
06.2024 - Current

Member Adviser

Financial Fitness Group Ltd
10.2011 - Current

Freelance Advertising Sales

Various Publications Nationwide
04.2004 - 10.2011

Field Sales Executive

Bristol Evening Post & Press
03.1999 - 03.2003

A-Levels - English and Media

St John Rigby Sixth Form College

GCSE -

St Bedes Sixth Form
Anne Collins