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Bridget Chedzey

Didcot,Oxfordshire

Summary

A Versatile and highly capable individual with extensive experience in Customer Services, Administration and Commercially driven environments. Excellent organisational and prioritising skills, coupled with the energy and enthusiasm to succeed. Excellent Team skills, both leading a team and being part of one, with the ability to work to own initiative.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customer Service

Nord Gear Ltd
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
02.2013 - 04.2015
  • Maintain UK production capacity spreadsheet.
  • Schedule work orders.
  • Liaise with Operations Manager.
  • Liaise with Finance prior to dispatch.
  • Produce Delivery paperwork.
  • Actively progress suppliers.
  • Raise all purchase orders for UK operations.

Spares Manager

Carrier Refrigeration
Oxford, Oxfordshire
11.2010 - 02.2013
  • Identifying spare parts from customer enquiries.
  • Quoting part number, price, availability, carriage cost and arranging direct transport / courier.
  • Raising sales orders and Invoices.
  • Liaising with the Technical Department regarding customer queries.
  • Liaising with procurement regarding stock levels and factory supply dates.

Customer Service Advisor / Supervisor

Teka Products
Milton, Oxfordshire
03.2000 - 03.2010

Customer Service Advisor (March 2000 - 2003):

  • Taking incoming calls from the general public.
  • Dealing tactfully with difficult situations.
  • Ordering parts from European suppliers.
  • Liaising with Service Engineers and Dealers.
  • Invoicing.
  • General office duties and Administration.


Customer Service Supervisor (March 2003 - November 2010:

As previous position with added responsibilities:

  • Organise Service Engineers Diaries.
  • Manage Employees within the Department.
  • Liaising with Area Sales Managers.
  • Liaising with Retailers.

Production Manager

Dawson Marketing Group
Milton, Oxfordshire
07.1985 - 03.2000
  • Started with the company as a school leaver as a Production operative and worked up to Production Manager.
  • Ensure smooth running of the Department consisting 55 staff.
  • To achieve agreed pick / pack schedules whilst maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
  • Liaise with Client Services, Personnel and Employment Agencies.
  • To maintain cost control and quality standards.
  • To maintain staff welfare, motivation and review progress on staff appraisals.

Education

CSEs - English Language. General Science. Mathematics. Home Economics. Physical Education. History. Typing.

Didcot Girls School
Didcot, Oxfordshire
09.1980 - 06.1985

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Sage Accounts and SAP
  • Experienced in dealing with customers via telephone or electronically in a tactful manner even in difficult situations
  • Performs well under pressure with good crisis management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

Timeline

Customer Service

Nord Gear Ltd
02.2013 - 04.2015

Spares Manager

Carrier Refrigeration
11.2010 - 02.2013

Customer Service Advisor / Supervisor

Teka Products
03.2000 - 03.2010

Production Manager

Dawson Marketing Group
07.1985 - 03.2000

CSEs - English Language. General Science. Mathematics. Home Economics. Physical Education. History. Typing.

Didcot Girls School
09.1980 - 06.1985
Bridget Chedzey