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Christopher Harrison

Sunniside,Gateshead

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in customer service and leadership, demonstrating adaptability and integrity in all interactions. Experienced driver, regularly travelling long distances to maintain family connections. Proficient in taking client instructions, ensuring accurate detail recording and maintaining regular updates on progress and timelines. Committed to acting with discretion while keeping clients informed, aiming to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assisant Headteacher/KS2 Lead

North Tyneside Local Authority
Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
09.2000 - 09.2025
  • Build strong relationships with parents and carers
  • Represent the school in community events and partnership
  • Liaised effectively with local community organisations, strengthening school-community ties.
  • Contribute to the school’s vision, ethos, and strategic direction
  • Ensure staff follow safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Line manage and appraise designated staff
  • Oversee assessment systems and data tracking
  • Ensure effective deployment of staff and support services
  • Promote high-quality teaching across all key stages


Solicitor

Smith & Graham Solicitors
Hartlepool, Co Durham
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Drafted detailed legal documents for court proceedings ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues resulting in efficient case management and resolution.
  • Enhanced client relationships through effective communication and empathy.

Trainee Solicitor

Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Worked closely with senior solicitors, learning from their experience and expertise.
  • Acting with integrity and discretion when dealing with clients. clients.

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Branch manager

Rumbelows
Bishop Auckland, Co Durham
09.1983 - 09.1992
  • Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining company's reputation.
  • Oversaw recruitment process, ensuring selection of competent staff members.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the branch.
  • Provided excellent customer service, securing client loyalty.

Education

First Class Bachelor of Law (LLB with Honours) - LAW

Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.1992 - 06.1996

A level: English -B Maths B Computing B -

Derwentside College
Consett
09.1981 - 06.1983

Skills

  • Driving Experience: Licence since 1981 with no current endorsements Regularly drive from Newcastle to Southampton or Glasgow to visit relatives
  • Taking client instructions: Listen carefully and record accurate details
  • Maintaining professionalism: Act with integrity and discretion
  • Regular updates: Able to keep clients informed about progress, timelines, and next steps
  • Customer Service: Interact positively with clients or customers
  • Adaptability: Respond to changing demands
  • Leadership: Take initiative and responsibility

Affiliations

  • Enjoy reading, playing golf and chess

Timeline

Solicitor

Smith & Graham Solicitors
09.2018 - 09.2019

Trainee Solicitor

Northumbria University
09.2016 - 09.2018

Assisant Headteacher/KS2 Lead

North Tyneside Local Authority
09.2000 - 09.2025

First Class Bachelor of Law (LLB with Honours) - LAW

Northumbria University
09.1992 - 06.1996

Branch manager

Rumbelows
09.1983 - 09.1992

A level: English -B Maths B Computing B -

Derwentside College
09.1981 - 06.1983
Christopher Harrison