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Christopher Hedges

Grove,Oxfordshire

Summary

Driven professional with proven ability to lead, inspire, and deliver exceptional customer service. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, paired with strategic mindset to improve customer satisfaction and operational performance. Committed to transforming customer experiences and driving success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales and Customer Service Director

M M Bellinger & Sons Ltd
Grove, Oxfordshire
05.2010 - Current

My time at Bellinger has allowed me to grow as a person (I started as a Sales Consultant), but also as a coach, trainer, and manager. I have covered (and still do cover) many aspects of the day-to-day running of a business, including Health and Safety, Fire Safety, HR, IT, staff and customer management. A highlight of some of my skills and achievements is listed below.


  • Improved customer satisfaction by implementing new service procedures.
  • Directed team to achieve improved customer relations.
  • Enhanced company reputation with diligent oversight of customer interactions.
  • Developed training programmes for better team performance.
  • Streamlined communication channels, resulting in efficient problem resolution.
  • Implemented customer feedback system, leading to significant service improvements.
  • Fostered positive work environment to enhance staff morale and productivity.
  • Facilitated inter-departmental collaboration for seamless customer experience delivery.
  • Oversaw complaint management, ensuring prompt and effective solutions.
  • Championed technology integration for streamlined operations and superior service delivery.
  • Delivered exceptional brand representation through meticulous quality control measures.
  • Pioneered employee incentive schemes to boost motivation and productivity levels.
  • Trained staff on product knowledge, enhancing their ability to assist customers effectively.
  • Established a high-performance culture by setting challenging yet attainable goals for the team.
  • Endorsed proactive approach amongst team members, fostering a culture of anticipation rather than reaction toward potential issues.
  • Responded to customer queries and provided excellent customer service.
  • Resolved complaints with proactive problem-solving and analysis.


Various Temp. contracts

Various
Oxford, Oxfordshire
01.2009 - 05.2010

Education

GCSEs -

King Alfred's
Wantage
09.1993 - 07.1998

IMI Training

Vauxhall

Skills

  • Complaint handling
  • CRM systems proficiency
  • Process improvement
  • Knowledge of data analysis
  • Staff training and development
  • Cross-Functional collaboration
  • Performance evaluation
  • Customer relationship building
  • Conflict resolution tactics
  • Budgeting and forecasting capabilities
  • Technical product knowledge
  • People management

Affiliations

  • Singing (pop/rock choir)
  • Going to the Theatre and performing in Panto!
  • Learning to play the Saxophone
  • Playing Dungeons and Dragons

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales and Customer Service Director

M M Bellinger & Sons Ltd
05.2010 - Current

Various Temp. contracts

Various
01.2009 - 05.2010

GCSEs -

King Alfred's
09.1993 - 07.1998

IMI Training

Vauxhall
Christopher Hedges