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Claire McAllister

Aberdeen,Scotland

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive customer service experience across multiple sectors. Delivers exceptional service by addressing customer needs and resolving queries efficiently. Fosters strong relationships through effective communication and a commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Assistant

Home Bargains
Aberdeen
08.2021 - Current
  • Greeted customers upon entry, offering assistance and guidance to enhance shopping experience.
  • Processed transactions efficiently at the till, including sales, refunds, and exchanges.
  • Organised merchandise displays to maximise visual appeal and promote sales.
  • Gained extensive knowledge of product inventory to aid customers with merchandise enquiries.
  • Maintained a tidy and safe shopping environment, following health and safety guidelines.
  • Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
  • Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
  • Performed closing duties such as securing shop premises and cashing-up tills.

Cabin Crew Member

Loganair
Aberdeen
01.2008 - 10.2016
  • Returned to Loganair after Virgin Atlantic, ensuring passenger safety, security, and compliance with aviation regulations while delivering excellent customer service and enhancing passenger comfort.

Cabin Crew Member Long Haul

Virgin Atlantic
London
01.2007 - 01.2008

• Delivered exceptional customer service, leading to consistent positive feedback from passengers.

• Ensured passengers received attentive care and support throughout the journey.

• Managed difficult situations and handled them by being polite, informative and taking remedial action where necessary.

• Explained emergency protocols and safety instructions.

• Managed difficult situations and handled them by being polite, informative and taking

remedial action where necessary.

• Fostered positive relationships with crew members and initiated collaborative efforts to enhance team dynamics.

• Ensured smooth operation of meal, snack, and beverage services during flights.

• Performed routine pre-departure announcements and procedures.

• Assisted clients with special needs and disabilities.

• Handled cash transactions while providing Duty Free service onboard.

• Completed 6-week training course with top marks, including Service training, Safety and

emergency procedures and Aviation medicine.

Cabin Crew Member

Loganair
Aberdeen
03.2006 - 01.2007

• Explained emergency protocols and safety instructions.

• Completed 6-week training course with top marks, including Service training, Safety and emergency procedures and Aviation medicine.

• Delivered exceptional customer service, leading to positive feedback from passengers.

• Ensured passengers received attentive care throughout the journey.

• Managed difficult situations and handled them by being polite, informative and taking

remedial action where necessary.

• Smooth operation of meal, snack and beverage services.

• Performed routine pre-departure announcements and procedures.

• Managed difficult situations and handled them by being polite, informative and taking remedial action where necessary.

• Adhered to all policies, procedures, rules and regulations set out by the company.

• Fostered positive rapport with fellow crew members and demonstrated initiative in collaborative tasks.

• Completed 6-week training course with top marks, including Service training, Safety and

emergency procedures and Aviation medicine.

Customer Service Officer

Lloyds TSB
Aberdeen
03.2004 - 03.2006

• Managed diverse customer queries to ensure prompt and professional resolution.

• Built and nurtured customer relationships, providing reliable support throughout service interactions.

• Trained new team members on daily tasks and customer processes to enhance team effectiveness.

• Completed clerical work while handling customer duties effectively.

• Followed standards and regulations across individual tasks and team working.

• Reconciled cash balances and investigated outstanding entries promptly.

• Served as branch systems administrator and supported day-to-day systems access.

• Acted as branch emergency contact to reflect trusted escalation responsibilities.

Received a weekend break in Gleneagles to attend Awarding Excellence in Customer Service in Scotland.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

City & Guilds
Aberdeen
01-2005

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Standard Grades

Oldmachar Academy
Aberdeen
01-1997

Skills

  • Merchandise display
  • Stock management
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Home Bargains
08.2021 - Current

Cabin Crew Member

Loganair
01.2008 - 10.2016

Cabin Crew Member Long Haul

Virgin Atlantic
01.2007 - 01.2008

Cabin Crew Member

Loganair
03.2006 - 01.2007

Customer Service Officer

Lloyds TSB
03.2004 - 03.2006

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

City & Guilds

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Standard Grades

Oldmachar Academy
Claire McAllister