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David Knowles

Manchester

Summary

A detail-oriented professional with expertise in process documentation, project management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and quality assurance. Demonstrates a strong ability to streamline operations and enhance productivity through meticulous attention to detail and strategic planning. Committed to driving organisational success by leveraging analytical skills and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Experienced Customer Service (Manchester VIP) Team Member bringing eleven years of related experience. Motivated, conscientious worker confident using initiative and problem-solving skills to contribute to teams in diverse, customer-facing environments.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Seconded Team Member

Knowledge Team
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Writing and building VIP Bereavement and Access for you processes into Storyblok.
  • Using Visio to build new processes from scratch to deployment.
  • Completing Quality Assurance on all work to ensure stability of the process before deployment into knowledge hub.
  • Created and given several presentations of our work into Knowledge Hub to key stakeholders and agents.
  • Worked closely with stake holders to meet and exceed expectations.
  • Always curious and looking at ways to improve processes by asking questions and offering ideas.
  • A good working knowledge of Storyblok, Visio, Jira, Knowledge Hub.
  • I am agile and have continuously met set targets and exceeded deadlines.

Bereavement Case Manager

Virgin Media O2
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • This role involves Cable & Mobile and includes disconnecting or transferring accounts when the account holder has either passed away or is critically ill.
  • I have acted as SME for the Mobile Launchpad roll-out in Manila, Philippines, helping the agents in Concentrix work with and get used to working with Launchpad and feeding back any personal or technical issue back to the team in the UK.
  • I constantly achieve Strong or Exceeds in my performance and help my team by taking on projects regarding performance and targets.

Zoom Team Member

Virgin Media
01.2015 - 01.2018

Facilitated agent training sessions focused on developing soft skills for effective customer communication and meaningful conversations

Customer Service Agent

Virgin Media
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Developed rapport with customers through empathetic listening skills.
  • Utilised product knowledge to provide accurate information to customers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving complaints and issues.
  • Managed customer queries for better understanding of products and services.
  • Handled difficult situations calmly, delivered positive outcomes under pressure.
  • Coordinated with team members for superior customer service delivery.
  • Took ownership of customer concerns, ensured comprehensive resolution efforts were made.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.

Various Roles

Victim Support
01.2002 - 01.2012
  • Working within a team on a regional (North of England) level, to schedule, develop, and deliver solutions, and review & evaluate the learning needs of Staff and Volunteers.
  • Continued support & development of staff & volunteers.
  • Working in a strategy group to develop a Victim Support vision, tools and operating Instructions for providing consistent services to children and young people.
  • Writing & delivering the National Victims Service, Murder & Manslaughter material.
  • Developing training courses for non service delivery volunteers such as fundraisers and volunteer champions.
  • I have also written & delivered several bespoke victim awareness courses for outside agencies including: Manchester City Council, Stockport Homes and Salford Safety Unit.

Fleet Logistics Co-ordinator

British Airways
01.1995 - 01.2002
  • Key areas of work involved liaising with other areas of British Airways Engineering worldwide to ensure the flow of all material requirements to meet customer needs.
  • Planning, Scheduling and prioritising work within a fast moving, global environment.
  • I also presented monthly reports and statistics to High level Management at a national level.

Senior Storekeeper

Airline Services
01.1988 - 01.1995
  • Controlling stock and day to day running of stores department.

Theatre Technician

Wythenshawe Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1988
  • Setting up and running of operating theatres & theatre equipment.

Education

PTLLS -

CIPD Certificate - Learning & Development level 3

ILM Level 3 Certificate - 1st line Management

High School - English, Mathematics, English Literature, Geography – O level

South Manchester High School
01.1974 - 01.1979

Skills

  • Process documentation
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Quality assurance

Volunteering

  • Victim Support
  • Leonard Cheshire Disability - 2004
  • Manchester International Festival
  • The Salford Music Festival

Timeline

Seconded Team Member

Knowledge Team
10.2024 - 08.2025

Bereavement Case Manager

Virgin Media O2
01.2018 - 01.2024

Zoom Team Member

Virgin Media
01.2015 - 01.2018

Customer Service Agent

Virgin Media
01.2014 - 01.2015

Various Roles

Victim Support
01.2002 - 01.2012

Fleet Logistics Co-ordinator

British Airways
01.1995 - 01.2002

Senior Storekeeper

Airline Services
01.1988 - 01.1995

Theatre Technician

Wythenshawe Hospital
01.1985 - 01.1988

High School - English, Mathematics, English Literature, Geography – O level

South Manchester High School
01.1974 - 01.1979

CIPD Certificate - Learning & Development level 3

ILM Level 3 Certificate - 1st line Management

PTLLS -

David Knowles