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Dina Larbi

Manchester,United Kingdom

Summary

Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in administrative support, customer service excellence, and independent work. Demonstrates exceptional abilities in diary management, meeting coordination, and document preparation. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for efficient data management and presentations. Adept at handling inquiries, managing complaints, and building rapport with clients and stakeholders. . Adept at managing client communication, stakeholder liaison, efficient record-keeping, and proactive problem-solving. Possessing a keen eye for detail. Strong organisational and time management skills ensure adherence to deadlines and efficient workflow management. Holds a DBS Certificate and High Clearance CTC certification, ensuring compliance with security standards.

Career goal: to leverage analytical and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment to drive effective solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer service administrator/advisor

Mears Group
Manchester, Greater Manchester
03.2024 - Current
  • Processed over 50 orders accurately whilst adhering to deadlines-enhancing satisfaction rates.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, bolstering performance standards.
  • Efficiently managed all repair and non-repair queries via phone and email, scheduling appointments in line with contractual obligations and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

* Accurately diagnosed repair requirements and promptly raised

necessary job orders, contributing to timely service delivery.

* Maintained clear and professional communication with service users, clients, and internal/external stakeholders, including drafting professional correspondence for housing and welfare managers.

* Proactively gathered customer feedback upon completion of works to ensure continuous improvement.

* Accurately recorded and responded to all client, service user, and company communications according to agreed procedures, ensuring information accuracy and timely responses.

* Provided essential administrative support to the wider team as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative approach.

  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly responding to enquiries.
  • Resolved complex issues for enhanced customer experience.

Customer Event Executive

DL Events
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Managed guest lists and seating arrangements, facilitated smooth flow of events.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to design promotional materials for effective event advertising.
  • Secured high-quality venues for memorable events.
  • Worked closely with clients to understand their requirements and expectations from the events.
  • Showcased attention-to-detail in every aspect of the job resulting in seamless delivery of multiple events.
  • Oversaw all aspects of event planning from theme selection to post-event analysis.
  • Delivered successful events by coordinating with vendors, caterers and venue managers.

Provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment, effectively resolving product order and warranty inquiries, resulting in positive customer experiences.

* Proactively identified customer needs and successfully cross-sold company products, contributing to sales targets.

* Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in data entry, utilising strong alpha-numeric keyboarding skills to process orders and update customer records.

* Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products, services, promotions, and warranties to effectively address customer queries.

* Efficiently escalated and facilitated the resolution of complex customer service issues.

* Effectively managed a high volume of

telephone-based and in-person customer interactions, ensuring professional and helpful service.

Office administrator

Evangel AOG
Manchester
06.2013 - 01.2015
  • Ensured smooth functioning of the office with regular equipment checks.
  • Managed all incoming and outgoing communications, including professional call handling and efficient organisation of physical and electronic documents.
  • Designed and produced engaging flyers and invitation cards using PowerPoint, supporting successful event promotion and communication within the organisation.
  • Organised travel arrangements, facilitating stress-free business trips for staff members.
  • Managed daily scheduling to facilitate organised operations.
  • Oversaw invoicing and billing tasks, maintaining financial transparency in the office.
  • Proactively arranged meetings, organised venues, and coordinated refreshments, ensuring smooth and efficient meeting logistics.
  • Accurately recorded and distributed meeting minutes to attendees, ensuring clear communication of action points.
  • Efficiently handled and resolved inquiries related to church accounts, providing timely and accurate information to relevant parties.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Law and Criminology

Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds
09.2011 - 07.2014

A-Levels - Business

The Manchester College
Manchester
09.2009 - 06.2011

GCSEs - English and Math

The Manchester College
Manchester
09.2010 - 09.2011

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Strategies and Relationship Management

UPI School
Accra
01.2008 - 01.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Customer Excellence and Business Etiquette

UPI School
Accra
01.2008 - 01.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Computing and IT

UPI School
Ghana
01.2008 - 01.2009

A-Levels - Economics and Literature

OLA Senior High School
Ghana
09.2005 - 07.2008

Skills

  • Policy adherence
  • Email correspondence
  • Courtesy and professionalism
  • Service level agreement understanding
  • Administrative Support: Diary management, meeting coordination, minute-taking, document preparation and management, office supplies management, data entry
  • Customer Service Excellence: First point of contact (phone and in-person), inquiry handling and resolution, complaint management, building rapport with clients and stakeholders
  • Communication & Interpersonal: Excellent written and verbal communication, active listening, professional telephone manner, effective liaison with diverse individuals
  • IT Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) for document creation, data management, and presentations
  • Organisation & Time Management: Strong multitasking abilities, prioritisation, efficient workflow management, adherence to deadlines
  • Security & Compliance: DBS Certificate, High Clearance CTC certified
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving: Identifying issues, gathering information, and implementing effective solutions
  • Professional Experience in Independent work - (OOH Customer Service)

Affiliations

  • Enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring diverse cuisines through cooking, and actively volunteering at my church.

Timeline

Customer service administrator/advisor

Mears Group
03.2024 - Current

Customer Event Executive

DL Events
01.2018 - 01.2024

Office administrator

Evangel AOG
06.2013 - 01.2015

Certificate of Higher Education - Law and Criminology

Leeds Metropolitan University
09.2011 - 07.2014

GCSEs - English and Math

The Manchester College
09.2010 - 09.2011

A-Levels - Business

The Manchester College
09.2009 - 06.2011

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Strategies and Relationship Management

UPI School
01.2008 - 01.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Customer Excellence and Business Etiquette

UPI School
01.2008 - 01.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Computing and IT

UPI School
01.2008 - 01.2009

A-Levels - Economics and Literature

OLA Senior High School
09.2005 - 07.2008
Dina Larbi