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Elizabeth Hamilton

Ballywalter,Ards and North Down

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in retail sales proficiency and customer service. Demonstrates strong management skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction enhancement through pro-active upselling and effective sales techniques. Adept at payment processing, cash handling accuracy, and stock management, ensuring confidentiality assurance and record-keeping accuracy. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of postal rates and products, aiming to leverage skills in a dynamic retail environment to drive business success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Post office counter clerk

Post Office
Bangor, Ards and North Down
11.1994 - 11.2025
  • Balanced cash drawer daily as part of accountability measures within the workplace,also balanced office monthly.
  • Checked identification documents for proof of age when handling parcels items complying with legal requirements.
  • Supported other staff during busy periods for seamless service provision, also covered branch manager position when they were on leave.
  • Offered advice on packaging items for secure delivery.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing excellent service at the counter.
  • Maintained cleanliness in the post office area, creating a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest postal regulations for accurate information to customers.
  • Fulfilled administrative duties like record-keeping for organised operations within the office.
  • Helped elderly customers with their postal needs, enhancing their experience at the post office.
  • Conducted inventory checks to ensure stock levels were maintained.
  • Provided information on postal rates and services to educate customers.
  • Managed customer complaints, resulting in improved relations.
  • Sold post office products and services contributing to revenue increase.
  • Directed customers to appropriate sections of the post office based on their needs leading to effective customer assistance.
  • Used computer systems to track packages, ensuring accurate updates provided to customers.
  • Handled cash transactions for purchasing stamps and shipping parcels.
  • Delivered exceptional service whilst handling money transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Utilised strong communication skills in responding to customer queries about postal services effectively.
  • Maintained tidy workspace and professional appearance to uphold brand standards.
  • Converted and sold foreign currency in line with company policy.
  • Completed passport applications, handling application form processing and taking passport photographs.
  • Monitored stock and cash levels and reordered necessary supplies.
  • Conducted end-of-day functions, accurately balancing revenue reports and noting variances.
  • Weighed letters and parcels, computed mailing costs based on weight, type and destination and affixed correct postage.
  • Supported customers with driving license applications, providing appropriate forms and guidance.
  • Upsold customers to premium services, boosting sales revenue.
  • Managed daily cash, credit and debit card transactions with accuracy.
  • Drove sales by verifying customers were constantly informed of latest products and services available.
  • Communicated with tact and diplomacy to address customer complaints and restore satisfaction.
  • Notified line manager when cash on hand exceeded holding limit as per standard stock summary.
  • Conducted post-office-related business to sell stamps, accept payments, and prepare money transfers.
  • Reconciled accounts and cash drawers for discrepancy-free recordkeeping.
  • Processed cash deposits and withdrawals for customers.
  • Observed correct procedures regarding financial and customer information to prevent breaches and data misuse.

Post office counter clerk

Mandy Monan : Sub Post Office
Ballyhalbert , Ards and North Down
06.1990 - 11.1994
  • Offered advice on packaging items for secure delivery.
  • Utilised strong communication skills in responding to customer queries about postal services effectively.
  • Trained as a Post Office Counter Clerk as a YTP through the training scheme
  • Maintained cleanliness in the post office area, creating a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily as part of accountability measures within the workplace.
  • Fulfilled administrative duties like record-keeping for organised operations within the office.
  • Handled cash transactions for purchasing stamps and shipping parcels.
  • Processed cash deposits and withdrawals for customers.

Education

GCSEs - English ,Mathematics, Science, History, Art and Design and Textiles.

Glastry College Secondary School
Ballyhalbert, Ards and North Down
09.1986 - 06.1990

Skills

  • Knowledge of postal rates
  • Pro-Active upselling
  • Retail sales proficiency
  • Management Skills
  • Customer satisfaction enhancement
  • Record keeping accuracy
  • Confidentiality assurance
  • Customer Service
  • Sales techniques
  • Payment Processing
  • Stock management
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Money exchange
  • Products and service knowledge

Affiliations

  • I enjoy gardening and grow my own fruit and vegetables.
  • I enjoy travelling, especially to places that have beautiful walk ways and nature trails.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Post office counter clerk

Post Office
11.1994 - 11.2025

Post office counter clerk

Mandy Monan : Sub Post Office
06.1990 - 11.1994

GCSEs - English ,Mathematics, Science, History, Art and Design and Textiles.

Glastry College Secondary School
09.1986 - 06.1990
Elizabeth Hamilton