I am extremely customer focussed. I navigate high-stress situations quickly, calmly and effectively. I endeavour to utilize my exceptional rapport-building skills to develop strong relationships with customers, in a short period of time, often exceeding demands.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Customer Service Advisor
Peter Christian
Partridge Green, West Sussex
06.2022 - Current
Daily Duties
Support customers by resolving inquiries and addressing concerns
Maintained comprehensive knowledge of products and helped guide customers through purchasing decisions
Handled customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, ensuring satisfactory resolutions within company SLA
Engaged with customers through various channels, including phone, email, and live chat
Received inbound sales and service calls
Processed post order
Back orders and manual verifications on Big Commerce
Called customers to resolve issues
Responded to Trustpilot customer reviews
Processed returns paperwork
Liaised with Couriers to resolve lost/damaged parcels
Assisted in training new team members
I was also key support in the absence of the CS Manager:
Process refund batches
Returns/stock queries
Submitting daily reports
Overseeing general running of department
Opening and close down of building
Patient Support Volunteer / Vaccine Steward
Royal Voluntary Service
Pulborough, West Sussex
12.2020 - 01.2023
During the Covid 19 Pandemic I took this varied and rewarding role and this included, but was not limited to the following:
Client Support over telephone
Ensuring that clients needs are being met
Escalating when required i.e for potential safeguarding issues
Offering reassurance and a friendly ear in a very uncertain time
Front of House Team Member
Dave Stevens, Bax Castle
HORSHAM
04.2017 - 04.2022
Opening for service
Ensuring the smooth running of the shift
Taking orders, dealing with enquiries/bookings and complaints
Use of POS system
Training of new staff
Receiving deliveries
Cash Handling: Including end of day banking
Stock Checking/ordering/replenishing
Raising issues with owner and escalating when required
Closing down after service and securing the building
Front Of House/Reception
T-Lounge
CRAWLEY
06.2016 - 04.2017
Assisting with business launch
Creating pricing offers and menus for services
Installation and use of POS/Back Office System
Greeting customers
Taking calls/Handling customer enquiries
Tours of facilities and instruction on use of equipment
Stock Checking
Gathering and Inputting customer Data whilst following GDPR
Cash handling and Daily Banking
Open and Close of Business
Key holder
Carer/Houseperson
My Family
Billingshurst, West Sussex
11.2000 - 06.2016
Full Time Mum to 5 and Carer to my Son
Education
GCSEs - English Language & Literature, Science (Dual Award), German, Design Tech, Art & Design
Millais Secondary School
Horsham, West Sussex
Skills
Customer Service
Time management
Problem solver
Multitasking efficiency
Resourceful
Live chat handling
Communication proficiency
Product knowledge
Flexibility in service approach
CRM systems
Big Commerce
Braintree/PayPal
Zendesk
Certification
Certified as a Community First Responder for SeCAMB January 2010
CIEH L2 Award in Food Safety January 2017
Affiliations
Riding and looking after my horse and pony. Spending time with my two dogs. Baking and Entertaining. Gaming.
Timeline
Customer Service Advisor
Peter Christian
06.2022 - Current
Patient Support Volunteer / Vaccine Steward
Royal Voluntary Service
12.2020 - 01.2023
Front of House Team Member
Dave Stevens, Bax Castle
04.2017 - 04.2022
Front Of House/Reception
T-Lounge
06.2016 - 04.2017
Carer/Houseperson
My Family
11.2000 - 06.2016
GCSEs - English Language & Literature, Science (Dual Award), German, Design Tech, Art & Design