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Elizabeth Richardson

Pulborough,West Sussex

Summary

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

Millais Secondary School
Elizabeth Richardson