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Elizabeth (Libby) Hopkinson

Kings Lynn,Norfolk

Summary

Experienced Customer Service professional with a proven track record in delivering exceptional service and building customer loyalty across diverse roles, including positions at J&J Wilson and SPAR. Demonstrates expertise in cash handling, social media marketing, and communication, effectively addressing customer needs and enhancing satisfaction. Adapt at managing high-pressure environments, optimising customer experiences, and implementing service standards to increase satisfaction. Career goals include advancing within the customer service industry to leverage skills in communication and sales strategy for continued professional growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service

J&J Wilson
Hunstanton, Norfolk
02.2025 - Current

In this position I take customers orders, greet them in a welcoming manner, meet dietary requirements, serve them professionally and use great communication and customer service. I know my way very well with the card machine and till. I also stock up on things that we need and clean down efficiently.

  • I work long 12-13-hour days in peak season.
  • I have learnt to be polite and patient with customers. Always smile.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing queries and concerns with empathy.
  • Implemented customer service standards, significantly increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Received positive feedback from clients, reflecting commitment to excellent customer service.

Sales Assistant

Staycation Breaks
08.2024 - 08.2025

In this job I use social media to advertise lodges and getaways. The platforms I use are Tiktok, Facebook and Instagram. I make content that will draw people's attention and interest into the lodges. It is a competitive commission paid job - meaning that I stayed up with latest trends and put a lot of time into researching what people are interested in and want to do.

  • Assisted customers in selecting products, offering detailed advice to meet their needs.
  • Handled customer enquiries, providing prompt responses to questions about products and services.
  • It taught me how to advertise
  • It taught me how to use social media better
  • It taught me more about technology
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving issues to ensure customer loyalty and repeat business.

Shop Assitant

SPAR
Dersingham, Norfolk
10.2023 - 02.2025

In this position I have a mixture of responsibilities including on the till, handling cash and card payments, stacking shelves, serving alcohol and having a big smile.

  • Working at the spar has given me a lot of confidence with talking to different people.
  • It has also given me the confidence in answering the phone.
  • Assisted customers in locating products, offering recommendations based on specific needs.
  • Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
  • Addressed customer complaints with empathy, resolving issues to ensure satisfaction.
  • Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
  • Organised and displayed items in visually appealing manner.
  • Processed transactions efficiently, including cash, credit card, and gift voucher payments.
  • Coordinated with team members to maintain a tidy and safe shopping environment.
  • Processed and loaded deliveries and backstock onto store shelves.
  • Encouraged customer loyalty by building positive rapport with regular customers.
  • Opened and closed store by completing security, cleaning and financial checklists.
  • Monitored expiry dates of products, removing out-of-date items to uphold health standards.
  • Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.

Care Home Assistant

The Close
Snettisham, Norfolk
09.2021 - 12.2024

My position in the care home is to make sure the residents are okay at all times and to assist their needs. Also so that they have a friendly face and someone to talk to.

  • Talking to dementia patients means that I have good communication skills and you need to be patient, supportive and mindful.
  • Assisted with feeding and drinking tasks when required by clients.
  • Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
  • Continuously went the extra mile to assist needs and provide support.
  • Provided emotional support to residents and their families, offering comfort during challenging times.

Paper Rounds

East Anglian Windows
05.2024 - 11.2024

In this job I deliver leaflets door-to-door and also cold call.

  • Be kind, compassionate and patient
  • Achieved service time and quality targets.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Work Experience

Reflections Hair Salon
03.2024 - 08.2024

In the salon I wash clients hair, take foils out, do hair styling, beauty treatments and makeup and cleaning.

  • I have experience seeing what its like to work in a salon
  • I have experience in doing beauty treatments such as brow tint, false lashes, spray tans, facials etc.

Waiteress

Snettisham Park Farm
Snettisham, Norfolk
03.2023 - 08.2023

I do cleaning, waiting, cooking, cleaning, potwash, barista machine, cleaning and using the till.

  • Till experience - using the till, talking to customers and counting up cash
  • Being under pressure, making sure things are made on time food, drinks etc.
  • Kept dining area tidy, clearing tables and resetting them for new guests in a timely manner.
  • Delivered meals and beverages promptly, ensuring orders were correct and met customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
  • Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.

Education

A-Levels - English

Springwood High School
Kings Lynn
01-2024

NVQ Level 2 - Media Makeup

College of West Anglia
Kings Lynn
01-2024

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

College of West Anglia
Kings Lynn
01-2024

GCSEs - Mathematics

Smithdon High School
Hunstanton
01-2022

GCSEs - English

Smithdon High School
Hunstanton
01-2022

GCSEs - Health and Social care

Smithdon High School
Hunstanton
01-2022

GCSEs - Food Science

Smithdon High School
Hunstanton
01-2022

GCSEs - Computer Science

Smithdon High School
Hunstanton
01-2022

GCSEs - Science

Smithdon High School
Hunstanton
01-2022

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Social media marketing
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Sales strategy
  • Product knowledge
  • Customer loyalty building
  • Dietary requirement awareness
  • Customer service etiquette
  • In-Person customer service
  • Social media customer service

Timeline

Customer Service

J&J Wilson
02.2025 - Current

Sales Assistant

Staycation Breaks
08.2024 - 08.2025

Paper Rounds

East Anglian Windows
05.2024 - 11.2024

Work Experience

Reflections Hair Salon
03.2024 - 08.2024

Shop Assitant

SPAR
10.2023 - 02.2025

Waiteress

Snettisham Park Farm
03.2023 - 08.2023

Care Home Assistant

The Close
09.2021 - 12.2024

A-Levels - English

Springwood High School

NVQ Level 2 - Media Makeup

College of West Anglia

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

College of West Anglia

GCSEs - Mathematics

Smithdon High School

GCSEs - English

Smithdon High School

GCSEs - Health and Social care

Smithdon High School

GCSEs - Food Science

Smithdon High School

GCSEs - Computer Science

Smithdon High School

GCSEs - Science

Smithdon High School
Elizabeth (Libby) Hopkinson