Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
TRAINING
Timeline
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ELLANA WOODTHORPE

Andover,United Kingdom

Summary

I am a dedicated and customer-focused professional with a strong work ethic and proven experience in delivering excellent service. My background in stable yards and retail has developed my ability to communicate effectively with customers and clients at all levels, provide knowledgeable advice, and build strong relationships. As a reliable and adaptable team player, I consistently exceed targets, enhance team performance, and contribute to business success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customer Experience Lead

Pets At Home
07.2025 - 01.2026

My current role as Customer Experience Lead involves demonstrating a superior understanding of products and services offered, being aware of targets and incentives surrounding these services, and getting colleagues excited about promoting what we offer as a business. Most importantly, continuing to deliver exceptional customer service and ensure all customers feel welcome and valued.

My Key Responsibilities include:

  • Providing excellent customer service by addressing queries and handling challenging situations with ease, increasing customer satisfaction scores from 80% to 90%.
  • Ensuring colleagues feel confident in their knowledge and feel able to promote products and their benefits to customers
  • Offering expert advice on products, contributing to a rise in repeat shoppers and building brand loyalty.
  • Prioritising replenishment of best-selling and popular high-value products to maximise availability and drive sales.
  • Consistently overachieving all personal KPI targets and encouraging others to do so, ultimately boosting team performance.

Store Colleague

Pets At Home
03.2024 - 07.2025

My role as a store colleague involved supporting the team with daily tasks and collaborating effectively with team members to hit store targets. All while ensuring customers remain the priority and delivering exceptional customer service.

My Key Responsibilities included:

  • Consistently exceeded personal KPI targets, achieving up to 200% of baseline, resulting in internal promotion for exceptional performance.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service, accommodating customer requests.
  • Supported store targets by promoting services, and having the product knowledge to explain benefits to customers.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising and maintained high store presentation standards to enhance customer experience.

Work Rider/Groom

Harroway House Stables
04.2022 - 02.2024

My previous role as a Stable Groom meant I was responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of our yard, ensuring the horses were well-cared for, and the cleanliness and functionality of the facilities were maintained.

My Key Responsibilities included:

  • Communicating with clients, addressing their inquiries, and finding solutions
  • Organising daily tasks and delegating between team members

Education

GCSE -

Grateley House School
09.2019 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Work Ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Multichannel retail expertise
  • Tactful up-selling

Accomplishments

Colleague of the Year (2024)Awarded Colleague of the Year for consistently exceeding KPIs and making a significant contribution to store success. Recognised as Top in Region for funds raised in the Santa Paws campaign, maintained a 100% attendance record, covered shifts at short notice, and demonstrated the ability to perform all aspects of the role to a high standard.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Assistant - Family Home Renovation Business

Part-time / Informal

  • Completed general labouring duties, including prep, clean-down, and safe handling of materials.
  • Supported bathroom and floor tiling work, assisting with installation and preparation tasks.
  • Built basic working knowledge of tiling materials and products through residential renovation projects.
  • Gained an understanding of how correct preparation and informed product choice can help avoid reworking and customer issues.

TRAINING

At my previous role I had the opportunity to receive training in First Aid (both human and animal) plus Health and Safety. As part of my current role I have recently maintained and refreshed my First Aid certification to ensure up-to-date knowledge.

Timeline

Customer Experience Lead

Pets At Home
07.2025 - 01.2026

Store Colleague

Pets At Home
03.2024 - 07.2025

Work Rider/Groom

Harroway House Stables
04.2022 - 02.2024

GCSE -

Grateley House School
09.2019 - 07.2022
ELLANA WOODTHORPE