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Ellen Pettifor

Sudbury,Suffolk

Summary

Expertise in office administration and logistical planning, ensuring seamless operations through effective schedule management and resource allocation. Demonstrates exceptional communication proficiency and customer service skills, consistently adhering to deadlines while maintaining health and safety compliance. Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on task prioritisation and time efficiency to enhance productivity. Career goals include advancing in administrative support roles to further develop service planning capabilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Service Helpdesk Co-Ordinator and Administrator

Washtec Uk Ltd
Great Dunmow, Essex
2013.08 - 2026.01
  • Handled incoming calls from customers regarding breakdowns, recorded parts arrivals and logged information onto the system.
  • Upload e-maintenance jobs through portals into WashTec UK system.
  • Dispatched calls to Field Service Technicians using Mobile X.
  • Oversaw daily operations ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery.
  • Handled administrative tasks, freeing up time for senior staff members.
  • Liaised with external parties to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Troubleshot potential problems before escalation, preventing major disruptions.
  • Managed designated regions effectively
  • Generated outstanding call updates for various Key Account customers
  • Updated Key Account call reports as required
  • Invoiced third party contractors when required for service/installation works
  • Responded to customer chases for outstanding/updates on jobs - use of 'holding' emails
  • Addressed customer complaints and resolved issues.
  • Maintain "service" email inbox
  • Raise quotations and chase when outstanding
  • Ad hoc administration support requirements including remote solutions
  • Costing of chargeable jobs onto portals
  • Issuing of daily/weekly call reports to relevant customers
  • Maintain relationships with customers and sub-contractors (proactive not reactive)
  • Raise purchase orders as necessary (subcontractors etc)
  • Utilise company-provided administration tools (e.g. personal computers, mobile communication devices, notepads, forms) to document activities accurately and promptly as directed by line manager.
  • Demonstrate willingness to operate independently or collaborate within a team
  • Demonstrate readiness to travel and remain overnight as required
  • Participate in all training courses mandated by company
  • Uphold compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.
  • Ensured compliance with Company HSE standards across all work activities.
  • Reported any observed HSE breaches to senior management promptly.
  • Attended regular meetings with line managers as instructed.

Code Checker & Till Operator

Sainsbury's
Halstead, Essex
2011.10 - 2012.05

Executed responsibilities as fresh food code checker, reducing waste and ensuring product quality.
Delivered excellent customer service on shop floor while maintaining professional appearance.
Transitioned to checkout operator, adapting to various shift patterns and schedules.

Education

GCSEs -

Hedingham School and Sxith Form
Sible Hedingham, Essex
2007.09 - 2011.05

Skills

  • Deadline adherence
  • Communication expertise
  • Invoice processing
  • Schedule management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Logistical planning
  • Deadline management
  • Office administration
  • Task prioritisation
  • Schedule planning
  • Service planning
  • Email inbox management
  • Resource allocation
  • Administrative support
  • Communication proficiency
  • Time efficiency
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Service Helpdesk Co-Ordinator and Administrator

Washtec Uk Ltd
2013.08 - 2026.01

Code Checker & Till Operator

Sainsbury's
2011.10 - 2012.05

GCSEs -

Hedingham School and Sxith Form
2007.09 - 2011.05
Ellen Pettifor