Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS
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Ellie Lea

South Mimms

Summary

Enthusiastic business management undergraduate with three years of experience in customer service. Demonstrated expertise in administrative management and effective multitasking. Focused on achieving high efficiency and delivering outstanding front-of-house experiences. Adept at creating positive customer interactions and enhancing overall service satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer Service Assistant

Wickes
Borehamwood , Hertfordshire
2023.05 - Current

● Developed strong interpersonal skills by assisting customers with product queries, complaints, and orders.

● Learned to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people in a fast-paced retail environment.

● Built confidence in handling face-to-face, phone, and online interactions professionally.

● Gained detailed knowledge of DIY, building, and home improvement products.

● Became proficient in guiding customers toward suitable solutions based on their needs and budget.

● Learned to explain technical product features clearly to customers.

● Improved ability to identify customer needs and recommend add-on or complementary products.

● Met or exceeded sales targets and contributed to team revenue goals.

● Trained in using POS (Point of Sale) systems efficiently and accurately.

● Gained hands-on experience with inventory control, stock rotation, and restocking.

● Helped ensure that displays were neat, current, and followed company guidelines.

● Improved attention to detail and organisationtional skills by managing stock and keeping the store floor presentable.

● Handled customer complaints and product issues with professionalism and a focus on solutions

Work Experience

Isuzu UK
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
2023.07 - 2023.07
  • Shadowed business and marketing teams across competitor analysis, campaign planning and product positioning.
  • Gained early exposure to data led decision making, market evaluation and adapting global concepts for local consumers.
  • Supported research tasks and insight gathering, reinforcing analytical skills.
  • Business & Marketing Department 1 month
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Answering emails
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

Wine Sales Promoter

Infinity Wines
Ruislip , Greater London
2022.10 - 2023.01
  • Represented a wine producer at promotional seasonal events, engaging with customers and driving product sales.
  • Approached customers confidently, answered questions, and recommended suitable products.
  • Promoted offers and encouraged purchases through effective communication and product knowledge.
  • Developed strong sales, presentation, and customer engagement skills.
  • Created attractive product displays, catching customers' attention.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Oversaw daily sales transactions, ensuring cash handling accuracy routinely.

Domestic Cleaning & Home Organisation

Mandy's Domestic Cleaning
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
2020.06 - 2022.04
  • Coordinated client schedules, documentation, and service delivery with strong reliability.
  • Kept accurate records and reviewed client requirements to support accountability.
  • Prioritised multiple clients and deadlines through careful time management planning.

Education

Onslow St. Audrey's School, Hatfield
Hatfield
09/2020 - 06/2024

BA (Hons) - Business Management

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
09/2024 - 2026.07

Skills

  • Service excellence

  • Transaction processing

  • Effective communication and relationship building

  • Teamwork

  • Organisational abilities

  • Analytical problem solving

  • Flexible and reliable

  • Time efficiency

  • Confidentiality and discretion

  • Detail-oriented

  • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams)

  • flexible and reliable

  • Professional and confidential approach

Additional Information

Horse riding: Developed responsibility, patience, resilience and commitment through several years of horse riding. Built confidence, self-discipline and resilience by caring for horses and consistently working towards improving riding skills. Strengthened communication, time management and problem-solving abilities while remaining calm and adaptable in challenging situations.

References

References available upon request

ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS

Leadership Experience – Sixth form

  • Took responsibility for representing the school positively.
  • Guided and supported younger students during transition periods of starting school in what can be an unfamiliar time.
  • Demonstrated confidence speaking to groups and communicating clearly.
  • Worked with staff and other students to organise activities.

Timeline

Work Experience

Isuzu UK
2023.07 - 2023.07

Customer Service Assistant

Wickes
2023.05 - Current

Wine Sales Promoter

Infinity Wines
2022.10 - 2023.01

Domestic Cleaning & Home Organisation

Mandy's Domestic Cleaning
2020.06 - 2022.04

Onslow St. Audrey's School, Hatfield
09/2020 - 06/2024

BA (Hons) - Business Management

University of Hertfordshire
09/2024 - 2026.07
Ellie Lea