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Education
Skills
Certification
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Languages
Affiliations
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ELLIOTT SHORE

DEESIDE,United Kingdom

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in business development, planning, and managing customer accounts across diverse sectors. Adept at driving growth through new account management, vendor relations, and continuous process improvements. Skilled in logistics and warehouse operations, with a strong background in stock management, SAP, and database management. Known for delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong client relationships through effective communication and telephone skills. A collaborative leader with expertise in team management, mentoring, and coaching, dedicated to training and developing others to achieve high performance. Proven ability to optimize operations and enhance customer care while maintaining a focus on strategic goals and operational efficiency.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Problem Solver

Soleil Group
Deeside
2024.10 - Current
  • Implemented data-driven approaches to problem-solving, optimised business operations.
  • Executed regular audits of implemented procedures, maintained compliance with industry standards.
  • Developed key performance indicators to monitor process improvements.
  • Implemented Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality standards.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for increased productivity.
  • Coordinated efforts between different departments, ensured seamless communication during change implementation.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for process improvement.
  • Championed continuous improvement throughout departments, helping teams apply different methods and approaches to service improvement.

3 MONTH FAMILY SABBATICAL

FOCUSING ON FAMILY
2024.06 - 2024.10

Dedicated time to my partner and two children following a demanding work period, focusing on family, balance, and personal well-being before returning to full-time work.

Area Manager

WIZZ KIDZ NW
Deeside
2023.10 - 2024.06
  • Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Managed team of 25 staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
  • Approached new tasks and projects with enthusiasm and passion, increasing employee motivation and morale.

Operations Manager

Dragon Language Academy
Remote, New South Wales
2023.05 - 2023.12
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.

Head of Learner Success

SKILLS2WORK
Chester
2023.05 - 2023.10
  • Identified training needs and opportunities to provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) for staff.
  • Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen or expand offerings.
  • Forged partnerships with other service providers to boost signposting capabilities and diversify services.
  • Coordinated consistent, high quality provision of our Employability service.

Account Manager

Affinity Search & Selection
Chester
2023.04 - 2023.05
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing customer queries and handling customer complaints.
  • Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
  • Oversaw account portfolio to deliver top-quality account services.

Senior Recruitment Agent

MAXIMUS UK
2021.07 - 2023.04
  • Managed customer relationships to achieve high satisfaction rate.
  • Answered calls and resolved queries within target timeframes to achieve KPIs.
  • Used interpersonal skills to deliver excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Fulfilled client requests within agreed timeframes to maintain satisfaction.

Senior Production Controller

Kuehne & Nagel - AIRBUS
Chester
2015.01 - 2021.07
  • Facilitated communication between different teams, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Supervised production activities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Optimised use of resources whilst ensuring quality standards were maintained.
  • Managed logistics to ensure seamless transportation of finished goods.

Education

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Higher English Literature, Geography, History

JSHS
UK
2003.09 - 2008.06

Skills

  • Business Development and Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Database Management
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Exceptional Communication
  • Telephone Skills
  • Stock Management
  • Team Management
  • SAP
  • Logistics Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Training and Development
  • Customer Care
  • New Account Management

Certification

  • LEAN Six Sigma - Kaizen Blitz - Skillsoft
  • Expert Insight on Organizational Process - Skillsoft
  • Business Risk Management - Maximus UK
  • Expert Insight on Customer & Employee Retention - Skillsoft
  • Adult & Child First Aid in the Workplace - TheHiveCollaborative

Accomplishments

  • Increased work productivity by 50% through the development and implementation of a dual-kit picking strategy.
  • Reduced "lost on shop floor stock" by 78% by introducing and overseeing the implementation of the STAR Picking System.
  • Led the successful merger of two out of three stores, optimizing space, improving picking speed and accuracy, and significantly reducing overtime expenditures, which resulted in decreased picking, delivery, and repatriation times.

Languages

Polish
Beginner
English
Native

Affiliations

  • Photography, Hiking, Motorcycling, Travelling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Problem Solver

Soleil Group
2024.10 - Current

3 MONTH FAMILY SABBATICAL

FOCUSING ON FAMILY
2024.06 - 2024.10

Area Manager

WIZZ KIDZ NW
2023.10 - 2024.06

Operations Manager

Dragon Language Academy
2023.05 - 2023.12

Head of Learner Success

SKILLS2WORK
2023.05 - 2023.10

Account Manager

Affinity Search & Selection
2023.04 - 2023.05

Senior Recruitment Agent

MAXIMUS UK
2021.07 - 2023.04

Senior Production Controller

Kuehne & Nagel - AIRBUS
2015.01 - 2021.07

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Higher English Literature, Geography, History

JSHS
2003.09 - 2008.06
ELLIOTT SHORE