I am a Dedicated professional with a strong customer service orientation and expertise in client relations. Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills, conflict resolution abilities, and a commitment to team success. Known for an energetic work attitude and adaptive team player qualities, ensuring effective live chat operations and customer retention. Proficient in GDPR knowledge and service level agreement understanding, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Group customer support advisor
Olleco
Northampton , Northamptonshire
01.2022 - Current
Answering incoming calls relating to customer queries, complaints, service requests, redirection to designated depots, liaising with depots to ensure any customer service requests are resolved
Responsible for controlling and maintaining National Accounts email inbox. This includes forwarding ordered to depots, resolve email queries, identifying new accounts, liaising with brokers, suppliers, and procurement teams to cover off account set up.
Responsible for sense checking theft report prior to it being sent out by our team
Involvement in various reports that the team has to create for sending out to the business
Use of SARA and SUSAN system
Adding of new accounts as required enabling depots to contact customer to fulfil their service request.
Chasing depots to confirm service requests are being actioned
Recording complaints on the issue management system in SAR and following up with communications where involving Head Offices
Online portal management including Darwin & PSL
Monitoring and managing issues arising from the 5G telemetry reports
Maintained detailed records for enhanced data management processes.
Boosted company reputation with exceptional handling of customer complaints.
Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving queries.
Utilised comprehensive product knowledge to provide accurate information to customers.
Liaised between customers and internal departments to address and resolve customer service concerns.
Completed documentation and logs each day, generating detailed weekly reports.
Handled phone, email and social media enquiries with consistent customer service across multiple channels.
Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
Fostered a positive communication environment with consistent professionalism in interactions.
Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously – ensuring completion within set time frames.
Improved customer satisfaction by promptly responding to enquiries.
Customer Service Representative
Wickes
Northampton, Northamptonshire
03.2015 - Current
I joined Wickes working with our Out of stock team. I quickly moved onto the home delivery team dealing with Showroom kitchens and bathrooms. after 6 months i was then acquired by the E-contact team. After 3 years i transitioned to remedial allocations within our Central Operations team.
Assisted approximately 40 customers each day with product and or delivery questions or issues through inbound and outbound calls
Answered a number of inbound calls per day and directed to designated individuals or departments.
Interacted with our out-base stations in Northampton and all over the country ensuring reliable and high-speed delivery to r customers.
Interacted with one courier in Northampton and all over the country ensuring reliable and high-speed delivery to our customers
Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to resolve product/service complaints and guarantee customer satisfaction.
Resolved escalated customer issues quickly to drive client retention.
Addressed customer service inquiries quickly and accurately.
Maximised customer satisfaction by dealing with high numbers customers daily and resolving any service issues promptly.
Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints via phone and email .
Answered questions and addressed problems and complaints via phone and email from store colleagues
Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing follow-up calls.
Participated in internal activities committees and coordinated monthly team building activities.
Kept abreast of rapidly evolving technology to provide knowledgeable customer support.
Addressed website and email inquiries on a day to day basis
Aided in customer retention through phone calls, resulting in achieving our delivered sales target for the month
Offered a range of product advice and often alternatives when items were out of stock. increasing customer satisfaction.
Accurately recorded call information for weekly reports to better help our customers.
Assisted in fulfilment of customer orders placed, via email and by telephone.
Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Reviewed incoming correspondence and determined priority and required action.
Helped less experienced staff manage daily assignments.
Handled client sensitive information with care, maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.
Scheduled follow up calls and emails to maintain positive relationships with our customers.
Completed accurate data entry using a number of systems at once employing meticulous attention to detail.
Retail Assistant
B&M Home store and Garden Centre
10.2012 - 07.2014
Working within a busy retail environment for a well-known home store.
My Duties include all aspects of a retail assistant's role.
I am fully trained on the tills in processing card payments and handling large amounts of cash.
Processed all sales transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Fully Versed in stock replenishment and merchandising.
Completed shop floor replenishment to promote customer satisfaction Communicated.
Merchandise needs and issues to appropriate supervisors in a timely Manner.
Built customer confidence by listening to their concerns and Providing appropriate feedback.
Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs and Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand.
Balanced the needs of multiple customers simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment.
Uphold a high level of customer service at all times.
My role re-quires me to Be flexible and adapt to any task that might be asked of me.
Brand Advocate
Data Force Group Ltd
06.2008 - 07.2009
Working within a busy outsourced call centre, for a high end children's
Catalogue my duties included placing orders via telephone, email and post.
I also
processed card payments over the telephone, whilst liaising with several carriers
and third party suppliers.
The position demanded a very high level of customer service skills,
dealing with upset and often angry customer's on a daily basis.
The role was very customer service based and this meant delivering
first call resolutions wherever possible which became a very active part of my role.
I was also given specific admin duties to complete on a daily basis to a tight
deadline.
The role is very fast passed and continuously evolving to meet client
needs, which required me to have a flexible approach to my work and hours where
needed.
Working within a very close team it was important for me to be able to
communicate effectively.
retail Assistant
10.2007 - 01.2008
Working in a shop based environment.
Dealing directly with the public on a day to day basis.
This involved till work and the handling of cash.
I was also involved in the checking and replenishing of stock and
unloading and displaying of any new stock.
Banked all cash and cheques daily.
Mother
10.2004 - 10.2007
Taking care of my son full time.
Senior Brand Advocate
06.2001 - 10.2004
Data force Group Ltd
On a day to day basis I would oversee the overall running of the campaign
Within an outsourced call centre, this included a high level of customer service and
specialised ordering.
Motivation of the team and moral building were key and being able
to deal with any queries and issues that my staff might of have.
I Ran reports and
supplied data to fulfil customer report requirements.
I Built customer loyalty by placing
follow-up calls for customers who reported product issues.
Formulated and enforced
Service Centre policies, procedures and quality assurance measures.
Also provided
cross training to staff members and Trained staff on how to improve customer interactions
properly.
I directed inbound calls in phone queues to improve call flow, whilst completing
Emails and paper work.
Another part of my role was to train new staff; this was vital for the role and to succeed
within the company.
I monitored the daily activities of my customer service team and
Recruited new employees as and when needed.
I also Managed and mentored new
customer service representatives'.
I addressed negative customer feedback immediately
and effectively whilst communicated with team members to maintain clearly defined
expectations.
Resolving customer questions issues and complaints.
Having a flexible
approach to work hours as the campaign grew was essential, often increasing from a
team of nine or ten to a team of thirty to forty in the busy months.
I was also fully trained
in using the Avaya lucent supervisor system.
This enabled me to see the productivity of
the team and adjust individual stats accordingly.
Using this system also allowed me to
keep up to date with campaigns SLA's.
01.2000 - 11.2000
Create a calendar
Create a Calendar.
This job involved photocopying and binding calendars together.
Checking all completed work ready for despatch.
TRAVEL PROMOTIONS
Northampton Y2K
03.2000 - 05.2000
I worked as part of a small team canvassing town centres and asking the
general public to fill out questionnaires.
Telesales
Executive ROOF
LINE UK
01.2000 - 03.2000
Working as part of a small team cold calling potential and existing customers to
sell them roofing products.
Demonstrated mastery of customer service call script within specified
timeframes.
Maintained up-to-date records at all times.Built customer loyalty by
placing follow-up calls for customers who reported product issues.
11.1999 - 03.2000
Staybrite windows and conservatories
Staybrite Windows and Conservatories.
Telesales Promotions.
This involved cold calling and approaching existing customers to sell
UPVA products.
I also helped in the smooth running of the office.
Machine Operative
Avon Cosmetics
01.1996 - 02.1999
Operating the machines on a day to day basis.
Also quality control.
Inputting and processing paper work.
I was also involved in the working of the microbiology Laboratory.
Education
Lings Upper School
Skills
Careful and active listener
Multi-tasking
Committed to team success
Client relations
Energetic work attitude
Professional and friendly
Strong organisational skills
Conflict resolution
Strong written communication
Knowledge of gdpr
Problem-solving
Customer retention tactics
Live chat operation
Strong customer service orientation
Written and verbal communication skills
Good telephone manner
Adaptive team player
Service level agreement understanding
Custom
I have actively been involved on The PTA when my son was younger. My main focus in my family and ensuring that they are happy and healthy. spending quality time with them is what makes me happy.
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.