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Emma Skoll

Emma Skoll

NEWTONGRANGE,Midlothian

Summary

A dedicated professional with a proven track record in compassionate, person-centred support, adept at enhancing wellbeing and informed decision-making through empathy and active listening. Demonstrates exceptional cross-sector communication and stakeholder coordination skills, effectively engaging with diverse teams. Possesses strong problem-solving capabilities in case management, resolving complex issues from customer concerns to safeguarding cases using structured approaches. Exhibits organisational excellence with meticulous attention to detail in. Adaptable and resilient in complex environments across healthcare, voluntary, education, and corporate sectors while maintaining high performance standards. Committed to training and knowledge transfer through designing educational programmes and mentoring across various contexts.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Tenders Coordinator

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Remote, Midlothian
06.2025 - Current

Support the sales team to prepare documents for participating in mostly government and academic tenders for Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry instrumentation.

Coordinate with different departments such as legal. Financial and technical teams, to

compile comprehensive proposals and make sure deadlines are met.

Senior Customer Service/Sales Support admin

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
01.2023 - 06.2025

Prepare and process quotations for spares and consumables using SAP, including quotation amendments for the Benelux and Nordics regions.

Support the Sales and Quotation Team with efficient and comprehensive administrative assistance.

Handle customer inquiries for the Netherlands and Nordic countries providing backup support when necessary.

Provide customers with regular order status updates and ensure all relevant documentation is received and properly recorded.

Demonstrate strong attention to detail to produce accurate, high-quality work.

Work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities with flexibility.

Customer Service Representative

Epredia-Shandon Diagnostics Ltd
Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
10.2020 - 12.2021

Manage UK customer accounts for medical diagnostic instruments, parts & consumables.

Resolve customer concerns with strategic problem-solving and established protocols.

Foster strong relationships with clients, sales partners, internal teams and in daily contact with account managers.

Prioritize orders with sales partners to enhance customer experience.

Handle inquiries on products, logistics, quotations, and complaints with professionalism.

Customer Success Supply Chain Coordinator

Amgen
Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
06.2017 - 09.2020

Managedorder processing across 9 European countries, meeting strict daily deadlines.

Oversaw supply chain operations to ensure timely product delivery.

Coordinated with warehouse, transport, planning, and finance teams.

Partnered with European affiliates and Front Office to address order issues.

Trained new staff in order-entry and supply chain processes.

Volunteer SHARE Programme Developer

Yayasan Hotline
Surabaya, Java, Indonesia
06.2012 - 07.2014

Developed a Sexual Health and Relationship Education Programme to be used to educate vulnerable young people.

Trained senior staff to deliver training for service users

English Language Teacher

Xin Zhong School
Surabaya, Java, Indonesia
07.2012 - 06.2014

Designed English curriculum and lesson plans for classes and taught students (ages 6-15) while advising local teachers.

Edited all school promotional materials.

Clinical Nurse and SHARE Education Provider

Caledonia Youth
Edinburgh, Lothian
06.2008 - 06.2012

Devised and delivered share programmes to schools and colleges in Edinburgh.

Supported young people in life changing decisions regarding unplanned pregnancies using a counselling approach

Prescribed contraception. Strictly adhered to SOP’s, child protection protocols and policies/accurate record keeping.

Operating Theatre Nurse

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Edinburgh, Lothian
01.2000 - 10.2003

Conducted preoperative assessments and provided intensive post-operative care.

Mentored and supported students and new nurses to maintain high educational and clinical standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing & Healthcare

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
01.1997 - 01.2000

TESOL - English as a second Language

Trinity College
Cambridge, England
05.2012 - 06.2012

Certificate in using a counselling Approach - Person Centered Counselling

COSCA
Edinburgh
01.2006 - 12.2006

BSc Module Exploring Psychology (DSE212) - Psychology

Open University
Dundee
01.2006 - 04.2006

Certificate of Higher Education - Adult Nursing

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
01.1997 - 01.2000

Skills

Compassionate, Person-Centred Support
Demonstrated through extensive work with vulnerable individuals, young people, and patients, using empathy, active listening, and a counselling-based approach to support wellbeing and informed decision-making

Cross-Sector Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including healthcare teams, social services, sales teams, legal, finance, technical departments, customers, and external partners across multiple countries

Problem-Solving & Case Management
Strong experience resolving complex issues—ranging from customer concerns and supply chain challenges to social care, safeguarding, and substance misuse cases—using structured, solution-focused approaches

Organisational & Administrative Excellence
High level of accuracy and attention to detail demonstrated in tender coordination, quotation processing, order management, record-keeping, and adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, and deadlines

Adaptability & Resilience in Complex Environments
Successfully transitioned across healthcare, voluntary, education, and corporate sectors, adapting to changing priorities, multicultural settings, and high-pressure environments while maintaining performance and professionalism

Training, Education & Knowledge Transfer
Extensive experience designing and delivering education programmes, mentoring staff and students, training new employees, and supporting learning across clinical, community, educational, and corporate contexts

Affiliations

  • Pottery, cooking, reading and road trips.

Accomplishments

Amgen award for ingenuity. I developed a directory used across the organisation, for easy access to people and departments within the company.

Languages

English
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate

Custom

As a 54-year-old professional with a broad and varied work history, I bring extensive experience and maturity to my career. After living abroad for 14 years, I have recently returned to Scotland and am eager to reconnect with my long-standing passion for caring for others, an area in which I truly excel. I have the relevant training and experience required for this role and am motivated to dedicate the remainder of my working career to a meaningful and supportive position. I would be genuinely delighted to be given the opportunity to contribute in this capacity.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tenders Coordinator

Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2025 - Current

Senior Customer Service/Sales Support admin

Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2023 - 06.2025

Customer Service Representative

Epredia-Shandon Diagnostics Ltd
10.2020 - 12.2021

Customer Success Supply Chain Coordinator

Amgen
06.2017 - 09.2020

English Language Teacher

Xin Zhong School
07.2012 - 06.2014

Volunteer SHARE Programme Developer

Yayasan Hotline
06.2012 - 07.2014

TESOL - English as a second Language

Trinity College
05.2012 - 06.2012

Clinical Nurse and SHARE Education Provider

Caledonia Youth
06.2008 - 06.2012

Certificate in using a counselling Approach - Person Centered Counselling

COSCA
01.2006 - 12.2006

BSc Module Exploring Psychology (DSE212) - Psychology

Open University
01.2006 - 04.2006

Operating Theatre Nurse

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
01.2000 - 10.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing & Healthcare

Edinburgh Napier University
01.1997 - 01.2000

Certificate of Higher Education - Adult Nursing

Edinburgh Napier University
01.1997 - 01.2000
Emma Skoll