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EULALIA CISOWSKA

Northampton,Northants

Summary

Offering extensive experience in customer service and administrative roles, showcasing strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele and build trust by establishing constructive and effective relationships with customers and team members. As someone who has worked in various capacities, including as a mortgage broker in the finance industry, Northampton University tutor in the education sector, and personal assistant in the corporate world. Developed a versatile skill set for interacting with individuals and business groups at all levels. Confident when dealing with people face-to-face or over the phone. Very organised, flexible, adaptable, proactive decision-maker with impeccable attention to detail and a can-do attitude

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Energy Analyst

Mitie Group Ltd
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed over 50 customers. supported large corporate clients with complex needs requiring Analysts with flexible, innovative, problem-solving approaches to deliver high level of service
  • Ensured portfolio accuracy, delivery of SLAs, and all service lines to company standards
  • Offered problem-solving solutions to ensure smooth operation of billing systems, reduced customers' utility costs by 30%
  • Made sure that contract commitments were delivered smoothly, focused on providing excellent, robust service
  • Dealt with clients who had potential to expand their portfolios
  • Most significant accomplishments have been increasing Mitie's profits by expanding the portfolios and reducing energy costs by 30% for clients such as Ministry of Defense, local authorities, gas infrastructure providers
  • Through researching energy market, secured customer retention and extension of contracts for another two years
  • Managed email inboxes, databases, customer communications through resolution, ensuring all queries are tracked and resolved effectively
  • Completed reports for customers, management, attend customer meetings to offer solutions for saving money and discuss portfolio updates.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough data analysis.
  • Assessed existing systems and recommended upgrades, enhancing overall performance.
  • Analysed market trends for strategic planning purposes.
  • Led training sessions to promote energy consciousness amongst staff members.
  • Volume-forecasted for electric, gas and oil, enabling practical financial planning.
  • Aligned energy strategies with market conditions for reduced negative impacts.
  • Collated and analysed volume consumption data for enhanced insight.
  • Supported energy-cost recovery through insightful financial team guidance.
  • Devised and implemented pricing and hedging strategies aligned with key business objectives.
  • Reported on energy use and requirements to analyse improvement areas.
  • Liaised with stakeholders on effective energy management strategies,
  • Established excellent customer relationships for increased brand loyalty and revenue.
  • Coached and mentored junior energy staff to develop capable, competent teams.
  • Monitored market conditions for effective response to changing energy costs.
  • Consulted on energy-saving initiatives' viability for improved decision-making.

Household Support Fund Adviser

West Northamptonshire Council
01.2021 - 01.2022

Additional income needed - due to Bank of England increasing interest rates

  • Initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, rewarded money vouchers for heating, food to vulnerable families and individuals; process required requesting proof that individual or family faced financial difficulties
  • Managed over 50 calls per day
  • It involved qualifying supporting documents, IDs, bank statements, and current benefits
  • It requires empathy and good judgment; telephone conversation with customers to helps ascertain area of need
  • Role was crucial in ensuring benefit reached all vulnerable citizens, young families, elderly, and sick and disabled

Mortgage Broker CeMp qualified

11.2017 - 01.2022
  • Arranged mortgages between borrowers and financial institutions when buying home or commercial property
  • Provided confidential financial and personal information, bank statements, pay slips, Experian reports, and IDs
  • Attention to detail is imperative when dealing with finance applications, as mistake could potentially prevent client from purchasing dream home
  • Within two years, business serviced over 70 customers
  • Secured financial stability for clients by advising on suitable mortgage products.
  • Developed strong client relationships for trust and satisfaction.
  • Achieved successful loan approvals with thorough application reviews.
  • Evaluated credit worthiness, ensuring sound financial decisions.
  • Facilitated stress-free property purchases through expert advice.
  • Maintained up-to-date market knowledge, providing accurate advice to clients.
  • Helped clients to secure their dream homes with strategic planning and guidance.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to protect client interests.

Freelance Translator

Autohome
Northampton
06.2010 - 06.2019
  • Facilitated communication between parties who speak two languages, interpreting, translating, and re-communicating verbal and written messages from one language into another
  • Worked for professional and educational services in conference and event settings, courtrooms, schools, hospitals, Police, courts and local government.
  • Provided translation services for enhanced cross-cultural communication.
  • Worked on high-profile projects to ensure seamless communication.
  • Facilitated international conferences to enable smooth interaction.
  • Streamlined workflow, ensuring efficient translation process.
  • Maintained confidentiality whilst handling sensitive documents.
  • Studied language vocabulary, cultural background and environment-specific terms to develop and maintain advanced linguistic abilities.

Tutor

Northampton University
01.2006 - 09.2017
  • Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) Law
  • Continued interpreting and translating in public services and accepted offer to tutor interpreting course
  • Position offered opportunity to interact with people from various cultures and raise cultural awareness
  • Tutored law in Public Services at NU for one year
  • This role required extensive preparation and research to obtain relevant material for students
  • Through commitment to high standards, ability to understand individual needs, and enthusiastic and patient approach to sharing knowledge, 99% of students passed all exams and built their careers in public interpreting.
  • Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions for personalised attention to each student's needs.
  • Ensured students grasped subject matter fully through continuous assessment techniques.
  • Offered homework assistance, bolstering understanding of classroom topics.
  • Provided constructive feedback for each tutoring session to evaluate student performance and determine future needs.

Personal Assistant

Autohome Ltd
Northampton
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Developed extensive knowledge of organisation's aims and objectives
  • Used knowledge to set up clear and concise paper-based and electronic office filing system
  • Set up Contact Centre's training program, organised and updated all files, developed record-keeping system for Customer Service Advisers
  • Directors frequently travelled; they trusted that I would handle work efficiently in their absence,
  • Set up confidentiality process, including Data protection training
  • Provided logistical support for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance
  • Welcomed guests to events and ensured proper flow of office procedures
  • Supported office directors by carrying out everyday office duties
  • Managed incoming and outgoing calls - Supported directors in managing operational workflow
  • Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes
  • Received and screened high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail
  • Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Maintained all office files, both electronic and hard copies
  • Drafted professional business memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth
  • Established effective systems for record retention by creating database for daily correspondence tracking.

Education

Diploma - Public Service Interpreting

DPSI - undefined

Northampton University

Diploma - Management Studies

CeMap 1,2 & 3 - undefined

Birmingham Simply Academy

Milton Keynes Business School

Skills

  • Extensive experience handling confidential information and understand importance of maintaining confidentiality, abiding by data-protection laws, building clients' trust, and keeping data safe
  • Multi-lingual interpreter/translator with outstanding written and spoken language Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and advanced email
  • TRANSFERABLE SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication in English and Polish, confident in conveying information effectively, whether in professional setting or casual conversation
  • Confident in dealing with people face to face or over phone
  • Professional and pleasant personality, with can-do attitude and nothing too much trouble
  • Adaptable, flexible, proactive, responsive decision-maker who with ease works independently or within team
  • Key strengths include ability to manage professional priorities effectively This coupled with discretion and attention to detail, allows one to handle multiple tasks efficiently and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to manage business correspondence, including filing and sorting, is testament to strong organisational skills This, coupled with research and ability to maintain records and data basis, ensures efficient and effective business operations management
  • Flexible and able to adapt to evolving needs of business, ensuring that any changes or challenges are embraced and implemented
  • Advanced skills in spreadsheets, including vlookup, pivot tables, macros, and merging with databases, which honed through proficiency in software like Excel and Sheets
  • Presentations/Slideshows: PowerPoint, Google Slides
  • Email: implementing filters, folders, and rules for optimal management
  • Leadership
  • Customer-focused
  • Multilingual
  • Team building
  • Time management

Timeline

Energy Analyst

Mitie Group Ltd
01.2022 - Current

Household Support Fund Adviser

West Northamptonshire Council
01.2021 - 01.2022

Mortgage Broker CeMp qualified

11.2017 - 01.2022

Freelance Translator

Autohome
06.2010 - 06.2019

Personal Assistant

Autohome Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2014

Tutor

Northampton University
01.2006 - 09.2017

Diploma - Public Service Interpreting

DPSI - undefined

Northampton University

Diploma - Management Studies

CeMap 1,2 & 3 - undefined

Birmingham Simply Academy

Milton Keynes Business School
EULALIA CISOWSKA