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Overview
Work history
Education
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Freya Duff

Frodsham,Cheshire

Summary

Dynamic professional known for reliability and adaptability in diverse areas with a comprehensive skill set including communications and detail orientation. Proven leadership in training and coaching, with track record in customer experience management and quality assurance. Focused on operational efficiency and stakeholder collaboration to enhance business operations. Aims to leverage problem-solving and dispute resolution skills to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Patient Experience Associate

GetHarley
Remote/London
2024.12 - Current
  • Sustained top performance by providing outstanding customer service, achieving consistent 5* CSAT ratings and over 98% in QC week on week.
  • Member of Voice of Customer/Escalation Management team, collaborating with stakeholders and Senior Leadership for faster resolution.
  • Handled customer complaints, providing appropriate solutions to guarantee positive outcomes.
  • Delivered weekly quality assurance reviews across 40+ customer cases.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through tailored training to improve individual stats and CSAT scores.
  • Composed number of proactive communications to streamline service and improve resolution and response times.
  • Solely managed returns and refunds process and financial disputes, including maintaining operational trackers for each.
  • Protected brand trust while maintaining commercial viability across customer interactions.
  • Ran customer follow-ups to uphold service standards and support Trustpilot reviews.
  • Trained new hires to strengthen team's capability and day-to-day performance.
  • Solely covered Concierge Manager duties during any manager absences with daily reporting to Senior Leadership Team.
  • Participated actively in team or company-wide meetings, suggesting process enhancements and contributing to positive culture.
  • Ran social events with engaging content while staying within set budget.

A highlight of my time at GetHarley was being chosen by Senior Leadership/CEO to represent the organisation at skincare brand Mesoestetic's HQ in Barcelona in March 2025. Selected out of over 100 colleagues in recognition of consistent outstanding performance.

Patient Experience Executive

GetHarley
Remote/London
2023.04 - 2024.12
  • Consistently exceeded performance targets through excellent customer service and quality standards.
  • Achieved 5* CSAT scores regularly.
  • Led communication template development and process improvements to improve response times and enhance customer experience.
  • Increased operational efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategic processes.
  • Regularly collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, utilising strong communication skills and maintaining excellent tone of voice.

Customer Service Expert

The Hut Group (THG)
Remote
2022.10 - 2022.12
  • Handled phone, email and social media enquiries with consistent excellent customer service across multiple channels, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
  • Resolved complex issues with active listening and empathetic communication strategies.
  • Maintained composure during high volume periods to provide effective service.
  • Utilised proactive thinking, problem solving, communication and customer service skills in order to give outstanding customer service.
  • Demonstrated strong writing and grammar skills.
  • Recognised specific customer needs and tailored service provided to offer best outcomes.

Nike Athlete (Cashier)

Nike, Inc.
Cheshire Oaks
2018.09 - 2020.01
  • Delivered excellent customer service at checkout in fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to tailor service offered to suit individual needs.
  • Handling cash, including assisting Management in cashing up at end of day.
  • Implementing sales techniques.
  • Building brand awareness and customer loyalty by offering Nike+ membership scheme to customers at checkout.
  • Having excellent time management, handling customer queries and interactions efficiently while providing outstanding service.

A highlight at Nike includes being selected by Management to work at Women's 2019 Netball World Cup Nike pop-up shop in Liverpool. Selected due to my consistent excellent work, efficiency in cashiering, and personable nature.

Housekeeper

The Boathouse Inn and Riverside Rooms
Chester
2016.12 - 2017.12
  • Enhanced time management and organisational skills.
  • Cleaned over 22 guest rooms and bathrooms daily to excellent standard.
  • Worked collaboratively and communicating clearly to colleagues to ensure tasks were efficiently completed to highest standard.
  • Worked towards and meeting strict deadlines.
  • High levels of attention to detail.
  • Cleaned bar and restaurant area to excellent standard.
  • Maintained stock for room service goods – food, water, biscuits, etc.
  • Undertook health and safety training.

Education

BA (Hons) - Communication and Media

University of Leeds
Leeds
2019.09 - 2022.05

A-levels - Sociology, Psychology, Biology

Helsby High School Sixth Form
Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire
2016.09 - 2018.06

10 GCSEs A*-A -

Helsby High School
Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire
2011.09 - 2016.06

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Organisation and efficiency
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Teamwork, but also self-sufficient and self-motivated
  • Knowledge across Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Experience across range of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn)
  • Process Improvement
  • Quality Assurance
  • Training & Coaching
  • Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Dispute and Conflict Resolution
  • Product knowledge
  • Typing speed and accuracy
  • Telecommunication etiquette

Hobbies & Interests

Strong interest in all things social media: social media influencers, online beauty industry, TikTok, fashion content and brand presence, etc. Active follower of brands and influencers across social media platforms, and regular consumer of online content from beauty and fashion influencers. Passionate about music, having played piano for nearly 20 years. Immensely proud of achieving distinctions in all-but-one ABRSM exams. Lover of live music and socialising with my friends and family. Also enjoy keeping fit by regularly attending my local gym of which I have a membership.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patient Experience Associate

GetHarley
2024.12 - Current

Patient Experience Executive

GetHarley
2023.04 - 2024.12

Customer Service Expert

The Hut Group (THG)
2022.10 - 2022.12

BA (Hons) - Communication and Media

University of Leeds
2019.09 - 2022.05

Nike Athlete (Cashier)

Nike, Inc.
2018.09 - 2020.01

Housekeeper

The Boathouse Inn and Riverside Rooms
2016.12 - 2017.12

A-levels - Sociology, Psychology, Biology

Helsby High School Sixth Form
2016.09 - 2018.06

10 GCSEs A*-A -

Helsby High School
2011.09 - 2016.06
Freya Duff