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GARY SANDIFORD

Whitefield,Manchester

Summary

Over 20 years experience working in call centres. Capable and conscientious with extensive experience providing first class customer service. Consistently exceeding expectations through a dedicated work ethic. Proven reliability and proficient in handling complex customer issues and promoting positive experiences. Experienced working in teams and collaborative environment, but also self-sufficient, self-motivated and excels in solo work.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Breakdown Assistance Specialist

RAC
Manchester, LAN
07.2008 - 04.2025
  • Worked conscientiously over many years to achieve targets & deliver a high level of customer service
  • Accurately inputted data to ensure positive customer outcomes relating to finding & servicing the customer on the roadside
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Resolved customer issues using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques
  • Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs
  • Answered 50-100 inbound calls per day in a fast paced environment
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and solving problems
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to improve on-hold wait times
  • Arranged hire cars & taxis
  • Took payments for POU service

Self employed

Manchester City Council
Manchester, Lancashire
03.2007 - 08.2007

Self employed taxi driver.

Breakdown Assistance Specialist

Rac Motoring Services
Manchester, Lancashire
08.2001 - 03.2007

As above

Customer Service Advisor

Barclaycard
Manchester, LAN
09.1995 - 08.2001
  • Answered customer requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and solving problems
  • Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved customer complaints
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to improve on-hold wait times
  • Transferred balances on customer request

Education

GCSE - English, Maths, History, Physics, Chemistry

Philips High School

A-Levels - History

Stand College

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies

Salford College of Technology

Psychology Bsc Honours 2:1 - Psychology

Bolton University

Skills

  • Call centre work
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Customer complaint resolution

Custom

  • Snooker
  • Crown green bowls

Affiliations

  • Play snooker in local league. Have captained team to twice win the North Manchester League
  • Crown green bowls. Play in local leagues.

Timeline

Breakdown Assistance Specialist

RAC
07.2008 - 04.2025

Self employed

Manchester City Council
03.2007 - 08.2007

Breakdown Assistance Specialist

Rac Motoring Services
08.2001 - 03.2007

Customer Service Advisor

Barclaycard
09.1995 - 08.2001

A-Levels - History

Stand College

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies

Salford College of Technology

Psychology Bsc Honours 2:1 - Psychology

Bolton University

GCSE - English, Maths, History, Physics, Chemistry

Philips High School
GARY SANDIFORD