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Holly Rainford

Holly Rainford

Accrington

Summary

Highly dependable and professional with a strong foundation in communication, time management, and problem-solving. Demonstrates exceptional organisational and planning skills, ensuring efficient task execution and effective prioritisation. Skilled in fostering collaboration and maintaining flexibility to meet dynamic challenges. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve career growth and contribute effectively to team success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Support

Exertis Distribution
Burnley, Lancashire
09.2024 - 12.2025

Governed projects to enhance customer service and sales support team performance. Key objective for all projects was to ensure an improvement in time efficiency, reduce cost and improve quality.


  • Led transition of sales support representatives to Zoho ticketing system for improved monitoring.
  • Key lead in creating scoring criteria for customer service advisors to improve quality of service.
  • Trained customers on using Exertis Online Store for instant access.
  • Oversaw key projects focused on operational efficiency improvement.
  • Key lead in retaining and expanding the ISO 9001 accreditation held at Exertis.
  • Ensured completion of committed actions by managers.


Customer Service Team Leader and Manager

Exertis Distribution
Burnley, Lancashire
06.2019 - 08.2024
  • Coached and counselled personnel to enhance professional growth.
  • Facilitated development initiatives for staff, promoting skill advancement.
  • Resolved general queries by acting as a liaison between business areas and external units.
  • Conducted investigations to address and escalate problems effectively.
  • Monitored telephone communications to ensure quality standards.
  • Established strong professional relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Managed account interactions to optimise customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of correspondence for future reference.

Customer Service Advisor

Exertis Distribution
Burnley, Lancashire
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Completed tickets on an email management system, adhering to service level agreements.
  • Collaborated within Business and Enterprise team at Exertis.
  • Maintained customer service log to track interactions and resolutions.
  • Resolved complaints and queries via phone calmly and professionally.
  • Executed proactive decision-making under pressure to enhance customer care.
  • Processed manual credits and invoices efficiently.
  • Raised claims with couriers for lost or damaged items.
  • Updated Excel spreadsheets daily for accurate record-keeping.

Retail Administrator

Exertis Distribution
Accrington, Lancashire
03.2015 - 12.2016
  • Raised commercial invoices and processed debit and credit notes in Oracle.
  • Disputed discrepancies with customers, documenting reasons in Oracle.
  • Reported shortages to logistics team and ensured all accurate delivery documentation was available to facilitate the timely payment of invoices.
  • Resolved pricing queries by liaising with sales representatives and issuing credit paperwork as needed.
  • Managed documentation for overseas shipments, including certificates and proforma invoices.
  • Addressed email queries promptly to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained daily Excel spreadsheets for accurate financial tracking.
  • Processed card payments via Sage Pay and telephone, ensuring timely invoice payments.

Education

Foundation degree - Science Canine Studies

University of Central Lancashire
Preston

NVQ Level 3 - Animal Care

City and Guilds – Wiltshire & Somerset Colleges Partnership
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

9 GCSEs -

AQA/OCR/WJEC/BAC

Skills

    Core Competencies

  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Organisation
  • Planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependability
  • People Management


    Skills

  • Excel
  • MS office – PowerPoint / MS
  • SAP/Oracle
  • Zoho (email management system/ticketing system)
  • Stakeholder portals
  • Clobbar (phone system)

Certification

  • Served in the Armed forces as a Military Working Dog Handler
  • Operational service medal for Afghanistan (7-month tour of Afghanistan)
  • The City and Guilds of London Institute (Institute of Leadership and Management) – Distinction
  • EDI – Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics – Level 2
  • European Computer Driving License
  • Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector (PTTLS) – Level 3
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • EDI Functional Skills Qualification in English/Math's at Level 2

Referees

  • HR@exertis.co.uk, Exertis Distribution, Magnesium Way, Hapton, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7BF
  • Barbara, Ireland, Head of Customer Service & B2B Sales Support, EBarbireland2021@outlook.com.
  • Allison, Keeney, Customer Service Manager, A.Keeney63@gmail.com
  • Katy, Ord, Staff Sergeant, Kate_ord370@hotmail.com, 07702752740, Infantry Weapons Division, Dering Lines, Brecon, LD3 7RA, W1048370

Timeline

Project Support

Exertis Distribution
09.2024 - 12.2025

Customer Service Team Leader and Manager

Exertis Distribution
06.2019 - 08.2024

Customer Service Advisor

Exertis Distribution
01.2017 - 05.2019

Retail Administrator

Exertis Distribution
03.2015 - 12.2016

Foundation degree - Science Canine Studies

University of Central Lancashire

NVQ Level 3 - Animal Care

City and Guilds – Wiltshire & Somerset Colleges Partnership

9 GCSEs -

AQA/OCR/WJEC/BAC
Holly Rainford