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Jack Kelso

Motherwell,North Lanarkshire

Summary

As a highly motivated individual with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, I am excited to apply my skills to a different profession. Throughout my previous experience in customer-oriented roles, I have honed my ability to effectively communicate, listen attentively, and meet the unique needs of diverse clientele. These skills seamlessly translate to the requirements of a position in any given career. Attention to detail, clear communication, and a strong focus on client satisfaction I believe are absolutely crucial.

In my current role a Repayment officer, I developed exceptional interpersonal skills, allowing me to build rapport and establish positive relationships with customers and colleagues. By actively listening to their inquiries and concerns, I was able to provide accurate and timely solutions, ensuring their satisfaction. Moreover, my aptitude for problem-solving enabled me to handle challenging situations and find creative resolutions.

I am eager to merge my passion for exceptional customer service with the technical skills required in a different career. I am confident that my ability to provide outstanding service, work collaboratively in a team environment, and adapt to new challenges will be an advantage to me. I am committed to continuously learning and developing my skills, and I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the success of your organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Repayment Officer

Student Loans Company
Glasgow, Glasgow City
03.2024 - Current

Customer Service: Maintain professionalism and empathy while handling difficult conversations to preserve client relationships, this is particularly useful when handling conversations with customers that may be in a vulnerable position.


Conflict Resolution: Adept at de-escalating tense situations and resolving disputes diplomatically.


Time Management: Manage a high volume of accounts efficiently while prioritising high-risk or high-value cases.


Payment Plan Structuring: Skilled at assessing debtor financial situations and setting up realistic repayment arrangements.


Debt Recovery & Negotiation: Proven ability to recover outstanding debts through effective negotiation and resolution strategies.


Empathy & Emotional Intelligence: Uses emotional intelligence to build rapport with clients while maintaining firm collection objectives.


Team Collaboration: Works well in a team setting, collaborating with Student finance, and customer service departments to resolve disputes.


Hitting targets: Consistently met and exceeded QA targets and after-call work standards as a Repayment Officer, resulting in the regular attainment of monthly performance bonuses. Recognized for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in handling high call volumes.


Customer Service Assistant

Tesco Extra
Wishaw, North Lanarkshire
09.2017 - 03.2024
  • Resolved customer issues using strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Assisted customers with product complaints, logging issues for investigation and providing replacement items.
  • Maintained spotlessly clean sales floors, organising merchandise for visually-appealing displays.
  • Worked closely with a team of colleagues in order to solve problems and provide positive shopping experiences for customers.
  • Multiskilled in various departments throughout shop.
  • Due to possessing good communication skills and patience. I am often trusted with training new colleagues.

Waiting Staff Member

Colville Park Country Club
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Completed small number of shifts on temporary basis, collecting and cleaning table and glassware.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

University of The West of Scotland
Paisley
04/2023 -

Scottish Higher - English

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

Scottish Higher - Business Management

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

Scottish Higher - Physical Education

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

Scottish Higher - Geography

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

Scottish Higher - Human Biology

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

National 5 - Physical Education

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

National 5 - English

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

National 5 - Modern Studies

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

National 5 - Biology

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

National 4 - Maths

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire
05.2001 - 08/2015

National 4 - Chemistry

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

National 4 - French

Brannock High School
North Lanarkshire

Skills

  • Retail sales expertise
  • Keen problem solver
  • Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities
  • Self-motivated
  • Exemplary customer service
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer experience
  • Staff training and mentorship
  • Customer care
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
  • Creative
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Work well under pressure
  • Able to follow instructions while also using own initiative
  • Strong research abilities to gather necessary data and information for analysis

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Repayment Officer

Student Loans Company
03.2024 - Current

Customer Service Assistant

Tesco Extra
09.2017 - 03.2024

Waiting Staff Member

Colville Park Country Club
10.2016 - 12.2016

National 4 - Maths

Brannock High School
05.2001 - 08/2015

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

University of The West of Scotland
04/2023 -

Scottish Higher - English

Brannock High School

Scottish Higher - Business Management

Brannock High School

Scottish Higher - Physical Education

Brannock High School

Scottish Higher - Geography

Brannock High School

Scottish Higher - Human Biology

Brannock High School

National 5 - Physical Education

Brannock High School

National 5 - English

Brannock High School

National 5 - Modern Studies

Brannock High School

National 5 - Biology

Brannock High School

National 4 - Chemistry

Brannock High School

National 4 - French

Brannock High School
Jack Kelso