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Janine Calder M.I.M.I

EASTFIELD,NORTH LANAR

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Demonstrates exceptional calm under pressure and adaptability in sales environments. Proven ability to build teams, analyse data, and manage financial budgets with professional discretion. Adept at working solo or within a team, with excellent attention to detail and presentation skills. Career goal includes leveraging product knowledge and training presentation skills to drive organisational success.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LTD
Armadale, West Lothian
01.1999 - Current

Franchise Development Manager - responsible for 8 sites. Business and Sales Development including mentoring of sales teams.

Branch Management support, and Training for both Sales Executives and Admin Departments.

New car ordering, stock control and achievement of Manufacturer targets.

Manufacturer liaisons for New and Used Purchases.

Financial Control of Manufacturer Credit Lines, aging stock control for both new and used cars.

Maximising Bonus potential for New car registrations combined with ensuring bonus is paid in line with Manufacturer quarterly campaigns.

Assisting in monthly closure of accounts.

Personal Assistant to Franchise Brand Director and Operations

Manager.

Successfully delivering on tasks within tight deadlines.

Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Sales Administration Manager

Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited
Armadale, West Lothian
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently for both new and used car deliveries
  • Ordering of new car stock and sold retail/fleet orders.
  • Taxation of bulk registration of new cars for Group stock, Contract Hire and Hire Drive fleet vehicles.
  • Stock control of new and used units including aging stock
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Training of new staff
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Senior Service Advisor

Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd
Armadale, West Lothian
05.1994 - 01.1996
  • Streamlined communication with technicians, leading to quicker problem resolution.
  • Led troubleshooting efforts, resulting in prompt issue identification and resolution.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of automotive industry trends, contributing to expert advisory role.
  • Updated customers on repair status to maintain transparency.
  • Boosted repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Developed team morale for enhanced productivity.
  • Facilitated successful audit process by maintaining accurate records.
  • Served as liaison between technicians and customers ensuring smooth operations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints and queries.

Service advisor

Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd
Edinburgh
11.1989 - 05.1994
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate information.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by understanding and meeting their requirements.
  • Built rapport with customers, enhancing long-term relationships.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between customers and staff members, ensuring clarity in service details.
  • Conducted follow-ups post servicing; ensuring complete client satisfaction after repair or maintenance work.
  • Managed challenging customer situations for resolution and customer retention.

Junior administrative assistant

AUTOCAR TRANSPORTERS LTD
Bathgate, West Lothian
09.1987 - 10.1989
  • Coordinated office operations by handling phone inquiries, managing correspondence and supervising office cleanliness.
  • Managed front desk duties to ensure smooth operation of reception area.
  • Generated detailed reports via precise collation of key business metrics.

Education

PSYCHOLOGY LEVEL 3 - PSYCHOLOGY

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES
ONLINE LEARNING
02.2022 - 03.2023

GCSEs & SCOTTISH HIGHERS - HIGH SCHOOL

WHITBURN ACADEMY
Whitburn, West Lothian
08.1981 - 08.1987

Professional Life Coach and Counsellor - Self Development - Mental Health

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES
ONLNE LEARNING
01.2023 - 02.2024

Relaxation Therapist - Self Development - Mental Health

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES
ONLINE LEARNING
04.2023 - 06.2023

Meridian Psychotherapist - Self Development - Mental Health

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES
ONLINE LEARNING
11.2023 - 05.2024

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Calm under pressure
  • Team building
  • Product knowledge in industry
  • Adaptability in sales environment
  • Professional discretion
  • Ability to work solo or within team
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent Presentation and Training Presentation skills
  • Leadership

Certification

Professional Membership - M.I.M.I (Member Institute of Motor Industry.

Professional Life Coach and Counsellor SAC.Cert SAC.Dip

Psychology Level 3 SAC.Cert SAC.Dip

Relaxation Therapy SAC.Cert DAC.Dip

Meridian Psychotherapy SAC.Cert SAC.Dip

Timeline

Meridian Psychotherapist - Self Development - Mental Health

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES
11.2023 - 05.2024

Relaxation Therapist - Self Development - Mental Health

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES
04.2023 - 06.2023

Professional Life Coach and Counsellor - Self Development - Mental Health

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES
01.2023 - 02.2024

PSYCHOLOGY LEVEL 3 - PSYCHOLOGY

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES
02.2022 - 03.2023

FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LTD
01.1999 - Current

Sales Administration Manager

Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited
01.1996 - 01.1999

Senior Service Advisor

Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd
05.1994 - 01.1996

Service advisor

Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd
11.1989 - 05.1994

Junior administrative assistant

AUTOCAR TRANSPORTERS LTD
09.1987 - 10.1989

GCSEs & SCOTTISH HIGHERS - HIGH SCHOOL

WHITBURN ACADEMY
08.1981 - 08.1987
Janine Calder M.I.M.I