Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Hobbies
References
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Jessica Hough

New Milton,Hampshire
Jessica Hough

Summary

I am an outgoing and friendly person, I pride myself on giving my all to my work. I have worked in the customer service industry for 14 years, I have always loved this industry as it has allowed me to build up a rapport with regular customers but always nice to try to make someone else’s day, even with the smallest gestures. I am always keen to learn new skills in new environments, I enjoy working in a team and as well as being able to work alone when necessary.

Since my maternity leave finished in February due to distance with my previous job, I decided to take some much precious time with my daughter whilst I had the opportunity. Since she is now back in nursery I cannot wait to get back to work and learn some new skills in a new environment.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work history

MyDentist
Poole, Dorset

Head receptionist
02.2016 - 02.2024

Job overview

I started at the company as a receptionist working up to promotion to head receptionist by 2018. In the last 3 years I have been working closely with the practice manager to ensure the smooth running of the practice including running the practice when she was out of the business.

  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly assistance.
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls from multi-line telephone system and documented messages.
  • Drove continuous improvement by monitoring and developing receptionist performance, providing mentoring and delivering recognition and reward.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget. Created agendas for meetings, prepared materials and took detailed notes.
  • Managed and monitored multidisciplinary teams, providing coaching to consistently exceed KPI targets.
  • Managed complaints focusing on customer satisfaction through effective management of customer resolution process.
  • Solved administrative and customer service issues with knowledgeable assistance and friendly support.

Sainsbury's
Bournemouth, England

Christmas sales assistant
11.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Greeted customers promptly and professionally for improved service.
  • Interacted with customers to build rapport, enhance store experiences and increase sales.
  • Accepted card, cash and cheque payments in POS register system.
  • Managed customer lines for minimum wait times and high satisfaction.

Village Hotels
Bournemouth, England

Hotel room attendant
03.2015 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Prioritised tasks to consistently meet room readiness upon guest check-in.
  • Completed smooth housekeeping with exceptional planning and quality assurance.
  • Sanitised communal touchpoints for optimum worker and visitor health and wellness.

Multiple Salons
Bournemouth, England

Hairdresser
08.2010 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Built successful, long-standing client relationships, increasing repeat and referral business.
  • Maintained knowledge of latest hair trends to deliver fresh styles aligned with clients needs and preferences.
  • Maintained clean and safe salon environments, ensuring consistent compliance with COSSH regulations.
  • Promoted and sold additional services and products, increasing salon revenue.

Education

Open University
Milton Keynes

from Open Degree in Law
10/2020

Pearsons

Diploma of Higher Education from BTEC Level 3 Business Administration
04/2018 - 04/2019

Bournemouth and Poole College
Bournemouth, England

NVQ Level 3 from Hairdressing
09/2010 - 04/2012

Bournemouth and Poole College
Bournemouth, England

NVQ Level 2 from Hair and Cosmetic Make-Up
09/2009 - 06/2010

John Cleveland College
Hinckley

GCSEs
06.2009

University overview

Maths - C

English - C

BTEC Science - 2x C

BTEC Business Studies - 2x B

ICT - C

Textiles - C

Religious Education - C

German - B

Skills

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Organisational Skills
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Work well in a team and independently

Hobbies

  • Film
  • Music
  • Cooking
  • Walks

References

Laura Teuber - Practice Manager at MyDentist

Timeline

Head receptionist

MyDentist
02.2016 - 02.2024

Christmas sales assistant

Sainsbury's
11.2015 - 01.2016

Hotel room attendant

Village Hotels
03.2015 - 08.2015

Hairdresser

Multiple Salons
08.2010 - 02.2015

Open University

from Open Degree in Law
10/2020

Pearsons

Diploma of Higher Education from BTEC Level 3 Business Administration
04/2018 - 04/2019

Bournemouth and Poole College

NVQ Level 3 from Hairdressing
09/2010 - 04/2012

Bournemouth and Poole College

NVQ Level 2 from Hair and Cosmetic Make-Up
09/2009 - 06/2010

John Cleveland College

GCSEs
Jessica Hough