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Julie Hopkins

Ashton Under Lyne

Summary

Offering strong organisational skills and knack for building positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Knowledgeable about sales processes and customer service, with proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork.

Ready to use and develop communication, coordination, and negotiation skills in within my role.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales co-ordinator

Unitruck
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
08.1994 - Current
  • Customized promotional strategies to meet needs of different clients, products and services.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to maintain client satisfaction.
  • Completed administrative duties promptly and to meet company standards.
  • Prepared and issue invoices to customers in a timely and accurate manner.

Laundry Assistant

NHS Tameside
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
07.1991 - 08.1994
  • Selected cleaning agents and starches to align with fabric content and laundering instructions.
  • Collaborated with housekeeping staff to ensure timely delivery of clean linens across different departments.
  • Checked laundry chemicals daily and kept caps and lids to prevent contamination.
  • Smoothed articles and guided through cleaning and pressing machines.
  • Contributed to a positive working environment with good communication skills and teamwork attitude.
  • Packaged articles and prepared orders for despatch.
  • Operated laundry, dry-cleaning and pressing equipment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient laundry service.

Sales assistant

Co-op Food
Stalybridge, Tameside
06.1990 - 07.1991
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Processed returned or exchanged items and provided refunds to customers.
  • Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
  • Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
  • Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.

Assembler

Freckletons
Stalybridge, Tameside
08.1987 - 06.1991
  • Recognised and reported defective material and equipment to production leadership.
  • Organised workstation for maximum work performance and minimum errors.
  • Used hand tools expertly, resulting in precise assemblies.
  • Practised safe handling of tools and equipment to prevent accidents in the factory.
  • Performed routine checks on all equipment, maintaining operational readiness at all times.
  • Collaborated with line group to assemble complicated products.

Education

GCSEs - Art & Design, Social Studies and Environmental studies

Stalybridge Secondary School for Girls
09.1973 - 05.1977

Skills

  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Sales Coordination Expertise
  • Order Processing Proficiency
  • Microsoft office suite familiarity

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Watching football

Timeline

Sales co-ordinator

Unitruck
08.1994 - Current

Laundry Assistant

NHS Tameside
07.1991 - 08.1994

Sales assistant

Co-op Food
06.1990 - 07.1991

Assembler

Freckletons
08.1987 - 06.1991

GCSEs - Art & Design, Social Studies and Environmental studies

Stalybridge Secondary School for Girls
09.1973 - 05.1977
Julie Hopkins