A practical, cheerful, friendly and patient individual who communicates comfortably and clearly at all levels. Enjoys providing superlative service to customers, operates effectively under pressure and always pays attention to detail. Takes a flexible approach to work, uses own initiative and functions well as a member of a team. Currently seeking an opening where existing and potential skills will be utilised to the fullest extent.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Voluntary Receptionist
Citizens Advice Bureau
6-8 Westmoreland Rd, London SE17 2AY
2023.11 - Current
Maintaining client records and inputting data.
Assisting with the reception service when people visit the service.
Handling correspondence and other documents.
Handling phone calls and taking messages.
Completing satisfaction surveys with clients.
Working with the advice team to help clients with specific tasks, such as completing an application form or finding required information online.
Contributing to research and campaigns work by identifying issues that could impact clients.
Customer Service Assistant
Wilko
124-130 High St, New Malden KT3 4EP
2011.08 - 2023.09
Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs
Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone
Stocked shelves and supplies and organised displays
Organised racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.
Operated a cash register for cash, cheque and credit card transactions with strict attention to detail
Processed refunds and exchanges
Admin Assistant
The Palace Project Charity
3 Coburg Cresent, London SW2 3HS
2008.10 - 2010.07
Completing office tasks with the utmost efficiency
Answering phones and scheduling appointments
Preparing accounts, bookkeeping, paying bills and banking
Attending council meetings as the director of a charity project
Compiling and preparing reports, documents and spreadsheets
Admin Assistant
Salvation Army
Booth House, 153-177 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1DN
8 2003 - 5 2005
Answering telephones and scheduling appointments
Preparing and sending correspondence
Organising and managing the office
Creating time sheets for sickness and overtime
Filing, faxing, photocopying and posting letters
Second Licence
Horns Tavern Pub
40 Knight's Hill, West Norwood, London SE27 0JD
6 2000 - 7 2002
Running the pub in the absence of the manager
Serving customers and providing excellent customer service
Cashing up, banking, taking stock and ordering deliveries
Organising events, buffets and funerals
Cooking for Sunday lunch time service
Education
It Communication Fundamentals (Level 1)
NCFE
London
2025.01 -
Spreadsheet Software (Level 1)
NCFE
London
2025.01 -
Unison WFA - Communication at work
London Educational Centre
24 Eversholt Street London NW1 1AD
2004
City and Guilds - Adult Literacy
Explore Learning
370 Coldharbour Ln, Brixton, London SW9 8PL
2003
Word Processing Software (Level 1)
NCFE
London
2025.01 -
Industry Training - Food, Hygiene and Promotion of Health
The Horns Tavern
40 Knight's Hill, West Norwood, London SE27 0JD
2002
Skills
Organisational skills
Communication
Customer Service
Administration
Team Work
Time Management
Quick Learner
Attention to detail
Data Protection
SMCR 1
Accomplishments
Chair of the Tenants and Residents Association of Lambeth Living
Director of 'The Palace Project' in Streatham
Awarded Civic Award from Mayor of Lambeth
Timeline
It Communication Fundamentals (Level 1)
NCFE
2025.01 -
Spreadsheet Software (Level 1)
NCFE
2025.01 -
Word Processing Software (Level 1)
NCFE
2025.01 -
Voluntary Receptionist
Citizens Advice Bureau
2023.11 - Current
Customer Service Assistant
Wilko
2011.08 - 2023.09
Admin Assistant
The Palace Project Charity
2008.10 - 2010.07
City and Guilds - Adult Literacy
Explore Learning
Industry Training - Food, Hygiene and Promotion of Health