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Lauren Buchanan

Glasgow,

Summary

Outgoing, positive and driven individual excelling in a fast paced environment. Possesses strong communication skills having worked with the public as a swim teacher interacting with children and adults of all ages and backgrounds for over 5 years, ideal for providing superior customer service. Demonstrates a focus on learning new skills and expanding my knowledge. A leader with an outgoing attitude perfect for acting as a liaison between clients and the company. Dynamic individual utilising experience in customer service and sales, skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Executive

Douglas Park MINI
08.2024 - Current
  • Negotiated closures by successfully overcoming customer objections through skilful sales techniques and extensive product knowledge.
  • Demonstrated expert product knowledge during client interactions, addressing questions/concerns confidently and offering solutions tailored specifically for them.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction, providing exceptional after-sales support and maintaining regular communication.
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets, and I take great pride in my ability to sell and provide great customer service by receiving many 5* reviews.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.

Lead Swimming Instructor

Cognita EnrichME (Dubai)
02.2024 - 07.2024

Using my experience, knowledge and expertise from UK previous employment I transferred my skills to my first job in Dubai.

  • Teach curriculum classes, assisting the PE department.
  • Undertake regular upskilling training, completing various SE CPD’s.
  • Working with swimmers from varying backgrounds and different levels of communication overcoming language barriers.
  • Boosted client retention rates by consistently delivering high-quality instruction that met or exceeded customer expectations.

Lead Swimming Teacher

North Lanarkshire Council
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for ensuring the safe and effective operation of the swimming lesson programme.
  • Taught varying age groups, abilities, and backgrounds, from 12 weeks-Adults.
  • Delivery of additional support needs (ASN/SEND) lessons.
  • Teaching and developing appropriate lessons for pupils to meet the needs of each level within the Framework.

Lead Swimming Teacher

Little Nessie’s
03.2019 - 05.2022
  • Create detailed lesson plans delivering STA Swimming Framework.
  • Delivery of parent and child classes.
  • Responsible for managing shifts, teams and oversee written feedback.
  • Achieved multiple relevant qualifications throughout my period of employment.

Swimming Coach

Airdrie and Monklands ASC
06.2018 - 11.2019

Aided clients in honing and enhancing their skills while improving their stamina and endurance enabling them to compete at higher levels

Education

Teaching Qualifications

Caldervale High School

Skills

  • Provides excellent customer service
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent time management
  • Self motivated
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Excels building rapport with clients
  • Good customer resolution skills
  • Regularly undertake Continuous Professional Development courses

Timeline

Sales Executive

Douglas Park MINI
08.2024 - Current

Lead Swimming Instructor

Cognita EnrichME (Dubai)
02.2024 - 07.2024

Lead Swimming Teacher

North Lanarkshire Council
05.2022 - 01.2024

Lead Swimming Teacher

Little Nessie’s
03.2019 - 05.2022

Swimming Coach

Airdrie and Monklands ASC
06.2018 - 11.2019

Teaching Qualifications

Caldervale High School
Lauren Buchanan