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Leah Kowalski

Musselburgh,East Lothian

Summary

Looking for a new challenge with a better work life balance. 10 years of customer service experience, 3 years of admin experience and 1 year of supervisor experience. Starting my own business gave me loads of new experience and improved my professional drive with strategic mindset and proactive approach to business management, showcasing strong leadership and decision-making skills. Great at working with a team, content at working alone. Open to new ways of working and willing to learn when the right training is put in place.


Experience in teaching through my BA Hons' degree, Dance and drama (PASS) enjoys being in front of a class and always willing to help where is needed.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Supervisor and admin

JD Sports
Edinburgh
07.2014 - Current
  • Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
  • Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
  • Reduced workplace conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Evaluating and provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, resulted in increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
  • Interacted with customers professionally by phone and in-person to deliver accurate information.
  • Contributed towards positive work environment by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in shared spaces.
  • Compiled essential data into useful spreadsheets enhancing overall understanding of business and store performance.
  • Managed office and admin supply inventory, ensuring easy flow at all time for everyone.

Social media manager

Project Pather Management
Edinburgh
10.2022 - 09.2023

Self owned business / Working for myself.

  • Increased brand visibility by developing and implementing strategic social media campaigns.
  • Developed engaging online content for improved customer interaction.
  • Boosted customer engagement with effective management of all social media platforms.
  • Enhanced digital presence through the creation of compelling visual designs.
  • Ran successful promotional campaigns to raise product awareness.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Created and maintained up-to-date content calendars for effective planning, for myself and my clients

Administrative assistant, work experience

indepen-dance
Glasgow, Glasgow City
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Prepared data ahead of input to speed up entry and analysis processes.
  • Kept software patched and secure to prevent data loss and unauthorised network access.
  • Conduct research studies, publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Maintained documentation and reports using excellent IT skills in Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Performed simple calculations and computer data entry.
  • Monitored data entry operations to enforce timeframe compliance.
  • Oversaw membership data entry and security processes.
  • Drove significant social media performance growth through strategic data analysis.

Education

HND - Dance and Drama

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
Edinburgh
07/2017 - 05/2019

Bachelor of Arts - dance and drama

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
Edinburgh
06/2019 - 07/2020

Skills

  • Staff management and training
  • Safety protocols
  • KPI tracking and data analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (basic)
  • Flexible adaptability (open to adapting and change)
  • Customer service excellence
  • Conflict resolution
  • Back office administration
  • Employee development and feedback
  • Time management

More about me.

Highly creative and bubbly personality. Hard working, initiative and strong leadership skill. Productive and highly organised. Always open to learning new ways and skills when good training is put in place.

Timeline

Social media manager

Project Pather Management
10.2022 - 09.2023

Administrative assistant, work experience

indepen-dance
01.2020 - 03.2020

Supervisor and admin

JD Sports
07.2014 - Current

HND - Dance and Drama

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
07/2017 - 05/2019

Bachelor of Arts - dance and drama

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
06/2019 - 07/2020
Leah Kowalski