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Michael Cross

Wombwell,Barnsley

Summary

A highly adaptable individual with extensive experience in customer-facing roles. Strong time management and problem solving skills. Proven track record of working efficiently under pressure, with a self-motivated and driven personality. Skilled in mentoring and training, capable of working independently or collaboratively within groups, and adaptable to long shifts and varied shift patterns.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Telecoms Field Engineer

Virgin Media
South Yorkshire
09.2019 - Current
  • Installation of telecommunications services in residential and commercial properties
  • Service visits for existing customers, carrying out diagnostics to remedy any issues the customer may be facing
  • Installation of underground fibre cables to residential and commercial properties
  • Training and mentoring new recruits within the business
  • Liaising with various stakeholders in the business

Customer Service Executive

Capita
Rotherham
04.2015 - 09.2019

This was an outsourced contact centre where i was working on behalf of BMW financial services and latterly for the DWP(department for work and pensions).

BMW role duties;

  • Responsible for managing customers finance agreements, including generating settlement figures and processing large transactions.
  • Liaising with customers via email and telephone
  • Liaising with BMW finance partners and dealerships
  • Supporting management with customer complaints
  • Training and mentoring groups of up to 15 new starters


DWP role duties;

  • Processing applications via telephone for JSA and Pension claims
  • Processing online applications for JSA and Universal Credit
  • Managing and distributing of cases to colleagues

Stock Control Assistant

GXO (on behalf of ASOS)
Rotherham
04.2014 - 04.2015
  • Checking stock levels through the use of a hand held terminal.
  • Admin based duties relating to the processing of miscellaneous stock
  • Supporting with warehousing duties, including the emptying of lorries, moving and rebuilding pallets of stock, transporting stock throughout a large warehouse
  • Working towards hourly KPIs

Stock Replenisher

Morrisons
Rotherham
06.2006 - 10.2012
  • Replenishment of stock with the fresh food department
  • Stock rotation to reduce waste
  • Assisting in the unloading on deliveries
  • General tidying and warehouse duties
  • Assisting customers with general enquiries


Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Essex
Colchester
10.2012 - 05.2014

A-Levels - Economics, Business Studies, English Language

Thomas Rotherham College
Rotherham
09.2010 - 05.2012

GCSEs - 12 GCSEs Grades A-C including English and Maths

Wombwell High School
Wombwell, Barnsley
09.2001 - 05.2006

Skills

  • Good time management skills
  • Extensive experience in customer facing roles
  • Problem solving
  • Self motivated and driven personality
  • Experience working under pressure
  • Mentoring and training experience
  • Ability to work alone or within groups
  • Adaptable to long shifts and varied shift patterns


Timeline

Telecoms Field Engineer

Virgin Media
09.2019 - Current

Customer Service Executive

Capita
04.2015 - 09.2019

Stock Control Assistant

GXO (on behalf of ASOS)
04.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of Essex
10.2012 - 05.2014

A-Levels - Economics, Business Studies, English Language

Thomas Rotherham College
09.2010 - 05.2012

Stock Replenisher

Morrisons
06.2006 - 10.2012

GCSEs - 12 GCSEs Grades A-C including English and Maths

Wombwell High School
09.2001 - 05.2006
Michael Cross