Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Mike Button

Blakeney,Gloucestershire

Summary

Talented remote working Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Billing and Recharge Team Leader

Norfolk County Council
Norwich, Norfolk
07.2021 - 01.2026
  • Remotely led a team of 10 hybrid workers to accurately invoice £9M pcm and deal with queries after.
  • Recruitment and staff training, resulting in better customer service.
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement, team constantly achieved 90% plus in quality and productivity.
  • Streamlined workflow for a more efficient process.

Financial Assessment Officer

Norfolk County Council
Norwich, Norfolk
06.2009 - 07.2021
  • Direct contact with clients in need of financial and benefit advice.
  • Excellent knowledge of benefits, and social care policies, procedures and assessments.
  • Excellent customer service skills in resolving challenging situations.
  • In depth investigation skills into personal finances.

Client Financial Assessment Officer

Medway Council
Chatham, Kent
06.2002 - 07.2009
  • Managed personal finances of approx 100 people unable to do it themselves.
  • Made applications for legal authority to act, Deputyship or Appointeeship
  • Maximised clients income by claiming correct benefits.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Driver / RAC Assistant

Bristol City Council
Bristol, Gloucestershire
11.2000 - 04.2002

Safe transportation of People with Learning Difficulties to and from a day centre.

Assisting with care and activities at the centre.

Shop assistant

Sainsbury's
Bristol, Gloucestershire
03.2000 - 11.2000
  • Handled cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions.
  • Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members during busy periods.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and handling complaints professionally.

Security Guard

Nighthawk Security
Bristol, Gloucestershire
07.1999 - 01.2000
  • Maintained detailed logs of all patrol activities for record keeping purposes.
  • Reported any suspicious behaviour promptly to the management team.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to report unusual incidents.
  • Recorded all security breaches for future reference and analysis.

Methodist Minister in training

Methodist Church
Bristol, Gloucestershire
09.1997 - 07.1999

Part time studying theology and ministry degree.

Part time pastoral care and leadership of congregation.

Officiating at civil ceremonies.

Administrative assistant

Employment Service
Folkestone, Kent
10.1996 - 04.1997
  • Face to face job brokerage for unemployed people
  • Data entry on computer systems

Catering manager

Fitzpatrick's Ice Cream Parlour
Folkestone, Kent
02.1995 - 10.1996
  • Recruitment and training of staff.
  • Kitchen management

Restaurant floor manager

McDonald's
Dover, Kent
10.1993 - 02.1995
  • Maintained cleanliness standards, promoting an inviting dining atmosphere.
  • Ensured compliance to health and safety regulations, safeguarding staff and customers.
  • Carried out performance appraisals for restaurant staff, fostering personal development and growth.
  • Tracked inventory levels regularly to prevent shortages or excesses.

Insurance agent

United Friendly Insurance
Folkestone, Kent
07.1992 - 10.1993
  • Face to face collection of premiums due.
  • Debt collection
  • Bookkeeping

Insurance agent

Liverpool Victoria
Dover, Kent
06.1990 - 06.1992
  • Face to face collection of premiums due.
  • Debt collection
  • Bookkeeping

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Theology and Ministry

Wesley College
Bristol, Gloucestershire
09.1997 - 07.1999

A-Levels - English Literature

Astor Secondary School
Dover Kent
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, History, Geography, Metalwork (EWTP

Astor Secondary School
Dover, Kent
09.1983 - 07.1988

GCSEs - Physics, Technical Drawing

Astor Secondary School
Dover, Kent
09.1983 - 07.1988

Skills

  • Leadership proficiency
  • Decisive decision-making
  • Communication excellence
  • Training and Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Finance management

Affiliations

  • Cooking, gardening, dog walking, nature lover

Accomplishments

Led a team that constantly achieved 90% plus in quality and performance monitoring.

Certification

Mental Health First Aider qualification.

Lean Training qualification.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Billing and Recharge Team Leader

Norfolk County Council
07.2021 - 01.2026

Financial Assessment Officer

Norfolk County Council
06.2009 - 07.2021

Client Financial Assessment Officer

Medway Council
06.2002 - 07.2009

Driver / RAC Assistant

Bristol City Council
11.2000 - 04.2002

Shop assistant

Sainsbury's
03.2000 - 11.2000

Security Guard

Nighthawk Security
07.1999 - 01.2000

Methodist Minister in training

Methodist Church
09.1997 - 07.1999

Certificate of Higher Education - Theology and Ministry

Wesley College
09.1997 - 07.1999

Administrative assistant

Employment Service
10.1996 - 04.1997

Catering manager

Fitzpatrick's Ice Cream Parlour
02.1995 - 10.1996

Restaurant floor manager

McDonald's
10.1993 - 02.1995

Insurance agent

United Friendly Insurance
07.1992 - 10.1993

Insurance agent

Liverpool Victoria
06.1990 - 06.1992

A-Levels - English Literature

Astor Secondary School
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, History, Geography, Metalwork (EWTP

Astor Secondary School
09.1983 - 07.1988

GCSEs - Physics, Technical Drawing

Astor Secondary School
09.1983 - 07.1988
Mike Button