Strategic planner with managerial background and forward-thinking skills. History of establishing organisational priorities, resource planning, and analysing data. Diligent and methodical leader with project management experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business Operation Manager
Abdullahs Restaurant Ltd
Rising Bridge, Lancashire
08.2020 - Current
Directing recruitment activities to select and hire talented workforce.
Coordinating strategic planning activities based on current data.
Monitoring and reporting on ongoing projects to help achieve business targets.
Measuring compliance to existing policies.
Planning implementation of new organisational policies.
Implementing operational business plans, establishing priorities and making improvements.
Identifying factors in social, political and economic trends with potential policy impacts.
Implementing proactive changes to programme operations to best meet goals.
Overseeing staff operations, training and performance to accomplish objectives.
Negotiated agreements with stakeholders to support strategic plans.
Account Manager
Exertis UK Ltd
Burnley, Lancashire
01.2020 - 07.2020
Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Conducted market and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
Investigated low-performing accounts and adapted strategy to support sales and retention.
Produced management team reports on account health and target delivery.
Optimised sales volume by managing accounts and building rapport.
Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote pricing and terms to achieve customer objectives.
Addressed problems in proactive and knowledgeable manner to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
Retained existing customer accounts through consistent engagement and sales data analysis.
Developed account growth strategy by identifying opportunities with existing accounts.
Upsold and cross-sold complementary products to help boost revenue.
Determined client needs to help tailor onboarding experience and identify cross-selling opportunities.
Customer Services Advisor
British Telecommunications Plc
Accrington, Lancashire
10.2017 - 12.2019
Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
Provided information regarding warranties, promos and loyalty programs to enhance customer satisfaction.
Communicated with suppliers regarding customer orders to verify availability and timeline of delivery.
Established positive relationships with clients by going extra mile to build rapport.
Troubleshot glitches and provided techniques to smooth workflow for customers.
Kept abreast with latest product developments to inform customers.
Recorded customer communications to maintain proper documentation.
Registered and updated accurate customer information on database.
Transferred customer calls to respective department or personnel to address specific issues.
Participated in staff meetings to discuss new developments.
Corporate Account Manager
Daisy Group Plc
Burnley, Lancashire
04.2007 - 10.2017
Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote pricing and terms to achieve customer objectives.
Leveraged industry trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape value-added solutions and approaches for key audiences.
Participated in various incentive programmes and contests designed to support achievement of production goals.
Grew customer base by identifying needs to deliver relevant product solutions that met client budgets and schedules.
Identified prospective customers using lead generating methods and conducting average of 300 cold calls per day.
Remedied customer challenges by providing relevant products and services.
Optimised sales volume by managing accounts and building rapport.
Communicated with customers as soon as issues arose to immediately determine resolution before problem escalated.
Reached out to accounts on frequent basis to check on satisfaction and increase revenue.
Managed existing portfolio and potential leads using Oracle.
Senior Customer Relations Specialist/Hospitality at The Grange Restaurant & Bar, The Firehouse Restaurant, Ella Dining Room & Bar, Neta, Lincoln Ristorante, Stella 34 Trattoria, J&R's Steakhouse, Verdi's of WhitestoneSenior Customer Relations Specialist/Hospitality at The Grange Restaurant & Bar, The Firehouse Restaurant, Ella Dining Room & Bar, Neta, Lincoln Ristorante, Stella 34 Trattoria, J&R's Steakhouse, Verdi's of Whitestone