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Natalie Allen

Kenley,Surrey

Summary

Highly skilled professional with expertise in adaptability to change, customer rapport building, and digital literacy. Proficient in financial transaction processing and GDPR compliance, ensuring secure and efficient operations. Demonstrates exceptional telephone etiquette and empathetic listening, enhancing customer satisfaction. Strong product knowledge and Microsoft Office proficiency contribute to effective business solutions. Committed to continuous improvement and career advancement within the industry.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customer consultant

Skipton Building Society
Reigate/Croydon/Kingston, Surrey
10.2018 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering trust and loyalty.
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships through transparent communication.
  • Resolved challenging interactions with patience, achieving positive outcomes.
  • Addressed concerns empathetically, enhancing company reputation for service excellence.
  • Collaborated with Financial Advisers to improve knowledge of financial guidance.
  • Exhibited flexibility by travelling extensively as part of Cover Staff for Southern Region, adapting to last-minute requirements.
  • Secured Branch awards for Financial Advice Branch of the Year in 2019 and 2023.

Achieved Customer Service Branch of the Year award in 2024.

Head cashier

Holmesdale
Reigate, Surrey
07.2017 - 10.2018
  • Trained new cashiers, improving overall productivity levels.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure accurate transactions.
  • Managed end-of-day closing procedures efficiently, ensuring all tasks were completed thoroughly.
  • Developed daily account management process on excel with with maturing accounts.
  • Daily amended and recalculated interest on accounts that needed adjustments.
  • Customers service skill both face to face and via telephone.
  • Helping ensure the company was compliant with the FCA and GDPR rules and regulations.

Sales advisor

Evans
Caterham/Croydon, Surrey
09.2008 - 08.2015
  • Worked extended hours during holiday season managing high customer footfall.
  • Coordinated special events promoting new product lines.
  • Educated customers on warranties and return policies for transparency.
  • Provided comprehensive after-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean, organised retail environment to enhance shopping experience.
  • Monitored and refreshed displays to attract customers.
  • Assisted in stock taking for accurate inventory management.

Education

BTEC - Performing Arts

Croydon College
Croydon
09.2009 - 07.2011

Skills

  • Adaptability to change
  • Customer rapport building
  • Digital literacy
  • Financial transaction processing
  • GDPR compliance
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Empathetic listening
  • Product knowledge
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Timeline

Customer consultant

Skipton Building Society
10.2018 - Current

Head cashier

Holmesdale
07.2017 - 10.2018

BTEC - Performing Arts

Croydon College
09.2009 - 07.2011

Sales advisor

Evans
09.2008 - 08.2015
Natalie Allen