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Nicky Race

CHESTERFIELD,Derbyshire

Summary

A detail-oriented professional with extensive expertise in project management, order processing, and operational support. Demonstrates exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, ensuring efficient database administration and accurate reporting and documentation. Adept at maintaining confidentiality while providing outstanding customer service and engagement, leveraging product knowledge and leadership skills to foster strong customer relationships. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAGE Accounts, with a proven track record in health and safety compliance. Committed to driving initiatives that enhance administrative procedures and support business objectives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Support Administrator

WHP Telecoms Ltd
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
09.2023 - Current
  • Raising purchase orders for access and equipment.
  • Booking access to sites for engineers and liaising with clients.
  • Answered inbound phone calls.
  • Provided administrative support to Project Managers, aiding in successful project execution.
  • Streamlined project delivery process by effectively coordinating key tasks and deadlines.
  • Completed administrative paperwork promptly upon request from senior management ensuring no delays in processes or decisions.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies whilst performing daily administrative duties.
  • Liaised between different departments, promoting transparency and smooth flow of information during projects.
  • Handled correspondence, providing timely responses to all enquiries.
  • Provided administrative support during high-pressure periods, aiding overall productivity.
  • Build hand over packs for completed works on site.
  • General office duties
  • Raising network outages in order for engineers to work on antenna's and telecoms equipment.

Office administrator

Hunter Communications
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
07.2019 - 08.2023
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing effective filing systems.
  • Maintained office supplies, reducing downtime due to lack of resources.
  • Handled correspondence, providing timely responses to all enquiries.
  • Maintained clean and organised workspace through regular upkeep activities.
  • Creating quotations for clients for potential works.
  • Raising purchase orders for equipment.
  • Raising Invoices for completed works and providing them to clients.
  • Dealing with clients on a daily basis including attending meetings in regards to works carried out.
  • Speaking to engineers on a daily basis.
  • Booking engineers vehicles in for servicing or any other maintenance works required.
  • General day to day office duties including the opening and closing of the business.


Customer service representative (CSR)

Biffa
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Processed services promptly ensuring a positive experience for customers.
  • Taking calls on a daily basis in regards to bin collections, services and complaints.
  • Dealing with customer invoice and service queries via email and phone call.



Project coordinator

Oracy Ltd
Eckington, Derbyshire
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Taking calls on a daily basis from engineers, clients.
  • Building and sending work schedules to engineers on a weekly basis.
  • Managed communication amongst project team members to foster collaboration.
  • Responded promptly to client queries, boosting customer satisfaction levels.
  • Dealing with client queries via email.
  • General office duties.
  • Book accommodation for engineers.

Telephone Reservations Clerk

Donegal Travel
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
03.2015 - 10.2017
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by handling reservation inquiries in an efficient manner.
  • Streamlined booking process for efficiency and ease of use.

• Dealing with customer bookings and enquiries on a daily basis.
• Admin at the end of the day.
• Using the database system on a daily basis to enter and find customer details on the system.
• Taking card payments over the phone.
• Preparation for opening and closing of the office.
• Dealing with email enquiries on a daily basis.
• Daily cleaning/maintenance of the office.

Aquatics/Pets Sales Assistant

Dobbies Garden Centres
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
03.2010 - 03.2015
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales promotions helping customers make informed buying decisions.
  • Delivered exceptional after-sales service, encouraging repeat business.
  • Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
  • Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.

• Serving customers in the aquatics/pets departments.


• Maintaining standards in the departments at the end of the day.


• Merchandising the department.


• Replenishing the department.


• Preparation for promotions within the store.


• Dealing with customer calls, queries within the department.


• Daily cleaning/maintenance of tanks, reptile and chicken enclosures.

Sales assistant

Superdrug
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
05.2008 - 05.2010
  • Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
  • Demonstrated products effectively leading to increased sales conversions.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.

• Serving customers at the till point.


• Maintaining standards on the shop floor at the end of the day.


• Taking phone calls, signing in/out visitors to the store.


• Merchandising the sales floor.


• Replenishing the sales floor throughout the day.


• Preparation for promotions within the store.

Customer sales assistant

Next Retail
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
10.2001 - 12.2009
  • Merchandising Sales Floor
  • Handling of customer problems or complaints.
  • Processing customer orders in line with customer’s documentation.
  • Maintaining Replenishment on Shopfloor (e.g. filling clothes, Shoes and Accessories)
  • Handling customer enquiries.
  • Refunds/Exchanges within company policy
  • Maintaining standards on shop floor at the end of the day
  • Taking phone calls, signing in/out visitor’s to the store
  • Preparation for upcoming sales within the store

Sales assistant

Next Retail
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
10.2001 - 12.2008
  • Merchandising Sales Floor
  • Handling of customer problems or complaints.
  • Processing customer orders in line with customer’s documentation.
  • Maintaining Replenishment on Shopfloor (e.g. filling clothes, Shoes and Accessories)
  • Handling customer enquiries.
  • Refunds/Exchanges within company policy
  • Maintaining standards on shop floor at the end of the day
  • Taking phone calls, signing in/out visitor’s to the store
  • Preparation for upcoming sales within the store

Shop floor operator

AGW Electronics
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
08.2008 - 10.2008

• Assembling, varnishing, soldering, testing and packing of electrical components for different suppliers within the
company.

Education

VTCT Level 2 in Nail technician - Beauty

Chesterfield College
Chesterfield
09.2009 -

NVQ Level 2 in Retail Operations - Retail

LCCI
/2002 - /2002

GCSEs - Art,Design Technology, Maths, English, R.E, Science

Heritage Community School
Chesterfield
/1996 - /2001

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Order processing
  • Project Management
  • Organisation and prioritisation
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Database administration
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Project coordination
  • Initiative taking
  • Customer Service
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Leadership skills
  • Product knowledge
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Invoicing
  • Customer relationship building
  • Operational support
  • SAGE Accounts
  • Creative thinking
  • Customer engagement
  • Customer service orientation
  • Administrative procedures

Timeline

Project Support Administrator

WHP Telecoms Ltd
09.2023 - Current

Office administrator

Hunter Communications
07.2019 - 08.2023

Customer service representative (CSR)

Biffa
01.2019 - 06.2019

Project coordinator

Oracy Ltd
10.2017 - 01.2019

Telephone Reservations Clerk

Donegal Travel
03.2015 - 10.2017

Aquatics/Pets Sales Assistant

Dobbies Garden Centres
03.2010 - 03.2015

VTCT Level 2 in Nail technician - Beauty

Chesterfield College
09.2009 -

Shop floor operator

AGW Electronics
08.2008 - 10.2008

Sales assistant

Superdrug
05.2008 - 05.2010

Customer sales assistant

Next Retail
10.2001 - 12.2009

Sales assistant

Next Retail
10.2001 - 12.2008

NVQ Level 2 in Retail Operations - Retail

LCCI
/2002 - /2002

GCSEs - Art,Design Technology, Maths, English, R.E, Science

Heritage Community School
/1996 - /2001
Nicky Race