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owen Burstall

ipswich,Suffolk

Summary

Loyal employee with years of experience evolving around vehicle repair process and customer assistance. Enthusiastic customer advisor who takes it personal to provide that upstanding reputation. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Wish to Share knowledge to achieve results but also learn more in the industry and better myself overall. Take on new and more important challenges, responsibilities if available.

Ambitious, friendly personality. Gifted in keeping peace and mediating tense situations. Adept at offering advice and reassurance to individuals while fostering good workplace relationships. Proactive and adaptable to meet evolving business needs.

Not only have experience in the motor industry but also day to day life. Enjoy to learn and meet new people. Thrive to grow my skills and knowledge and see the best me.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customer advisor / service (vw group approved)

Rackhams auto body centre
Ipswich, suffolk
2014.06 - Current
  • Taking details of customers and prepare on system ready for process of estimates / repairs.
  • Correctly identified client needs, providing tailored, personalised guidance to ensure outstanding customer experiences.
  • Managed high-volume customer enquiries across various channels, delivering helpful, timely and professional service.
  • Identified and effectively resolved customer issues, keeping them updated throughout..
  • Offered detailed advice on repair process and service requirements. offering opportunity to have further work completed alongside other repairs.
  • preparing and send invoices taking payments on behalf of customers / insurers.
  • Supply courtesy car and going through specification of said vehicle keeping customer comfortable with sudden change of vehicle.
  • keep up to date information including health and safety, abiding to company policies requirements for both inspection and audits.
  • Consistently achieved service rating targets, managing customer enquiries with personalised care and attention.
  • Handled phone call, email, face to face, questions, further assistance, updates across the board throughout customers journey (Volkswagen approved) or outside vw group vehicles.

SP police officer

Suffolk Constabulary
Ipswich, Suffolk
2019.07 - 2021.05
  • Taken to regular role of police officer, offering assistance and support.
  • Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
  • Interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations in fast pace keeping a calm professional manner.
  • Adhere to all law and strict guidelines keeping myself and others safe at all times.
  • Responding to high risk and dangerous situations on my own.
  • supporting victims, suspects and listening to them and the hardship of situation taking information for updated log back at HQ
  • Visible presence in inner-city areas, deterring crime through on-foot and mobile patrol duties.
  • Diffused volatile situations by using trained conflict management techniques.
  • Regular training both practical and online.
  • Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.

Motor vehicle valeter

vauxhall (motor clean)
Ipswich, suffolk
2013.10 - 2014.05
  • Assisted in keeping a fleet of 100+ vehicles to a show room / sales condition.
  • full valet in and outside of vehicle, consistently meeting service and quality standards.
  • Followed manufacturer and company instructions to clean vehicles safely and per procedures.
  • Applied protective and restorative agents to improve vehicle appearance.
  • Waxed paintwork, chrome and plastic and leather trims.
  • Followed correct and safe procedures for use of cleaning chemicals.
  • kept a clean suitable appearance as my role focus being in sight of customers and higher management.
  • ordered and kept update stock of supplies and cleaning materials.

Boat cleaner

Burton waters
Ipswich, Suffolk
2012.05 - 2012.08

Cleaned and prepared luxury boats for sale or exchange. varying from yachts, motor boats 30ft onwards, speed boats, cruisers.

Handled and maintained cleaning materials in correct and safe way.

Full valet inside and out. Saloon, fly deck, Galley, Cabins, Cockpit, Bathrooms.

Working at height or in port being aware of potential dangers and using proper safety equipment.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - plumbing & electrical

Suffolk New College
Ipswich
2012.09 - 2013.09

GCSEs - maths,English,science,history,PE,resistant materials (wood work)

St Alban's Catholic High School
Ipswich
2007.09 - 2012.09

Skills

  • Customer experience / community profile
  • vw approved service advisor
  • Time keeping
  • Payment processing
  • Knowledgeable in computers
  • Complaint resolution
  • Data entry / obtaining details customer rapport
  • Quality control
  • Dealing with complaints and reviews
  • Team player
  • Safety awareness
  • Vehicle knowledge
  • Taking feedback positive or negative
  • High achiever
  • Keen to learn and give advice or help in any situation
  • Motivational leadership
  • Expenditure control, finding product alternatives
  • Workflow planning with booking system keeping team updated
  • Company development
  • Accounting (preparing invoices)
  • Police and professional presence, providing calm and understanding manner
  • Ambitious
  • Intuitive
  • Advanced product knowledge
  • Data confidentiality / taking claim information to speak openly regarding customers service

Timeline

SP police officer

Suffolk Constabulary
2019.07 - 2021.05

Customer advisor / service (vw group approved)

Rackhams auto body centre
2014.06 - Current

Motor vehicle valeter

vauxhall (motor clean)
2013.10 - 2014.05

NVQ Level 2 - plumbing & electrical

Suffolk New College
2012.09 - 2013.09

Boat cleaner

Burton waters
2012.05 - 2012.08

GCSEs - maths,English,science,history,PE,resistant materials (wood work)

St Alban's Catholic High School
2007.09 - 2012.09
owen Burstall