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Patricia Emsley

Barnoldswick,Lancashire

Summary

I am a Driven Senior Sales Advisor focused on achieving excellent sales results through impeccable customer service.


I have also mentored new staff members to an equally high standard to optimise customer sales.

I am a Senior Sales Advisor with 19 years experience. I aim to inspire with a positive and proactive approach.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior sales advisor

Awaze
Lowestoft, Suffolk
11.2004 - 11.2023
  • Incentivised team by creating reward scheme.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and deliver viable solutions.
  • Provided high levels of in-store service, promptly resolving complaints to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Established customer purchasing needs, offering personalised guidance with product and accessory selection.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building techniques to assess customer needs and deliver viable solutions.
  • Delivered outstanding customer experiences through attentive care and faultless service.
  • Highlighted product features and benefits in line with customer needs, securing high-value sales.
  • Handled concerns and complaints with care, delivering positive outcomes for continued customer loyalty.
  • Retained customers by building rapport and delivering tailored product recommendations.
  • Warmly greeted customers to establish positive first impressions, enhancing in-store experiences.
  • Understood store goals and used upselling and cross-selling techniques to achieve targets.

Personal carer

Gavin Jones
Barnoldswick, Lancashire
12.2000 - 11.2004
  • Conducted effective handovers with 1 team member to communicate the days events information.
  • Promoted service user independence by providing comprehensive mobility assistance.
  • Maintained clean and orderly environment by performing domestic duties including washing/cleaning etc etc
  • Improved social health by promoting participation in hobbies and social interests.
  • Prepared daily meals.
  • Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.

Sewing machinist

Swegmark
Barnoldswick, Lancashire
06.1995 - 09.2000
  • Observed daily production demands to consistently hit targets.
  • Trained machine operators to meet company standards and client specifications.
  • Measured and cut fabrics precisely to achieve customer needs.
  • Managed large batch runs to meet high-volume order deadlines.
  • Corrected missing stitches to achieve company quality assurance standards.
  • Adapted machine settings to suit various garment production runs.

Screen checker

Albert Hartley
Barnoldswick, Lancashire
07.1987 - 08.1990

Checked screens ready for printing.

Carer assistant

Gledstone Hall
West Marton, North Yorkshire
08.1984 - 07.1987
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Cleaned and organised patients' living quarters.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Team Leader

education development International
07.2008 - 07.2009

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

City and Guilds
08.2009 - 08.2010

NVQ Level 2 -

City and Guilds
12.2010 - 05.2011

CSE - English

West Craven High School
Barnoldswick

CSE - Maths

West Craven High School
Barnoldswick

CSE - Typing

West Craven High School
Barnoldswick

CSE - Sociology

West Craven High School
Barnoldswick

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team development
  • Customer complaint management
  • Sales calls
  • Customer service experience
  • Point Of Sale system operation
  • Active selling
  • Upselling techniques

Timeline

NVQ Level 2 -

City and Guilds
12.2010 - 05.2011

NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service

City and Guilds
08.2009 - 08.2010

NVQ Level 2 - Team Leader

education development International
07.2008 - 07.2009

Senior sales advisor

Awaze
11.2004 - 11.2023

Personal carer

Gavin Jones
12.2000 - 11.2004

Sewing machinist

Swegmark
06.1995 - 09.2000

Screen checker

Albert Hartley
07.1987 - 08.1990

Carer assistant

Gledstone Hall
08.1984 - 07.1987

CSE - English

West Craven High School

CSE - Maths

West Craven High School

CSE - Typing

West Craven High School

CSE - Sociology

West Craven High School
Patricia Emsley