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Phillip

Phillip

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria,Cumbria

Summary

Personable Training/Membership Adviser well-trained to work successfully with all types of personalities and different cultures. Tactful individual liaises well and represents organization in positive light. Promoting exemplary skills in dealing with all things related to training, from the booking, to post course and joining our scheme, and onwards. Issue resolution and marketing support.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Training and membership Advisor

Stroma Certification
Wakefield, West Yorks
06.2017 - Current
  • Listened to academic, emotional and social concerns and practised non-judgemental approach to students.
  • Compared past and current student reports to assess and determine changes and growth.
  • Managed conflict mediation and resolution between course candidates, Course Tutors to avoid disruptions.
  • Sensitively supported students navigating difficult situations to offer safe space to talk and provide relevant assistance for course candidates.
  • Provided support to the Course
  • Analysed candidates skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost knowledge.
  • Created testing and evaluation procedures.
  • Identified key skill gaps in IT knowledge for Candidates prior to attending the course and created training classes to meet deficiencies.
  • Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
  • Managed department efficiencies by creating and maintaining accurate records on database.
  • Developed individual learning plans for continued training.
  • Created training needs assessments to identify skills and knowledge gaps.
  • Analysed course candidates skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost knowledge prior to attending the course and on into assisting them complete their Post course Portfolio.
  • Boosted employee performance, developing plans to facilitate cross-training between departments and roles.
  • Conducted Training Needs Analyses to assess customer requests.
  • Optimised quality of training content by incorporating input from subject matter experts.
  • Assessed instructional effectiveness, analysing data to determine impact of training on company KPIs.
  • Answered phones and responded to enquires relating to training.
  • Answering emails and responding to enquires relating to training.
  • Improved online training modules and boosted candidate bookings.
  • Evaluated costs of training programs and stayed within required budget.
  • Created an easy way to book onto a course which did not exist in the company prior to this.
  • Sending out of the pre-course literature.
  • Setting up the course foe the Course Tutor.
  • Exceeding sales targets for a consistent 4 year period.
  • Advised clients on optimum mix of products and distribution channels for greatest success.
  • Developed targeted advice for decision-makers on how best to reach target consumers and build awareness.
  • Wrote engaging, entertaining and informative media scripts for different uses.
  • Predicted and interpreted consumer trends to improve product offerings.
  • Crafted campaigns using market understanding, consumer analysis, and advertising psychology.
  • Managed multi-channel advertising campaigns to support sales objectives.
  • Networked with media and PR professionals to build campaign reach.
  • Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
  • Maximised media coverage through tactical planning and communications.
  • Organised marketing plans and programmes to best support business growth and development.
  • Conducted market research to understand customer base and enhance products.
  • Developed holistic advertising strategies to achieve revenue and awareness goals.
  • Compiled and reviewed consumer data on patterns and preferences for marketing information.
  • Compiled industry data on competitor pricing, materials costs and supply chain issues to help set accurate pricing.
  • Evaluated campaign performance to optimise return on investment.
  • Produced monthly Training income and financial reports, aiding assessment of progress against sales targets.
  • Worked with wider management teams in strategic planning and operational improvement implementation to aid overall business growth.
  • Handled thorough client retention and renewal processes, from joining the company and completing Training to lodging all work under the company.
  • Being a point of contact if a client is not getting a suitable or timely answer from our various technical teams or Certification Team (ie dealing with Insurance queries and liaising with the in-house teams we have to get an answer fast)

Sales and Service Adviser

Age Partnership
Garforth, Leeds
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with cross-company departments, developing new strategies to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
  • Leveraged strong working knowledge of products and systems with financial industry.
  • Compared supplier risks to make balanced, strategic purchasing choices.
  • Analysed consumer data to predict future purchasing trends for informed decision-making.
  • 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.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and deliver viable solutions.
  • Warmly greeted customers to establish positive first impressions, enhancing potential of a sale.
  • Established customer purchasing needs, offering personalised guidance with product and accessory selection.
  • Delivered outstanding customer experiences through attentive care and faultless service.
  • Retained customers by building rapport and delivering tailored product recommendations.
  • Used active listening and relationship-building techniques to assess customer needs and deliver viable solutions.
  • Delivered commercially responsible decisions in every interaction to meet needs of customer and business.
  • Managed objections by demonstrating effective deescalation techniques and interpersonal skills over phone.
  • Generated, maintained and updated list of potential sales leads.
  • Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers.
  • Carried out active selling from initial customer greeting.

Direct Line

Sales and Service Advisor
Leeds, West Yorks
07.2013 - 04.2016
  • Inbound call taking

- Amending Motor Policies (mid-term)

- Logging and resolving of complaints

  • Trained co-workers and new staff, interpreting technical jargon for ease of comprehension.

- General enquiries

- Achieve Daily Targets - AHT, Wrap Time, complaint logging

sales Targets, compliance.

  • Achieved KPIs through team motivation and incentivisation.
  • Monitored gauges, dials and indicators to verify proper machine operation.
  • Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees.
  • Utilised control mechanisms and manual procedures to safely operate machines.
  • Planned, scheduled and delegated daily tasks, consistently meeting demands on technical support teams.
  • Led daily team briefings to improve productivity and performance.
  • Organised work schedules to meet demanding production goals.
  • Maintained technical quality assurance to meet customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Observed manuals and manufacturer instructions to effectively install and troubleshoot devices.
  • Managed technical team performance by training, mentoring and motivating employees.
  • Reviewed staff performance and provided personalised feedback in appraisals.
  • Handled routine servicing on electromechanical equipment, maintaining optimal functionality.

Customer Service Advisor

British Gas PLC
Leeds, West Yorks
06.2011 - 06.2013
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Offered detailed advice on product and service benefits.
  • Liaised with team to develop strategies in improving customer service.
  • Practiced cross-selling techniques to showcase other products and services.
  • Assisted manager in implementing and updating procedures to sustain quality standards.
  • Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
  • Coached and trained team members to increase productivity and growth.
  • Established positive relationships with clients by going extra mile to build rapport.
  • Kept abreast with latest product developments to inform customers.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and sent reminders to maintain active schedule.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss new developments.
  • Transferred customer calls to respective department or personnel to address specific issues.

Telemarketing Executive

CBS Communications
Leeds , West Yorks
10.2009 - 05.2011
  • Answered customer enquiries with excellent customer service skills.
  • Navigated internal computer database for smooth client interactions.
  • Created timely follow-up alerts for increased sales conversions and completions.
  • Anticipated clients' commercial needs and made appropriate recommendations.
  • Implemented customer feedback to continuously improve personal performance.
  • Promoted current services and offers using expert product knowledge.
  • Delivered telesales scripts clearly to engage callers with relevant service information.
  • Recorded customer information and interactions.
  • Maintained client databases with updated customer information and current service plan agreements.
  • Established positive customer rapport using multiple communication channels.
  • Delivered exceptional after-sales customer care to promote customer loyalty.
  • Cold-called customers from assigned contact lists to build new business.

Complaints Manager

Barclays Bank
Leeds, West Yorks
02.2009 - 08.2009
  • Actively listened to complaints to identify finer details of pain points.
  • Responded to customer feedback within target timescales.
  • Communicated with customers politely, promptly and professionally.
  • Took ownership for customer correspondence to deliver exceptional customer service levels.
  • Escalated urgent, complex or technical cases following established procedure.
  • Stayed calm to navigate tricky situations in collected manner.
  • Resolved complaints requiring escalation using advanced conflict management skills.
  • Communicated customer feedback through appropriate channels to help fuel continuous improvement.
  • De-escalated aggressive behaviour using effective conflict resolution techniques.
  • Served as first line of contact for customers filing complaints.
  • Clarified complaints to fully understand customer issues.
  • Achieved prompt and fair resolution of customer complaints in adherence with company guidelines.
  • Offered personable and helpful service to exceed customer expectations and reach positive conclusion.
  • Helped to prevent further recurrence of recorded issues by recommending corrective action.
  • Used time-management skills to minimise complaint lifecycle and meet regulatory timelines.
  • Documented customer interactions, following company policy and procedure in all engagements.
  • Owned end-to-end complaint handling and resolution in line with established procedures.
  • Investigated reported issues, liaising with staff (within Barclays Branches) at multiple levels to obtain relevant information.
  • Identified root causes of complaints through effective questioning.
  • Investigated reported issues, liaising with staff at multiple levels to obtain relevant information.

Telemarketing Executive

K3 Business Technologies Ltd
Salford, Manchester
08.2007 - 01.2009
  • Answered customer enquiries with excellent customer service skills.
  • Navigated internal computer database for smooth client interactions.
  • Created timely follow-up alerts for increased sales conversions and completions.
  • Anticipated clients' commercial needs and made appropriate recommendations.
  • Engaged clients with sales opportunities to secure valuable transactions.
  • Promoted current services and offers using expert product knowledge.
  • Delivered telesales scripts clearly to engage callers with relevant service information.
  • Recorded customer information and interactions.
  • Maintained client databases with updated customer information and current service plan agreements.
  • Monitored market trends to remain ahead of competitor activity.
  • Delivered exceptional after-sales customer care to promote customer loyalty.
  • Cold-called customers from assigned contact lists to build new business.
  • Ordered prompt product dispatch to meet business delivery timeframes.

Debt Recovery Agent

London & Scottish Group (Robinson Way)
Salford, Manchester
03.2007 - 07.2007
  • Addressed and resolved customer disputes to support favourable collection rates.
  • Exceeded collection target goals with assertive communication and negotiation skills.
  • Maintained records on diary notes and debt status codes to support customer account accuracy.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on all calls while maintaining calm and professional demeanour in challenging circumstances.
  • Used scripted conversation prompts to convey current account information and obtain payments.
  • Performed collection of overdue debts, reconciling high-volume account queries.
  • Closed month-end sales ledger with consistent record of 0% error rate.
  • Leveraged skip tracing and data tracking techniques to locate debtors.
  • Achieved performance goals on consistent basis through strong knowledge of industry best practices.
  • Performed all debt collection activities in compliance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) guidelines.
  • Worked in call-centre environment handling manual and automatically dialled outbound calls.
  • Maintained high volume of calls to meet demands of busy group.

Customer Service Advisor

Royal Bank of Scotland (Credit Card Centre)
Manchester, Lancashire
06.2004 - 02.2007
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Offered detailed advice on product and service benefits.
  • Practiced cross-selling techniques to showcase other products and services.
  • Assisted manager in implementing and updating procedures to sustain quality standards.
  • Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
  • Coached and trained team members to increase productivity and growth.
  • Kept abreast with latest product developments to inform customers.
  • Transferred customer calls to respective department or personnel to address specific issues.

Customer Service Advisor

CIS Insurance
Manchester, lancs
02.2002 - 02.2004
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Transferred customer calls to respective department or personnel to address specific issues.
  • Established positive relationships with clients by going extra mile to build rapport.
  • Registered and updated accurate customer information on database.
  • Coached and trained team members to increase productivity and growth.
  • Assisted manager in implementing and updating procedures to sustain quality standards.
  • Practiced cross-selling techniques to showcase other products and services.
  • Offered detailed advice on product and service benefits.
  • Liaised with team to develop strategies in improving customer service.

Customer Service Advisor

BT Cellnet (O2)
Bury, greater manchester
02.2001 - 02.2002
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Handled requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support, continually achieving positive customer feedback.
  • Adhered strictly to policies and procedures for continued company compliance.
  • Managed high-volume customer queries simultaneously through effective multitasking.
  • Offered detailed advice on product and service benefits.
  • Liaised with team to develop strategies in improving customer service.
  • Transferred customer calls to respective department or personnel to address specific issues.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss new developments.
  • Troubleshot glitches and provided techniques to smooth workflow for customers.
  • Recorded and processed customer data accurately.
  • Coached and trained team members to increase productivity and growth.

General Assistant

Tesco Stores Ltd
Bury, Lancs
09.1998 - 10.2000
  • Improved department efficiency by responsibly managing stock and company assets.
  • Protected staff and guests by complying with health and safety regulations.
  • Checked and processed incoming deliveries, unpacking and storing with care to avoid stock damage.
  • Contributed to team meetings to improve company processes.
  • Carried out day-day-day support duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated across team to boost productivity and achieve company goals.
  • Upheld high hygiene standards by periodically emptying rubbish bins, clearing aisle spillages and cleaning high touchpoint areas.
  • Displayed strong customer service and professional telephone manner while resolving enquiries.
  • Promptly processed orders to maintain clean and tidy production area.
  • Called maintenance team to perform repairs and inspections on office equipment.

Education

BA Creative Arts - Art and creative writing

Bath Spa University
Bath
09.1995 - 06.1998

A-Levels - ART & Design

Bury College
Bury
09.1993 - 06.1995

GCSEs -

St Gabriel's RC High School
Bury
09.1988 - 06.1993

Skills

  • Stroma accreditation for DEA's, NDEA's, PAS Retrofit Assessors,
  • Confidentiality focused
  • Empathetic communicator
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Curriculum development
  • Reading comprehension
  • Standardised testing techniques
  • Homework assistance
  • Student progress analysis
  • Student motivation
  • Individualised instruction
  • Active listening
  • Personalised learning plans
  • Online tutoring
  • Creative strategies
  • Performance assessments
  • Test preparation
  • Pricing structures knowledge
  • Campaign development experience
  • Customer demographics understanding
  • Sales strategy familiarity
  • Accomplished manager
  • Sales presentations
  • New Business Development
  • B to B sales
  • Account management
  • Systems and software programs
  • Sales Reporting
  • Sales processes
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Extensive personal network
  • Strategic planning
  • Telesales techniques
  • Sales negotiating
  • Sales enquiry handling
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Creative problem solving
  • Sales expertise
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Administrative support
  • Telephone skills
  • Customer service expert
  • Customer loyalty building
  • Complaint resolution
  • Results oriented
  • Complaint handling
  • Top sales performer
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team management
  • Customer sales support
  • Excel proficiency
  • Relationship-building
  • Problem solver
  • Multi-line phone talent
  • Professional demeanour
  • Invoicing and receipts

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Training and membership Advisor

Stroma Certification
06.2017 - Current

Sales and Service Adviser

Age Partnership
04.2016 - 06.2016

Direct Line

Sales and Service Advisor
07.2013 - 04.2016

Customer Service Advisor

British Gas PLC
06.2011 - 06.2013

Telemarketing Executive

CBS Communications
10.2009 - 05.2011

Complaints Manager

Barclays Bank
02.2009 - 08.2009

Telemarketing Executive

K3 Business Technologies Ltd
08.2007 - 01.2009

Debt Recovery Agent

London & Scottish Group (Robinson Way)
03.2007 - 07.2007

Customer Service Advisor

Royal Bank of Scotland (Credit Card Centre)
06.2004 - 02.2007

Customer Service Advisor

CIS Insurance
02.2002 - 02.2004

Customer Service Advisor

BT Cellnet (O2)
02.2001 - 02.2002

General Assistant

Tesco Stores Ltd
09.1998 - 10.2000

BA Creative Arts - Art and creative writing

Bath Spa University
09.1995 - 06.1998

A-Levels - ART & Design

Bury College
09.1993 - 06.1995

GCSEs -

St Gabriel's RC High School
09.1988 - 06.1993
Phillip