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Ross Downes

East Kilbride,South Lanarkshire

Summary

**Team Leadership & Customer Service** Customer Service Team Leader with strengths in coaching, KPI delivery and escalation handling. Leads teams to high service standards, improved productivity and strong customer satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Team Leader

Muller Milk
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
10.2021 - Current

As a Customer Service Team Leader, I managed a team of 10 advisors, ensuring that we consistently met and exceeded various key performance indicators (KPIs). My role involved overseeing daily operations, providing coaching and development for team members, and implementing strategies to improve customer satisfaction. Monitored performance metrics, conducted regular team meetings, and fostered a collaborative environment to drive team success. I also handled escalated customer issues, ensuring swift and effective resolution, and worked closely with other departments to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.

  • Consistently met and surpassed monthly KPI targets for the team.
  • Led team of 10 advisors to achieve 94% SLA for answering customer queries, enhancing customer response times.
  • Implemented a new training programme that improved team productivity by 20%.
  • Fostered positive team culture that contributed to 15% reduction in staff turnover, improving team stability.

Bar Staff/Chargehand

Hudsons Bar
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
04.2013 - 12.2021

Handled and banked over £2,000+ in daily takings with 100% accuracy, ensuring security and integrity of financial transactions. Restocked bar and maintained organised, fully stocked environment to meet customer demands while minimising waste through effective stock rotation. Managed team of over 15, coordinating efforts to deliver excellent customer service and uphold high operational standards while training new staff and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

  • Increased bar sales through effective team management and customer engagement.
  • Successfully handled and banked over £2,000+ in daily takings with 100% accuracy.
  • Trained and developed over 15 new staff members, improving team efficiency.

Education

GCSEs -

Ballerup High School
East Kilbride
01-2003

Skills

  • KPI reporting
  • Performance monitoring
  • Customer service management
  • Customer service excellence
  • Escalation handling
  • Workforce scheduling
  • Staff training
  • Team coaching
  • Team leadership
  • Staff management
  • Team development
  • Staff development
  • Customer relations
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Call quality
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Decision making
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Skilled multitasker
  • Rapport building
  • Leadership excellence

Interests

  • I enjoy spending time with family and friends
  • I enjoy going to the gym and going walks
  • I enjoy going to the football and festivals with friends

Timeline

Customer Service Team Leader

Muller Milk
10.2021 - Current

Bar Staff/Chargehand

Hudsons Bar
04.2013 - 12.2021

GCSEs -

Ballerup High School
Ross Downes