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Sadie Smith

Bournemouth,Dorset

Summary

A confident, highly motivated and proactive individual with a proven record of managing my own work load to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining high quality performance in a regulatory driven environment.


Adaptable to all challenging situations and very keen to learn and develop new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Allianz (Previously LV)
01.2022 - Current


  • Provide high-level administrative support, managing complex inbox's, calendars, travel and meeting coordination for senior executives
  • Coordinate high-level events and support strategic projects, ensuring seamless execution, budget control and timely delivery, in accordance with company policy
  • Serve as a key liaison for executive leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication
  • Draft, review and proofread confidential correspondence, board reports and presentation desks with high attention to detail, ensuring deadlines are met


TEAM LEADER

LV
03.2013 - 12.2021
  • Assisted recruitment by running assessment centres, interviewing and providing feedback
  • Manage training across all UK sites
  • Handling HR related issues including referrals, sickness, performance plans and disciplinary hearings
  • Drive and manage team performance to meet deadlines and targets
  • Understand customer needs and requirements to facilitate process improvements
  • Receiving and interpreting customer feedback to support coaching conversations

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

LV
11.2012 - 03.2013
  • Providing phone based customer service for car insurance, handling complex queries and complaints
  • Meeting and exceeding predetermined targets
  • Delivering solutions under pressure

RETAIL SALES ADVISOR

NEXT
01.2009 - 11.2012
  • Exceptional face to face customer service
  • Arranging displays to maintain superb visual standards
  • Dealing with customer complaints in a professional and courteous manner
  • Training and mentoring new staff

Education

9 GCSE'S -

AVONBOURNE SCHOOL
09.2005 - 07.2008

Skills

  • Exceptionally organised
  • Senior stakeholder management
  • Excellent communication skills - Both written and verbal
  • Experienced working under NDA and maintaining confidentiality
  • Close attention to detail
  • Results orientated
  • Independent decision maker
  • Calm under pressure
  • Adaptive to fast-changing enviroments

Timeline

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Allianz (Previously LV)
01.2022 - Current

TEAM LEADER

LV
03.2013 - 12.2021

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

LV
11.2012 - 03.2013

RETAIL SALES ADVISOR

NEXT
01.2009 - 11.2012

9 GCSE'S -

AVONBOURNE SCHOOL
09.2005 - 07.2008
Sadie Smith