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Sami Hoque

Walsall,West Midlands

Summary

Operational Support Advisor with hands-on experience supporting real time water supply incidents within South Staffs Water. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, coordinate emergency responses, escalate abnormalities, and protect customer supply during high-impact events. Strong digital capability, customer-focused mindset, and a clear understanding of water supply operations, making me well-suited for progression into a Water Network Controller role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Operational specialist

Echo Managed Services
2024.06 - Current

• Support the management of emergency and high-impact water supply incidents, working closely with Control Officers and out-of-hours operational teams.
• Escalate supply irregularities and customer-impacting issues in line with operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate incident records, logging key data including customer impact, vulnerability (PSR), and escalation actions.
• Communicate effectively with customers, operational staff, and internal teams during live incidents to manage expectations and reduce service impact.

Office administrator

Husna Capital
2022.05 - 2024.02
  • Provided administrative support during high-pressure periods, aiding overall productivity.
  • Maintained accurate operational and compliance records across multiple digital systems.
  • Supported day-to-day business operations, ensuring adherence to procedures and deadlines.

Laboratory technician

Spectacle Laboratory
2021.01 - 2022.04
  • Implemented workflow improvements that reduced backlogs and increased operational efficiency by 50%.
  • Supported timely fulfilment of orders, contributing to increased profitability and service reliability.
  • Performed precise measurements using advanced tools which improved accuracy of glasses produced.

Customer service advisor

Utility Warehouse
2019.04 - 2020.12
  • Assessed complex customer queries relating to utility services and billing.
  • Collaborated with technical and operational teams to resolve service-related issues.
  • Built rapport with customer's through empathetic handling of concerns.

Education

GCSEs -

Abu Bakr School
Walsall

Skills

  • Incident & Emergency Escalation
  • Real-Time Operational Support
  • Out-of-Hours Coordination
  • Operational compliance
  • Data Accuracy & Reporting
  • Calm Decision-Making Under Pressure
  • IT systems knowledge

Certification

Supply Training – South Staffs Water | 2024
• Trained in handling water supply issues including no water, leaks, road leaks, and planned/unplanned shut-offs.
• Developed understanding of water network operations and customer impact mitigation.

Logistics & Supply Chain Training – Walsall College | 2024
• Inventory management, operations, and distribution strategies.

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 | 2022
Google Digital Marketing Certificate | 2022

Timeline

Operational specialist

Echo Managed Services
2024.06 - Current

Office administrator

Husna Capital
2022.05 - 2024.02

Laboratory technician

Spectacle Laboratory
2021.01 - 2022.04

Customer service advisor

Utility Warehouse
2019.04 - 2020.12

GCSEs -

Abu Bakr School
Sami Hoque