Overview
Work history
Education
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Sarah Black

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Homesearch Officer

WDH
Castleford, West Yorkshire
1999.12 - 2023.09
  • Minimised conflict when handling complaints and communications in stressful situations.
  • Delivered reliable housing management service of 30,000 rented properties across Yorkshire.
  • Used active listening and communication skills to improve tenant satisfaction and help reduce tenant turnover.
  • Facilitated smooth running of tenancy audits by completing documentation ahead of deadlines.
  • Dealt with customers in a face to face manner, via email and over the phone to assist with any enquiries they may have and ensure they have the correct response.
  • Managed a team of eleven and ensured that a high level of customer service was delivered at all times and the appropriate advice was given to assist our customer.

Customer Service Adviser

HSBC
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1999.03 - 1999.12

Handled customer calls to assist with day to day queries. I resolved issues that had arisen and gave customer service to all clients in an appropriate manner to their needs.

Support officer in a prison

Civil Service
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
1997.09 - 1999.03

I dealt with ensuring all prisoner records were up to date in relation to their sentence.

I advised regarding release dates and ensured that all paperwork was ready when needed for court or release.

I liaised with outside agencies such as the police or criminal courts to ensure all data was processed properly.

Education

Business Studies

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
1994.09 - 1997.06

A-Levels - Government and Politics, Business Studies, English Literature, General Studies

New College Pontefract
Pontefract
1992.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, French, German, Dual Award Science, Maths, Drama, Geography

Normanton Freeston High School
Normanton
1990.09 - 1992.06

Skills

I have worked in customer service for over 20 years dealing with face to face enquiries, over the phone and via email

I'm used to working in a highly pressurised environment

I'm used to working well within a team but also able to work independently

I have supervised a team of 11 to provide excellent customer service and ensure that any queries are resolved

I am a quick learner and used to change or additions to the services needed to be provided

I am used to working to tight deadlines and ensuring they are met

Timeline

Senior Homesearch Officer

WDH
1999.12 - 2023.09

Customer Service Adviser

HSBC
1999.03 - 1999.12

Support officer in a prison

Civil Service
1997.09 - 1999.03

Business Studies

Sheffield Hallam University
1994.09 - 1997.06

A-Levels - Government and Politics, Business Studies, English Literature, General Studies

New College Pontefract
1992.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, French, German, Dual Award Science, Maths, Drama, Geography

Normanton Freeston High School
1990.09 - 1992.06
Sarah Black